By Beth Murphy

Scecina Memorial High School recently hosted a vocations panel to introduce elementary and high school students to real people in our community who are happy, energetic and making a difference in their different vocations.

The idea grew out of the Eastside Catholic Schools Partnership (ECSP) as a way to help students understand that God calls us to specific vocations and how we discern that call. In vocation discernment, a person listens to hear God’s call to priesthood, consecrated religious life, marriage or a sacred single life.

“The experience was a great way for students to see smart, caring and funny people share examples of how their vocations bring them joy in daily life,” said Scecina President Joe Therber. “Doing so as an Eastside Catholic school community illustrates that we can do so much more for our students together rather than by acting alone.”...Read More.

By Beth Murphy

Scecina’s Class of 2015 recently received a special token they can keep to remember their school’s namesake. Each received a “challenge coin” that commemorates the life of Father Tom. Scecina alumni who are veterans also are receiving this coin. A challenge coin signifies an important accomplishment that is shared among a select group.

“This coin should be important to any Scecina graduate to serve as a reminder of the values they learned at Scecina and to continue what Father Tom taught us by his life, sacrifices and death,” said Tom Griffin, '62 and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. ....Read More.

By Beth Murphy

Pat Tucker, who has taught English at Scecina Memorial High School for 14 years, is the 2015 recipient of the Father Tom Service Award. Mrs. Tucker received the award from Scecina President Joe Therber at the annual Father Tom Mass on Oct. 23 at Scecina. The Father Tom Service Award is given annually to a person who over the years has “given a little extra” to Scecina.

“Although I don’t feel that I deserve this award, I accept it with humility and with love for all of you and for Scecina,” Mrs. Tucker said....Read More.