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2024

News List

  • November

    Icon Art - Dr. Carole Taylor

    Interim is a signature program at St. Cecilia Academy. During one week in January, students take unique classes, have travel opportunities, and participate in internships. One of the Interim classes featured is “Praying with Hands: Intro to Christian Iconography and Icon Writing” taught by Dr. Carole Taylor. We asked Dr. Taylor to explain the history of Christian Iconography and her own journey in mastering this art form.
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  • CONGRATULATIONS, MRS. SARA BRUNETTE STROBEL, ON 10 YEARS AT SCA!

    Congratulations, Sara Brunette Strobel, for celebrating 10 years at St. Cecilia Academy! Mrs. Strobel serves as the Social Science Department Chair, as a teacher, as a club sponsor, and is a member of the Class of 2001. Mrs. Strobel likes being able to apply different teaching techniques and styles to make learning fun for her students. The best feeling for her is seeing the joy in her students when they make connections. She calls teaching at St. Cecilia “a gift”.

    We asked Mrs. Strobel to share her experiences on the Dominican Campus.
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  • Athlete of the Week – Rachel Vi '25

    Congratulations to Rachel Vi '25 for being named the SCA Athlete of the Week! Rachel is a member of the SCA Swim Team. Read the full interview with Rachel!
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  • CONGRATULATIONS, MRS. LEIGH ANNE DELISLE, ON 10 YEARS AT SCA!

    Congratulations, Leigh Anne DeLisle, for celebrating 10 years at St. Cecilia Academy! Mrs. DeLisle serves as the Founder and Director of St. Cecilia Dance Academy, the Director of Seasons Dance Company, and a Dance Teacher. She enjoys seeing growth in her students and in the dance program that she has shepherded since she stepped on campus. She likes that SCA forms young women who can reason, are articulate, and are confident in their God-given abilities to help others.

    We asked Mrs. DeLisle to share her background and thoughts about building the SCA dance program. 
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  • Athlete of the Week - Georgia Kraemer '26

    Congratulations to Georgia Kraemer '26 for being named the SCA Athlete of the Week! Georgia is a member of the Rowing Team. Read the full interview with Georgia!
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  • October

    Athlete of the Week - Charlotte Finley '28

    Congratulations to Charlotte Finley '28 for being named the SCA Athlete of the Week! Charlotte is a member of the SCA Bowling Team. Read the full interview with Charlotte!
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  • CONGRATULATIONS, MRS. MARGARET STROBEL PYBURN, ON 10 YEARS AT SCA!

    Congratulations, Margaret Strobel Pyburn, for celebrating 10 years at St. Cecilia Academy! Mrs. Pyburn serves as the Director of Student Affairs, is a member of the Class of 1993, and is a current SCA parent. What she loves most about St. Cecilia are the well-rounded students, caring faculty and staff, and the close-knit community. 

    We asked Mrs. Pyburn to share her background, experiences, and stories about her time at St. Cecilia.
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  • Athlete of the Week - PJ Bujdos '25

    Congratulations to PJ Bujdos '25 for being named the SCA Athlete of the Week! PJ has been cheering since she was 3 years old and has committed to Acrobatics and Tumbling at Baylor University! 

    Read the full interview with PJ!
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  • Athlete of the Week - Macy McMinn '26

    Congratulations to Macy McMinn '26 for being named the SCA Athlete of the Week! Macy is a member of the SCA Soccer Team. Read the full interview with Macy!
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  • September

    Athlete of the Week - Pip Reese '28

    Congratulations to Pip Reese '28 for being named the SCA Athlete of the Week! Pip is a member of the SCA Golf Team. Read the full interview with Pip!
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  • CONGRATULATIONS, MRS. AMIE PIKE, ON 20 YEARS AT SCA!

    Congratulations, Amie Pike, for celebrating 20 years at St. Cecilia Academy! Mrs. Pike serves as the Fine Arts Department Chair, Visual Arts Teacher, Director of Camp St. Cecilia, and is a SCA parent. Her favorite part about teaching at St. Cecilia is seeing students' creativity come alive and grow in the classroom. 

    We asked Mrs. Pike to share her background and thoughts about her time as a SCA faculty member.  
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  • Athlete of the Week - Maggie Crosslin '26

    Congratulations to Maggie Crosslin '26 for being named the SCA Athlete of the Week! Maggie is a member of the SCA Cross Country Team. Read the full interview with Maggie!
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  • Athlete of the Week - Maggie Holt '25

    Congratulations to Maggie Holt '25 for being named the SCA Athlete of the Week! Maggie is a member of the SCA Volleyball Team. Read the full interview with Maggie!
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  • Athlete of the Week - Megan Donahue '27

    Congratulations to Megan Donahue '27 for being named the SCA Athlete of the Week! Megan is a member of the SCA Soccer Team. Read the full interview with Megan!
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  • August

    Athlete of the Week - Charlotte Hoving '27

    Congratulations to Charlotte Hoving '27 for being named the SCA Athlete of the Week. Charlotte is a member of the SCA Golf Team. Read the full interview with Charlotte!
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  • CONGRATULATIONS, MR. HORN, ON 35 YEARS AT SCA!

    We asked St. Cecilia Academy Assistant Athletic Director, Francis Horn, to share his perspectives about his life and experiences at SCA. Below are excerpts from our interview.
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  • May

    Maggie Crosslin '26 qualifies for State Championship

    St. Cecilia Academy
    Maggie Crosslin ’26 qualified for the TSSAA Division II Class AA Track and...
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  • SCA Bowling Team has an Official Home!

    St. Cecilia Academy
    The Donelson Plaza Strike & Spare is now the official home of the Scarab Bowling Team! 
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  • April

    2024 Salutatorian

    St. Cecilia Academy
    From her very first days at Saint Cecilia Academy, the Salutatorian for the Class of 2024 has distinguished herself by an impressive array of honors and AP classes, earning a nearly perfect GPA along the way.
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  • 2024 St. Cecilia Girl

    St. Cecilia Academy
    The title of St. Cecilia Girl is the highest honor St. Cecilia Academy confers on a student. 
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  • 2024 Valedictorian

    St. Cecilia Academy
    The Valedictorian for the Class of 2024 has a schedule brimful of honors and AP classes, and she has earned an extremely impressive GPA. 
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  • Coach Sauder and 8th-grade Athletes attend HVAC Leadership Conference

    St. Cecilia Academy
    Coach Sauder and 8th-grade athletes Mariam Smith, Caitlin Wall, Mimi Pyburn, Amy Weber, Margaret Lee, and Sophie Crosslin represented SCA at this week's HVAC Leadership Conference. 
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