SCA (Student Council Association) is an elective here at Broad Run that replaces your Study Hall. Along with organizing homecoming, crafting Teacher Appreciation Week, and planning Power Buff/Puff, SCA helps bring more spirit to Broad Run through dress-up days and pep rallies! This article will cover all SCA – from some behind the scenes of homecoming planning – to information on what exactly SCA does.
All About SCA
As an SCA member, I have had first hand experience of the awesome events we run, one of my favorites being homecoming; from collaborating to create the dress-up days, to designing the banners, it truly is such a thrilling experience. But, don’t take my word for it, take it from a current SCA board member, Julia Rad:
“I love planning homecoming spirit days – basically we pick a theme the year before – so this Spring we’re going to pick the theme for homecoming in the Fall. We get to be creative and come up with cute themes and ideas. Then we usually make a banner and get student input on them. And when we come back in the Fall there’s just this energy in the SCA room because everyone knows that homecoming is coming soon. It’s an exciting time leading up to an exciting event.”
Additionally, Rad added one her favorite aspects of SCA:
“My favorite part about SCA is being involved in school spirit activities and creating new events to get the whole school engaged.”
Although the members of SCA assist a lot in planning big events like homecoming, SCA wouldn’t be possible without the leadership and massive help of our sponsors: Ms. Christensen and Ms. Bryan. Over the years, Christensen has set many goals for SCA to help improve the school community, and this year she really wants to focus on student engagement: “My goal for SCA is to do a lot more student engagement, so activities and events that get students to come to school, have fun at school, and build some community.” Although Christensen wants to continue to build inclusivity and school spirit, her most consistent goal throughout the years is about making school fun. “SCA is a really rewarding group. We obviously make all of the events for the school, but we try to do the best to make school fun. School should be fun and not work all the time,” Christensen says.
How to Join
Even though SCA is an elective, there is a selective process in order to become a member:
First, you must apply. Some students may have been recommended; either by a teacher, student, counselor, or coach, so they already have the necessary information needed to apply. But, if you didn’t get recommended, don’t worry! Right outside of Ms. Christensen’s room (176), there is a QR code to scan. Just keep in mind that the applications are due March 21st.
Then those students who filled out applications have to do a sit down interview with Ms. Christensen and Ms. Bryan on March 24th-29th, and then partake in a group activity with the current members. I know this process may seem a little intimidating, so Christensen shared the qualities they look for in students throughout this process:
- Responsibility – “We look for responsibility because being a part of SCA requires a lot of independent responsibility.”
- General school spirit
- Genuine Interest – “Really just an interest in our goal which is making the school community a community and inclusive and fun as opposed to just another resume booster.”
So, if making school fun, planning big school events, and being more involved in school activities sounds interesting to you…then stop by room 176 because SCA might be the elective for you!
Can I get a hip hip hooray for SCA?
