It is our belief that extracurricular pursuits develop interests and leadership abilities; therefore, we strongly urge our students to become involved in a variety of extracurricular activities. St. Cecilia is home to over twenty–five groups, clubs and organizations. Students are able to pursue a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including school government, honors groups, student publications, service clubs, language clubs, and fine arts clubs. Girls who excel academically are honored with membership in the National Honor Society. Future writers organize, edit and publish the school newspaper, The Bug Beat.
Clubs & Groups
- Ambassador Board: Ambassadors serve as representatives of the school by assisting with programs for alumnae, prospective students and parents.
- Art Club: Art club sponsors gallery visits, workshops and service projects.
- Dance Ensemble (by audition): The ensemble meets weekly to choreograph and rehearse for school presentations, such as: Dance Night, half–time entertainment at basketball games, and pep rallies.
- Environmental Club: This group monitors the recycling program throughout the school and educates St. Cecilia about recycling through events, activities, and guest speakers.
- Forensic Team: The team has placed first in the Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League District Tournament for the past 10 out of 12 years.
- Liturgy and Retreat Ambassadors: These students assist with school religious events, including masses and retreats. They also lead retreats for junior high schools.
- Math Team: The team gathers weekly to practice and competes annually in math competitions.
- Pep Club: These students meet monthly to determine ways to support athletics at St. Cecilia and coordinate and executes pep rallies and Spirit Week.
- Science Olympiad: Students form teams relating to various science topics and complete training with St. Cecilia faculty and campus volunteers in order to prepare for and represent SCA at area competitions.
- Sodality (Christian devotion & service): Sodality prays a decade of the Rosary Wednesday mornings at 7:30 in the St. Cecilia Chapel. Sodality sponsors other on-campus an off-campus retreat and service opportunities throughout the year.
- Theatre Guild: This organization supports and provides (wo)manpower for all school presentations. In particular, the Theatre Guild helps to make our three yearly theatrical presentations a success.
- Venture Crew: This chapter of Boy Scouts of America is sponsored by St. Cecilia Academy and emphasizes team leadership and life skills development through outdoor and adventure activities.
Honors Groups (by invitation)
- National Honor Society - NHS By-Laws
- World Language Honor Societies
Leadership Opportunities (by invitation)
- Girls State
- Governor’s School
- Person-To-Person Ambassadors
- HOBY Youth Leadership Seminar
Student Government (by election)
Student Publications
- The Bug Beat - Student Newspaper
- The Cecilian - Yearbook
World Language Clubs
- French Club
- German-Latin Club
- Spanish Club
Youth In Government
- Model U.N.
- Youth Legislature
