St. Andrew's-Sewanee students develop leadership skills through clubs, class activities, sports, and participation in student/faculty committees. Being selected to serve as a Proctor or a member of the Honor Council is regarded as one of the highest forms of recognition a student may earn.
Proctors
To be a Proctor is the most coveted of all SAS leadership positions. Elected in the spring of their junior year by fellow students and faculty, the Proctors serve through their senior year, offering support in our residential houses and during evenings and weekends. Proctors receive leadership training and engage in activities designed to strengthen the group's connections to one another. Proctors plan and execute Weekend Activities, monitor the student union on the weekends, assist the Teacher-in-Charge with student checkouts, and run the new student retreat. If it sounds like a lot of work and responsibility, it is.
The Honor Council
Five seniors, three juniors, and one sophomore uphold and adjudicate issues of the Honor Code, the system by which SAS fosters a community of trust. Members are nominated and voted in the faculty and staff.
The Conduct Council
Five seniors, three juniors, and one sophomore deliberate cases involving conduct council violations, with a focus on healing fractured relationships.
Students can be athletic team captains, chapel leaders, and club presidents.
If you're a leader, you'll find your place to lead at SAS.
Honors Day
Annual awards include:
- The Betty Guyear Condra Perseverance Award
- The Lulu Hampton Owen Service Award
- The Day Student Award
- The Boarding Student Award
- The Head of School's Award
- The SMA Class of 1946 Junior Leadership Award
- The SMA Memorial Merit Award
- The Cum Laude Society
Eagle Scouts
Since 1999, SAS's Troop 14 has graduated more than 41 Eagle Scouts, the highest rank in scouting.
The Troop continues to grow, with more than 20 members during the 2025-2026 school year.