2006 student clubs and organizations

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Academic and Scholastic:
Phi Theta Kappa, Physical Science Club
Culture & Identity:
Belegarth Club, International Club, People of Color, Pride
Leadership:
Student Ambassadors, Student Senate
Publications:
The Chronicle, Prairie Wind
Performing Arts:
Acting Company, Big Band, Chorale, Dance Team,
Forensics, Royal Scots.
Religious and Spiritual:
Fellowship
Social Issues & Activism:
Current Issues Club, Environmental Awareness
Fitness & Sports:
Intramurals
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There are also unofficial student clubs and organizations on
campus. Even though these clubs have an unofficial status,
they have a lot to offer. These clubs are on the unofficial list
because they are in the beginning stages, are not
sponsored by the College, or they are dormant.
Campus Life:
Student Activities
Fitness & Sports:
Bicycle Club
Social Issues and Activism:
Adult Student Network, Alumni Association, Professional
Support Network, Single Mothers
With our variety of clubs, we’re sure there’s something to
pique your interests. If you don’t find a club that suits you,
consider launching or revitalizing one of the dormant clubs
yourself. For some guidance, contact Dr. Jeff Davidson, vice
president of academic and student services, at
815.599.3417 or jeff.davidson@highland.edu.
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Highland’s Acting Company can help students take their first
step toward a Tony or an Oscar. The Acting Company performs
dramas, comedies, and musicals. All plays are open to student
and community participation. Stop in the Fine Arts Department
office, room 59, to find out about pending production plans and
current production activities. Rehearsals are on Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 and run
five to six weeks.
John Webb: 815.599.3492, john.webb@highland.edu
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The thrilling action of the Dark Ages comes alive with
Highland’s Belegarth Club, a Medieval Combat Society. The
participants wear medieval or fantasy themed clothing and fight
with foam padded weapons. The fighting has refined into its
own brand of martial art. The Belegarth Club is open to students
who are interested in combat and spectators.
Email: hccbelegarth@hotmail.com
Tracy Mays: 815.599.3579, tracy.mays@highland.edu
Big Ba
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The music and the instrumentation of the 30 and 40s — the Big
Band era — is still popular today thanks to the traditions of
Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Stan Kenton jazz ensembles.
The legacy of these jazz ensembles continues on the Highland
campus. The Big Band is a true melting pot of the community
with a tremendous range of backgrounds and ages. This group
performs a number of times each semester, both on and off
campus.
Bill Petersen: 815.232.0400
The Chorale is an 80-voice mixed choir that performs a variety
of sacred and secular music from the 16th century to the
present. The Chorale has performed in the world’s most famous
and spectacular venues, including Carnegie Hall in New York,
St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, and the Dome Cathedral in
Salzburg, Germany. The Chorale is open to all singers in the
College and the community.
Allen Redford: 815.599.3568, allen.redford@highland.edu
Curre nt Is
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One of the best aspects of the college experience is engaging
in intellectual and thought-provoking conversations. Escalating
gas prices, immigration reform, war on terrorism, and all the
current issues du’jour, can be fodder for spirited dialogue. The
Current Issues Club meets every Wednesday from noon to 1:00
p.m. in the Board Room, located on the second floor of the
Student/Conference Center.
Andy Dvorak: 815.599.3443, andy.dvorak@highland.edu
Dai
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Highland’s Dairy and Livestock teams compete in national and
international dairy and livestock judging contests, including the
annual International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging
Contest. The Judging Team members have the opportunity to
enhance their academic experiences as well as strengthen their
communication, decision-making, critical-thinking, and
presentation skills.
Jim Setterstrom: 815.599.3507, jim.setterstrom@highland.edu
Da
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The Highland Dance Team is
enthusiastically dedicated to
promoting the Cougar Nation
spirit. Performances are an
integration of hip-hop, jazz,
and traditional pom moves
and are choreographed by
team members and the
advisor. The Dance Team
performs at Men’s Basketball games. Tryouts are in the early fall.
A commitment to both fall and spring semesters is needed, and
the team practices twice a week. Previous poms and/or dance
background is helpful but not necessary.
Tara Wingert: gottabdancin24_7@yahoo.com
Fe l l owshi
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Fellowship is a nondenominational, student-driven fellowship
and service group on campus. The purpose of the fellowship is
to build strong, supportive relationships in a spiritual
environment. Each semester the Fellowship group coordinates
meetings, campus presentations, and service projects that are
based upon students’ interests, availability, and leadership.
Tee Jay Jackson: 815.599.3487,
thedford.jackson@highland.edu
For
oree nsi c s
Employers often rate communication skills as one of their most
desired characteristics in new employees. College students
who have mastered their communication and public speaking
skills often have an advantage over their peers, especially in
today’s competitive job market. Highland’s Forensics provides
an opportunity for students to enhance their research and
communication skills while having fun. Highland’s Forensics
team competes in public speaking competitions on the local,
regional, state, and national level.
Jim Yeager: 815.599.3432, jim.yeager@highland.edu
Hig
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Highland Community College’s student newspaper provides
students with professional work experience and provides a
voice for the students of HCC. The Highland Chronicle captured
several awards in statewide community college newspaper
competitions during the last several years. The Chronicle is
published monthly during the fall and spring semesters. The
class is free to all HCC students, and students will receive three
credit hours in English. The Highland Chronicle can be found
online at www.highlandchronicle.com.
highlandchronicle@highland.edu
Sam Tucibat: 815.599.3614, sam.tucibat@highland.edu
E nv i ron
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How we treat the earth today will truly leave our mark for future
generations. The Highland Environmental Awareness Group
sponsors an Adopt-a-Highway cleanup project in partnership
with the Illinois Department of Transportation and promotes
environmental awareness by holding fundraisers and donating
money to local environmental organizations.
Tony Grahame: 815.599.3461, tony.grahame@highland.edu
Steve Simpson: 815.599.3474, steve.simpson@highland.edu
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The Highland Lancers Club is open to all students who have an
active interest in American history and would like to participate
in social and educational activities with students of the same
interests. The Lancers Club will also provide living history
demonstrations and reenactments of the Civil War era.
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the international honor society for
community college students. It is the largest honor society in
American higher education. Highland students who have
earned a minimum of 12 credit hours and are maintaining a
GPA of 3.50 are eligible for induction into the local Nu Mu
Chapter. In addition to academic achievement and scholarship,
PTK members conduct voter registration on campus, sponsor
poetry reading and essay contests, conduct blood drives, food
drives and children’s book drive and sponsor a family at
Christmas.
Andy Dvorak, andy.dvorak@highland.edu, 815.599.3443
Jim Phillips, jim.Phillips@highland.edu, 815.599.3469
Inte rn ati on
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The International Club helps students explore the College’s rich
student diversity. Both international and domestic students are
invited to participate. This club can help students who are new
to the States feel more comfortable with northwest Illinois and
American culture, and it can be fun for the students who have
aspirations to travel to new and exotic places but just haven’t
found the time or funds to make the trip. No passport required.
The International Club meets on a monthly basis.
Vicki Jensen: 815.599.3531, vicki.jensen@highland.edu
Carolyn Petsche: 815.599.3646, carolyn.petsche@highland.edu
Tracy Mays: 815.599.3579, tracy.mays@highland.edu
I n tr a m u ra l s
Cramming for exams and writing papers can put a damper on
students’ social lives. With intramural sports, students can enjoy
recreational competition, get to know some of their classmates
outside of the classroom, and still have time to study—to ace
that exam. A variety of intramural activities are offered during
both fall and spring semesters, including co-ed volleyball and
co-ed basketball. Like all other sports, there are rules for
intramurals, too. Students who participate in intramurals must
be enrolled in at least six credit hours at Highland.
Sharon Schultz: 815.599.3415, sharon.schultz@highland.edu
Physi c a l SSci
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The Physical Science Club is one of the most energetic and
innovative clubs on the Highland campus. The Physical Science
Club built a 44-foot trebuchet that had a 3,000 pound counter
weight. The trebuchet launch created an exceptional media
buzz. It was picked up by networks across the country. The
Physical Science Club also organized and hosted a 2006
Science Fair. This event showcased innovative science projects
and engaged participants in enlightening and entertaining
conversations with fellow science enthusiasts and educators.
Even though we all have different experiences and cultures, we
also have similarities. Diversity can be a cornerstone that
strengthens our society. By simply interacting with other races,
we can break down preexisting barriers and even promote
understanding and camaraderie. People of Color (POC) is a
student group that focuses on providing social and cultural
enrichment opportunities throughout the academic year. It also
provides a system of academic and personal support for its
members.
Tee Jay Jackson: 815.599.3487,
thedford.jackson@highland.edu
John Sullivan: 815.599.3458, john.sullivan@highland.edu
Pr i d e C
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The Pride Club is dedicated to creating a supportive, accepting,
and positive environment for Highland’s gay, lesbian, bisexual
and transgender students. The goal of Pride includes providing
educational activities to foster a greater appreciation of diversity
at the College. Pride supports courtesy, fairness, and respect
for all students through advocating unity amongst the student
body. The Pride Club is meant for students from all walks of life
who wish to actively participate in the accomplishment of the
group’s goals.
Laura Watson: 815.599.3613, laura.watson@highland.edu
R oyal SScc o ts
The Royal Scots
are a mixed
ensemble vocal
group that
specializes in
contemporary jazz
and a cappella
singing and
improvisation. The
Royal Scots maintain a rigorous performance schedule,
including performing a main stage production to full houses
each semester as well as concerts, festivals and tours.
Allen Redford: 815.599.3568, allen.redford@highland.edu
Ski
Skill l sU
sUSSA VICA
Prai
airri e W
Wii n d
The Prairie Wind is a collection of literature, poetry, artwork,
photography, and music from many talented members of the
Highland community. This beautiful publication, which is
published each spring semester, is inspiring and unique. The
covers of previous issues are hung on the wall located on the
second floor of the Marvin-Burt Liberal Arts Center. The Prairie
Wind is a collaborative effort involving students, Highland
faculty and staff, and community members.
Kim Goudreau: 815.599.3444, kim.goudreau@highland.edu
Kent Johnson: 815.599.3431, kent.johnson@highland.edu
Bob Apolloni: 815.599.3479, bob.apolloni@highland.edu
Sam Tucibat: 815.599.3614, sam.tucibat@highland.edu
The SkillsUSA VICA
club is exclusively for
students who are in
vocational classes at
Illinois colleges. This
is an organization
dedicated to building
students’ leadership
skills. Students may
join at the regional
level as well as the
national level.
SkillsUSA VICA holds local fund-raisers, charity assistance, and
other community projects.
Cathie Schmerse: 815.599.3544,
cathie.schmerse@highland.edu
Stu d e n t A
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The Student Ambassadors are a vital link between the College
and the community. The Ambassadors are often the first
impressions prospective students get of the College. The
Ambassadors are a team of approximately 20 first- and secondyear Highland students who assist with campus tours, speak on
student panels, and host various campus events. The
Ambassadors are hired and paid for their service.
Amanda White: 815.599.3543, amanda.white@highland.edu
Stu d ent SSee n at e
The Student Senate strives
to help fellow students make
the most out of their college
experience. The Senate
hosts several events each
semester, including allcampus picnics and Battles
of the Bands. The Senate
also promotes community
involvement by organizing
Halloween walks, fund drives
and food drives. The Student
Senate is credited for
establishing the Cougar Den, a student cheering section at the
Cougars’ home volleyball and basketball games.
Elwyn Webb: 815.599.3558, elwyn.webb@highland.edu
Mike Sleezer: 815.599.3429, mike.sleezer@highland.edu
Un of f i ci
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Highland offers a club specifically for our non-traditional
students. If you are an adult student, you probably have
different concerns than students who just graduated from high
school. Our Adult Student Network provides support and
programs that are specifically geared for you.
Dana Zimmerman: 815.599.3597,
dana.zimmerman@highland.edu
Carolyn Petsche: 815.599.3577, carolyn.petsche@highland.edu
Vicki Schulz: 815.599.3664, vicki.schulz@highland.edu
A lu
mni As
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Asss o ci
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The Alumni Association is a great way for you to stay in contact
with your alma mater and with your Highland friends. If you’ve
registered for even one class, you are officially an alum of
Highland Community College and invited to sign up for the
Highland Community College Alumni Association at
alumni@highland.edu
Amanda White: 815.599.3543, amanda.white@highland.edu
Bi cy
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The terrain of northwest Illinois is great for bicycling. A few
years back several students and faculty organized a bicycling
club. When those students graduated, they took their bikes with
them and club fell apart. If you are interested in revitalizing this
group or organizing a new one, contact Dr. Jeff Davidson, vice
president of academic and student services, at 815.599.3417 or
jeff.davidson@highland.edu
Pro fe ssi on
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Networking has invaluable opportunities and benefits, especially when looking for employment. The Professional Support
Network is a participant-led group that facilitates the efforts of
unemployed professionals to find new employment in the local
area. Although several of the members are recently unemployed, this group is open to all Highland students.
Dana Zimmerman: 815.599.3436,
dana.zimmerman@highland.edu
Si ng
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Moth
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Single mothers face unique challenges. This club, which is now
dormant, was a way for students to share and learn helpful tips
with other single mothers s who may be facing similar
challenges. If you are interested in revitalizing this group or
organizing a new one, contact Dr. Jeff Davidson, vice president
of academic and student services, at 815.599.3417 or
jeff.davidson@highland.edu for details.
Stu de nt Ac
Acttivit
itii e s
Help create a fun environment on campus. Student Activities
plans events throughout the year. Students participate in
various events between their classes and after hours. Some
events have included picnics, snow sculpting contests, Coffee
House series, Ice Hog hockey games, and Euchre tournaments.
Elwyn Webb: 815.599.3558, elwyn.webb@highland.edu
GOLF SCHEDULE
DATE
Aug 25
Aug 29
Sept 10,11
Sept 15
Sept 22,23
Sept 26
Sept 29
Oct 5
Oct 6
Oct 7
May 19-26
OPPONENT
Highland 36 Tournament
Park Hills Golf Course
Duane Chanay Invitational
Byron Hills Golf Course
Illinois Competition
Prairie Vista Golf Course
LOCATION
TIME
Freeport, IL
8 am
Port Byron, IL
10 am
Bloomington, IL
10 am
6:30 am
Skyhawk Invite
Emerald Hills Golf Course
Sterling, IL
Illinois Valley Classic
Senica Oak Ridge Golf CourseLaSalle, IL
DuPage Invite
Mistwood Golf Course
PrairieView Classic
PrairieView Golf Course
Region IV Practice
PrairieView Golf Course
Region IV Tournament
PrairieView Golf Course
Region IV Tournament
PrairieView Golf Course
NJCAA Tournament - 2007
Goose Pond Golf Course
VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE
10 am
11 am
8 am
Romeoville, IL
8 am
Byron, IL
12:30 pm
Byron, IL
10 am
Byron, IL
9 am
Byron, IL
9 am
Scottsboro, AL
TBD
DATE
Aug. 25, 26
Aug. 29
Aug. 31
Sept. 5
Sept. 7
Sept. 12
Sept. 14
Sept. 15, 16
Sept. 20
Sept. 21
Sept. 26
Sept. 28
Oct. 3
Oct. 9
Oct. 12
Oct. 17
Oct. 20-21
Oct. 24
Oct. 26
Oct. 28
Oct. 31
Nov. 3-4
TBD
OPPONENT
College DuPage Tourn.
Clinton
Carl Sandburg*
Illinois Valley*
Black Hawk*
Kishwaukee*
Waubonsee
Lake County Tourn.
Sauk Valley*
Black Hawk East*
Carl Sandburg*
Illinois Valley*
Black Hawk*
Kishwaukee*
Sauk Valley*
Black Hawk East*
St. Petersburg Tourn.
Moraine Valley
Rock Valley
HCC Triangular
Region IV Tourn Play-Offs
Region IV Tourn.
NJCAA Tourn.
LOCATION
Glen Ellen, IL
Clinton, IA
Galesburg
Ogelsby, IL
HOME
Malta, IL
HOME
Grayslake, IL
HOME
Kewanee, IL
HOME
HOME
Moline, IL
HOME
Dixon, IL
HOME
St. Pete, FL
Palos Hills, IL
HOME
HOME
TBD
Grayslake, IL
TBD
TIME
TBD
7 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
TBD
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
TBD
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
11 am
TBD
TBD
TBD
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
DATE
Nov 7
OPPONENT
Malcolm X
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
TIME
5 pm
Nov 17,18
Classic Tournament
HOME
Nov 21
Nov 30
Dec 2
Prairie State
College of DuPage
College of Lake County
HOME
HOME
Grayslake, IL
6/8 pm
2/4 pm
5 pm
5 pm
TBD
Dec 6
Madison Tech
Madison, WI
TBD
Dec 12
Jan 9
Jan 11
Jan 13
Jan 16
Jan 20
Waubonsee
Illinois Valley *
Black Hawk*
Rock Valley
Kishwaukee*
Kennedy-King
HOME
Oglesby, IL
HOME
HOME
Malta, IL
Chicago, IL
5 pm
5:30 pm
5 pm
1 pm
5 pm
1 pm
Jan 23
Sauk Valley*
HOME
5 pm
Jan 25
Black Hawk East*
Kewanee, IL
5:30 pm
Jan 30
Carl Sandburg*
HOME
5 pm
Feb 1
Feb 6
Feb 8
Feb 15
Feb 17
Feb 18
Feb 22
Feb 24
Mar 3
Mar 7
Mar 10
Mar 13
Illinois Valley*
Black Hawk*
Kishwaukee*
Sauk Valley*
Kankakee
Black Hawk East*
Carl Sandburg*
Malcolm X
Region IV First Round
Region IV Semi-Finals
Region IV Championship
District Play-Off
HOME
Moline, IL
HOME
Dixon, IL
Kankakee, IL
HOME
Galesburg, IL
HOME
Dixon, IL
Dixon, IL
Dixon, IL
TBD
5 pm
5:30 pm
5 pm
5:30 pm
1 pm
1 pm
5:30 pm
1 pm
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Mar 20-24
NJCAA National Tournament Salina, KS
TBD
MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
DATE
Jan 20
Jan 23
Jan 25
Jan 30
Feb 1
Feb 6
Feb 8
Feb 10
Feb 13
Feb 15
Feb 17
Feb 18
Feb 22
Feb 24
Mar 3
Mar 8
Mar 10
Mar 13
Mar 20-24
OPPONENT
Kennedy-King
Sauk Valley*
Black Hawk East*
Carl Sandburg*
Illinois Valley*
Black Hawk*
Kishwaukee*
Kennedy-King
Southeastern Iowa
Sauk Valley*
Kankakee
Black Hawk East*
Carl Sandburg*
Malcolm X
Region IV First Round
Region IV Semi-Finals
Region IV Championship
District Play-Off
NJCAA National Tournament
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
HOME
Kewanee, IL
HOME
HOME
Moline, IL
HOME
HOME
HOME
Dixon, IL
Kankakee, IL
HOME
Galesburg, IL
HOME
Dixon, IL
Dixon, IL
Dixon, IL
TBD
Hutchinson, KS
TIME
3 pm
7 pm
7:30 pm
7 pm
7 pm
7:30 pm
7 pm
3 pm
7 pm
7:30 pm
3 pm
3 pm
7:30 pm
3 pm
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
MEN’S BASEBALL SCHEDULE
DATE
Mar 16-25
Mar 26
Mar 27
March 29
March 31
April 1
April 3
April 5
April 7
April 10
April 12
April 13
April 14
April 15
April 17
April 19
April 20
April 21
April 22
April 24
April 28
April 29
May 1
May 3
May 5
May 8
May 12-13
May 17-19
TBD
OPPONENT
Spring Trip
College of Lake County
Black Hawk*
Oakton (1x9)
Carl Sandburg*
Rock Valley
Carl Sandburg*
Kankakee
Sauk Valley*
Sauk Valley*
Rock Valley
North Arkansas
Kishwaukee*
Madison Tech
Kishwaukee*
Oakton
McHenry
Illinois Valley*
Waubonsee
Illinois Valley*
Joliet
South Suburban
Madison Tech
McHenry
Morton
Region IV Play-in game
Region IV Div II Sectionals
Region IV Div II Finals
NJCAA Division II Finals
LOCATION
TIME
Arkansas/Arizona TBD
HOME
1 pm
HOME
1 pm
DesPlaines, IL
3 pm
Galesburg, IL
Noon
HOME
Noon
HOME
2 pm
Kankakee
2 pm
HOME
Noon
Dixon, IL
2 pm
Rockford, IL
2 pm
HOME
2 pm
HOME
Noon
HOME
Noon
Malta, IL
2 pm
HOME
3 pm
Crystal Lake, IL 2 p.m.
Oglesby, IL
Noon
HOME
TBD
HOME
2 p.m.
Joliet, IL
Noon
HOME
Noon
Madison, WI
4 pm
HOME
2 pm
Cicero, IL
Noon
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Oakton, IL
TBD
TBD
TBD
The Women’s Softball schedule
was not available at the time of
print.
Check the Highland Web site,
www.highland.edu, for the latest
information about Highland
Athletics and the Cougars 20062007 schedules, season results,
team and individual stats,
Cougars newspaper coverage,
and coaches’ biographies.