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  • Ambassadors
    Description

    A group of Hutchinson Community College students that provide tours to prospective students and their families of our campus and facilities. They share personal experiences about their time here and answer questions about HutchCC and the community. This is a limited group selected by the Admission Office.

    Sponsors
    Corbin Strobel
  • Artists' Coalition
    Description

    The purpose of this club will be to promote the visual arts on the Hutchinson Community College campus and the community of Hutchinson.

    Sponsors
    Kimberly Ivancovich
    Department 3 Co-Chair & Art Asst Professor
  • Athletic Trainer
    Description

    Working hard behind the scenes and getting little fanfare is the Hutchinson Community College Sports Medicine Department. This hard-working unit continually serves Blue Dragon student-athletes with the best of health care.

    Sponsors
    Ryan Hilty
    Coordinator of Sports Medicine
  • Athletics
    Description

    Hutchinson Commuity College is a member of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference and the National Junior College Athletic Association. Men's teams participate in football, basketball, baseball, cross country, track and field, and golf. Women's teams participate in basketball, volleyball, track and field, cross country, soccer, and softball.

    Sponsors
    Josh Gooch
    Athletic Director
  • Baseball
    Sponsors
    Brock Nehls
    Head Baseball Coach
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters
    Description

    Bigs is the college version of Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Members of Bigs are paired up with a student in the local school system. Members act as mentors to their "little"

    Sponsors
    Lisa Jolliff
    Director of Accessibility Services
    Ryan Pinkall
    Biology Assistant Professor
  • Biology Club
    Sponsors
    Mark Nolen
    Biological Sciences Professor
  • Black Leadership League
    Description

    BLL provides an opportunity for its members to become involved in the community and campus through fellowship and service activities.

    Sponsors
    Carolyn Parson
    Kansas Promise Act Coordinator
  • Block And Bridle Club
    Description

    The Hutchinson Community College Block and Bridle Club is open to all students who have an interest in the agriculture industry. Members have the opportunity to participate in activities, conferences, and meetings to further develop their leadership skills. This club also builds closer relationships among students pursuing some phase of agriculture and related fields.

    Sponsors
    Kent McKinnis
    Agronomy Asst. Prof./Crops & Soils Specialist
  • Blue Dragon Billiards
    Description

    Blue Dragon Billiards at Hutchinson Community College is providing the opportunity for camaraderie, recreation, and sportsmanship.

    Sponsors
    Lynita Braun
    Campus Store Manager
  • Business Club
    Description

    Business Club members meet to take what they have learned in the classroom to a higher level, real life. They work on service projects, develop business plans and collaborate with the community.

    Sponsors
    Matt Smith
    Associate Professor of Business
  • Campus Activity Board
    Description

    CAB is the organization responsible for planning campus-wide activities including homecoming and spring fling.

    Sponsors
    Dana Hinshaw
    Ex Dir of Student Affairs and Campus Safety
  • Catholic Connections
    Description

    To support, encourage, care for students in their faith and love all.

    Sponsors
    Molly Stahl
    Speech Instructor
  • Chess Club
    Description

    Chess Club for Hutchinson Community College, providing the opportunity to practice strategy, ethics, and sportsmanship while learning chess.

    Sponsors
    David Bosworth
    Mathematics Professor
  • Choral Music
    Sponsors
    Neal Allsup
    Professor/Director of Choral Activities
  • Circle K
    Description

    This club is a service organization that provides service, leadership and fellowship opportunities for its members. Activities are aimed toward service to our community, college campus and worldwide. Circle K is part of the Kiwanis family.

    Sponsors
    Dana Hinshaw
    Ex Dir of Student Affairs and Campus Safety
  • College Democrats
    Description

    Hutchinson Community College College Democrats is a student organization that promotes the principles of the Democratic Party. We aim to engage the HutchCC campus to grow a large, diverse, and closely connected political community and group of friends.

    Sponsors
    Bradley Fenwick
    Director of Rimmer Support Services
  • College Republicans
    Description

    The mission of the College Republicans is to help make the Republican Party a strong and viable option for students of Hutchinson Community College.

    Sponsors
    Dana Hinshaw
    Ex Dir of Student Affairs and Campus Safety
  • Collegian
    Description

    The Collegian is the Hutchinson Community College student newspaper.

    Sponsors
    Brad Hallier
    Journalism Assistant Professor
  • Collegian (Newspaper)
    Description

    The Collegian is the student newspaper.

    Sponsors
    Brad Hallier
    Journalism Assistant Professor
  • Collegiate Farm Bureau
    Description

    The Hutchinson Community College Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapter offers students the ability to enhance their leadership skills through experiences and opportunities to become agricultural leaders. Students engage in activities on campus in junction with the Reno County Farm Bureau to help promote agriculture in the community. This club is open to all students interested in agriculture and related fields.

    Sponsors
    Kent McKinnis
    Agronomy Asst. Prof./Crops & Soils Specialist
  • Communications Club
    Description

    Communication Club focuses on communicative arts. We host several events a year highlighting student work and fostering the art of communication in our community.

    Sponsors
    Rob Yates
    Speech Instructor - Outreach
  • Concert Chorale
    Description

    The Hutchinson Community College Concert Chorale is the primary choral ensemble on campus. This ensemble is open to all students regardless of major. The HutchCC Concert Chorale performs a minimum of four major concerts on campus and several concerts throughout the region every year, as well as frequent invitations to perform on music convention programs.The repertoire performed by this dynamic group is quite varied, drawing from the great choral literature of all historical eras: chants, motets, spirituals, folk songs, masses, multi-cultural, and a large spectrum of languages from African dialects, Russian, German, Latin, French and Hebrew. The Concert Chorale takes a concert tour every year and receive frequent invitations to perform at national and international choral festivals and competitions.

    Sponsors
    Neal Allsup
    Professor/Director of Choral Activities
  • Cosmetology Club
    Description

    A club for students in the Cosmetology program to further their involvement in the industry and community.

    Sponsors
    Alex Hass
    Cosmetology Program Coordinator
  • Crops and Soils
    Description

    These teams provide students with an opportunity to test their agronomic knowledge in a competitive setting while gaining valuable skills applicable to a career in agriculture. Experience is beneficial, but not necessary to qualify for these teams. Scholarships are available to suitable candidates.

    Sponsors
    Kent McKinnis
    Agronomy Asst. Prof./Crops & Soils Specialist
  • Crops Judging
    Sponsors
    Kent McKinnis
    Agronomy Asst. Prof./Crops & Soils Specialist
  • CRU - Campus Crusade for Christ
    Description

    Helping students come to know Jesus, grow in their faith and go to their families, communities and the world to share God's love.

    Sponsors
    Staci Unruh
    Academic Advisor/Student Advocate
  • Delta Psi Omega
    Description

    This group was organized in 1929 to provide an honor society for those doing a high standard of work in dramatics and to provide a wider fellowship to those interested in college theatre.Membership in Delta Psi Omega is by invitation from the campus chapter, upon a student's having demonstrated a high standard of work in dramatics. Qualifications are based on both the national and local chapter constitutions.Delta Psi Omega members are expected to work throughout the year in community service projects, as well as to perform and promote college theatre productions.

    Sponsors
    Deidre Mattox
    Theatre/Speech Professor/Director of Theatre
  • Dragon Dolls (Dance Team)
    Description

    The Dragon Dolls, a dance and pompom team chosen by tryouts, perform at football and basketball games, including the NJCAA basketball tournament. Dragon Dolls enroll in the physical education Rhythms class.

    Sponsors
    Samantha Bell
    Head Spirit Squad Coach
  • Dragon LAN Club
    Description

    This organization is open to students taking coursework in the Computer Support Specialist (IS) area. It focuses on computer activities (including LAN parties), participating in intercollegiate competitions through SkillsUSA, and promoting the Computer Support Specialist program.

    Sponsors
    Jesse Newberry
    Computer Support Associate Prof./Coordinator
  • Dragon Warriors
    Description

    For HutchCC students who are military veterans

    Sponsors
  • Dragon's Tale (Yearbook)
    Sponsors
    Amber Brawner
    Visual Media Design Professor/Coordinator
  • Engineers League
    Description

    To provide the Hutchinson Community College engineering students with the necessary tools to put what they have learned in the classroom into action.

    Sponsors
    Brian Bird
    Physics / Physical Science Professor
    Dan Smith
    Physics/ Physical Science Professor
  • Film Production
    Description

    Screen, analyze and discuss iconic films from throughout history at Media Production (Building 12)

    Sponsors
    Bobby Obermite
    Media Production Analyst/Trainer
  • Fire Science Student Org
    Description

    The Hutchinson Community College Student Fire Science Association is open to students majoring in fire science. It provides fellowship and educational opportunities for its members.

    Sponsors
    RC Watson
    Fire Science Instructor
    Jeff Deal
    Fire Science Assistant Professor
  • Football
    Sponsors
    Drew Dallas
    Head Football Coach
  • Gay Straight Alliance
    Description

    A student-led organization intended to provide a safe, supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, straight and questioning (LGBTQ) students (or those who are perceived as such) and their straight allies.

    Sponsors
    Janelle Voth
    Business Office Clerk
  • HANS - Hutchinson Association of Nursing Students
    Description

    HANS is where the nursing students at HutchCC can contribute and have direct input into their nursing education. Membership is open to any pre-nursing, first year or second year students.

    Sponsors
    Lindsay Rayl
    Associate Degree Nursing Instructor
    Milissa Steffen
    Associate Degree Nursing Program Instructor
  • Hispanic American Leadership
    Description

    The purpose of HALO is to improve our community, celebrate Latino customs and traditions and build student leadership skills.

    Sponsors
    Mariana Hernandez Razo
    Spanish Professor
  • Honors Program
    Description

    The Hutchinson Community Colllege Honors Program provides academically talented students with an opportunity to enrich their educational experience through small class size, close faculty contact, research projects, and course work shared with other academically talented students.

    Sponsors
    Ryan Diehl
    English Professor
  • HutchCC Bigs
    Description

    This organization is the college version of Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Members of this club are paired with youth in the local school system in a mentoring relationship.

    Sponsors
    Lisa Jolliff
    Director of Accessibility Services
    Ryan Pinkall
    Biology Assistant Professor
  • Jazz Band
    Sponsors
    Jack Cassidy
    Music Instructor-Jazz Program Coordinator
  • KNEA - Future Teachers
    Description

    KNEA Future Teachers/Volunteers for ChildrenLargely a pre-professional group with service-learning for future teachers which allows practice in many aspects of teaching that would not be a part of classroom setting, such as sponsoring an event tailored to children. ANY STUDENT WITH ANY MAJOR may join as well because the group is volunteer-focused. Events include food collection for Reno County Children, Childrens Safety Fair and more.

    Sponsors
    Teri Eckhoff
    Advisor - General Education
  • Livestock Judging
    Sponsors
    Kane Austin
    Ag Instructor-Livestock Judge Coach-Recruiter
  • Manager (Sports)
    Sponsors
    Josh Gooch
    Athletic Director
  • Mascot
    Description

    Please contact the sponsor below for more information.

    Sponsors
    Josh Gooch
    Athletic Director
  • Men's Basketball
    Sponsors
    Tommy DeSalme
    Head Men's Basketball Coach
  • Men's Cross Country
    Sponsors
    Jafet Molinares
    Head Cross Country Coach
  • Men's Golf
    Sponsors
    Chris Young
    Head Golf Coach
  • Men's Track
    Sponsors
    Robert Spies
    Head Track and Field Coach
  • Music Educators - MENC
    Sponsors
    Neal Allsup
    Professor/Director of Choral Activities
  • Music-Vocal
    Sponsors
    Neal Allsup
    Professor/Director of Choral Activities
  • Officiating Club
    Description

    For students interested in learning more and gaining experience officiating various sports.

    Sponsors
    Ryan Pinkall
    Biology Assistant Professor
  • Pep Band
    Sponsors
    Eric Stambaugh
    Music Instructor - Band Director
  • Phi Theta Kappa
    Description

    Phi Theta Kappa is an honors society for students at two-year institutions. Members are encouraged to participate in local, regional, and national activities centered on leadership, service, fellowship, and scholarship. To join, students must have complete at least 12 credit hours at HutchCC, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5, and pay a membership fee.

    Sponsors
    Ryan Diehl
    English Professor
  • Ping Pong Club
    Description

    The purpose of the Ping Pong Club for Hutchinson Community College is to provide a friendly environment for camaraderie, fun, and sportsmanship.

    Sponsors
    Allen Pinkall
    Mathematics Professor
  • Practical Nursing Student Association
    Sponsors
    Sandy Pangburn
    Coordinator, Practical Nursing Programs
  • Resident Assistant Council
    Description

    The Res Hall Council is a required organization for Resident Assistants in the HutchCC Housing Department; The RA Council's main focus is managing their dormitory floor as well as planning and implementing social and educational programming.

    Sponsors
    Dana Hinshaw
    Ex Dir of Student Affairs and Campus Safety
  • SkillsUSA
    Description

    SkillsUSA is an applied method of instruction for preparing America's high performance workers enrolled in public career and technical programs. It provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. It builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes and communication skills.

    Sponsors
    John Pendergrass
    Specialist, Technical Training
  • Snap Dragons Photography
    Description

    The Snapdragons Photography Club is a place where students with an interest in photography can meet to discuss photo ideas, new camera designs, freelance work and have fun with an occasional pizza party.We also have field trips to places like photo studios, art galleries, and to the Lake Afton Observatory, where we use the large telescope to photograph the moon and planets.

    Sponsors
    Amber Brawner
    Visual Media Design Professor/Coordinator
  • Social Dance Club
    Description

    Social dance club gives students the opportunity to meet once a week with friends to develop and practice dance routines such as the waltz, tango and fox trot.

    Sponsors
    Samantha Bell
    Head Spirit Squad Coach
  • Softball
    Sponsors
    Jaime Rose
    Softball Head Coach
  • Spirit Squad (Cheerleading)
    Description

    Any full-time student (carrying 12 hours) in good standing with a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher and making normal progress toward graduation may try out for a position as a member of the Spirit Squad. Students must try out for a position. Selection is made by the sponsors and a selection board. To remain eligible for the Spirit Squad once elected, members must meet the following requirements: Maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average and Maintain a 12-hour academic work load.

    Sponsors
    Samantha Bell
    Head Spirit Squad Coach
  • Student Government
    Description

    SGA participates in governing school activities, providing social activities, and representing the student body in student affairs issues with administration and faculty. For information about membership, refer to the Constitution of the HutchCC Student Government Association.

    Sponsors
    Shelby Branting
    Director, Resident Life and Student Activitie
  • Symphonic Band
    Description

    This ensemble rehearses 3 times per week and performs at least twice a semester with at least one off-campus performance. Past off-campus performances have taken place at the Kansas Cosmosphere & Space Center, The Strataca Salt Mine Museum, and the Hutchinson Zoo. Repertoire for this ensemble spans a wide range of time periods, genres, and diverse composers.

    Sponsors
    Eric Stambaugh
    Music Instructor - Band Director
  • The Tulgey Wood
    Description

    This is an annual volume devoted to the literary and visual arts and is sponsored by the English area. Students authored poems, essays, short stories and short plays, as well as student photography and visual arts, make up the contents. Student editors work faculty advisors to produce the publication.

    Sponsors
    Amber Carithers
    English Instructor
  • Theatre Arts
    Description

    Please contact the sponsor below for try-out information.

    Sponsors
    Deidre Mattox
    Theatre/Speech Professor/Director of Theatre
  • Vocal Jazz
    Description

    Vocal Jazz at Hutchinson Community College has become one of the most exciting aspects of the choral music program. Its popularity among the students has prompted the expansion from one group in 1995 to three groups in 1996. Each vocal jazz ensemble accepts up to 12 vocalists through audition and is accompanied by a live instrument jazz combo. Auditions for these groups are open to anyone regardless of major. All members of a vocal jazz ensemble must be enrolled in the Concert Chorale.The repertoire performed by the vocal jazz ensemble includes a variety of jazz styles: standards, swing, Latin, ballads and bebop. Members are also expected to learn to improvise, scat and sing and prepare solos. These groups have numerous performance opportunities. In addition to performing on major on-campus concerts, they present the annual Night of Vocal Jazz concert, entertain for numerous functions in the region, and participate in jazz clinics and festivals. Besides touring within the state, HutchCC vocal jazz ensembles have performed from Colorado to Texas and Florida.

    Sponsors
    Neal Allsup
    Professor/Director of Choral Activities
  • Volleyball
    Sponsors
    Josh Gooch
    Athletic Director
  • Women's Basketball
    Sponsors
    John Ontjes
    Head Women's Basketball Coach
  • Women's Cross Country
    Sponsors
    Jafet Molinares
    Head Cross Country Coach
  • Women's Soccer
    Sponsors
    Sammy Lane
    Head Women's Soccer Coach
  • Women's Track
    Sponsors
    Robert Spies
    Head Track and Field Coach