Student Organizations

Carthage has more than 85 student groups and organizations through which students can get involved, explore possible careers, meet other students, work closely with faculty advisors, and perform community service. See a full list of Carthage student organizations.

EXSS majors and minors may be interested in the following Carthage organizations:

Phi Epsilon Kappa

Phi Epsilon Kappa serves as the organization bringing together Athletic Training, Physical Education and Recreation Management. Working for the good of the division, membership is open to majors or minors in the Exercise & Sports Science Department.

SAAC: Student Athlete Advisory Committee

SAAC provides a voice for student-athletes and attains their input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athlete lives. NCAA legislation requires that all member conferences have SAACs. Carthage SAAC meets twice a month to discuss issues that impact Carthage student-athletes at the local, conference and national level.

Red Hots Spirit Team

Carthage College Red Hots Spirit Team tryouts are held twice a year. April tryouts are for our award-winning, competitive UDA summer camp team. September tryouts are the first week of school. Additional performers are chosen at this time to complete our regular season team, up to 20 members total. The Red Hots practice three to four times a week. They perform at most home football and basketball games. The Red Hot season is August to April with competitions in August, December and February.

Latin/Belly Dance Club

The Latin/Belly Dance club was created in Spring 2007 after several students expressed interest in learning how to dance Flamenco. Professor Maribel Morales became the advisor and instructor teaching Flamenco and other cultural dances such as Belly Dance. Students have also choreographed and taught dances for the club.

The club's goal is to learn about cultures through dancing and music, and has contributed to spread cultural diversity throughout Carthage. There are performances every semester. In 2008, they were invited to perform at the Empty Bowls Dinner, a fundraiser for the homeless in Kenosha; at the Make A Wish Foundation Event held at Carthage on Nov. 20, and the International Day celebrated on the same day. This year, they performed at the International Day organized by IFS, and will perform at the next International Dinner. Anyone is welcome to join the dance club; no previous dance experience is required. The Latin/Belly Dance Club meets from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the dance room in TARC.

Others

EXSS students may also be interested in:

• Fencing Club
• Hockey Club
• Juggling Club
• Kung Fu Movie Club
• Martial Arts Club
• Ultimate Frisbee Club

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