Skip to Content

Clubs and Organizations

If you are interested in organizing a new, special interest or academically related club, please contact the College Activities office at 240-500-2225 or email hbbarnhart@hagerstowncc.edu for the necessary information, applications and support.

All student clubs are required to have at least one faculty/staff advisor.

Reminder: If you are an existing HCC club and are interested in having a Facebook group for your club, you must obtain official approval from the Public Information Office prior to creating a Facebook group. Contact lmauk@hagerstowncc.edu for more information. View HCC's social networking guidelines here.


Current HCC Clubs

 

AIGA Club

Students interested in graphic design are encouraged to join this club, which is an official chapter of the professional association for design.

Faculty/Staff Advisors:
Sean Maher
Contact: stmaher@hagerstowncc.edu

Ellen Smith
Contact: elsmith@hagerstowncc.edu

Join the AIGA Club group on Facebook.

 

Alternative Energy Club

This eco-friendly new club is for students who have an interest in all things green.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Anthony Valente
Contact: arvalente@hagerstowncc.edu

Join the Alternative Energy Club group on Facebook.

 

Anime Club

Anyone from a fan to a fanatic of anime is welcome to join students with similar interests.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Jackie Webb
Contact: jswebb@hagerstowncc.edu

Join the Anime Club group on Facebook.

*Meeting Times: Meetings are held each Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Student Center Conference Room. 

Art Club

This club is for those interested in the visual and decorative media of expression.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Joan Bontempo
Contact: jhbontempo@hagerstowncc.edu

Join the Art Club group on Facebook.

 

Black Student Union (BSU)

BSU serves all students to enrich their understanding of African-American/Black History, culture, heritage, and lifestyles.

Faculty/Staff Advisor:
Monica Hutchins
Contact: mthutchins@hagerstowncc.edu

Join the BSU group on Facebook.

Meeting Times: This club meets each Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. in CPB-125.

 

Cheer Squad

The HCC Cheerleaders perform at the men’s and women’s basketball games. Tryouts are held in the fall, and the season runs November to January. No prior experience is necessary.

Contact: hbbarnhart@hagerstowncc.edu

 

Chess Club

The HCC Chess Club welcomes students at any level, from novice to expert. Equipment is supplied.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Brad Shepard
Contact: bgshepard@hagerstowncc.edu

 

Debate Club

Practice your skills of research, public speaking, and persuasion by joining this new campus club.

Faculty/Staff Advisors: 

Terecita Fawcett
Contact: tmfawcett@hagerstowncc.edu

Steven Killings
Contact: sjkillings@hagerstowncc.edu

Meeting times: Club meets each Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the Student Center Conference Room.

 

English Club

This club is dedicated to enhancing students’ classroom studies and offering literary experiences outside of the classroom. The club is open to students of all majors.

Faculty/Staff Advisors:
Amanda Miller
Contact: ahmiller@hagerstowncc.edu

Marti Grahl
Contact: mlgrahl@hagerstowncc.edu

Ann Clark
Contact: amclark@hagerstowncc.edu

Join the English Club group on Facebook.

 

Future Educators Club

This club is open to students interested in pursuing a career in teaching and sponsors field trips, guest speakers, and classroom technology demonstrations. 

Faculty/Staff Advisors:
Jeannine Stonestreet
Contact: jlstonestreet@hagerstowncc.edu

Mary Beth Chaney
Contact: mchaney@hagerstowncc.edu

 

Gaming Club

This group holds weekly video gaming days in the Student Center and hosts gaming tournaments. 

Faculty/Staff Advisor: James Moore
Contact: jemoore@hagerstowncc.edu

 

Hawk Newspaper

The Hawk is the online student newspaper for HCC. Members report on and photograph college issues and events.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Sean Maher
Contact: stmaher@hagerstowncc.edu

 

History and Archaeology Club

History buffs need look no further than this club for great opportunities to explore the rich cultural history of our region.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Andrew Keyser
Contact: aekeyser@hagerstowncc.edu

 

Information Technology Association (ITA)

This club’s goal is to further the knowledge-base of members beyond the normal academic curriculum and prepare members more aptly for careers within the technology fields.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Karen Weil-Yates
Contact: kdweil-yates@hagerstowncc.edu

Stephen Shank
Contact: spshank@hagerstowncc.edu

Join the ITA group on Facebook.

 

International Club

The International Club is open to all students who have an interest in learning about foreign cultures and discussing international topics. This is a growing club so students are encouraged to share ideas about possible club events or activities.

Faculty/Staff Advisors:
Luis Flores
Contact: ljflores@hagerstowncc.edu

Emily Hollins
Contact: ejhollins@hagerstowncc.edu

Jill Dilandro
Contact: jhdilandro@hagerstowncc.edu 

 

Jui Jitsu Club

All levels are encouraged to join the Jui Jitsu club for intramural skill building.

Faculty/Staff Advisor:
James Moore 
Contact: jemoore@hagerstowncc.edu

 

Lacrosse Club

This new club is for students who would like to hone their lacrosse skills with intramural play action.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Cindy Dove
Contact: cadove@hagerstowncc.edu

Join the Lacrosse Club group on Facebook.

 

Leadership Club

Students interested in developing their leadership skills and working towards the MD Community College Leadership Certification are encouraged to join this club.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Bonnie Saunders
Contact: basaunders@hagerstowncc.edu

Join the Leadership Club group on Facebook.

*Meeting Times: Club meets the first Thursday of each month from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the Student Center Conference Room. 

Math Club

The Math Club further educates its members in mathematical concepts, inspire and educate others in mathematics, and explores math that exists beyond the classroom.

Faculty/Staff Advisors:
Rebecca Kendrick
Contact: rakendrick@hagerstowncc.edu

Tom Crawford
Contact: tscrawford@hagerstowncc.edu

Join the Math Club group on Facebook.

 

National Organization for Women (NOW)

This club meets to discuss current topics, participates in fundraising activities, hosts speakers and goes of field trips

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Linda Smith
Contact: lmsmith@hagerstowncc.edu

Join the NOW Club group on Facebook.

 

Outdoor Adventure Club

This club gives students the chance to get outside and take advantage of the wonderful hiking, biking, rafting and rappelling adventures that our region offers.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Bernie Murphy
Contact: bfmurphy@hagerstowncc.edu

Join the Outdoor Adventure Club group on Facebook.

 

Phi Beta Lambda (Business Club)

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) gives members the opportunity to learn, travel, and grow as a business professional.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Stacey McGee
Contact: smmcgee@hagerstowncc.edu

Join the Phi Beta Lambda group on Facebook.

 

Phi Theta Kappa

PTK is an international honor society that encourages scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship. Membership is by invitation.

Faculty/Staff Advisors:
Sherry Donovan
Contact: skdonovan@hagerstowncc.edu

Jennifer Szczesniak
Contactl: jsszczesniak@hagerstowncc.edu

Join the PTK group on Facebook.

*PTK Meeting Times: Member meetings are held the 4th Thursday of each month at 2:30 p.m. in the Career Programs Building, room 128. All members and interested parties are invited to attend.

Officer meetings are scheduled at various times during the month.  

 

PRIDE Club

The PRIDE club consists of students who are open to and accepting of all identities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, questioning, and strait allies.

Advisor: Katy Dyke
Contact: kldyke@hagerstowncc.edu

 

Radiography Club

The Radiography Club is open to students interested in pursuing a career in Radiography and serves as a vehicle to discuss topics relating to radiologic technology and the field of medicine.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dawn Dingle
Contact: dmdingle@hagerstowncc.edu

 

Robinwood Players Theater Club

This club’s goals are to promote a better understanding of all aspects of the performing arts genre, and to foster the performing arts at HCC by providing opportunities to explore, develop, create, share, and support both dramatic and musical productions.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Robin Shaner
Contact: rlshaner@hagerstowncc.edu

Join the Robinwood Players group on Facebook.

 

Science Club

The Science Club promotes a better understanding of all aspects of science and provides educational activities related to science.

Faculty/Staff Advisors:
Mylynh Nguyen
Contact: mnguyen@hagerstowncc.edu

Veronica Stein
Contact: vmstein@hagerstowncc.edu

Join the Science Club group on Facebook.

 

Student Government Association (SGA)

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Heather Barnhart
Contact: hbbarnhart@hagerstowncc.edu

Join the SGA group on Facebook. 

 

Student Nursing Association (SNA)

The SNA is open to students enrolled in the nursing program and fosters professionalism in nursing.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Robin Banfe
Contact: rabanfe@hagerstowncc.edu

Follow the SNA group on Facebook.

 

S.O.L.O (Supporting Our Little Ones)

This organization does several things to enhance the environment for children: fundraisers to replace or repair equipment, purchase supplies, organize family and friend activities, and a volunteer program to come in and read to children, do an art project, or any other activity or service to benefit the children and the Children’s Learning Center.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Brenda Butler
Contact: blbutler@hagerstowncc.edu

 

Step Team

The HCC Step Team performs during half time at the men’s and women’s basketball games, at special HCC events, and as requested in the community. The team meets for practices weekly. Try-outs are held at the beginning of the fall semester.

Contact: hbbarnhart@hagerstowncc.edu

 

Students for Creative Anachronism (SCA)

15th Century culture is the focus of this club that meets to practice fighting skills, learn dances and folklore, and work on weaponry, garb, and fellowship. The club travels to SCA events and holds demonstrations on campus.

Faculty/Staff Advisors:

Robert Fergesen
Contact: refergesen@hagerstowncc.edu

Theresa Marks
Contact: tmmarks@hagerstowncc.edu

 

TRiO Club

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Harold "Buck" Macht
Contact: hvmacht@hagerstowncc.edu

Rachel McLoud
Contact: rvmcloud@hagerstowncc.edu

Join the TRiO group on Facebook.

Meeting Times: This club meets every other Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

Veterans Club

The Student Veteran’s Club was created to offer support to students who are military veterans or family members.

Faculty/Staff Advisors:
Robert "Bo" Myers
Contact: rtmyers@hagerstowncc.edu

Pam McIntyre
Contact: pcmcintyre@hagerstowncc.edu

Join the Veterans Club group on Facebook.

 

Clubs in need of an advisor

  • Cheer Squad
  • Paranormal Club
  • Service Club
  • STEP Team

Any HCC staff or faculty member can serve as a club advisor. If interested, contact Heather Barnhart at hbbarnhart@hagerstowncc.edu for more information.