Clubs and Organizations

5:55 is a low risk, high grace community of students exploring faith and spirituality. Join 5:55 for food, fun, music, and worship. The services are held Sundays at 5:55 p.m. in Evans Auditorium and feature a laidback conversational style of relevant messages. For more information, contact Ted Henry.

Alpha Psi Omega (APO) is a theatre honors society dedicated to helping students, the Theatre Arts department, and the community through the arts. They are also a family that unifies people to enjoy the arts. They meet each Friday at 5:30 p.m. 

Common ground is an all-inclusive community service organization. They volunteer with multiple organizations within Avery and Watauga counties, including the Avery County Missional Network and the Hospitality House. Weekly meetings include discussions, games, and home-cooked dinners. As a group, they strive to find the “common ground” between all of us. Meetings are held at the Historic Banner Elk School (Rm. 7) across the street from Lees-McRae. 

The Creative Writing Club provides a platform for the creative expression of the student body, regardless of race, gender, and sexual orientation. Their annual anthology, “Ragweed,” features works of short fiction, nonfiction, and poetry written by Lees-McRae students. This organization meets twice a week in the Shelton Learning Commons.

Delta Omicron Theta (DOT) is one of two Lees-McRae service-based sororities. DOT loves to bring new events to Lees-McRae, in addition to preserving the traditions of the sorority. One of their most popular events is their annual spring DOTchella Party. 

Delta Zeta Nu is a community-based sorority founded in 2008. 

The Lees-McRae Green Initiative is a campus-wide program that oversees the community garden, recycling, compost system, bicycling/pedestrian initiatives, and litter pickups. 

The Herpetology Club, started in 2017, endeavors to serve all human and scaly friends on the Lees-McRae campus. All are welcome to learn and share experiences about herps such as lizards, geckos, snakes, frogs, and salamanders. In conjunction with the college, Herp Club runs the “Herp Room” where students can register and store their herp pets safely on campus. 

The purpose of this organization is to make known and promote the principles of the Republican Party among members of the Lees-McRae campus and community, to aid in the election of Republican candidates at all levels of government, to encourage and assist in the organization and active functioning of the Republican Party at local, state, and national levels, and to develop political skills and leadership abilities among Republican students as preparation for future service by them to the Party and community.
 

The Lees-McRae Student Nursing Association focuses on health promotion, professionalism in aspiring registered nurses, and creating fellowships among our nursing students. Their goal is to instill a sense of responsibility and accountability towards community outreach, a necessity for being a successful nursing professional. The Nursing Association meets semi-regularly in the May School (Rm. 104). 

The Nerd Club does just about anything and everything nerdy, with a primary focus on anime, video games, and board/card games. They try to do something different at every meeting, whether it be an anime night or a large game of Cards Against Humanity. Their goal is to provide a night of fun for those interested. 

Pre-Vet Club seeks to inform interested students about graduate schools, applications, and careers. Moreover, they provide opportunities for students to earn hours of experience that they can transfer on to veterinary school. Their future plans include attending an open house at NC State’s Veterinary School and possibly a veterinary symposium. The Club meets once a month. 

The Campus Life Programming Committee (ProCo) brainstorms, plans, and hosts many of the events at Lees-McRae. ProCo host semi-regular events such as trivia, bubble soccer, and inclusivity training, as well as unique events such as Necessity Bingo and Karaoke Night. Creative and energetic students interested in making campus even more welcoming and fun are encouraged to join. ProCo meets on Wednesday nights at 6pm in the Dining Hall. 

Queer Quality time will be a space for LGBTQ+ students and allies to come together and discuss issues, provide support, make friends, and create a support system. Our ideas for events and opportunities are movie nights, education nights where we discuss LGBTQ+ issues/history, or just general mellow safe space hangouts. Meeting times most often are on Saturday evenings. Meetings will not be mandatory.
 

Sisters of Stardust gives people of all walks of faith a chance to understand and incorporate the natural world into their own lives. They teach about crystals and herbs, and study their uses. They also study tarot cards and how they can be used no matter who you are. This club will do activities such as candle or wax making with essential oils. Their motto is “the only difference between a flower and a weed is perspective.” Sisters of Stardust meets each Thursday at 9 p.m. 

Sois Toi Même is a French phrase meaning “be yourself.” Sois Toi Même endeavors to be a club where everyone is welcomed, can be themselves, and is a part of a family. They organize activities such as: Spring Fiesta, dodgeball and bowling nights, and the International Food, Dance, and Music Fair. Their motto is “Be the change, be yourself.” 

The Student Government Association (SGA) is a multifunctional group that strives for the continuous improvement of Lees-McRae. SGA represents and advocates for all Lees-McRae students. Moreover, SGA oversees Registered Student Organizations to ensure constitution compliance and club success. They foster Bobcat pride and develop student leaders in conjunction with the Student Development Office. SGA meets on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Shelton Learning Commons. Meeting dates vary, so contact them beforehand if you are interested in attending. 

W.O.K.E (Wearing Our Culture Eminently) is a club designed to empower, educate, and create community among African American students on campus.