Eckerd's Clubs
Eckerd has over 90 active clubs on campus to help get students involved. Below is the list of clubs and their club heads – contact the club head to get involved! We try to keep this list updated as best as possible, but there may be changes reflected in club status or club head status that are not yet updated. Thank you!
Active Minds at Eckerd College
Club Head(s): Nana Paultre, Emily Grayless, and Paige Dickinson (Advisor)
Description: We are an advocacy club on campus aiming to educate and support for student’s mental health
Social Media: Instagram – @activeminds.ec
Afro-American Society (AAS)
Club Head(s): Aja Jones, Kindall Sewell-Murphy, and Ann Sherman-White (Advisor)
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All About Asians
Club Head(s): Pearl Partridge, Caitlin Stout, and Nancy Schuler (Advisor)
Description: All About Asians wants to involve students of Asian ethnicity and those that want to learn about our culture. It is to help support the Asian community and bring awareness to a predominantly white college. It will involve small events like screenings of media made by Asian people and cooking. The meeting will include speaking with other members about experiences and other alike topics.
Social Media: Instagram – @ec.allaboutasians
American Chemical Society
Club Head(s): Mark Sippel, Logan Dudney, and Lisa Bonner (Advisor)
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American Sign Language Club
Club Head(s): Ellery Overstreet, Joy Gilbertson, and Dawn Shedden (Advisor)
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Ancient Studies History Club
Club Head(s): Arlo Kiss, Clare Worlitzer, and Michael Goyette (Advisor)
Contact: ancient-studies-history-club@eckerd.edu
Description: The two primary purposes of this organization are (1) the furthering of members’ knowledge of the Ancient World and (2) promoting diversity, inclusivity, and intersectionality by combatting the misconceptions that studying the ancient world is only for a select group. We will do this through activities on and off-campus. These activities will include but are not limited to, ‘mini-seminars,’ movie nights, and museum visits. Each month will have a different focus of study throughout the Ancient World such as “Ancient Food”, “Ancient Clothes”, etc.. The organization will also do outreach work with off-campus organizations, such as local museums.
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Anime club
Club Head(s): Isa Redinger, Abbie Strater, Elieen Mikals-Adachi (Advisor)
Description: The purpose of this organization is to create an environment for anime fans to come together and share in their enjoyment of Japanese media as well as introduce Eckerd students to new experiences and artistic concepts. This club facilitates fun conversations about anime and provides a space for community enjoyment. We watch anime and bring anime fans together for fun!
Social Media: Instagram – @ec_animeclub; We also have a Discord group for club members
Another Man’s Trash
Club Head(s): Aubery Inmon, Emily Robinson, and Gavin Hawk (Advisor)
Description: We are funny people that do funny things! Our goal is to entertain the Eckerd community and give team members an outlet to express themselves and have fun.
Social Media: Instagram - @amt_ec
Anthrozoology Club
Club Head(s): Gracie Barrentine, Mia Greco, and Lauren Highfill (Advisor)
Description: introduce our members into the world of human animal relationships throughout the field of animal studies. Since Katie is an Environmental Studies major, we are aiming at bringing in more environmental studies to reach out to more people. Our goals are to hold monthly meetings for our members to learn more about human-animal relationships as well as meet new friends and just have fun. We do want to have more field trips this upcoming school year to uplift our mission and give our members a chance to take a break from the hustle and bustle of school.
Social Media: Instagram – @ec_anthrozoology
Arabic club
Club Head(s): Guadalupe Obayi, Julianna Kinser, and Qays Majeed (Advisor)
Description: The Arabic Club aims to promote awareness and understanding of the Arabic language and culture on campus through educational and social events held by student members.
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Artists for impact
Club Head(s): Grace Hoppie, Maggie Taishoff, and Arthur Skinner (Advisor)
Description: We use artistic talent to strengthen community and support local nonprofits. We host art workshops, host educational events in addition to biyearly fundraisers.\
Social Media: Instagram – @artistforimpact_ec
Bee Club
Club Head(s): Hugh Kuffner, Hazel Schaub, and Scott Dobrin (Advisor)
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Capture The Flag Club
Club Head(s): Jamie Peterson, Aidan Drummond, and Nathan Anderson (Advisor)
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Catholic Ministries Club
Club Head(s): Lexi Bilyak, Luis Pacheco, and Jeffrey Goessling (Advisor)
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Cheerleading club
Club Head(s): Aja Jones, Lyla Blanchard, and Madeline (Maddy) Morgan (Advisor)
Description: We compete, do performances and utilize stunting, tumbling and cheering as a way to increase school spirit across campus. Our goal is to support the Eckerd sports teams in every way we possibly can, along with participating in a physical sport.
Social Media: Instagram – @eckerdcheer
Cheese Society
Club Head(s): Alanis Reznar, Annika Romano, and Hilary Flower (Advisor)
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Chinese Culture Club
Club Head(s): Alex Pomrenke, Marley Hellerstein, and Jing Shen (Advisor)
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Climbing Club
Club Head(s): Owen Stevens, Thomas White, and Joanna Huxster (Advisor)
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College Democrats at Eckerd College
Club Head(s): Zoe Obrien, Audrey Marsala, Allison Quatrini (Advisor)
Description: We discuss current events, politics, policy, movements, etc. from the perspective of young Democrats and Progressives
Social Media: Instagram – @ecdems
College Republicans at Eckerd College
Club Head(s): Tony Salvatori, Harrison Bellin, and Allison Quatrini (Advisor)
Description: To give the republicans on campus a voice. To help with voting and make sure that both sides are represented.
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Delta Sigma Pi
Club Head(s): Rose Queally, Julianna Kinser, and Robert Jozkowski (Advisor)
Description: Delta Sigma Pi is a professional, co-ed business fraternity that prepares business students for their future careers. We host professional, community service, social, and scholastic events aimed at providing our students networking opportunities and a community of business professionals. Finally, we travel to multiple different conferences across the country to meet with other DSP chapters, socialize, network, and take part in workshops for personal and professional development.
Social Media: instagram - @dspeckerd
Derby Club
Club Head(s): Hailey Thomas, Madeline Riley, and Lova Patterson (Advisor)
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Disability Advocacy Coalition
Club Head(s): Sara Francis, Andrew Kennedy, and Amy Mullarkey (Advisor)
Description: We are a club to advocate and celebrate disabled students on campus. We host both educational events where Eckerd‘s student population can learn about disability, and social events for disabled students and non-disabled allies. We hope to make disabled students feel more understood and accepted on campus.
Social Media: Instagram – @eckerddac
Dynamic Self Defense Training
Club Head(s): Miriam Crispe, Emma Garland, Fred Sabota (Advisor), and Rose Born
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EC Feminists
Club Head(s): Anna Novak, Tobianna Aldrich, and Carolyn Johnston (Advisor)
Description: We have biweekly meetings to discuss plans and to serve as a safe space and we put on feminist events.
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ECERT – Eckerd College Emergency Response Team
Club Head(s): Hannah Workman, Mariana Olivares-Cely, and Adam Colby (Advisor)
Description: Provide emergency medical care to students/faculty/personnel on campus
Social Media: instagram – @ec_ert
Eckerd Herpetological Society
Club Head(s): Gabe Weikert, Andrew Bailey, and Jeffrey Goessling (Advisor)
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EC Makerspace
Club Head(s): Tezzerah McLean, Selby Shipley, and Anne Cox (Advisor)
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Engage Eckerd Club
Club Head(s): Hannah Towers, Sarah Young, and Svea Listmann (Advisor)
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Entomology Club
Club Head(s): Clodagh McNamara, Chloe Arma, and Kaity Hamill (Advisor)
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Ethnobot’ N’ Tea
Club Head(s): Hannah Pierce, Kaitlyn Glover, and Dave Himmelfarb (Advisor)
Description: As a new club to Eckerd, our mission is to unite students with the dynamic relationship between plants and people through teaching, learning, service, and community building. We aim to bring this through field trips to botanical gardens and their research facilities, CPS speaker events, field excursions to local nature preserves, on-campus ethnobotany surveying, ethnobotanical gardening, and educational workshops and career preparation.
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Fire by Night
Club Head(s): Luke Hudson, Molly Raymo, and Laura Singleton (Advisor)
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First-Gen Club
Club Head(s): Mikhail Whyte, Ashleigh Autry, and Jorge Garcia (Advisor)
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Fishing Club
Club Head(s): Jordan Bayliss, Renny Moulton, and Scott Ferrara (Advisor)
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Florida PIRG at EC
Club Head(s): Kiara Williams, Ryan Dodson, and Anthony Brunello (Advisor)
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Fossil Club
Club Head(s): Will Ortegren, Joseph Post, and Chelsea Korpanty (Advisor)
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French Club
Club Head(s): Cole Damon, Rose Queally, and Kate Bastin (Advisor)
Description: Bringing French and francophone culture to Eckerd, along with helping others speak the language as well
Social Media: Instagram – @EC_frenchclub
Friendly Fin Club
Club Head(s): Kailyn Gunkier, Maddy Devore, and Lindsey Curtis (Advisor)
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Garden Club
Club Head(s): Colby Stratman, Chloe Sushey, and Hilary Flower (Advisor)
Description: The club involves doing things like volunteering and working at the garden space, cultivating and growing various fruits and vegetables. We are trying to give students a space to express and learn about themselves. Currently our role is holding events and meetings out in the space that involve anything from open mics, manual labor/volunteering, yoga, etc. We’re looking to push the message of the farm and the message of being more in touch with your food. Another important aspect though is just to give students a space to go and chill out, relieve some stress, and get their minds off of things.
Social Media: Instagram – @eckerdgardenclub
Generation Action
Club Head(s): Jordan Mallis, Nikki Tesar
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Get Psyched (Psychology Club)
Club Head(s): Lyla Blanchard, Kaylee O'Bryan, and Jessica Leffers (Advisor)
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Hillel at Eckerd College
Club Head(s): Helena Lewis, Julia Bennet, and Mindy Rosenthal (Advisor)
Description: enrich the lives of Jewish undergraduate students so that they may enrich the Jewish people of the world. The students are dedicated to creating a pluralistic, welcoming and inclusive environment for Jewish college students, where they are encouraged to grow intellectually, spiritually and socially. Hillel helps students find a balance in being distinctly Jewish and universally human by encouraging them to pursue tzedek (social justice), tikkun olam (repairing the world), Jewish learning, and to support Israel and global Jewish people hood.
Social Media: Instagram – @eckerd_hillel
Hummus Club
Club Head(s): Chloe Shuskey, Sophia Koshansky, and Joanna Huxster (Advisor)
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Intergenerational Book Club
Club Head(s): Elianna Tenance, Amy Franco, and Heather Bush (Advisor)
Description: Our club votes on novels/books to read for our discussion-based meetings. There are no genre restrictions, so our members are exposed to a variety of viewpoints. Our club is open to students, ASPEC members, faculty, and staff
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International Student Alliance
Club Head(s): Jlana von Rohr, Jessica Hughes, and Alicia Jones (Advisor)
Description: ISA brings international students and cultures on campus to share our experiences and cultures with the Eckerd community. We have done events like Festival of Cultures, EC Jouvert etc.
Social Media: Instagram – @ec_isa
Italian Club
Club Head(s): Andrew Frighetto, Emma Silvani, and Antonio Melchor (Advisor)
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Japanese Culture Club
Club Head(s): Christin Toth, Kaden Potak, Eileen Adachi (Advisor), and Clare Wurlitzer
Description: The club aspires to bring Japanese culture to Eckerd’s campus. We do Japanese cultural activities and educate others on such a rich culture.
Social Media: Instagram – @ECjapanesecultureclub
Latinos Unidos
Club Head(s): Prech Potesak, Imani Sullivan, and Bianca Hernandez (Advisor)
Description: Our purpose is to diversify Eckerds campus through means of events which educate students on Latin culture whilst also providing a safe environment for Latin students to express themselves
Social Media: Instagram – @eclatinosunidos
Love Blue
Club Head(s): Colton Schumaker, Joey Murphy, and Amanda Hagood (Advisor)
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Marine Life Adventure Society
Club Head(s): Ben Brust, Katie Milano, and Tonia Krueger (Advisor)
Description: Every weekend, the Marine Life Adventure Society takes students out on unique adventures with marine animals all across Florida and beyond. From Georgia Aquarium sleepovers to camping out to watch sea turtles hatch and everything in between, this club gives Eckerd students the experiences they have dreamed of since they were little. We have had several goals since beginning. When we started, our goal was to create a friend group of students who would go out every weekend on adventures together. The next year the club unexpectedly grew to over 500 members, for a while there were many students wanting to go on these trips but not everybody was able to. Our new goal became to allow everybody who wanted to come on these adventures the chance to. We achieved that. This upcoming year, our goal is to try to have big positive impacts off campus just like we have had on campus. We have a really special group of really passionate people not just about marine biology, but each with their own hobbies and talents. We want to partner with different groups around Florida to create some amazing unique conservation programs funded by the public participating in the adventure. This will allow for the club to continue to grow and have a true impact saving marine life while giving the students experience and preparation for their future careers.
Social Media: Instagram – @marinelifeadventure
Marine Science Club
Club Head(s): Izabella Ferjiani, Kaitlyn Glover, and Patrick Schwing (Advisor)
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Marine Technology Society
Club Head(s): Jackson Tunheim, Dara Balter, and Cory Krediet (Advisor)
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Men’s Rugby
Club Head(s): Connor Streit, Robert Shedden, and Fred Sabota (Advisor)
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Model United Nations
Club Head(s): Madison Vita, Kasey Salmons, and Mary Meyer (Advisor)
Description: talk about current world events (primary international), we do simulations of current events and play out how countries would act and collaborate together to get to a positive goal, we go to model UN conferences we’re we do simulations with other schools from around the east coast. It’s purpose is to be a place for people who have an interest in international relations and other countries politics and have an interest in helping people on a international level. It’s a place for people who love international relations and who can talk about events going on with people who share similar interest. Some of our goals are to give some experience to people who have majors/ minors in model UN, to have fun with people who share similar interest, to be able to correctly inform other people of current event ( we did this via a student run news article) and to go to model UN conferences and win awards to show how great Eckerd is and how seriously we take these events!
Social Media: Instagram – @eckerd.modelun
Ornithological Society of Eckerd
Club Head(s): Connor O'Brien, Trevor Clair, and Elizabeth Forys (Advisor)
Description: Our club is for students interested in birds and their conservation. We engage students in the observation of birds in the wild and host projects to make campus and the surrounding area a more bird-friendly place.
Social Media: Instagram – @ornithologicalsocietyec
Palmetto Productions
Club Head(s): Kindall Sewell-Murphy and Lova Patterson (Advisor)
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Partnership Dance Club
Club Head(s): Georgia Cox, Emma Rodriguez, and Lova Patterson (Advisor)
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Poker Club
Club Head(s): Matteo Morrello, Sea-Bass Chin, and Jeff Felardo (Advisor)
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Pre-Health Club
Club Head(s): Madyson Woodburn, Arushi Gandhi, and Denise B. Flaherty (Advisor)
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Pre-Law Club
Club Head(s): Cassie Vallers Champ, Diana Price, and Katrina McNally (Advisor)
Description: The purpose of this club is to further members’ knowledge of the different areas of law. To help people navigate the Law & Justice minor, along with helping people with their Pre-Law education. We plan to do activities like moot and mock trials, case brief presentations, Law case trivia nights, and info sessions about LSATS and the Pre-Law path. We will also try to do activities with off campus organizations or presenters.
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Queer Straight Alliance
Club Head(s): Arlo Kiss, Hope Powell, Lova Patterson (Advisor), and Ace Bernick
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Riptides Dance Team
Club Head(s): Gabrielle Levy, Jaidan Fosu, and Rachael Essex (Advisor)
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Save Our Seabirds
Club Head(s): Abby O'Donnel, Alex Hernandex, and Beth Forys (Advisor)
Description: educate the Eckerd community about wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation. Our main goal is to provide students with tips and tricks to cohabitate with native wildlife and to provide them with opportunities to foster their love for those animals in productive ways. Our club heads also serve as Eckerd’s wildlife rescue team, working alongside nonprofit organization Birds in Helping Hands to respond to reports of injured animals on campus and providing necessary aid (rescue, first aid, transport, etc.).
Social Media: instagram – @ecseabirds
Science Outreach Club
Club Head(s): Arushi Gandhi, Matt Blackett, and Lisa Bonner (Advisor)
Description: Our goal is to spread love and appreciation for science! We aim to do so through many different portals and mediums. We hold talks given by faculty members from schools like Indiana School of Medicine, Harvard University, and Vanderbilt University on medical equity, racism, and the importance of vaccinations. Our more informal activities include lunches with ASPEC members while discussing Nobel Prizes won, DIY tie-dye masks, chemistry flask painting and plant propagation by the beach, and many more!
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Scubi Jew
Club Head(s): Eli Diette, Gabby Fulford, and Mindy Rosenthal (Advisor)
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Siren’s Rugby Club
Club Head(s): Traci Martin, Lulu Miller, and Fred Sabota (Advisor)
Description: women’s rugby club dedicated to not only learning and improving gameplay, but providing a supportive and inclusive space for women to work & grow together as a team. Our goals are improving the team as much as possible to get as far as we can in local, state, and national games.
Social Media: Instagram – @sirensrfc
Snitch n' Bitch
Club Head(s): Elizabeth Oliver, Kaitlin Juarez, and Nancy Schuler (Advisor)
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Surf Club
Club Head(s): Daisy Tahan and Evan Bollier (Advisor)
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Swim Club
Club Head(s): Eliza Patty, Rosie Cruikshank, and Rebekka Larson (Advisor)
Description: Provides a space and time for swim workouts for students in a team atmosphere
Social Media: Instagram – @eckerdswimclub
Table Top Club
Club Head(s): Aubrey Inmon, Lily Oehlkers, and Richard Tetrault (Advisor)
Description: an inclusive community of students who get together once a week during the school year to meet new and old friends to play board games of all types. These can range from simple party games, to intense games of Magic The Gathering or D&D. The overall objective of TTC is to create a safe space for people to be themselves and express who they are.
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Taylor Swift Society
Club Head(s): Julia Bennet, Kathryn Brown, and Jessica Leffers (Advisor)
Description: celebrate the one and only Taylor Alison Swift and her music. We are a place for anyone from the most hardcore Swiftie to someone who has only heard a few songs to have fun and leave stress at the door. We listen to Taylor Swift, talk about news, and have fun events like trivia, movie nights, and karaoke. If Cambridge and Oxford can have SwiftSoc, why can’t Eckerd?
Social Media: Instagram – @eckerd.luvs.tswift
Tri-Beta Biological Honors Society
Club Head(s): Katya Tjahaja, Kolin Cook, Cory Krediet (Advisor)
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The Coastal Society
Club Head(s): Kattey Pass, Alexis Vargas, and Gregg Brooks (Advisor)
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The Eckerd Review
Club Head(s): Harmony Dawson, Zain Bush, and Scott Ward (Advisor)
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The Film Collective
Club Head(s): Ben Wilson, Nicole Vogler, and Nick Carrao (Advisor)
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The Paintball Club
Club Head(s): John Hillard, Hailey Thomas, and Shannon Gowans (Advisor)
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The Triton
Club Head(s): Katya Tjahaja, Emily Dorsey, and Janet Keeler (Advisor)
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The Writer's Room
Club Head(s): Briana Beebe, Ashlyn Fransen, and Jon Chopan (Advisor)
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TriRho
Club Head(s): Ashley Morack, Dai Goebel, and Patrick Schwing
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Triton Automotive Club
Club Head(s): Jeff Hughes and Penh Alicandro (Advisor)
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Tritons FC
Club Head(s): Taylor Vrencur, Kenneth McArtor, and Madeline Morgen (Advisor)
Description: Connect the Eckerd community through recreational soccer opportunities. We host and put on weekly kick arounds that all Eckerd students are invited to attend and participate. The kick arounds are more casual and leisurely and we listen to music while playing. We additionally participate in competitive leagues both men's and coed during the fall and spring semesters. Those playing in the off campus mens and coed leagues are asked to attend practice one day a week. Roster spots for the mens league and coed league are competed for during a short tryout at the beginning of the school year for returning and new/interested students. In the fall semester the men's team won the league title, however in the spring both mens and coed teams fell short of bringing the title back
Social Media: Instagram – @ecpickupsoccer
Tritons Running Club
Club Head(s): Catherine Lhamon, Andrew Miller, and Lindsey Curtis (Advisor)
Description: Give people the opportunity to come out and run!
Social Media: Instagram – @running_tritons
Tritons Tennis Club
Club Head(s): Amanda Jennings and Maddie Denson
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Tritons Spikeball
Club Head(s): Alec Throne, Justin Smith, and Hilary Flower (Advisor)
Description: Tritons Spikeball seeks to grow a community of active people that love to play Spikeball! We have several pickup Spikeball games a week and have weekly scheduled meetings/pickups
Social Media: Instagram – @tritions_roundnet
Trivia Club
Club Head(s): Trish Kasierski, Kasey Lauguna, and Lindsey Curtis (Advisor)
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Ultimate Frisbee Club
Club Head(s): Hayden Fleischer, Jackson Butler, Keith Copenhaver (Advisor), and Kevin Stranes
Description: Play ultimate Frisbee. Foster a supportive environment for people to have fun . Get exercise and work on their Frisbee skills.
Social Media: Instagram – @Ec_ultimate
Vegan Club
Club Head(s): Annabelle Elsner, Jenna Schell, and Joanna Huxster (Advisor)
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Volleyball Club
Club Head(s): Kasey Chang, Zach Albright, and Michel Fourgeres (Advisor)
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WECX 99.9
Club Head(s): Jordan Mallis, Kenneth McArtor, and Lova Patterson (Advisor)
Description: Eckerd College's very own radio station! Students can host weekly shows ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours, playing music, talking, or a bit of both. No prior experience is needed, just a passion for showing off the tunes they love! Students can broadcast their shows all over the world thanks to our streaming technology, and the outdoor speakers make it easy for passersby to listen to what's playing.
Social Media: Facebook – 99.9 WECX; instagram – @wecx99
Women in STEM Club
Club Head(s): Eva Dellea, Alex Faragher, and Jaliea Ferguson (Advisor)
Description: To empower and support women in STEM on Eckerd's campus and the surrounding community. We want to facilitate constructive discussions with the intention of diversifying the STEM field and creating a safe space for underrepresented communities. This will be achieved through various events, such as, movie nights, professor and alumni panels, guest speakers, trivia nights, and partnering with schools in the community to mentor and tutor students.
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Women’s + Club Soccer
Club Head(s): Mae Peterson, Eva Dellea, and Yanira Angulo-Cano (Advisor)
Description: To play soccer in a safe and competitive setting for those that identify as a woman.
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YDSA at Eckerd Club
Club Head(s): Basil Rimes, Breann Galliher, and Adam Guerin
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