Student Clubs

Ready to meet like-minded friends on campus? Join a club or start one  of your own. Clubs provide a great opportunity to get involved, meet people, and feel connected to the college.

Nerds the Gathering
Advisor: Dan Taylor, Email Dan Taylor
Nerds the Gathering aims to provide a safe, local, and responsible environment for anyone who likes nerd-related things, like video games, anime, board games, and Magic the Gathering.

CCEOS (Centralia College East Organization of Students)
(Organization of the Year 2007-08)
Advisor: TBA
CCEOS provides students at CC East in Morton with student activities and programs, helps connect CC East students to the Centralia campus and to ASCC, reaches out to the local communities through activities and events and helps participants develop leadership and teambuilding skills.

Phi Theta Kappa
(Organization of the Year 1994-95, 1999-00, 2005-06 & 2012-13)
Advisor: Sheila Johnson, Email Sheila Johnson
The purpose of the Centralia College Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society of the Two-Year College, is to recognize and encourage scholastic excellence, provide service to the college and the community, provide opportunities to develop leadership skills and a spirit of solidarity among Phi Theta Kappans. The chapter name is Iota Omega. All Centralia College students who have completed 12 college level credits and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.4 or above are eligible for membership. 

Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Club
Advisor: Alisha Williams, Email Alisha Williams
The purpose of GSA is to provide education to the campus and greater surrounding community about Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgendered issues, to provide support to GLBT students in a safe environment and to plan social events for GLBT and straight allies.

Latinxs Unidos Club
(Club of the Year 2009-10)
Advisor: Lilliam Rodriguez, Email Lilliam Rodriguez
To strive for educational, cultural, social and political representation for Latinos. As club members we will provide cultural events and be involved in outreach and community service. Membership is open to all CC students.

Art Club
Advisor: Liz Frey, Email Liz Frey
The Art Club’s goal is to engage with students by discussing art topics, exploring themes in are and how they relate to everyday life, and reviewing the works of other artist and how they inspire us. Students can also work on personal or group projects during the meetings. The club will be hosting in-house events and art shows for the public to view and appreciate during the academic year.

Diesel Tech
(Organization of the Year 1993-94 & 1996-97)
Advisor: Brian Lipp, Email Brian Lipp
This club is for enhancement of the student’s education through meetings, conferences, leadership, team work, training in areas related to diesel equipment and recreational activities including BBQ’s. The club currently is raising and contributing funds to building a scholarship endowment for future diesel students. The club has also sponsored field trips to PACCAR and Freightliner Test Centers, as well as to the Kenworth and Western Star Truck Assembly Plants.

Medical Assistant Club
Advisor: Tara Boerner, Email Tara Boerner
It is the purpose of the Medical Assistant Club to support fellow students who are in the Medical Assistant program and for outreach and education to the public about the program. Including any local, regional, or national affiliations with any other group.

Nursing Club
Advisor: Jenny Bauska, Email Jenny Bauska
Organization of nursing students and pre-nursing students active in educating and promoting health and wellness in the community and on the campus. Social activities are also included.

Speech Club
Advisor: Jeff McQuarrie, Email Jeff McQuarrie
It is the purpose of the Speech Club to provide the students of Centralia College with an opportunity to practice and advance in their public speaking skills.

Theatre Club
Advisor: Emmy Kreilkamp, Email Emmy Kreilkamp
The Theatre Club is a group of Centralia College students interested in furthering their involvement in the performing arts. Participation includes assisting on and off-stage campus productions and annual trips to regional theatres from Seattle to Ashland, Oregon.

Upper Room
Advisor: Lisa Spitzer, Email Lista Spitzer
The goal of the Upper Room is to provide a supportive community for spiritual growth and fellowship through fostering faith development and a positive impact on the campus of Centralia College.

Book Club
Advisor: Lisa Fritch, Email Lisa Fritch
The purpose of the Book Club of Centralia College is to promote shared enjoyment and appreciation of reading through collaboration and discussions regarding a variety of genres. Reading for enjoyment improves reading comprehension, fluency, inferencing, and enhances language/vocabulary skills; as well as promoting critical and analytical thinking.

Storytelling Club at CCEast
Advisor: TBA
The goal of this club is to provide a platform for members to immerse themselves in collaborative storytelling through tabletop RPGs. By gathering regularly, we aim to foster creativity among participants. The club sessions will offer an escape from the demands of academic life, allowing members to unwind and engage in imaginative adventures together.

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Spring Fest 2024ASCC Recognition Policy

The Associated Students of Centralia College (ASCC) recognize student clubs and organizations that will offer opportunities to meet new friends, satisfy special interests, contribute to campus life, and contribute to the intellectual development of students. For a student club or organization to gain recognition from the ASCC, it must have an approved constitution, a staff member as an advisor, and be approved by the ASCC Student Advocacy Activities Leadership Team.

Start a Club

Don't see a club you like? Start your own! All you need is 5 members and an advisor. The student engagement advisor will help you with all start up paperwork!

Need an idea? These are clubs Centralia College has had in the past:

  • Multicultural Club
  • Rotaract Club
  • Welding Club
  • Psychology Club
  • Electronics Club
  • Environmental Science Club
  • Media Club
  • Community Outreach Club
  • Students for Life
  • Outdoor Club
Start a Club Club Handbook

Contact Student Life

Shelley K. Bannish
Director of Student Life & Involvement
360-623-8120 Email Shelley
Sheila Johnson
Student Engagement Advisor
360-623-8586
Email Sheila
Brent Shepherd
Navigator/Esports Coordinator
360-623-8660
Email Brent