Campus Life

Student Organizations at Wharton County Junior College vary from year to year in accordance with changes in student interests. Current organizations are described below.

The Art Guild is an organization open to any Wharton County Junior College student interested in art. The purpose of the club is to promote art appreciation through art exhibits, art contests, and field trips to art galleries. The Art Guild often invites speakers to its meetings.

The Chamber Singers is a select ensemble of vocal members. The group specializes in the more difficult choral literature of all periods, as well as contemporary music including folk, jazz, and pop. Students who have had previous vocal experience are invited to audition.

The Computer Science Club is an organization developed to enhance student’s knowledge of information technology related to computers and occupations utilizing them.

The Dental Hygiene Club is open to dental hygiene and other students interested in promoting dental health.

The Green Room Players is an organization made up of students who are taking part in dramatic activities and any other students who are interested in dramatic production. All major dramatic productions of the college as well as many other programs are projects of this club.

Human Services Club – promotes the general welfare of students majoring in Human Services, to provide additional career supportive opportunities, to better school and community relations through interactive volunteerism with community projects, and to stimulate student participation.

The Jazz Band is designed to acquaint students with present-day materials and techniques for the modern dance orchestra, with special emphasis on jazz. The group provides music for assembly programs and various community affairs.

The Pioneer Aggie-Rodeo Club is affiliated with the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association and is designed for students who are interested in the sport of rodeo and other agriculture-related activities. The club seeks to promote appreciation and preservation of our Western heritage and to promote intercollegiate rodeo as a standard, organized, collegiate sport. In addition to sponsoring trail rides, barbecues, and other activities, the club sponsors an NIRA-sanctioned rodeo featuring teams from many colleges and universities of the Southwest.

The Pioneer Band engages in the study of musical literature from the Renaissance to the present day through the performance of transcriptions and original band works. The band performs at various times throughout the semester. Participating in band is a great way to meet other students from around south Texas.

The Student Government Association is composed of all members of the student body. The officers of the Student Government Association are the president, vice-president, secretary\treasurer, parliamentarian, historian, and representatives from each of the freshman and sophomore classes. There is a Student Government Association on each of the 3 main campuses. Everyone is welcome.

The Physical Therapists Assistants Club promotes and supports the PTA program at WCJC in its efforts to uphold professional accreditation standards and provide the community with caring and qualified graduates.

The Political Science Club is organized to promote interest in government and politics, to be non-partisan and encourage civic duties and responsibilities as citizens in our democracy.

The Pioneers in Process Technology Club organizes to promote enthusiasm for process technology, increase awareness and motivate fellow students.

The Radiology Club is open to students enrolled in the Radiologic Technology program. The club promotes membership attendance to the annual radiology meeting and other related activities.

The Surgical Technology Club promotes professional activities and stimulates interest in community health for Surgical Technology students.

The WCJC Business/Accounting Club brings together business and accounting oriented students of WCJC for social and professional gatherings that will provide opportunities for education, networking and otherwise enhancing their opportunities in business.

The WCJC Choir makes an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of the area through performances before conventions, school assemblies, and service organizations. Officers are elected annually to arrange many of the choir's activities. Each year the choir presents a performance of a major choral work and tours area high schools, other community and junior colleges, and public gatherings throughout southeast Texas. Membership Is open to all students through audition with the director.

The WCJC Law Club provides an outlet for students interested in pursuing a career in law related fields. The organization brings in monthly speakers on recent topics and career opportunities in any law related fields. Not only is the Club beneficial to students in an academic setting, but the WCJC Law Club also provides opportunities for students with similar interests to befriend one another and jointly aid one another in class work and job placement, as well as participate in social events.