Cedar Crest College

Preterite, Cedar Crest College's Literary Club, is devoted to increasing the understanding and appreciation of literature through such events as discussions of literary works and the presentation of videos, films, readings and lectures by established writers. To encourage literary interest and creativity, Preterite sponsors activities during National Poetry Month, an annual writing contest open to all students, and is the publisher of "In Other Words" the College's literary magazine. Membership is open to all students and active participation is encouraged. 2017-18 Preterite Club officers are: President - Juliana Wall; Vice President - Natalie Bennington; Secretary - Miranda Alvarez; Treasurer - Rachel Wielgopolski; Advisor - LuAnn Fletcher.

The Cedar Crest College 2017-18 Math Club officers are: President - Madison Hadley Wellen; Vice President - Magdalena Dammer; Secretary - Shannon Wolak; Treasurer - Kirsten Replogle; Advisor - Joshua Harrington.

Out There is Cedar Crest College's lesbian, gay, bisexual and straight alliance. This organization is open to all members of the College community. It is designed to help eliminate homophobia through education, positive awareness and social activities. Out There 2017-18 officers are: President - Desiree Lewis; Vice President - Cassandra Reijgers; Secretary - Victoria Ngo; Treasurer - Taylor Doran; Advisor - Andrea Barker.

Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, was founded in 1911 and was one of the first discipline-specific honor societies. Its motto is "Knowledge, Duty, Power," and its mission is to sustain an honored community of diverse educators by promoting excellence and advancing scholarship, leadership, and service. At Cedar Crest College, a student must be declared as an Education major or co-major and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.500 to become a member. Traditional students must be in at least the second semester of the sophomore year and have no fewer than 50 credits completed. Lifelong Learning students must have completed at least 12 education credits. To be eligible a student must also write a letter identifying potential contributions to the Omega Chi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi consistent with the goals of Omega Chi Chapter; and submit evidence of documented leadership in SPSEA. 2017-18 Cedar Crest College Kappa Delta Pi officers are: President - Simone Granison; Vice President - Laura Tominaj; Secretary/Treasurer - Tyler Jacobsen; Advisor - Joan Kern.

The Cedar Crest College Investment Club manages a stock portfolio worth over $40,000 (originally worth $25,000) that was donated to Cedar Crest to give students an opportunity to learn how to analyze companies and make smart investment decisions through "hands-on" experiences. Since individuals have increasing responsibility for managing their own pensions, they need to understand the stock market and how to select stocks for investments. The Investment Club, which regularly plans trips and educational seminars, is open to all students. 2017-18 Cedar Crest College Investment Club officers are: President - Ravneet Kaur Sandhu; Vice President - Ayana Brown; Secretary - Kiersten Clay; Treasurer - Rochelle Koseki; Advisor - Chris Duelfer.

The History and Political Science Club allows for students to come together that share a passion for historical and political events, cultural phenomenon of the past, and other topics of interest that deal with our history and politics. 2017-18 History and Political Science Club officers are: President - Madlyn Yuschovitz; Vice President - Lauren Grigoletti; Scretary - Michelle Chavez; Treasurer - Olivia Vassot; Advisors - Christine Carpino and Megan Monahan.

The Cedar Crest College Health Professions Society works to provide an awareness of the health professions through education. Members seek to promote awareness among its membership and within the community. The group's existence is based on the principle of service. This includes service to pre-health students, the professions they seek, the campus community, the organization itself and the community at large. 2017-18 Health Professions Society officers are: President - Jaclyn Haiem; Vice President - Haley Krueger; Secretary - Gabrielle Gutekunst; Treasurer - Molly Schnaubelt; Advisor - Audrey Ettinger.

The purpose of the Great Outdoor Club (GO Club) is to provide organized trips for students centering on the outdoors. Events include camping, hiking, rock climbing and canoe trips. The goal of this organization is to provide the student body with the opportunity to enjoy nature with a new perspective. 2017-18 Cedar Crest College Great Outdoor Club officers are: President - Amanda Childs; Vice President - Jacqueline Gallagher; Secretary - Myeisha Harris; Treasurer - April Daly; Historian - Constance Selinsky; Advisors - William Landis, John Cigliano, James Hammer.

Gamma Sigma Epsilon (GSE) is a national chemistry honor society founded in 1919 at Davidson College. The purpose of Gamma Sigma Epsilon, as summed up by one of its founding fathers, Malcolm Ray Doubles, was to unite those with a high scholastic grade in Chemistry, in Class A colleges, in order to foster a more comprehensive and cooperative study of that great branch of Science and its immediately allied studies. Today, there are over forty active chapters throughout the United States. Rho Xi, the chapter at Cedar Crest College, was established in 2011. GSE recognizes outstanding students demonstrating exceptional ability and interest in the field of chemistry. It also aims to promote professionalism and scholarship in chemistry and the general welfare of its members. 2017-18 Cedar Crest College Gamma Sigma Epsilon officers are: President - Susanna Ogozaly; Vice President - Amanda Childs; Secretary - Sarah Lighthart; Treasurer - Victoria Ngo; Sergeant-At-Arms - Shannon McGee; Advisor - Lindsey Welch.

The Cedar Crest College Forensic Science Student Organization acquaints students with the field of Forensic Science. The group brings speakers to the annual Cedar Crest College Forensic Science Symposium and plans other events on specific topics for interested students. Areas of special interest include opportunities for attendance at professional meetings, conferences and workshops and information on internships, graduate school and employment in the field. 2017-18 Forensic Science Student Organization officers are: President - Kristen Payes; Vice President - Gabrielle DiPaola; Secretary - Martha Arredondo; Treasurer - Victoria Ngo; Symposium Chair - Emily Dianese; Advisor - Janine Kishbaugh.

Cedar Crest College swim team hosted NCAA Division II Kutztown University on Saturday afternoon, falling 93-137. The Falcons recognized their three seniors, Tiffany Cuth (Walnutport, Pa./Northampton), Nithya Lakshminarayanan and Olivia Lopez (Brandywine, MD /Gwynn Park ).A

The Cedar Crest College Education Club is open to all students regardless of their major. This club organizes fundraisers and participates in community service events held in local schools. The Education Club meets weekly to discuss various educational topics and provides opportunities for members to meet with others interested in the field of education. 2017-18 Education Club officers are: President - Jasmyn Strohl Davis; Vice President - Elizabeth Kaiser; Secretary - Samantha Holmes; Treasurer - Autumn Busser; Historian - Christina Steigerwalt; Advisor - Deborah Hartman

Delta Delta Epsilon is an international honor society that is dedicated to stimulating academic achievement, promoting community understanding, and advancing the fields of forensic science wherever possible. Cedar Crest College's Delta Delta Epsilon 2017-18 officers are: President - Allison Osborne; Vice President - Sarah Lighthart; Secretary - Victoria Ngo; Treasurer - Emily Parchuke; Advisor - Larry Quarino.

Cedar Crest College's Cultural Connection Club is designed to bring together International students and American students through cultural experiences and activities. 2017-18 Cedar Crest College Cultural Connection Club officers are: President - Ravneet Kaur Sandhu; Vice President - Francisca Sepulveda; Secretary - Haley Smith; Treasurer - Nikolina Nikolic; Advisors - Chrstine Carpino and Allen Richardson.

The Cedar Crest College Criminal Justice Club is a organization that brings together students who has an interest in Criminal Justice and their communities. 2017-18 Cedar Crest College Criminal Justice Club officers are: President - Michelle Reyes-Vasquez; Vice President - Kelsey Richie; Secretary - Emily Dianese; Treasurer - Gabrielle DiPaola; Advisor - Paul Werrell.

Cedar Crest's national award-winning newspaper, The Crestiad is published by and in the interest of the students. Student staff members gather, report, write and edit news, features and sports articles. They are also responsible for layout, photography, advertising and circulation. The Crestiad not only reports campus news but also news from campuses across the nation through its membership with the National Student News Service. 2017-18 Cedar Crest College Crestiad Staff are: Editor-in-Chief, Front Page Editor, and Photo Editor - Juliana Wall; Managing Editor, Arts & Entertainment Editor, and Layout Editor - Miranda Alvarez; News Editor - Mallorie McIlwain; Opinions Editor - Jillian Shaffer; Life & Culture Editor and Social Media Editor - Tomeycia Diamond Scott; Web Editor - Michelle Chavez; Athletics Editor - Alyssa Knittel; Professional Advisor - Dannah Hartman; Academic Advisor - Peter Nagy; Staff Writers - Gina Balla, Khara Ekes, Adrian Mast, Morgan Wineland, and Madison Cannon; Staff Photographer - Maxine Erdman; Contributing Writers - Julia Brennan and Natalie Bennington.

The Conservation Biology club is a non-major affiliated club whose mission is to protect the environment and spread awareness of conservation issues. Roadside trash cleanup, visits to botanical gardens and zoos, promotion of conservation through annual Earth Day events are only some of the activities participated in throughout the school year. 2017-18 Cedar Crest College Conservation Biology Club officers are: President - Taylor Robbins; Vice President - Victoria Huffer; Secretary - Tasha Faletti; Treasurer - Anna Macagnone; Advisor - Amy Faivre.

The Cedar Crest College Chemistry Club is open to students in the entire campus community interested in chemistry. The Club gives students the opportunity to meet professional chemists in academic, industrial and medicinal chemical fields. The Club sponsors lectures with guest speakers that are open to the College community as well as to members of area colleges. Chemistry Club members gain extra insight into the field of chemistry by visiting laboratories and companies. Members also attend meetings of the Lehigh Valley Section of the American Chemical Society. 2017-18 Cedar Crest College Chemistry Club officers are: President - Susanna Ogozaly; Vice President - Shannon McGee; Secretary - Nadia Namous; Treasurer - Berniece Johnson; Historian - Jessica Miller; Advisor - Jeanne Berk.

Pitch is Cedar Crest College's electronic arts and literature journal. It is published and edited by those with a love for creative expression, featuring an editorial board composed of Cedar Crest students, alumnae and faculty. Pitch editors Michelle Chavez and Rachel Wielgopolski presented at the 2017 "Resistance and Representation" National FUSE conference (Forum for Undergraduate Student Editors) on November 2nd-4th at Cabrini University. The editors presented "Making an Editorial Policy From Start to (Almost) Finish," focusing on issues of diversity and inclusion in undergraduate publications. Students Nicole Roberts and Miranda Alvarez also participated. The students were accompanied by Alison Wellford, Assistant Professor of Writing.

The Cedar Crest College Cheerleading Club works to create school spirit and performs organized cheers at athletic contests and other campus functions. 2017-18 Cheerleading Club officers are: President - Kyla Gonzalez; Vice President - Jordan Pastor; Secretary - Sherlee Velazquez; Treasurer - Morgan Bruen; Advisor - Candice Sierzega.

Cedar Crest Christian Fellowship is the interdenominational Christian fellowship at Cedar Crest. It is based on the authority of the Bible as the inherent word of God given to humankind. Students lead small, weekly Bible study sessions that offer fellowship, prayer and fun combined with the study of God's word. CCCF sponsors prayer meetings, speakers, concerts, videos, etc., to provide spiritual growth, application and joy. All activities are open to members of the entire campus community. 2017-18 Cedar Crest Christian Fellowship officers are: President - Taryn Thomason; Vice President - Yvonne Jallah; Secretary - Hope Harrison; Treasurer - Victoria Avelar; Advisor - William Landis.

Buskin is a theatrical society for those interested in what goes on behind the scenes. Membership is achieved through volunteer work both on the construction crew and backstage production crew. Buskin is open to anyone who is interested in the theater and willing to work. Buskin activities include special effects, lighting, sound, design, stage management, scenic artistry, costumes, props, set construction, trips to other productions (both local and on-Broadway), and the presentation of one-act plays (in association with Alpha Psi Omega). No experience is necessary. 2017-18 Buskin Society officers are: President - Olivia Vassot; Vice President - Olivia Pastures; Secretary - Vitoria Ngo; Treasurer - Emma Gerstein; Trip Committee Chair - Tomeycia Diamond Scott; Frolic Committee Chair - Hope Hurd; Advisor - Kevin Gallagher.

The Black Student Union strives to represent the interests of African-Americans and people of African descent in all Cedar Crest College activities. By facilitating cultural exchanges among the campus population, they try to educate themselves and the community about the contributions of African-Americans. They also provide academic and social support to the African-American community on campus. 2017-18 Black Student Union officers are: President - Sarafina Woolridge-Burns; Vice President - Kayla Smith; Secretary - Tahirrah Steele; Treasurer - Jihnai Johnson; Advisor - Danielle Stokes.

Beta Beta Beta, a national honorary biology society, has a three-fold purpose: the stimulation of sound scholarship, dissemination of scientific knowledge, and promotion of biological research. Its membership is reserved for students who have superior academic records, have demonstrated special aptitude for biology, and are enrolled in biology programs, including nuclear medicine, and genetic engineering. Some of the activities of the Club are tutoring, sponsoring lectures on various topics, maintaining the nature trail, and conducting guided tours of the arboretum. 2017-18 officers are: President - Nicole Raimondi; Vice President - Julianna Marotta; Secretary - Fernanda Culichia; Treasurer - Magdalena Dammer; Advisor - Jenny Hayden.

The Cedar Crest College Art Society is open to any student with an interest in art. Its purpose is to increase general awareness and appreciation of art issues, activities, and work on campus and in the community. The Society gives students opportunities to learn about fields and professions in art by sponsoring guest lecturers and hosting trips to local galleries and museums. It also coordinates the end-of-semester Studio Celebration, a collection of student work, hosts arts-and-craft days throughout the semester, and offers creative activities at campus events! Cedar Crest Art Society officers for 2017-18 are: President - Anna Wiesike; Vide President - Haley Smith; Secretary - Kaelee Venditti; Treasurer - Claire Little; Advisor - Jill Odegaard.

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people in over 150 countries and territories who campaign to end abuses of human rights. Cedar Crest College Amnesty International officers for 2017-18 are: President - Jenny Garcia; Vice President - Francisca Sepulveda; Secretary - Yvonne Jallah; Treasurer - Cynthia Iloegbunam; Advisor - Chris Duelfer.

Alpha Epsilon Kappa is the Cedar Crest College chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, the national community service fraternity. Students belonging to the fraternity spend at least 15 hours in the community each semester helping those in need. They also participate in fellowship activities, on and off campus. 2017-18 officers are: President - Nathalie Castano; Vice President - Michelle Reyes Vasquez; Secretary - Destiny Tran; Treasurer - Jodi Tocci Weiss; Advisors - Tammy Bean, James Scepansky, Tom Brettell, Lauren Condon, Liz Ortiz, Eileen Brummit.

The Accounting Club provides networking opportunities for students, faculty and professionals in the field of accounting. The group informs members about different career opportunities in accounting and assists students in reaching their career goals by offering mentoring opportunities. A forum is provided to engage students in discussions about issues related to the profession. 2017-18 Accounting Club offers are: President - Kiersten Clay Vice President - Victoria Bogart Secretary - Anna Holva Treasurer - Melanie Escobar Advisor - Ibolya Balog

Alpha Psi Omega is the national honorary drama fraternity. Members are inducted at a formal ceremony, and their names are listed in the Alpha Psi Omega National Directory. Candidacy depends upon excellence in some area of dramatic production, such as design, directing, stage management or stage performance, and completion of a series of theatre-oriented tasks. The fraternity's activities include attendance at local and on-Broadway productions, working on "after-show" cabarets, a formal dinner, and the presentation of one-act plays (in association with the Buskin Society). 2017-18 officers are: President - Olivia Pastures; Vice President - Megan Smith; Secretary - Olivia Vassot; Treasurer - Alexis Macatangay; Historian - Tomeycia Diamond Scott; Pledge Master - Hope Hurd; Advisor - Roxanne Amico

Nithya Lakshminarayanan (Newtown, Pa.) from Cedar Crest College has been named the NEAC Women's Swimming and Diving Student-Athlete of the Week after helping her team pick up a first-place finish over Gallaudet University and Wells College. A senior for the Falcons, Lakshminarayanan won all three of her individual events and helped secure a win in the 200-yard medley relay with a team time of 2:11.54. Her performances in the 100-yard individual medley and the 200-yard freestyle bested the competition by over 10 seconds.