Whether its gathering in the Cave for a game of Dungeon & Dragons or meeting at a friend’s house on a Friday night for video games, the Geek Club offers its members a chance to let loose, be themselves and build relationships.
Stephanie Wiggles, a second year general studies student at Lethbridge College and former president of the Geek club, created the Geek Club last year in hopes to find people who shared similar interests.
Wiggles gave up the role of being president for what she believes to be a good reason.
“I wanted this club to continue after I was gone so I figured if I had an apprentice this year, they would come back next year and keep it going for me,” said Wiggles.
Fred Wright, current president of the Geek Club, is in his first year of General Studies and believes that joining the club and taking on the role of being its President has many advantages.
“You get to meet some great people and have great conversations on topics that we enjoy. It brings the geeks in the school together and makes for a great community,” said Wright.
According to Wright, being a geek doesn’t just mean they only enjoy playing cards and video games. Being in the geek club offers friends and moral support. Whether it is someone who is stressed about school or life in general.
“Everyone in the Geek Club is open and ready to help. We are always there for each other when they need it,” said Wright.
Aaron McLeod, first-year student at the college, joined the Geek Club after he moved to Lethbridge from Gleichen and feels grateful to be included in the part of their community.
“It’s the social interaction. I didn’t have a lot of that where I was living before, so just getting to hang out with people and making friends, it’s a lot of fun,” said McLeod.
Katie De Ruyck, Vice President of Student life, agrees that student clubs create a social dynamic that allows students to connect with other students that share the same interests.
According to Ruyck, all student clubs need support from the college and she is always willing to help out.
‘’We are here for them, just like we are for any other student and we give them guidance on how to run the club efficiently and effectively,” said Ruyck.
Wright is constantly encouraging people to join the club and be part of what he and many believe to be a great chance to have a social life and something that adds to the experience of attending Lethbridge College.
“If somebody is looking for friends or a place to hang out and want to be a part of the Geek Club we will be more than glad to add another person to the group,” said Wright.
For students looking to join, Wright says that they can contact any member of the executive group who can usually be found at the Cave in the college any day throughout the week.
They can also visit De Ruyck in her office located in the Lethbridge College Students’ Association office for more information.
