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COLLEGIATE MINISTRY
Collegiate ministry seeks to promote the spiritual development of students through
Christian fellowship, prayer, Bible study, discussion, service projects and social
activities. All students are eligible to participate.
CARDETTES
The Cardette organization is a precision dance organization which selects young
women on the basis of dance ability, character, personality, leadership and integrity.
The style of the Cardettes is primarily advanced high kick, jazz, lyrical, high energy
pom, clog and prop. The objective of the Cardettes is primarily to add to the school
spirit, be ambassadors of Trinity Valley Community College and provide an area for
advanced dance training. The Cardettes perform at all home football games, home
basketball games, area events, state events and produce an annual spring
production.
Membership is obtained by auditions in the late spring for the following fall
semester team. Once chosen, each Cardette must maintain full time status with a 2.0
GPA or higher each semester in order to maintain membership and scholarship
awards and live on campus. Each Cardette will receive two-three hours of college
credit per semester.
CARDINAL REGIMENT
The Cardinal Regiment is open to all students who audition and demonstrate the
ability to play an instrument or the ability to perform as a twirler or flag corps
member. The Regiment performs at many ball games and presents concerts
featuring the traditional, modern and seasonal music. The Regiment also performs
for many local events and makes a number of trips each year. In addition, band
members may audition to participate in the Texas All-State Junior College Honor
Band. Scholarships are available to all who audition. Participation in the Cardinal
Regiment is not limited to music majors.
CARDINAL SINGERS, CHAMBER SINGER AND ENCORE CHOIR
Cardinal Singers is open to any student who enjoys singing. The choir presents
several programs each year at the College and for social and service clubs in the
area. The choir participates in the Texas All-State Junior College Choir Festival and
provides opportunities to participate in a Broadway style musical in conjunction
with other departments in the Fine Arts Division. Chamber Singers and Encore
choirs require audition for participation. Scholarships are available for those who
audition.
CARDETTE SHOWGIRLS
Cardette Showgirls is a special group (8-14 dancers) within the Cardette
organization who perform in the spring semester. The Cardette Showgirls are the
competition team representing TVCC as well as performers for special events. The
style for the Cardette Showgirls is high energy advanced pom, hip hop and jazz.
Auditions are held at the end of the fall semester and are based on 2.3 or higher
