Student Clubs
Find Your Community
A great way to get involved at Brightpoint is by joining a club, interest group, or an intramural sports team! If you are interested in joining a club or organization, please feel free to email a club leader or sponsor. All Brightpoint students are welcome to join any club. Check the weekly Student Activities newsletter for updated meeting times.
Want to start your own organization? Learn more about the process of starting a new campus club.
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Student Clubs
Anime Club
Advisor: Richard Hoeser
In the past, the Anime Club has attended Comicon conventions.
Art Club
Advisors: Colin Ferguson and Paula Winn
Student Leader: Rahmat Okegbenro
Provides students in the visual arts program as well as students, faculty, staff and the greater community exposure to the arts in all forms. Art Club meets Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. on the Midlothian Campus in Eliades Hall, Room E307.
Business Club
Advisors: Sarah Huss and Mariah Dar
Student Leader: Aneeza Rehman
Student Leader: JoAnn Delgado
Student Leader: Jahmir Ewing
Student Leader: Zola M.
A place for business-related majors and those interested in general entrepreneurship to network while connecting with transfer resources, Brightpoint alumni, field-specific volunteer opportunities, and local businesses.
Chess Club
Advisors: Scott Meredith and Herman West
All students are welcome, from beginners to advanced players. Drop in any time. Meetings take place on Thursdays at the Midlothian Campus in Trailblazer Hall, Room T218.
Comic Book Club
Student Leader: Zach Kordeleski
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Student Leader: Zach Kordeleski
Student Leader: Savannah Karabinos
Esports Club
Advisor: Jill Anderson
Student Leader: James Taccad, President
Student Leader: Dustin Marshall, Vice President
Student Leader: Debbie Ayala Rivera, Secretary
Student Leader: Thomas Ludin, Reporter/PR
We are looking for Brightpoint students interested in competitive esports gaming! We're currently playing League of Legends, Valorant, Smash Bros, Counter Strike 2, Tekken 8, and Marvel Rivals (plus other games, if interest is shown). No matter your current skill level, we are here to help you practice and improve your game! Our general focus is on finding individuals who are passionate about competing and ready to kickstart or grow their esports career.
Meetings will take place on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. on the Midlothian Campus in Hamel Hall, Room H204. Bring your own console if you like!
Gaming Club
Advisor: Richard Hoeser
Student Leader: Cassie Gelven
The Brightpoint Gaming Club brings together gamers of all types to share their gaming hobbies and participate in gaming activities, such as multiplayer game sessions.
Meetings take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. on the Midlothian Campus in Hamel Hall, Room H105. On the Chester Campus, meetings are held on Thursdays from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. in Moyar Hall, Room M136.
Queer Alliance
Advisor: Jaime Mergliano
Brightpoint’s student-led organization intended to nurture a safe and supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning individuals as well as cisgender heterosexual allies.
History Club
Advisor: Greg Hansard
Student Leader: TBA
Brings history awareness to Brightpoint students.
Honor & Distinction: Black Student Alliance
Advisor: Ben Rogers
Student Leader: Taylor Parson
Student Leader: Jahmir Ewing
We provide leadership opportunities, social gatherings, mentoring, and community service opportunities. Please join us at one of our upcoming BSA meetings via Zoom or in person at the Midlothian Campus, Trailblazer Hall, Room T209. Meetings start at 4:00 p.m.
Upcoming meetings:
- October 1
- October 22
- November 5
- December 3
International Student Association
Advisor: Dr. Larry Olanrewaju
To promote a safe space for international students at Brightpoint.
Rotaract Club
Advisor: Dr. Patricia Smeltz
Campus Liaison: Carl Duffey
Student Leader: Burt Daniels
The club focuses on volunteering to make a difference, together, in our communities.
Student Government Association (SGA)
Advisor: Kayla Dyson
SGA Email
The SGA was established to encourage an active role in college life and activities. SGA provides each student with a voice in student affairs. Elections are held at the beginning of the academic year in September.
Student Nurses Association
Advisor: Therese Willoughby
Advisor: Barbara Dudley
Student Veterans Organization
Advisors: Herman West
Brightpoint’s SVO is part of the Virginia Student Veterans of America Chapter
Technology Club
Student Leader: TBA
The Technology Club is for students interested in any aspect of technology. STEM-H Club and Computer Club have merged with the Technology Club.
Theatre Club
Advisor: Kerrigan Sullivan
Student Leader: Emma Rambo
Student Leader: Lotte Van Lieshout
Promotes theatre and theatrical performances at Brightpoint.
THRIVE
Advisor: TBA
Campus Liaison: David Bogert
Brightpoint’s non-denominational student-led ministry, holding worship nights, open mic nights, retreats, community service events, bible study and more.
Yarn Club
Advisor: Suzanne Sherry
Brings together like-minded individuals to imbue joy and hope in the world with fiber, one stitch at a time. The group supports local charities near the Brightpoint campus.
Sports Clubs
Basketball
Sponsor: Che Boisseau
Starting October 23, 2025, the Basketball Club will meet Thursdays from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Midlothian Middle School. All participants must be current Brightpoint students. Complete the registration form to join.
Flag Football
Sponsor: Che Boisseau
Soccer
Student Leader: Aska Samuels
Student Leader: Oscar
Sponsor: Ebenezer Emos
Volleyball
Sponsor: Che Boisseau
Pick-up-style volleyball games will be played one to two times a week at the Midlothian Campus volleyball courts during the fall semester. If you want to join the group, email Student Activities, and we will send you the GroupMe link.
Interest Groups
Weightlifting
Student Leader: John Mendoza
Learn how to start an interest group today!
Honorary Organizations
Phi Theta Kappa
Co-advisor: Lisa Payne
Co-advisor: Sarah Huss
Co-advisor: Molli Gonzalez
Co-advisor: Jill Anderson