Intramurals/Student Activities

In•tra•mu•ral adj - 1. occurring within or involving members of a single school, college, or institution, instead of members of or teams from various institutions. That’s how the Encarta © World English Dictionary defines it, and the NMJC intramural’s program practically mirrors that definition, except for one small detail. In most schools, a committee usually prescribes intramural programs.

Kevia Clarke, Coordinator of Intramurals/Student Activities says, “We don’t dictate what sporting events happen; we generally leave it up to the students to decide.” That “break-the-mold” strategy seems to be working well for NMJC students, because all of their sporting events have been successful this year.

“Flag football, women’s league volleyball, co-ed volleyball league and a pool tournament, are some of the events we have done so far,” says Clarke.

In addition to sponsoring sporting events for the intramural’s program, she says that the various activities are part of Intramurals/Student Activities as well. They bring such performances as, Joe and Lefty Spray Can Artists, Wax Hands, Jurassic Jousting, Chuck Milligan Hypnotist, NMJC Hot Wing Eating Contest, and more.

“Many students fly to Hobbs and are left on campus with no transportation,” says Clarke. Knowing that, she urges students to participate in every activity they find interesting. “The campus is two or three miles outside of town, so this is a wonderful way for students to take a break from classes and do something fun. Besides, it’s all free,” says Clarke.