On Saturday, Jan. 31, St. Cecilia’s Karaoke Club held their first event of the spring semester. The event, entitled “Decades Karaoke”, featured several decades worth of popular tunes.

The event started at 7pm and went until 10pm, beginning with the 1960s and continuing into the 2020s. The songs changed decades every thirty minutes, giving singers and audiences a fully diverse karaoke experience.

Club officer John Hornbek shared his excitement for this event, sharing that he hopes that it allows participants to “have a good time… [over] the weekend.” Hornbek shared his excitement for helping to lead the club, this semester, saying he wants to focus on keeping the club growing.

Founded in 2024, St. Cecilia’s Karaoke Club is dedicated to their namesake, St. Cecilia. Their mission is to host various karaoke experiences throughout the year. They welcome anyone interested, whether a seasoned performer or someone who has never sang in front of audiences before. Their goal is to create a space for everyone to immerse themselves in fun, fellowship, and music.

Founder and club president, Mary Catherine Gengle, expressed her excitement for the “lively atmosphere” that St. Cecilia’s Karaoke Club has provided and will continue to provide.

She had the idea for the club during her freshman year and shared her experience learning how to start a club on campus. When asked about the future of the club, she said she wants it to continue to be a “place where people feel welcome, wherever you come from, you can come and sing!”

When asked about future goals for the club, student Ian Hoover says hopes that the club “continues to be as successful as it can be. It is currently one of the fastest growing clubs on campus! We want to keep it successful and keep it fun.”

Hoover spoke about the variety of different events the club has hosted in the past, including their annual “Christmas Karaoke” night, which has been very successful in the past.

“It’s a great way to relieve stress,” Hoover concluded, “to have a grand old time, build community and friendship in a way that isn’t merely intellectual or academic…You don’t have to be a good singer, you don’t even have to sing! Everyone is welcome.”