Elaina Dague

Majoring in Communication, Minoring in Theatre
Carthage College, Class of 2020
From Homewood, IL

Education

Carthage College
Homewood-Flossmoor High School

Elaina in the News

Elaina Dague makes dean's list for fall 2019

Carthage College has named Elaina Dague from Homewood to its dean's list for academic excellence during the fall 2019 semester. Dean's list honors are accorded to Carthage students who achieve a mi...

January, 28 2020 - Verified by Carthage College

Elaina Dague makes dean's list for spring 2019

Carthage College has named Elaina Dague from Homewood to its dean's list for academi...

June, 17 2019 - Verified by Carthage College

Elaina Dague makes dean's list for fall 2018

Carthage College has named Elaina Dague to its dean's list for academic excellence during the fall 2018 semester. Dean's list...

January, 09 2019 - Verified by Carthage College

Homewood student participates in Carthage College's annual Christmas Festival

Elaina Dague of Homewood participated in Carthage College's annual Christmas Festival. Yearly, Carthage College invites the community to celebrate the joy of the holiday season at the annual Carth...

December, 06 2018 - Verified by Carthage College

Elaina Dague makes dean's list for spring 2018

Carthage College has named Elaina Dague to its dean's list for academic excellence during the spring 2018 term.

July, 16 2018 - Verified by Carthage College

Elaina Dague makes dean's list for fall 2017

Carthage College has named Elaina Dague to its dean's list for academic excellence during the fall 2017 semester. Dean's list honors are accorded to Carthage students who achieve a minimum 3.5 gra...

January, 16 2018 - Verified by Carthage College

Participated in the 2017 Carthage Christmas Festival

Yearly, Carthage College invites the community to celebrate the joy of the holiday season at the annual Carthage Christmas Festival, three performances of readings and music in the A. F. Siebert Ch...

December, 07 2017 - Verified by Carthage College

Elaina Dague named to Carthage College Dean's List for Spring 2017

Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has named Elaina Dague of Homewood to its De...

May, 24 2017 - Verified by Carthage College

Elaina Dague named to Carthage College Dean's List for Fall 2016

Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis., has named Elaina Dague to its Dean's List for academic excellence during the fall 2016 seme...

December, 21 2016 - Verified by Carthage College

Participated in the 2016 Carthage Christmas Festival

December, 15 2016 - Verified by Carthage College

Participated in the first Carthage in Chicago Holiday Concert

The concert featured the Carthage Choir and Carthage Women's Ensemble. Special guests included the Crystal Lake Central High School A Capella Singers, Glenbrook High School Master Singers, and Prai...

December, 12 2016 - Verified by Carthage College

Enrolled at Carthage College

The incoming group of new students includes approximately 737 freshmen and 83 transfer students. They come from 17 U.S. states and seven foreign countries and territories. It is the most diverse cl...

September, 22 2016 - Verified by Carthage College

Achievements Added by Elaina

Elaina Dague was recognized for graduating

In January 2020, Elaina Dague graduated summa cum laude and a semester early from Carthage College with a Bachelor of Arts in communication and a minor in theatre.

Winter 2020 - Added by Elaina

Elaina Dague was recognized for earning an academic award

Illinois State Scholar - 2016

Fall 2016 - Added by Elaina

Elaina Dague was recognized for earning an academic award

Board of Education Distinguished Scholar Award - 2016

Fall 2016 - Added by Elaina

Elaina Dague was recognized for graduating

Elaina graduated from Homewood-Flossmoor High School in May of 2016.

Spring 2016 - Added by Elaina

Elaina Dague was recognized for studying abroad

Elaina toured Europe with the H-F Master Singers. The choir performed in Hungary, Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.

Spring 2016 - Added by Elaina

Elaina Dague was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list

Elaina earned Honors or High Honors every semester at Homewood-Flossmoor High School.

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Elaina Dague was recognized for earning an academic award

President’s Award for Educational Excellence - 2016

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Activities

Alpha Chi

Alpha Chi is a National Honor Scholarship Society active on more than 300 college and university campuses nationwide. Students inducted into Alpha Chi are in the top 10 percent of the graduating senior class.

Spring 2020 - Carthage College

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Center for Children's Literature Student Advisory Board

The Center for Children's Literature Student Advisory Board is an organization that helps with book sales, Family Fun Nights, and library special events.

Fall 2019 - Carthage College

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Student Government

It is the duty of Student Government to ensure a voice for the student body, to work with the administration and faculty of the college, to ensure the high quality of life students deserve both academically and socially, to ensure that the policies of the college are in agreement with the beliefs of the students, and to nurture quality leadership within student organizations. Elaina served as an Organization Representative on the Student Senate and as a member of the Budget and Finance Committee which oversees all requests for Student Government funding.

Summer 2019 - Winter 2020 - Carthage College

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Carthage Chorale

Carthage Chorale is a mixed voice ensemble at Carthage College which welcomes singers of all backgrounds. The group performs at campus worship services and events, and at worship services in other churches in the region. The choir does a short regional tour every year. Membership is by audition.

Spring 2019 - Carthage College

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Metal Music Club

Rebranded as the Rock & Metal Music Club, the purpose of this student organization is to learn about and appreciate all varieties of rock and metal music. Each week, members listen to an album and discuss its pros, cons, and relevance in society and pop culture.

Fall 2018 - Fall 2019 - Carthage College

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First Generation Club

Elaina is a founding member of the First-Generation Organization, also known as 1G. She has served as Secretary of Communications, Treasurer, Interim Executive, and Web Master for the organization. Her duties included developing and submitting a semesterly budget in accordance with guidelines, taking detailed meeting minutes, assisting with events, and creating and maintaining a website for 1G. Elaina helped resuscitate the cub from a brief hiatus in fall of 2019.

Winter 2017 - Fall 2019 - Carthage College

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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service & Learning

This annual celebration in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a service event which involves speakers, workshops, a community meal, and service projects.

Winter 2017 - Winter 2018 - Carthage College

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Autism Advocacy Club

The Autism Advocacy Club hosts discussion of different topics in the Autism field and is involved in volunteer opportunities and fundraisers for different Autism advocacy groups.

Fall 2017 - Spring 2019 - Carthage College

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Success & Engagement Peer Coach

Peer coaches are full-time, undergraduate students who are assigned to a section of College Success Seminar in order to support first-year students in their academic and social transition to college. This is accomplished by engaging students both in and out of the classroom, promoting, and encouraging student participation in various campus events and organizations, and serving as classroom assistants for their designated College Success Seminar section. Coaches reflect good standing with student conduct and represent the diversity of the Carthage community.

Fall 2017 - Winter 2018 - Carthage College

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The Current

The Current is Carthage College's student run newspaper. Elaina's responsibilities as Arts and Entertainment/Opinion editor were to report on current and local news and edit the articles of others for grammar and clarity.

Spring 2017 - Fall 2017 - Carthage College

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Alpha Lambda Delta

Alpha Lambda Delta is a nationally certified First Year Honor Society. Full-time students must have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and should be in the top twenty percent of their class.

Spring 2017 - Spring 2018 - Carthage College

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Relay for Life

Each year, more than 4 million people in over 20 countries raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer through the Relay For Life movement. Relay for Life is hosted by the Carthage College Chapter of Colleges Against Cancer, and the twelve-hour event raises funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society and cancer research.

Spring 2017 - Spring 2019 - Carthage College

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The Women's Ensemble

Carthage Women's Ensemble is a choral group at Carthage College. It is a group of 50-60 women who sing music from all genres of choral music for female voices. It has recently appeared at WMEA, and NCACDA and performs on and off campus. The group tours regionally, nationally, and internationally. Membership is by audition. Elaina has been a member of the ensemble every semester of her college career. The group's notable performances include the college's annual Christmas Festival and the Lakeside Choral Festival.

Fall 2016 - Fall 2020 - Carthage College

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Carthage College Dance Marathon

Dance Marathon is a twelve-hour dance-a-thon. The event serves as a fundraiser to help raise awareness and donations for the Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee.

Fall 2016 - Carthage College

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Theatre

Elaina was involved in theatre at Carthage throughout her college career. She was Joan (John) in the 2017 studio production of A History of Falling Things, and she also appeared as Viola in the 2020 production of Twelfth Night. She was an actor in both Pullman Car Hiawatha and The Ketchup Bottle for Alpha Psi Omega's 2018 12-Hour Staged-Reading. She participated in theatre off-stage through service in the scene shop, and she ushered most of the plays, musicals, and dance shows that took place while she was in school. Much of her theatrical work was curricular as she took Acting I, Acting II, Play Production II, Tap I, Voice for the Stage, Play Reading and Analysis, Theatre Service and Practice, History of Modern Theatre, Theatre for Children, and Ensemble and Experimental Theatre.

Fall 2016 - Winter 2020 - Carthage College

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The WAVE

Carthage WAVE Radio was named Student Organization of the Year for the 2017-2018 academic school year. WAVE is Carthage College's student-run radio station. Elaina has been dedicated to WAVE her entire college career. In addition to writing and hosting her own weekly radio show, she has fulfilled various executive roles including Secretary, Interim Technical Director and Assistant Station Manager. She has thrice attended the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference in New York, NY and the Midwest Regional High School and College Media Conference held annually at Columbia College Chicago.

Fall 2016 - Winter 2020 - Carthage College

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Carthage Treble Choir

Carthage Treble Choir is the ensemble composed of treble voices. A highly select auditioned ensemble of over sixty singers, the choir performs music from all genres of choral literature medieval through 21st century; sacred and secular; as well as arrangements of folk songs, popular musics, and world musics. Elaina has been a member of this musical group every semester and was invited to perform with the group at Chicago Symphony Orchestra Hall three times.

Fall 2016 - Fall 2019 - Carthage College

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Viking Choir

Elaina participated in choir every year. She was a member of Bel Canto Choir, Concert Choir, and Viking Choir during her time at Homewood Flossmoor High School

Fall 2015 - Spring 2016 - Homewood-Flossmoor High School

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Tri-M Music Honor Society

Elaina Dague was a member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society.

Fall 2015 - Spring 2016 - Homewood-Flossmoor High School

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Seminar in Teaching and Learning Tutor

Elaina Dague served as a tutor and seminar leader in the 2014-15 and 2015-16 school years. As a leader, Elaina created and presented weekly lessons on topics that affected her peers. As a tutor, she worked one-on-one with students to help them gain a greater understanding of any academic subject.

Fall 2014 - Spring 2016 - Homewood-Flossmoor High School

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Student Ambassador Program

Elaina Dague was a student ambassador. She helped new and transfer students acclimate by walking students to and from classes, explaining schedules, giving tours of the campus, answering questions, and being an overall friendly face at Homewood-Flossmoor High School.

Summer 2013 - Spring 2016 - Homewood-Flossmoor High School

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Speech Team

Elaina Dague competed in Humorous Interpretation, Prose Reading, Original Comedy, and Humorous Duet Acting. She acted as a Regional Speech Team member in Winter 2012-13, 2013-14, and 2014-15. Elaina was elected Secretary of the Speech Team in 2015.

Fall 2012 - Summer 2015 - Homewood-Flossmoor High School

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Science Olympiad

Elaina was a Science Olympiad member in 2012, However, after her freshman year, the club was almost disbanded. Luckily, Elaina took action against shutting the organization down and managed to resuscitate Science Olympiad at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. During her time at high school, the club more than tripled in terms of participation. Science Olympiad is still going strong at Homewood-Flossmoor today. Elaina was an officer for 3 years (Vice President for one year, and President for two.)

Fall 2012 - Spring 2015 - Homewood-Flossmoor High School

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Theatre

Elaina was involved in theatre every year of high school. She has acted, assistant directed, and done technical work for mainstage productions. In addition to extracurricular theatre, Elaina also took 7 theatre classes during her high school career, including Introduction to Theatre, Playwriting and Directing, and Senior Theatre Seminar. She is a member of Homewood- Flossmoor High School's International Thespian Society Troupe. Elaina received an Outstanding Thespian Award in 2016.

Summer 2012 - Spring 2016 - Homewood-Flossmoor High School

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Work Experience

Resident Assistant at Carthage College

As a Resident Assistant, Elaina serves as a role model and resource to the residents of the building. Her objectives in this role are to establish a positive community and learning environment where students can grow and support one another. She collaborates with fellow Resident Assistants and staff to further improve the Residential Life and overall community of Carthage College.

August 2018 - May 2019

Social Media Manager at The ScribbleBooks Company, Inc.

Elaina worked as Social Media Manager for the ScribbleBooks Company, Inc. during the summer of 2018. She scheduled and published daily posts across an array of social media platforms, interacted with customers and visitors, and developed the online presence of the company.

May 2018 - August 2018

Arts and Entertainment/Opinions Editor at The Carthage Current

Elaina worked as the Arts and Entertainment/Opinions Editor for Carthage College's newspaper, the Current. She wrote articles on current events and edited the work of her peers for grammar and clarity.

April 2017 - October 2017

Assistant Station Manager at Carthage WAVE Radio

In her role of Assistant Station Manager for Carthage College's student run radio station, Elaina collaborated on the formulation and submission of the semesterly budget, co-called and co-presided over all general and executive board meetings, recorded and sent out detailed meeting minutes, worked as a DJ at events on campus, attended conferences in Chicago and New York, set policies and procedures for the station, and served as a liaison between Carthage WAVE Radio, administration, and all members. Through hosting her own weekly radio show, Elaina formed a working knowledge of all programs associated with the operations of the station, including but not limited to the encoding and editing software, as well as a working knowledge of recording equipment and other radio technologies used. Previously, she held the roles of secretary and interim technical director.

September 2016 - January 2020

Performer and Vocalist at The ScribbleBooks Company, Inc.

Elaina works seasonally as a performer and vocalist for the ScribbleBooks Company, Inc. Her duties are to engage and entertain children through creative musical play, perform with the company at multiple branches of the Chicago Public Library, and participate in online, interactive content created for the Kent District Library.

June 2016 - Present

Counselor, Assistant Director, and Program Design at Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s Summer Theatre Program

Summer of 2016, 2017, and 2019, Elaina worked as a counselor, assistant director, and did the program design for Homewood-Flossmoor High Schools Summer Theatre Program. Her responsibilities at H-F's Summer Theatre Program were to educate students grades 2-12 about theatre, design show posters and the program layout, including advertisements, and supervise children.

June 2016 - July 2019

Intern at Homewood Science Center

Elaina worked as an intern at the Homewood Science Center during the summer of 2016. Her duties were to construct online surveys, manage the Science Center's signature "Pop-Up Science" activities, and interact with children and their families.

June 2016 - July 2016

Customer Service and Lead Sales Representative at Hypnotize Pies

Elaina has worked customer service and as the lead sales representative at Hypnotize Pies since January 2016. Her responsibilities are to interact with customers and represent the company during Homewood Farmers Market.

January 2016 - Present

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