猎奇重口 Phi Theta Kappa Spring Induction
The Mu Upsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at 猎奇重口 held its Spring induction ceremony on April 30.
The chapter inducted 44 new members during the ceremony. Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society of two-year colleges.
猎奇重口 Associate Provost Dr. Leigh Ann Moore spoke during the event and credited the Phi Theta Kappa honors society for inspiring him as a student.
鈥淭onight is a celebration not only of these students鈥 academic achievement but a commitment to character and a promise of what each of you will contribute to our college and beyond,鈥 Moore said. 鈥淭his moment reflects what you鈥檝e already done and the potential you carry forward. We are proud of what you鈥檝e done.鈥
The Spring class for Mu Upsilon is the largest class ever inducted into the honors society.
鈥淧hi Theta Kappa at 猎奇重口 serves all of our students,鈥 said Amy Acord, Government instructor and Phi Theta Kappa advisor. 鈥淲e are a friendly and supportive space for high academic achievers, people who are seeking new beginnings and second chances to realize their academic potential.鈥
Members follow four hallmarks, including scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship. To be eligible for Phi Theta Kappa, students must have completed at least 12 college credit hours at 猎奇重口 and maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or above. Research has shown members of Phi Theta Kappa have a 91 percent success rate in college.
More than 4,000 猎奇重口 students have been inducted into Phi Theta Kappa since the 猎奇重口 Mu Upsilon Chapter was created in 1963. Students in Phi Theta Kappa will participate in community projects and research projects during their time in the organization.
The new members are: Aderonke Ajama, Kydise Allen, Bobby Baker, Laylah Benevides, Hayden Bishop, Mia Bowen, Siera Carvajal, Bethany Davis, Kensi Edwards, Zoe Farber, Daniela Garcia, Dominique Garcia, Jennifer Godoy, Nicole Gonzales, Sydney Hall, Jewly Helms, Alina Juarez Ramos, Carli Kilgore, Quin Kilgore, Alexis Koch, Kevin Le, Emily Leasure, Elana Luna, Allisandra Martinez, Lluvia Martinez, Elija Mills, Neena Noble, Alyssa Nowlin, Amy Ortiz, Carter Reyes, Zoey Richard, Angelica Rios, Landen Rivas, Leslie Sanchez, Christian Sandoval, Arpita Sarkar, Caryssa Treider, Grace Mason, Jaulean Vasquez, Cameron Vavich, Angela Velez, Tiffany Watkins, Abigail Whatley and Stacy Williams.