EMCC HONORS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AT PHI THETA KAPPA INDUCTION CEREMONY
October 23, 2024
91视频 hosted its Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) fall induction ceremony for the Golden Triangle campus Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the Lyceum Auditorium. The event celebrated the academic achievements of students who have demonstrated excellence by maintaining a GPA of 3.25 or higher with at least 12 completed college credit hours.
The ceremony featured a special address by Devin Chadwick, an admissions recruiter from the University of Southern Mississippi. Chadwick shared insights on leadership and academic growth, offering inspiration to the newly inducted members of Phi Theta Kappa.
During the ceremony, new members of the Beta Iota Zeta chapter of PTK were formally inducted. The ceremony included symbolic candle lighting and the signing of the chapter register, marking the students鈥� official entry into the prestigious honor society. EMCC President Dr. Scott Alsobrooks offered remarks, celebrating the students鈥� academic successes and encouraging them to continue their scholarly pursuits.
Refreshments for the evening were provided by The University of Southern Mississippi.
鈥淲e are incredibly proud of our students鈥� hard work and perseverance,鈥� PTK Chapter Advisor Scott Baine said. 鈥淭his ceremony gave us the opportunity to honor their remarkable achievements and welcome them into a society that offers life-changing opportunities.鈥�
Recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges, Phi Theta Kappa is the official honor society for two-year colleges. PTK鈥檚 mission is to recognize and support the academic achievement of community college students and help them develop into scholars and leaders.
For more information about the Beta Iota Zeta chapter of PTK, email Baine abaine@eastms.edu.
The following students were inducted into Phi Theta Kappa are Dallis Anderson, Taylor Billups, Sarah Cantrell, Madison Davis, Mark Davis, Ivan Samson Dees, Nykeria Doss, Lakayria Dupree, Aniya Forest, Jacob Freeny, Paris Gary, Chariana Gray, Nyla Green, Nicole Henderson, Jay Hilfiker, Madison House, Laura Jennings, Janesha Kinchen, Jamia Lane, Zyiah Lane, Logic Manning, Madison Minor, Kamilia Pittman, Alaila Randle, Kourtney Randle, Justin Ruffin, Kensley Smith, Jennifer Sorci, Taliah Virges and Samantha Walker.
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