PTK Induction Cememony held Nov 29

Thirteen Southwestern Community College students were inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society on Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Myers Auditorium. Kirk Stephens, chapter co-advisor, inducted the officers into the local Alpha Eta Nu Chapter. From left are Christopher Haney, advertising and graphic design; Sharon Bryson, health information technology; Elana Woodard, AA-college transfer; Patricia Brooks, office systems technology; Joanna Tahquette, paralegal technology; Carolyn Timmons, paralegal technology; Michele Flowers, human services technology; Judith Pearson, cosmetology; Valerie Ball, human services technology; Kathy Masson, cosmetology; and Stephanie Bryson, pre-major elementary, middle grade education. Not pictured: Jason Miller, cyber crime, and Benjamin Rickert, AA- college transfer. To be eligible for membership a student must be enrolled in a two-year degree-seeking curriculum, be a full-time student, achieve a grade point average of at least 3.5 and be nominated by a faculty member or advisor for displaying good citizenship and leadership abilities. The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is the recognition and encouragement of scholarship among community college students.