Alpha Nu Lambda, Clark State College’s chapter of the international honor society Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), held its fall induction ceremony at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 25 at the Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts and Conference Center in downtown Springfield.
Fifty-eight (58) Clark State students were inducted into the organization.
To be an eligible candidate for PTK, students must have completed at least 12 college-level credit hours and have a minimum 3.5 grade point average. Students pay a one-time fee of $80 for a lifetime membership. Membership benefits include scholarships; free access to Five Star Competitive Edge, a personal and professional development plan for building marketable skills and an online portfolio; increased pay grade for entry-level federal jobs; tuition discounts; and more.
“Induction is such a special time for our students and their families,” said Nina Wiley, assistant vice president of student affairs and PTK advisor at Clark State. “Phi Theta Kappa offers opportunities of fellowship, scholarship and leadership for our students. We are excited to induct five new officers into their roles. The potential of this diverse leadership team is remarkable.”
The Alpha Nu Lambda chapter was recognized at the Catalyst event this spring for achieving the REACH Reward for the third consecutive year. The REACH Rewards recognizes Phi Theta Kappa chapters that achieve or exceed a 15 percent membership acceptance rate. The Chapter also achieved 5-Star status.
Established by Missouri two-year college presidents in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society serves to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development through honors, leadership and service programming. Today, Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 2 million members and 1,200 chapters located in 50 United States, U.S. territories, Canada and Germany. In 1929, the American Association of Community Colleges recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the official honor society for two-year colleges.
Spring 2023 Inductees
Champaign County
Mackenzie Bean
Emmit Cates
Tabitha Gaier
Seth Loppe
Mary Miller
Kylee Overfield
Janelle Roberts
Clark County
Brooke Bailey
Taylor Bennington
Yevette Bradley
Heather Bright
Aaron Clements
Chelsea Coberly
Vilbrun Dorsainvil
Levi Finney
Chastity Freeman
Brandi Ison
Aynsley Johnson
Valerie Kemmer
Jamie Kuss
Nathan Lohrer
Sarha Loudermilk
Edward Michek
Kurtz Miller
Tyiiesha Oliver
Mikala Ridder
Janet Scaramuccia
Jayda Scott
Bradley Yoast
Kierstin Young
Clinton County
Amber Baker
Victoria Haynie
Franklin
Kyra Douglas
Greene County
Tammy Adkinson
Sara Brown
Corynn Chrisman
Shelby Fetchko
Avery Montgomery
Courtney Rue
Patience Sisa
Madison County
Suprama Bhujel
Amber Jicha
Gregory Spain
Amber Vincent
Sharyn Wilt
Miami County
Peyton Smith
Montgomery County
Jason Bond
Dale Bush
Megan Lewis
Meranda Metz
Jean Paul Niyigena
Ian Olsen
Korrin Smith
Preble County
Brianna Miller
Ross County
Skyler Lindsey
Union County
Joshua Garcia
Warren County
Conner Hamlett