Alpha Nu Lambda, Clark State College’s chapter of the international honor society Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), held a spring induction ceremony on Wednesday, April 20 at the Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts and Conference Center in downtown Springfield.

Thirty-nine (39) 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.

Keynote speaker at the induction event was 2019 Clark State graduate Christopher Sineno. He holds an associate degree in Applied Business Management. During his time at Clark State, Sineno was an active member of Student Senate and Phi Theta Kappa.

Following graduation Sineno went on to start a real estate investment company with his fiancé, Tiffany. Additionally, Chris is an executive leader of a property management and investment organization in Greater Dayton.

“Clark State College provided opportunities I would have not otherwise had as a developing student striving to make a difference in the world,” said Sineno. “From scholarships offerings to a comprehensive network of services like PTK, I felt empowered as a student and had the support I needed to succeed. It is an honor to continue to be a part of the legacy for these organizations and a voice for the students they represent.”

The Alpha Nu Lambda chapter received numerous awards at the Ohio Region Awards conference held at Clark State this year including:

Nominated for Most Distinguished Chapter Officer

Travis Parker, Vice President of Scholarship

Horizon Advisor Award

Jessica Adams, Advisor

Most Valuable Member and Most Distinguished Chapter Member

Sami Walker, Chapter Member

BEST College Project Award

"Inspiring Student Engagement at Clark State"

2nd Runner Up Honors in Action Project, Theme 1

The Heirs of Our Ways - "How does quality family time affect the physical, emotional, and social well-being of children?"

Most Distinguished Chapter Award

Western District

Most Distinguished Chapter

Clark State 1st Runner Up

Top Ten Chapters

Clark State placed at #2

The Chapter was also bestowed the REACH Reward for the second consecutive year. The REACH Rewards recognizes Phi Theta Kappa chapters that achieve or exceed a 15 percent membership acceptance rate.

Dr. Jo Alice Blondin, president of Clark State, announced that beginning Fall of 2022 Clark State will pay for 75 percent of the student PTK membership fees reducing the cost to $20.

“This type of financial support is unheard of,” said Nina Wiley, PTK advisor and dean of student engagement and support services at Clark State. “We are so appreciative of Dr. Blondin’s support for our chapter.”

Alpha Nu Lambda was also recognized at the PTK Catalyst: International Phi Theta Kappa Awards ceremony April 7 through 9 in Denver, Colorado:

“We are so proud of our students and the incredible effort and time they have dedicated to our chapter. To be recognized at the international level is remarkable and signifies the commitment and perseverance of our chapter,” said Wiley. “Phi Theta Kappa changes lives by providing students with leadership, research and scholarship opportunities.”

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 2022 PTK Inductees

Beavercreek

James Yancey

Centerville

Hamzah Alwali

Columbus

Atupele Simwaka

Dayton

Raine Galvin

Katasha Mays

East Lynn

Haylee Christian

Eaglewood

Victoria Halter

Fairborn

Brittany Carlson

Heather Risley

Huber Heights

Jesse Altman

Kettering

Shelby Bauer

Marysville

Abigail Songer

Mechanicsburg

Lindsey Bradley

Kendall Holmes

New Carlisle

Matthew Coleman

South Vienna

Lucas Trombley

Springfield

Keaton Alexander

David Best

Christopher Cavallaro

Kevin Clark

Deltoria Crockran

Allen Diamond

Errica Ervin

Tevion Gilbreath

Autumn Hickman

Shereen Kfard

Tasha Lindsey

Amy Miller

Brittany Nagy

Gracie Perkins

Eva Polach

Olivia Stevens

Sheila Watkins

Lesley Wood

Trenton

Cory Cox

Troy

Destiny Litton-Walls

West Liberty

Erica Zeigler

Xenia

Brooke Myers

Yellow Springs

Liam Hackett