Two Northeast Texas Community College Honor Societies gathered in the Community Room on Monday, April 14th to induct new members. Sigma Kappa Delta inducted three members and Phi Theta Kappa inducted 16. Dr. Anna Ingram, NTCC Vice President for Instruction, gave remarks at the event and Dr. Kevin Rose, NTCC President, attended to offer his support.
Sigma Kappa Delta is an English honor society with more than 400 chapters across the country. In order to qualify for an invitation for Sigma Kappa Delta, students must maintain a high GPA and achieve excellent grades in their English courses. Students who were inducted into Sigma Kappa Delta include:
Claire Still
Sarah Hamlin
Addison Wilson
Alpha Mu Chi is NTCC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Founded over 100 years ago, Phi Theta Kappa is the oldest and largest honor society for two year colleges. The international organization has almost 1,300 chapters in the United States and 10 other nations around the world. PTK has four Hallmarks: Leadership (give opportunities for leadership experience and character development); Scholarship (recognize those who excel academically and strive to reach a higher level of learning); Fellowship (gather a community of like-minded individuals who share ideas and ideas); and Service (emphasize service to others, both on college campuses and in their communities). Students who were inducted into Alpha Mu Chi include (not all listed were present):
- Abylene Cheyenne Alexander
- Sky Bass
- Morgan Dale Deavers
- Kai Elmore
- Marcy Enns
- Stephany Fuentes
- Sheka Harper
- Gary Morrow
- Kaylee Nesselrode
- Kristi Collins Powers
- Jayden Rockwell
- Lisa Shipman
- Claire Still
- Shannon Super
- Addi Wheeler
- Matthew Zamutt
After the induction ceremony, Phi Theta Kappa also installed new officers. A celebratory reception followed the event.
