Washington State Community College honor society inducts members
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MARIETTA -- Alpha Rho Gamma, Washington State Community College's chapter of the international honor society Phi Theta Kappa, recently inducted 18 new members.
The inductees of the college's PTK chapter, Alpha Rho Gamma, include Karina Caldwell, Karissa Caldwell, Josie Joy, Denise Lee, Steven Lee, Frederick McKitrick, Lori Morgan, Bella Padovini, America Pellett, Ashur Pritchett, Hanna Richmond, Kaylee Smith, Miracle Sunderman, Cali Swartz, Rainey Tiegs, Maquelah Walker, Ian Winters, and Riley Zwick.
During the induction event, the group honored Judy Bonnette who was recently named to the Phi Theta Kappa International College Honor Society Alumni Hall of Fame. The distinction was given in recognition of her support of Washington State's PTK chapter over the past 10 years.
For the 12th consecutive year, Alpha Rho Gamma achieved five-star status, which is PTK's highest designation. The chapter is currently working on two service projects: one involves service work at the Washington County Home, and the other is helping to raise money for the PTK Scholarships through the Washington State Community College Foundation.
Alpha Rho Gamma's officers for 2023-2024 are Stacy Jarvis, president; Helena Hardy, vice president of scholarship; and Frederick McKitrick, vice president of leadership. Jarvis also was nominated for PTK president of the Ohio Region. Elections will be held in March.
As has been tradition for many years, the induction ceremony was dedicated to Eve Inc., a local domestic violence shelter. Students donated personal care items to the nonprofit organization.
PTK is the official honor society for two-year colleges with more than 3.5 million members in the United States and 10 sovereign nations. The organization recognizes the academic achievement of college students and provides opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders. Memberships are extended to students who complete at least 12 credit hours with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5.