Phi Theta Kappa, cont.

AND BRINGS HOME HONORS…

Halifax Community College president, Dr. Ted Gasper, recognized the achievements of the HCC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Award during a recent Board of Trustees meeting.
Pictured with Gasper (from left are: HCC Phi Theta Kappa advisor - Katherine Sandlin, PTK members Zena Gibbs – Chapter president , Deborah Wray – Hall of Honor winner, Dr. Pocahontas Shearin Jones - HCC chapter faculty advisor and Mrs. Frankie Young – HCC Board of Trustees chairman.

The Alpha Eta Phi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Halifax Community College recently received commendation during the Carolinas Regional Convention in recognition of the local chapter's successful attainment of specific national goals. Upon return from the meeting, the PTK officers and sponsors were invited to the meeting of the Halifax Community College Board of Trustees to present the awards and trophies they brought home.

The HCC Phi Theta Kappa Chapter fulfilled all requirements for the distinction of being named a "Five-Star Chapter" – the highest reward available from the national organization headquarters.

The HCC group also earned the Pinnacle Award for membership growth, a communications award, and a newsletter award. Dr. Pocahontas Jones received the Horizon Award for outstanding service as a faculty advisor and other club members won the following awards: students Ruth Gee, Zena Gibbs and Deborah Wray – the Carolinas PTK Hall of Honor.

In addition to the trophies and certificates, the chapter also received monetary awards totaling $325 to be used toward attendance at PTK events.