PHI THETA KAPPA INDUCTS NEW MEMBERS AT HCC

Alpha Eta Phi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa new inductees, other PTK members and HCC staff: Front row seated - Toinette Whitaker, Katherine Sandlin, Dr. Pocahontas Jones, Ruth Gee, Pamela Jenkins, Ken Robol, Terry Wheeler, Cynthia Easter, Mike Myrick. 2nd row: Mary Walker, Deborah Floyd, Danielle Espinoza, Audrey Debman, Robin Davis, Rebecca Chambliss, Tina Boring, Kimberly Davis, Melita Hess, Lessie Johnson. 3rd row: Gwendolyn Faulcon, Teresa Mayle, Sarah Mason, Veronica Loftin, Lois Joyner, Arlethia Joyner, Zena Gibbs, Cynthia Johnson. Back row: Robert Cook, Glenda Tucker, William Robertson, Jr., Shane Johnson.

The Alpha Eta Phi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor fraternity at Halifax Community College, chartered in 1982, recently held the initiation ceremony for new members at the Weldon campus.

Twenty-three new members were inducted into the HCC chapter whose purpose as a national affiliate is to recognize and promote academic excellence in American junior and community colleges.

There are more than twelve hundred chapters in the 50 states; North Carolina has 58. The Halifax Community College membership roster now numbers three hundred sixty-one, including all former inductees and active members.

Halifax Community College requires that prospective members be enrolled in an Associate Degree Program. In addition, they must maintain a minimum cumulative quality-point average of 3.5 for full-time students and 3.7 for part-time students. They must be of good moral character and possess recognized qualities of leadership.

Phi Theta Kappa members pledge to serve the community through leadership, scholarship, and fellowship activities. They strive to accomplish goals set forth in the national Honors Topic. This year’s Honors Topic is – "Customs, Traditions & Celebrations: The Human Drive for Community."

Ken Robol, HCC communications instructor, spoke on "Excellence - Going the extra mile," during the ceremony. Terry Wheeler, HCC Dean of Curriculum Programs, was inducted as an honorary member of HCC’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter.

Current PTK officers and members conducted the ceremony with the assistance of advisors, Dr. Pocahontas Jones and Katherine Sandlin. Dr. Buffaloe, Vice President of Instructional Programs, concluded the program with appropriate remarks.

Following the ceremony, members and their families enjoyed fellowship and refreshments.