Phi Theta Kappa chapter inducts new members
Published or Revised May 01, 2012
Paris Junior College students inducted Sunday into the Beta Zeta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the national two-year honor society, included, from the left: (back) Jessica Bailey, Donald Karasek, Tyler Banks, Loren Burks, Riede Faires, Jordan Grandfield, Jennifer Eschmeyer, (front) Stephanie Hogue, Teresa Vires, Lynsee Parish, Angela Lewis, Crystal Jones, Janelle Taylor, Rose Lindsey, Tina Allison, Susannah Chappell, Holli wilson and Xenia Franco.
The Paris Junior College Beta Zeta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa held induction ceremonies Sunday in the Rheudasil Learning Center for students who became members during the spring semester.
Chapter sponsors David Larkin, Marsha Dennis, Allen Williams, Joe Jackson and Daisy Harvill explained the history, various symbols and activities of Phi Theta Kappa and Beta Zeta. Kebra Monk, District III Vice President of Alpha Omicron at Tyler Junior College, gave opening remarks.
Krista Goerte, managing editor of [i]The Paris News[/i], was the keynote speaker. She told attendees of her time at Paris Junior College and how important Phi Theta Kappa was in helping her fit in, meet people, and develop leadership skills.
Darrell Donald, Beta Zeta vice president, inducted the new members.
Members and their hometowns are:
Paris: Tyler Banks, William Briggle, Loren Burks, Jennifer Eschmeyer, Riede Faires, Kei Hall, Damian Jackson, Crystal Jones, Don Karasek, Rose Lindsey, Chandler Norris, Brian Singleton, Angela Todd, Beverly Woods
Caddo Mills: Tina Allison
Campbell: Elli Crumbley, Christina Wilson
Clarksville: Lisanne Puckett, Billy Snody
Commerce: Janelle Taylor
Farmersville: Paula Singleton
Frisco: Aidan Justice
Greenville: Jenni Bane, Juston Bond, Heather Brummett, Aaron Cummings, Kimberly Griffin, Debra Hernandez, Cindy Kemp-Humphries, Cleodist Landrum, Ray Rodolfo, Tammy Steen, Teresa Vires, Natausha Wright
Lone Oak: Monte Barrow, Jennifer Sanders
McKinney: Robert Harris
Pecan Gap: Danielle Gerhardt
Pickton: Catan Runyan
Plano: Alex Bisacca
Quinlan: Josephine Minervini, Scott Watters, Lynsey Whitlock
Quitman: Julia Syozitaro
Reno: Annalissa Ebuen
Sulphur Springs: Jessica Bailey, Susannah Chappell, Zenia Franco, Stephanie Hogue, Angelina Lewis, Kristy Springfield, Christal Thomas, Mireya Baughan, Holli Wilson
Sugarland: George Hinsey
Sumner: John Koehn
Widom: Adam Shrum
Winnsboro: Letitia Polk
Wolfe City: Jordan Grandfield
Yantis: Lynsee Parish
Antlers: Bonnie Williams
South Korea: Gilchan Oh