PTK honor society inducts new members at PJC
Published or Revised November 19, 2012
Paris Junior College’s Beta Zeta Chapter of Phi Theta Kapp held induction ceremonies recently in the PJC Student Center ballroom. Shown from the left are (seated) Sarah Kym of Greenville, Spencer Jones of Paris, Tristan Johnson of Reno, Andrea Hornsby of Greenville, Heather Frost of Hugo, Okla., Cobyn Brakebill of Blossom, (standing) Jimmy Don Vickers Jr. of Bogata, Maddie Sessums of Blossom, Malyn Rogers of Powderly, Destiny Mullins and Katelyn Miller of Paris, Dustin Martin of Pattonville, and Vera Malicoat of Deport.
The Paris Junior College Beta Zeta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recently held induction ceremonies in the Student Center ballroom. After a welcome and introduction by Vice President of Academics Dwight Chaney, chapter sponsors Marsha Dennis, Joe Jackson, Jay Strickland, and Allen Williams conducted ceremonies while describing the various symbols of the organization.
The Phi Theta Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter was founded in 1931. The founders sought to recognize scholastic achievement by students and establish a common purpose and standard for honors organizations on their different campuses. The name "Phi Theta Kappa" was taken from the initial letters of the three Greek words meaning "wisdom," "aspiration" and "purity."
PTK offers $37 million in transfer scholarships to more than 700 colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and online. Members are also eligible to apply for scholarships and award programs to assist them with costs of attending two-year schools.
Students who are in PTK also have opportunities to develop qualities of scholarship, leadership, fellowship and service.
As each new member's name was read, the students lit their candle of light and learning and signed the official membership book. Students inducted and their hometowns include:
Alba: Nicole Kitto
Blossom: Cobyn Brakebill, Chastin Cline, Tracey Free, Madelyn Sessums
Bogata: Jimmy Vickers
Clarksville: Kimhung Khim
Commerce: Jarrett Marcum
Cooper: Addie Landers
Deport: Vina Malicoat
Greenville: Stephany Aguirre, Debora Baxter, Jeremy Baxter, Andrea Hornsby, Alexander Key, Sarah Kym, Angel Lambert, Mona Lisa LaMoure, Jerry Martin, David Normandeau, Sharee Osten, Cody Waterman, Alyssa Watson
Missouri City: Kameron Klott
Paris: Kirstie Farmer, Bailey Gillie, Spencer Jones, Katelyn Miller, Destiny Mullens, Marco Polo, Katlyn Zimmer.
Pattonville: Dustin Martin
Pickton: Hermina Schakel
Poolville: Joshua Miranda
Powderly: Malyn Rogers, Shelby Sansom
Quinlan: Justin Martin, Melissa Smith
Reno: Tristan Johnson
Sulphur Springs: Kyle Cessna, Chad Peery, Alejandro Sanchez
Wolfe City: Jesse Calzada
Oklahoma students included Heather Frost and Creighton Newfarmer of Hugo
Following the ceremonies a large group of family, friends and PJC faculty and staff joined the students in a reception.
Phi Theta Kappa observes its anniversary on Founders Day, Nov. 19.
