Phi Theta Kappa inductees (L to R): President Stephanie Spencer, Co-Vice President of Community Service Elizabeth Spinks, Co-Vice Presidents of College Project Kaleigh Lester, and Sara Roland
Black River Technical College’s (BRTC) Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) chapter recently inducted 20 members in the Spring of 2024. Four inductees were present to receive the honor of induction at the ceremony held in the Randolph County Development Center.
Students inducted were Kayleigh J. Abbott of Searcy, Jakob J. Barnhill of Black Rock, Abbie N. Benson of Paragould, Brittney R. Brown of Paragould, Jordan E. Earley of Pocahontas, Brayan G. Flores of Jonesboro, Jett M. Garcia of Hoxie, Wyatt E. King of Pocahontas, Kathryn A. Koons of Pocahontas, Kaleigh M. Lester of Brookland, Dennis T. Potter of Paragould, Owen M. Rowe of Pocahontas, Rebeccah L. Shipman of Pocahontas, Elizabeth E. Spinks of Piggott, Christopher B. Sullivan of Corning, Emily D. Villa of Pocahontas,., Haven N. Wilson of Rector, Zoey N. Winspear of Pocahontas, Sara Roland of Marmaduke, Adryaunna N. Young of Pocahontas, and Clayton S. Walters of Doniphan, MO.
Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Brad Baine was present to give a speech and recognize the hard work of all the inductees. Officers were recognized and presented with medallions. Officers include President Stephanie Spencer, Co-Vice Presidents of College Project Ashley Stover and Kaleigh Lester, and Co-Vice Presidents of Community Service Elizabeth Spinks and Krystina Compton.
“The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among associate degree students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa provides opportunities for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate to exchange ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence. Phi Theta Kappa has been recognizing academic achievement in two-year colleges since 1918. It is the only internationally acclaimed honor society serving institutions that offer associate degree programs. Membership is given added significance by the fact that the society is recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges as the official general honor society for two-year colleges. Our local chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is Beta Delta Phi,” said Rachel Koons.
PTK was established in 1918. It recognizes college students’ academic achievements and provides opportunities for its members to grow as scholars and leaders. Membership requires at least 12 hours of coursework toward an associate or at least six hours of coursework toward a one-year certificate with a 3.5 GPA. Members have access to more than $90 million in scholarships, including $37 million in transfer scholarships from 750 four-year universities.
