The Alpha Pi Sigma chapter of Metropolitan Community College - Blue River’s Phi Theta Kappa recently inducted over thirty area students into the honor society. To be eligible for induction, a student must have a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) and have completed at least 12 credit hours at MCC-Blue River in courses numbered 100 or above. Students must also maintain a 3.0 GPA to remain a member.
Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is a permanent recognition of a student’s hard work and academic achievement. The organization offers unique opportunities for scholarships, honors studies, leadership development and civic engagement. The significance of membership is recognized by other colleges, universities and potential employers.
The 2010-11 inductees are: Aaron Butz, Jordan Gowan, Abigal Brightwell, Kathleen Zeiler, Alexis McGhee, Kayla Hopkins, Angela Fields, Kristin Wright, Chante Campbell, Kristy Bailey, Charity Vitteto, Laura Harz, Charles Rockhold, Cristina Martinez, Crystal Brown, Laura Hankins, Daniel C. Lamb III, Lisa Aber, David Kinne, Micah Chrisman, Donovan Hill, Michael Slocum, Elisa Wood, Michael Brown, Gina Duffie, Shayla Nelson, Jacqueline Klenklen, Sherry Rosson, John Billings, Trey Turner, Jonathan Yuille and Zachary Lucas.
Phi Theta Kappa, founded in 1918, is recognized as the official honor society for two-year colleges by the American Association of Community Colleges. Among the Society's distinguished alumni are the late Ambassador Jeane Kirkpatrick, astronaut Fred Haise and journalist Jim Lehrer.
For more information, visit www.mcckc.edu/blueriver.
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