Phi Theta Kappa fall induction to be preceded by jazz brunch
Oct. 19, 2006

by Davina Barr
Crusader Staff

The fall induction ceremony for the Seward County Community College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa will be at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 18 on the second floor of the student union in Room SW229.

The induction will be preceded by a jazz brunch in the SCCC cafeteria from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Omelets, waffles, roast beef, and ham will be part of the food to be served for $5.25 per person; students may use their dorm meal plans.

Cherié Carter will play the piano, and Diana Askew will play the guitar as entertainment for the jazz brunch.

Phi Theta Kappa is a national honor society provided for students who go to a two-year college. In order to qualify, a student at SCCC must complete at least 12 credit hours toward an associates degree and have at least a 3.5 grade point average. Students must also have full citizenship, either in the United States or in whatever countries they are from.

New inductees for the fall semester include: Amina Abdullah, Uthala Abdullah, Rosemary Almeida, Robin Anchondo, Tish Baker, Nayeli Bustillos, Cherié Carter, Alejandro Estrada, Gricelda Estrada, Mona Giesaking, Jaimie Herring, Carissa Nelson, Amanda Roth, Missie Shirley, Katie Stegman, Teresa Toscano and Bethann Volden.

Members do not have to participate in club operations to maintain their memberships. They are, however, required to keep a 3.5 or higher grade point average after being inducted.

“Phi Theta Kappa is based solely on academic excellence. It rewards kids who do not have the time for all the activities other organizations require,” Abby King, SCCC chapter president, said.

Because being inducted into Phi Theta Kappa is considered such an honor, high attendance to the induction ceremony is a goal.

The group hopes to gain community support and attendance.

“Phi Theta Kappa does a lot of community service activities,” King said. “It would be nice for the community to support an organization that contributes to the community.”

Phi Theta Kappa sponsor Debbie Stafford believes the ceremony provides an opportunity for people to become familiar with the society and recognize its members.

“It is a chance for the community to interact with the college students, learn about the campus culture, and support the students receiving honors,” Stafford said. “We primarily want to stress the interaction and involvement with the community.”