Photo Caption: Mohave Community Campus students on the Kingman Campus were inducted to the Phi Theta Kappa-Alpha Chi Omega Honor Society. Students were accompanied by family, friends and employees.
MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society – Alpha Chi Omega chapter on the Kingman campus hosted its induction ceremony Thursday for new members for Spring 2025.
Thirty-one new PTK members were inducted: Daniel Bower, James Brazdys, Susan Breen, Whitney Chamblee, Stephanie Clark, Cody Connor, Jimmy Coronado, Chelsie Craig, Willow Mae Davis, Kyle Ellico, Sarah Forgey-Schmitt, Andrea Furr, Jenny Gerencser, Damian Gomez, Emma Green, Zoe Isrow, Kenneth Lackner, Javier Lopez, Noel Mabile, Jaynell Martin, Blake Martinez, Anthony Mason, James Mastrangelo, Jennifer Miranda, Juliana Nez, Jeremiah Olave, Keegan Padrick Wilder, Elizabeth Rodas Quintanilla, Craig Ruckle, Brandy Tramaglino and Kevin Waalkens.
Students are invited to join Phi Theta Kappa if they have achieved a cumulative 3.5 GPA and earned 12 credit hours or if they are in a certificate program and have earned 6 credit hours.
MCC’s Shawn Bristle, Interim Dean of Student Life and Community Engagement & Future Initiatives, officially opened the ceremony by welcoming all of the new members and guests. He told the inductees that everyone is so proud of all of your accomplishments and that you should always cherish this moment with family and friends.
Other MCC administration in attendance included Dr. Tim Culver, Executive Vice President; Dr. Lucinda Leugers, Dean of Arts and Sciences; and Dr. Tonya Jackson-Lopez, Associate Dean of Instruction on the Kingman Campus.
Advisors are John Hansen, Janice Tubbs and Lisa Barnes. Officers include President, Robert Gale; Vice President of Service, Roxie Joslin; Vice President of Fellowship, Joshua Ryan; Vice President of Public Relations, Lisa Sanchez; and Treasurer, David Burgin.
“As new members of Phi Theta Kappa, remember that this honor is just the start — your commitment to excellence will open doors, ignite your potential, and empower you to make a lasting impact on those around you,” said Hansen.
Before the newly minted members took the official oath, an overview of the PTK symbol was explained.
“Above the band is the representation of the head of Athena, a symbol of learning; in the base, appear the Greek letters meaning light, the light of knowledge and learning, the common ideal for members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society,” Gale said.
After the inductees signed the record book, received a white rose, and had their candles lit, advisor Tubbs closed the ceremony.
“I want you to take that same perseverance and sacrifice you have shown for your academics and apply it to being an inspirational leader in our chapter,” she said.
Phi Theta Kappa’s mission is to recognize and encourage scholarships among two-year college students by providing an opportunity for leadership, service and development.
