Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society-Alpha Chi Omega chapter on the Kingman Campus held its induction ceremony to welcome new members. Students were celebrated among family, friends and MCC 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 Fall 2024.
Thirty-one new PTK members were inducted: Trevor Agee, Sherry Alvarado, Marcos Anaya, Dani Asplin, Aaron Barnes, Stephanie Bowen, Jamie Bower, David Burgin, Teresa Chen, Erilyn Dean, Tegi Elovirta, Maria Esparza, Candida Fernandez, Jennifer Gunn, Tiffany Hendrick, Kaitlyn Holmes, Stephen Krueger, Joshua Ladson, Crystal Longwell, Bailey Mack, Breanne McDaniel, Attica McEwen, Emilie Newcomb, Adrian Rosales Alejandre, Joshua Ryan, Summer Sauer, William Schleeter, Jamil Spears, Robert Strawn, Tayla Taylor and Amanda Thurman.
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 President Dr. Stacy Klippenstein officially opened the ceremony by welcoming all of the new members and guests. He spoke about how meaningful PTK is, and how all of the services and outreach the club does in the local community is so impactful.
Other MCC administration in attendance included Dr. Tim Culver, Executive Vice President; Dr. Lucinda Leugers, Dean of General and Transfer Education; and Dr. Tonya Jackson, Associate Dean of Instruction on the Kingman Campus.
Shawn Bristle, Interim Dean of Student and Community Engagement & Future Initiatives at MCC, was the guest speaker and told the new inductees to practice healthy skepticism and to always embrace the idea of helping others. He also spoke about how everyone has a significant journey ahead and that he hopes they all find meaning and purpose along the way.
Advisors are John Hansen, English faculty, and Janice Tubbs, institutional research. Officers include President, Robert Gale; Vice President of Leadership, Heather Sprague; Vice President of Service, Elizabeth Benson; Vice President of Scholarship, Debbie McKee; and Vice President of Public Relations, Lisa Sanchez.
“I hope these new members were inspired tonight to make the leap of becoming active members within PTK – to bring fresh ideas, service, vigor, and to help build and establish community within our chapter,” said John Hansen, PTK advisor.
Before the newly minted members took the official oath, an overview of the PTK symbol was explained.
“Across the slab you will observe a black band. It represents the three ideals which bind us together, and the cultural self-control which is the necessary foundation for true wisdom, aspiration and purity,” Gale said.
After the inductees signed the record book, received a white rose, and a candle, advisor Janice Tubbs closed the ceremony.
“All of you worked so hard to get to this point. But always remember to be grateful and appreciative of the friends and family that encouraged, supported, and sacrificed on your behalf,” 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.
To learn more about MCC, visit Mohave.edu. Registration for the 2025 spring and summer semesters is now open. Spring semester starts January 13 and the summer semester begins June 2. New and returning students are encouraged to get started by visiting Mohave.edu/Admission.
