MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society – Alpha Chi Omega chapter on the Kingman campus hosted its induction ceremony Thursday, Nov. 13 for new members for fall 2025.
Twenty-six new PTK members were inducted: Emilia Carver, Aleshia Childress, Amber Coble, Alexander Dawson, Amanda DeCastro, Patrick Devlin, Lory Dugger, Breanna Gailliot, Paige Gardner, Drake Gill, Briana Hallada, Stephanie Hammer, James Jones, Gilbert Lira, Jaime Mazon, Ainsley Noble, Kenese Palafu, Natalya Potter, Dylan Rettberg, Faith Reynoso, Lexi Stephey, Natalie Taylor, Rae Timm, Joseph Tjandra, Chloe White and Grant White.
Students are invited to join Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) 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.
Mohave College Interim President Dr. Tim Culver officially opened the ceremony by welcoming all of the new members and guests. He told the audience that this chapter of PTK is one of the more robust organizations on campus and that tonight is all about having fun and celebrating what these wonderful students have done.
Other administration from the college in attendance included Dr. Lucinda Leugers, Dean of Arts and Sciences; and Dr. Tonya Jackson-Lopez, Associate Dean of Instruction on the Kingman Campus.
“Joining PTK is not just an achievement, but is an invitation to push you towards a lifetime of learning and to seek out opportunities to make a difference. It’s a reminder that your education is not just for you, it’s for the communities you will help shape and impact,” said John Hansen, PTK advisor.
Advisors are John Hansen, Janice Tubbs and Lisa Barnes. Officers include President, Robert Gale; Vice President of Service, Roxie Joslin; Vice President of Fellowship, Noel Mabile; and Vice President of Public Relations, Lisa Sanchez.
Jasmine Garcia, Administrative Assistant, Student Life and Community Engagement at Mohave College, was the guest speaker and told the new inductees that they must realize that they don’t have to be perfect to succeed. “But, in order to put yourselves in the best position for success, everyone here should find a good support system and PTK is here to help nourish this endeavor,” she said.
During the ceremony, advisor Tubbs told the new members, “You’re about to be inducted into a scholarly fellowship which embraces two-year colleges not only of your own state, but of the nation and the world.”
Before the newly minted members took the official oath, an overview of the PTK symbol was explained.
“Shining through the black enamel background are the three Greek letters which are the initials of the Greek words meaning wisdom, aspiration and purity. Behind the band is a wreath, on the one side composed of oak leaves and on the other laurel,” Gale said.
After the inductees signed the record book, received a white rose, and had their candles lit, advisor Barnes helped close the ceremony.
“It’s my pleasure to welcome you into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and the lively fellowship of scholars it affords. I salute you for your accomplishment,” 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.
