Alpha Nu Lambda, Clark State Community College’s chapter of the international honor society Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), inducted 77 new members on November 18 via a virtual fall ceremony.
“I am honored to advise such an extraordinary group of students. Individually each member has a gift of academic excellence,” said Nina Wiley, dean of student engagement and support services at Clark State. “Through Phi Theta Kappa, students are given the platform to strengthen their leadership skills and self-confidence, thus becoming positive contributors to their community.”
Alexis Purdom was the keynote speaker for the virtual event. Purdom graduated from Clark State in the spring of 2018 with an Associate of Science degree. She also earned a certificate in phlebotomy in the fall of 2017. During her time at Clark State, Alexis participated in the Honors program and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa.
Purdom went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in heath science, with a double emphasis in health care management and education from Kettering College. In the fall of 2020, Purdom began her occupational therapy doctoral program at Kettering College.
At the virtual induction ceremony, PTK introduced three newly elected officers:
President: Caleb South
Vice President, Service: Gracie Perkins
Public Relations Officer: Emily Lefevers
Earlier this year Alpha Nu Lambda was bestowed many chapter accolades including:
- Catch a Shining Award for “Accelerated Performance for the 2019 Honors in Actions Conference”
- Hosting Award for Honors in Action – Alpha Nu Lambda hosted the Honors in Action Conference in July 2019
- Honors in Action Theme Award for Theme #7 Power of Connection
- 1st Runner Up for the Honors in Action Project
- 1st Runner Up for Most Distinguished Chapter
- 2 out of the top 10 chapters (up from No. 7 out of 42 chapters in 2019)
- Recognized as a 5-Star chapter
Wiley, who serves as the PTK advisor, received the Horizon Advisor Award, and co-advisor Jessica Adams, English instructor at Clark State, was selected for the 2020 Honors Institute.
Clark State President Dr. Jo Alice Blondin was selected by the Ohio Region of the international honor society Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) to receive the 2020 Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction.
This award is given to college presidents who have shown strong support of student success on their campus by recognizing academic achievement, leadership and service among high-achieving students at their colleges. Recipients are nominated by students on their campus and are only eligible to receive the award once over the course of their career.
There are more than 40 PTK chapters in Ohio. To be an eligible candidate for PTK, students must have completed at least 12 college-level credit hours and have a minimum 3.5 grade point average. Clark State students pay $40 of the one-time $80 membership fee due to the support from Dr. Blondin who matches half of the cost for students with College funds. Membership benefits include scholarships; free access to Five Star Competitive Edge, a personal and professional development plan for building marketable skills and an online portfolio; increased pay grade for entry-level federal jobs; tuition discounts; and more.
“We are proud to offer opportunities for our Phi Theta Kappa members to gain valuable leadership skills, participate in community service efforts and work together on meaningful college projects,” said Wiley.
Fall 2020 Alpha Nu Lambda Inductees:
Beavercreek
Sean Allen
Kylie Broomfield
Korbie Castle
Cassandra Scott
Bellbrook
Melissa Jones
Belle Center
Misty Wilson
Bellefontaine
Rachael Carter
Addison Rogers
Ashley Shields
Bowersville
Stacey Peasley
Cedarville
Brayden Dobney
Centerville
Angela Rosengarten
Columbus
Renaud Bungwa Dobgima
Terlurumu Songo
Dayton
Bethany Ballengee
Dynasty Coleman
Jennifer Dudrick
Caitlin Reynierse
Gregory Schoening
Rick Smith
Shaunte Taylor
DeGraff
Allison Buchenroth
Enon
Kay Devore
Carsen Gutierrez
Fairborn
Rosanna Heintzman
Joy Plassenthal
Holly Shaw
Colleen Smith
Farmersville
Travis Parker
Jamestown
Bellaah Abad
Kettering
Nikole Dilbeck
Christina Stewart
London
Addison Leach
Marysville
Kaitlin Boggs
Medway
Mariah Decker
New Carlisle
Mariah Erion
South Charleston
Gage Cassell
Wesley Curtin
Jeffrey Leonhard
Renee Raines
South Vienna
Savannah Hodges
Gracie Perkins
Chelsea Redman
Springfield
Samuel Asebrook
Dorsey Bisel
Judah Brammer
Robbie Caffee
Paige Daniel
Morgan Forshey
Shelby Grim
Dustin Kingery
Brecken Leffel
Sara Lora
Amber Mounts
Sharice Otieno
Hunter Rhea
Melanie Ricart
Khalil Scott
Larry Shaffer
Myia Smith
Caleb South
Jessica Tackett
Tipp City
Sabina Chakhalidze
Urbana
Eugenia Baker
Hannah Baum
Giovanna Davis-Dyer
Jackson James
Kelsey Murray
Bret Skeel
Gavin Spence
West Carrollton
Katlynn Adams
West Liberty
Mya King
Wilmington
Jasmin Alford
Xenia
Aziza Elhaouzi
Emily Lefevers
Nathanel Wrightsel
Zanesfield
Isaac Napier