Spartanburg Community College’s Chapter of 
Phi Theta Kappa Inducts 108 New Members

SPARTANBURG, SC – April 23, 2012 – Spartanburg Community College’s (SCC) Beta Sigma Psi (BSP) chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), an international honor society for two-year colleges, inducted 108 students during BSP’s 2012 induction ceremony at SCC on Friday, April 13. Recognized for their outstanding academic achievements, these students embody Phi Theta Kappa’s fundamental hallmarks – scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship.
 


We are very proud of these students and congratulate them on their accomplishments,” said SCC Interim President, Henry Giles. “It is an honor and a great opportunity to be a Phi Theta Kappa member. We look forward to seeing these students continue to excel in their academic studies, in the community and among their PTK peers in the state, nation and worldwide.”
 


Established in Missouri in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 2.5 million members and 1,250 chapters in the United States, U.S. territories, Canada and Germany. To receive a membership invitation, students are required to complete a minimum of 12 hours of associate degree course work and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Benefits of PTK membership include opportunities for individual growth and development through honor, leadership and service programs, as well as access to more than $37 million in college transfer scholarships to more than 700 senior institutions.
 


One SCC student who has experienced first hand how being a member of PTK can change your life is Randall Josh Wheeler, of Chesnee, S.C., who was the ceremony’s guest speaker. Wheeler was an inaugural inductee at last year’s ceremony and served as the vice president of the chartering chapter. Based on his PTK membership and community involvement, Wheeler was granted a substantial academic scholarship to attend Wofford College in the coming fall.

“The most rewarding experience that made me appreciate the greatness of Phi Theta Kappa came when I received my acceptance letter to Wofford College. The scholarship was the icing on the cake.”
 


At the ceremony, Wheeler charged the new members “to first and foremost, make sure you’re committed to the goals you are trying to achieve and do your absolute best. But also remember to enjoy your experience.” He added, “None of my academic accomplishments would have been possible without God and Phi Theta Kappa.”  


“It takes serious commitment and determination for students, like Josh, who have full-time jobs while completing their degrees, yet still make time to participate in student organizations, to maintain a high grade point average,” said Dr. Berta Hopkins, SCC Science Department Chair. “They deserve this recognition for working so hard for this honor.”
 


The following SCC students were inducted into Beta Sigma Psi:

Carlton R. Anderson
Laura J. Bates
Melanie A. Bishop

Teresa L. Bishop

Harry Herman Blanke
David E. Bowyer
Sandra Rae Brannon
Brittney N. Bremer
Evan David Brown

Kristin M. Brown

Donna N. Burgess
Victoria Lasha Burnett

Karen C. Calvert
Elizabeth Ann Christian

Cayla A. Collins
Jeannie Cromer

Kevin L. Cromer
Ronald Lewis Dagg

Leticia Anna Degracia
Dominic J. Dimauro

Daniel A. Domansky

Alexandra Etane Ewane
Ashley Danielle Farmer
Noe Antonio Figueroa

Shana Nicole Foster

Davina D. Fox

Allen Francuz
Matthew R. Frye
Leaann Elizabeth Gahagan

Sidrah Ghaffar

Jonathan Michael Gielow

Nancy B. Gilbert

Robin Lyn Gilchrest
Tabatha N. Glover

Kimberly Ann Godfrey

Kristopher Gossett

Ava J. Grigsby
Mamie Patricia Hamby

Kristin Michelle Hill

Ross C. Holcomb
Melissa W. Hoscher

Randy M. Horton

Sarah E. Hudson

Shannon D. James

Megan Lee Jenkins

Cheryl A. Johnson

Samuel Scott Johnson

Ricky Kelly
Adam Kiehl

Jared Knouse

Callie M. Kwiatt

Charles Ashton Kyle
Justin Ray Linaweaver

Shawntay D. Lindley
Kandyce Nadine Maie
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Rocky V. Mallett

Mark Brendan Martinez

Victoria Jean Masiello

Mckinley Markus Mcclellan

Lorrie S. Mckinney

Dorothy C. Melton
Susan Mendez
Lindsay M. Mercer

Leslie Robin Meshulam
Kendra N. Moore

Stacy Lynn Nelke

Joe Daniel Poulton

Seth Kenton Pyle

David M. Quinn

Alexis M. Reece

Brandi Nichole Rhodes

Laura Rhodes Lee
Evelyn Rice
Terance Lewis Rice

Tonya Therese Richard

Leslie D. Roberson
Robin Y. Roberts
Jeannette Lynn Robison

Myra H. Rowe
Philip Ruby
Matthew Alan Satterfield

Shaun M. Saunders

Julie Elizabeth Scruggs

Bridget Anne Searcy
Evelyn Silva Sharp

Corey A. Simpson

Trisha Lynn Slaughter

Jessica Faye Smith

Lauren V. Smith

Lotoya Kowanda Spell
Heather Marie Stines
Michael R. Stocker

Amanda Grace Taylor

Holly Brown Thackston
Courtney N. Tipton

Heather Nicole Trammell

Brian Aubrey Turner

Yevgeniy Ulanov

Christopher H. Vaughn

Stephen M. Vaughn
Zackary A. Vogel

Robert Wallace

Loretta Tucker Warr

Matthew Scott Warren

Angela L. Waters

Jenny L. Wheeler

Sheneise Leia Wilson

Brittany E. Wyatt

Fue Yang
 
 


SCC student officers of Beta Sigma Psi include:

President – Robinson William MooreVice President – Randall Josh Wheeler
Recording Secretary – Jennifer Escamilla Alonso
Public Relations Secretary – Cornell Daniel Kahla III

SCC’s Beta Sigma Psi’s chapter faculty advisors are Dr. Berta Hopkins, science department chair; Jenny Williams, academic director of English and Humanities; Marshall Evans, English instructor; and Dawn Larrieu, culinary arts program director.

Registration for SCC summer and fall classes is ongoing, and summer classes begin on May 14. Individuals interested in applying to the College for the summer and fall semesters can apply online at www.sccsc.edu or contact the SCC Admissions Center in Spartanburg at (864) 592-4800 or toll free (866) 591-3700. For a complete listing of summer and fall class schedule offerings, visit www.sccsc.edu/academics/search.aspx.
 

About Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, is the largest honor society in higher education with 1,270 chapters on college campuses in all 50 of the United States, Canada, Germany, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the British Virgin Islands, the United Arab Emirates and U.S. territorial possessions. More than 2.5 million students have been inducted since its founding in 1918, with approximately 125,000 students inducted annually. For more information, visit www.ptk.org.
 
About Spartanburg Community College
Named one of the fastest-growing colleges in the nation according to Community College Week, SCC offers
more than 100 academic programs of study including associate degrees, diplomas and certificates, plus University Transfer opportunities to four-year colleges and universities. SCC provides flexible class scheduling including day, evening, weekend classes with multiple start dates and more than 100 online classes through SCCOnline. Offering the lowest tuition in the region, convenient locations, and regional/national accreditations, SCC offers educational opportunities leading to high-growth, high-demand jobs. The SCC Corporate & Community Education Division provides job and career enhancement, workforce development and personal enrichment courses and training programs. For more information, visit www.sccsc.edu.