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91¶ÌÊÓƵ Nu Iota Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Welcomes 41 New Members

November 14, 2023 Robert Lane

FORT PIERCE—The 91¶ÌÊÓƵ (91¶ÌÊÓƵ) Nu Iota Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society welcomed 41 new candidates at its Fall 2023 Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, November 14, in the Bailey Auditorium at the Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex at the College’s Fort Pierce campus. The international society recognizes the academic achievement of college students and provides opportunities for its members to grow as scholars and leaders. 

Photos by James Crocco, 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Staff Photographer

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During the induction ceremony 91¶ÌÊÓƵ President Dr. Timothy Moore provided encouragement to the inductees before awarding them with Phi Theta Kappa medallions, as he welcomed family and friends to the stage to take photos and celebrate alongside each inductee. Elizabeth Gaskin, Vice President of Student Success at the College, presented the candidates to Dr. Moore and led them in reciting the Phi Theta Kappa oath.

Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa has a presence on nearly 1,300 community college campuses in 11 nations, and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) recognized PTK as the official honor society for two-year colleges in 1929. Since its establishment in 1918, more than 3.8 million students have been inducted to the society which has approximately 250,000 active members in the nation’s community colleges.

Eligible students are invited to apply for membership each semester. The Fall 2023 Induction Ceremony was held on April 19 and welcomed 58 candidates at that time. The Nu Iota Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society promotes scholarship and encourages development of character while cultivating fellowship among two-year college students. For details, contact Elizabeth Raulerson at 772-462-7947 or email eraulers@irsc.edu.

Inductees this fall are: