The Gamma Omicron Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Kilgore College installed 143 new members during a ceremony Feb. 28 on the Kilgore campus.
During the induction ceremony, PTK honored individuals with inaugural Distinguished Service Awards for their exceptional support in bolstering PTK’s success.
Receiving Distinguished Service Awards were Brandon Walker, KC’s dean of dual credit (and a former PTK advisor); and Stacie Ervin, KC administrative assistant.
“Dean Walker stood out as a wellspring of wisdom and inspiration,” said Kate Yglesias, KC PTK Co-Sponsor. “His dedication propelled the revitalization of PTK programs, notably reinstating the Trunk-or-Treat event following COVID restrictions, fostering community spirit within PTK and beyond.”
Yglesias said that Ervin’s tireless dedication as a staff member earned her the recognition by her consistent support – regardless of time or day — exemplifying her commitment to PTK’s success.
“Stacie’s warmth and hospitality bind the PTK community together, making her an indispensable asset,” said Curtis Ivory, KC PTK Co-Sponsor.
PTK’s student president for the 2023-24 school year is Gabby Rivera, of Longview.
“I am delighted to reflect on a truly remarkable year filled with achievement and growth. Our journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, witnessing the organization flourish under our collective efforts,” Rivera said. “It has been a privilege to witness the dedication and resilience of each individual within PTK. I am profoundly grateful to have been part of such a phenomenal journey, showcasing the incredible impact we can make while enjoying ourselves along the way.”
PTK is the international honor society for two-year colleges, and includes more than two million students and 1,200 chapters at community colleges worldwide. More than 85,000 students are inducted annually.
The organization promotes leadership, scholarship, service and fellowship.
Membership is open to any student who has earned 12 semester hours and has a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.
Sponsors of KC’s Gamma Omicron Chapter of PTK are Kate Yglesias, government instructor; and Curtis Ivory, biology instructor.
For more information, contact Yglesias at kyglesias@kilgore.edu.
Or visit the official Phi Theta Kappa website at www.ptk.org.
Spring 2024 inductees:
- Apple Springs, TX: Haylee Ritter
- Arp, TX: Shannon Arrington
- Austin, TX: Emma Sheneman
- Austin, TX: Elizabeth Shymkiw
- Bacliff, TX: Justin Harmon
- Big Sandy, TX: Daphnie Blavier
- Big Sandy, TX: Kiley Dobbs
- Bonham, TX: Jeffrey Jones
- Brenham, TX: Jacob Burnum
- Caldwell, TX: Darci Wielenga
- College Station, TX: Jordan Reynolds
- Cooper, TX: Scott Morgan
- Cushing, TX: Lily Hathorn
- Dallas, TX: Howard Armstrong
- Dallas, TX: Lauren Nix
- Diana, TX: Benjamin Hoppenreijs
- Diana, TX: Cheryl Moore
- Flower Mound, TX: Holly Stewart
- Fort Worth, TX: Mylani Davis
- Galveston, TX: Tyler Garza
- Gilmer, TX: Brenda Beal
- Gilmer, TX: Zachary Bouis
- Gilmer, TX: Ian Jordon
- Gilmer, TX: Carly Navarro
- Gilmer, TX: Ava Wightman
- Gladewater, TX: Mikka Allen
- Gladewater, TX: Preslye Lacy
- Gladewater, TX: Jaydan McPherson
- Gladewater, TX: Nidhi Patel
- Gladewater, TX: Kaylee Payne
- Gladewater, TX: Sydney Pritchett
- Gladewater, TX: Emily Reynolds
- Gladewater, TX: Faith Woodall
- Gladewater, TX: Grace Woodall
- Hallsville, TX: Ashley Gunter
- Hallsville, TX: Diamond Love
- Hallsville, TX: Bianca Schwindt
- Harleton, TX: Alexis Allums
- Harleton, TX: Emily Smith
- Henderson, TX: Madeline Dixon
- Henderson, TX: Anastasia Flesher
- Henderson, TX: Summer Golembeck
- Henderson, TX: Joe Herrera
- Henderson, TX: Anahi Morales
- Henderson, TX: Avi Patel
- Henderson, TX: Kaitlyn Pruner
- Henderson, TX: Jillian Silkwood
- Henderson, TX: Robert Taliaferro
- Henderson, TX: Mia Tamez
- Henderson, TX: Kaitlynn Temple
- Henderson, TX: Latisha Watson
- Kilgore, TX: Angie Alexander
- Kilgore, TX: Caitlin Boatman
- Kilgore, TX: Staci Boyd
- Kilgore, TX: Jadyn Canright
- Kilgore, TX: Valente Cedillo
- Kilgore, TX: Alec Childers
- Kilgore, TX: Marlaina Epps
- Kilgore, TX: Makayla Fleming
- Kilgore, TX: Flor Garcia
- Kilgore, TX: Sophie Gee
- Kilgore, TX: Mackenzie Harrison
- Kilgore, TX: Ryan Holly
- Kilgore, TX: Robert Huggins
- Kilgore, TX: Connor Loveless
- Kilgore, TX: Sarah Mann
- Kilgore, TX: Yesenia Pineda
- Kilgore, TX: Azriel Sosa
- Kilgore, TX: Truleigh Trosclair
- Kilgore, TX: Blake Urena
- Klein, TX: Kennedy Landor
- Lago Vista, TX: Sarah Oliver
- Longview, TX: Madison Anderson
- Longview, TX: Genisis Armstrong
- Longview, TX: Cassandra Barron
- Longview, TX: Markeiya Beall
- Longview, TX: Bly Caraway
- Longview, TX: Madison Caudill
- Longview, TX: Stephany Collins
- Longview, TX: Mallory Crabtree
- Longview, TX: Steven Davis
- Longview, TX: Yoselin Delapaz
- Longview, TX: Samantha Dickson
- Longview, TX: Samantha Foster
- Longview, TX: Ian Gage
- Longview, TX: Vanessa Garcia
- Longview, TX: Alanee Gonzales
- Longview, TX: Marlandon Gordon
- Longview, TX: Cortney Gorham
- Longview, TX: Adyson Gray
- Longview, TX: Juan Gurrola
- Longview, TX: Devin Hawkins
- Longview, TX: Ayana Lilly
- Longview, TX: Richard Marks
- Longview, TX: Althea Milmont
- Longview, TX: Tyson Mitchell
- Longview, TX: Angelina Ochoa
- Longview, TX: Triana Olivan
- Longview, TX: Michael Orr
- Longview, TX: George Polk
- Longview, TX: Kent Prescott
- Longview, TX: Gabrielle Rivera
- Longview, TX: Andrew Rolland
- Longview, TX: Jameisha Rosborough
- Longview, TX: Kaj Sellers
- Longview, TX: Dania Shalabi
- Longview, TX: Kayden Shepherd
- Longview, TX: Kennedi Simmons
- Longview, TX: Christen Sparrow
- Longview, TX: Kelly Staggs
- Longview, TX: Stephen Thomas
- Longview, TX: Georgie Wardlaw
- Longview, TX: Nickolette Wilgus
- Longview, TX: Mary Woolverton
- Manor, TX: Amber Cummings
- Marshall, TX: Josie Bibb
- Marshall, TX: Kari Evans
- Marshall, TX: Connor Noble
- Marshall, TX: Xitlali Rojas
- Marshall, TX: Yatzyry Vazquez
- McAllen, TX: Andrew Khachikian
- Mount Pleasant, TX: Leandra Bryson
- Nederland, TX: William Lambert
- New London, TX: Natalia Mata
- New London, TX: Michaela Ott
- Overton, TX: Noah Haffner
- Overton, TX: Carson McCarthy
- Overton, TX: Gabriela Ramirez
- Overton, TX: Marietta Smith
- Overton, TX: Noemy Sotelo-Munoz
- Tatum, TX: Trinity Edwards
- Temple, TX: Hayley Mullins
- Troup, TX: Summer Fowler
- Troup, TX: Skylar King
- Tyler, TX: Samuel Cook
- Universal City, TX: Jose Arenas
- Vivian, LA: Justin Dominick
- White Oak, TX: Landon Caraway
- White Oak, TX: Jessica Jester
- White Oak, TX: Anne Perri
- White Oak, TX: Kaleb Sorgee
- Whitehouse, TX: Ashley Singley
- Wylie, TX: Jacob Blake