March 21, 2013, Lincoln - The Iota Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society at Lincoln College recently inducted 38 new members and one new Honorary Member into the chapter.

Phi Theta Kappa is a junior college academic honor society. To be eligible for membership, students must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher and have earned a minimum of 15 credits at Lincoln College. Each semester, the Iota Chi chapter holds a special induction ceremony for its new members. Dean of Academic Affairs, Dr. Christina Nutt, was this spring’s Honorary Inductee and Keynote Speaker.

Phi Theta Kappa and the Iota Chi Chapter dedicate themselves to four hallmarks: Service, Scholarship, Fellowship and Leadership. Activities of the Iota Chi Chapter have included sending books to soldiers and veterans and holding a voter registration drive. Upcoming projects include working with the Creekside Environmental Center and Special Olympics.

Assistant Professors Spring Hyde and Will Toedtman serve as faculty advisors to the group and led the February 17 ceremony.

The following students were inducted this semester:

Blake Brown, Edwardsville IL
Timothy Carter, Delavan IL
Tyler Cook, Atlanta IL
Kristin Davis, Delavan IL
Jessica Dorgan, Almond WI
Luke Dunn, Monticello IL
Joel Flores, Calumet City IL
Rachael Fornoff, Springfield IL
Cody Garretson, New Holland IL
Lacey Green, Lincoln IL
Donald Hatfield, Lincoln IL
Taylor Hewitt, Manlius IL
Elizabeth Jaegle, Lincoln IL
Cassidy Jennings, Bartonville IL
Kaitlin Jimison, Forsyth IL
Jenny Johnson, Mason City IL
Alex Jones, Shelbyville IL
Shelby Leigh, Lincoln IL
Blake Long, Jacksonville IL
Alexa Maxey, Elkin NC
Anna Maxwell, Lincoln IL
Caitlin Maxwell, Rochester IL
Brittany Meador, Lincoln IL
Kelsie Meserole, Lincoln IL
Carson Nelson, Lincoln IL
Kyle Peden, McLean IL
Nathan Robinson, Weldon IL
Diego Rodriguez, Honduras
Angie Ruff, Lincoln IL
Courtney Sholar, Chicago IL
Chance Simpson, Lewistown IL
Lauren Stanfield, Lincoln IL
Caitlyn Thompson, Red Bud IL
Edraniel Tookes, Lincoln IL
Julio Velandia, Suarez Colombia
Asia Watson, Kankakee IL
Christian West, Lincoln IL
Andrea Woods, Waterford MI
Christina Nutt, Lincoln IL  Honorary

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