PR2017 Mar 13 PTK

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March 13, 2017

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SHELTON STATE’S PHI THETA KAPPA RECOGNIZED AT

ALABAMA REGIONAL CONVENTION

Tuscaloosa, Alabama – The Alabama Region of Phi Theta Kappa held its annual convention in Fairhope on March 3-4. Awards were given recognizing the achievements of 2016. Shelton State’s Alpha Epsilon Iota chapter was designated a Five Star chapter, noting the highest level of engagement for the society.

The chapter’s Honors in Action project focused on the practices of good, responsible government and earned the chapter top scores for the Honors Study Topic theme of Rights and Responsibilities. Additionally, the project earned a Distinguished Honors in Action Project Award (for a high score across all eight Honors in Action themes). The Student Vice-President of Honors in Action, Zach Hicks, was presented a Distinguished Chapter Officer Award for his leadership of the chapter’s project.

Coupling the Honors in Action project’s score with the College Project’s score, the chapter was recognized as a Distinguished Chapter. The College Project was aimed at helping increase Shelton State’s graduation rate. Due to their students’ efforts throughout the year, chapter advisers Dr. Kevin Windham and Mrs. Shywanda Moore nominated the officer corps for a Distinguished Officer Team Award, which the students were also presented.

Shelton State’s chapter was named Second Finalist for Most Distinguished Chapter. Because of the success of the chapter, Regional Coordinator Nora Lee recognized Dr. Windham with a Horizon Award for Chapter Advisors. The chapter officers include: Andrew Stronge, Brooke Rodenberry, Matthew Marshall, Alyssa Bracknell, Jenna Lawrence, Courtney Franklin, Savannah Hodge, April Blackwell, Nicole Martin, and Zach Hicks.

For more information on Phi Theta Kappa and other student organizations at Shelton State Community College, visit sheltonstate.edu.

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