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The Alpha Iota Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Tunxis Community College in Farmington announced its most recent membership inductees at an induction ceremony on April 27.
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is recognized by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges as the official honor society of two-year colleges. To achieve eligibility for PTK, a student must complete at least 12 hours of associate’s degree course work, earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher and adhere to the standards of the Society. Throughout their enrollment, they must maintain high academic standing, generally a 3.25 GPA. About 125,000 students are inducted into Phi Theta Kappa each year.
The PTK chapter at Tunxis provides opportunities for leadership, college and community service, exchange of ideas and ideals, scholarly fellowship, and academic excellence.
Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in higher education, with 1,275 chapters in each of the 50 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 two million students have been inducted since its founding.
The 54 new members of PTK, listed by towns of residence are:
Avon
Jose DelAguila
Muhammad Iftikhar
Alizabeth Toth
Berlin
Lauren Casasanta
Samantha Hall
Matthew Machowski
Caitlin Winslow
Bristol
Elysee Badio
Fatoumata Bah
Susan Baxter
Susan Everett
Melissa Hoebel
Cynthia Jendrejcak
Sadia Seyal
Holly Yeske
Burlington
Adam Martin
Cheshire
Sofia Martone
Joseph Persio
Emily Reinhard
Mette Smith
Hartford
Emily Cipes
Meriden
Michael Reardon
Middletown
Stacey Sadicario
New Britain
Lisa Abascal
Brian Kery
Monika Kondracki
Michal Pliszka
Ryan Vierira
Greg Zmijewski
New Hartford
Walter David Zitzkat
New Milford
Carol Hackett
Newington
Wilson Pelaez
Brianna Rideout
Plainville
Amy Freeman
Michael Laposky
Justin Levy
Thomas Naples
Plantsville
Samantha Crowley
Simsbury
Ethan Garry
Southington
Jane DeLuca
Marcin Dembrowski
Naomi Lemire
Terryville
Casey Cmiel
Daniel Morin
Thomaston
Meredith Balducci
Torrington
Alessia Assisi
Giuseppe Assisi
Randy Malenfant
Michael Woiten
West Hartford
Eric Corthell
Peter DeHertogh
Shalom Khodabakhshian
West Simsbury
Francine Casalino
Winsted
Deanna Waters
Wolcott
John Carasone
From fine arts, health, and technology to liberal arts & sciences programs, Tunxis offers over 60 associate’s degrees and certificates, providing critical thinking and problem-solving skills that prepare students for transfer to bachelor’s degree programs and employment in areas with industry need. Visit Tunxis on the Internet at tunxis.edu.