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The Beta Xi Psi Chapter of Phi theta Kappa inducted 35 members into their chapter on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. The ceremony was held in the Activities Room at Copiah Lincoln Community Community College Simpson Branch.
Member Madison May welcomed the initiates and their family to the special event. Darby Andrews introduced the guest speaker for the afternoon, Dr. Dwayne Middleton.
Dr. Middleton spoke on the importance and opportunities and scholarships available for members of Phi Theta Kappa.
Bailey Rayborn presented the candidates and Patrick Mullins gave the description of Heraldry Shield.
Dalton Benton introduced the pledges.
Grant Nerren, recruiter for Mississippi State University spoke to the group about the programs available at MS State.
Deborah Thurman invited everyone to the reception immediately following the ceremony.
The following students are new members of Phi Theta Kappa:
Anna Kaitlyn Ashley
Kadaisha Barnes
Ashley Bennett
Dianna Couch
McKenzie Chestnut
Julia Davis
Day Dixon
Danielle Gentry
Grey Graves
Dayar Gutierrez
Sabrina Hamilton
Kennedy Hanna
Matthew Hawthorne
Amber Hayes
Hailey Herrin
Brooklyn Herrington
Destinye Horn
Gracie Ingram
Preston Ivy
Chiquita Johnson
Kawanzza Johnson
Meagan Keys
Cynahmon Lee
Bella Luckey
Madison Maddox
Marleigh Mangum
Candice McCullum
Soumya Middleton
Grant Miller
Megan Moore
Josie Russell
Chelbi Sheffield
Jacquelyn Shows
Anna Tindell
Natalie Vanderford
Duel enrolled students from Simpson Academy
Magee High School Duel enrollment students along with Dr. tom Duncan and Dr. Dewayne Middleton
Mendenhall High School Duel Enrollment
Duel Enrollment students from Simpson County
Dr. and Mrs. Dwayne Middleton and their daughter Soumya who is duel enrolled at Magee High School and Co-Lin Community College Simpson Branch
2018-Beyond: A New Day
In 2018 Phi Theta Kappa celebrates its 100th anniversary. The year-long celebration culminates with PTK Catalyst 2018, at its annual convention, April 19-21 in Kansas City, Missouri.
The Society has grown from its humble beginnings to boast more than 3.5 million members in the United States and 10 sovereign nations. The Phi Theta Kappa Foundation awards $1.5 million in scholarships to members each year, and the Society as a whole has a renewed dedication to help all students succeed, regardless of their past mistakes or their end goals.
