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RCC’S PHI THETA KAPPA CHAPTER INDUCTS NEW MEMBERS
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n Dec. 8, Beta Theta Rho, Randolph Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), inducted new members into its Five Star chapter, and moved into its 23rd year. A ceremony was prerecorded and sent to new members due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual ceremony was led by Phi Theta Kappa Advisor and RCC English/Communication Instructor Clark Adams, who welcomed the new inductees. “We’re so thankful to recognize our scholars and leaders and our new inductees into Phi Theta Kappa,” he said. The Pledge of Allegiance was then led by PTK Public Relations Officer Kristen Jensen, while Vice President Faith Staton led the invocation for the ceremony. “We honor their many sacrifices, their persistence, and their desire for knowledge and discovery,” Staton said. “We are appreciative of our many faculty members and our administrators, who provide their guidance, wisdom, and time. Today, as we gather here, may this induction ceremony encourage these inductees to fulfill Phi Theta Kappa’s mission of leadership, fellowship, scholarship, and service on both this campus and in the community.” Following the invocation, Adams, who has been a PTK advisor since January 20210, shared information about the honor society and praised the new inductees. “For nearly 12 years I have stood here on this very stage and looked out at a crowd of over 200 family members, friends, and guests of these inductees; and although this year has brought many changes, what has not changed is that Phi Theta Kappa is still honoring and recognizing our students for their success at Randolph Community College,” he said. “I am so proud to recognize each one of you. You are students who have gone the extra mile. “In the midst of a pandemic, you have still managed to focus on your academics, you have still kept your goals at the forefront, and you are great examples of persistence and determination.” Adams then explained the history, mission, and purpose of Phi Theta Kappa, and recognized the efforts of chapter officers, chapter advisors, faculty, and administrators who helped to make the induction ceremony possible and who support the mission and work of the honor society. Briana Gullett, a 2014 RCC graduate and PTK Chapter President in 2013, served as the alumni speaker. A graduate of the Early Childhood Education program at the College,
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