Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Kappa Chi Chapter, International Honor Society of the Two Year College

Induction Ceremony 2008

Event Details

Beta Kappa Chi Chapter
Cerro Coso Community College
INDUCTION CEREMONY
Friday, April 2008, 2007
6:30 p.m.

WELCOME
Dr. Christine Swiridoff, Beta Kappa Chi Advisor

GUEST SPEAKER
Ms. Jill Board, Vice President of Student Services, Cerro Coso Community College

INDUCTION AND PLEDGE OF MEMBERSHIP
Samuel Irving, Chapter President

Inductees

Steven Bailey
Michael Batty
Jeremy Bransford
Russell Brown
Jeanne Buwalda
Jillian Calouro
Ashlee Clem
Kindra Dahlgren
Devon Draig
Carole Dufresne
Kimberly Erskine
Greg Francis
Michelle Gossett

Olivia Higgins
Randall Hill
Karen Inman
Tisha Jansen
Carol Ledford
Faith Lorenz
Sean Lundin
Garrett McCarver
Michael Metcalf
Akiko Morita
Aaron Obenza
Heather Scarano

Rachel Schlick
Sandra Smith
Julie Smith
Catherine Stewart
Michelle Taylor
Sophia Walter
Marissa Wenzl
Molly Williams
Christina Witt
Henry Yglesias
Ryan Zeigler
Jennifer Zucchero

Gallery

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The new inductees and officers go through the pre-ceremony details and information. The new inductees are seated and the ceremony begins!

The ceremony was opened by Samuel Irving, PTK Beta Kappa Chi president. Looking down upon the inductees as they enjoy a talk from Samuel Irving.

Ms. Jill Board, Vice President of Student Services, was the guest speaker at the ceremony. Ms. Board shared an enjoyable talk and helped the inductees and officers come to understand some of the unique characteristics that make up some of the various generation groups and how understanding those differences and learning to work with them can lead to their success in life.

Ms. Jill Board and Dr. Christine Swiridoff enjoy the event. A new member is signs the memorabilia book.

Mike Metcalf, CCCC faculty member and new PTK inductee, is welcomed to Phi Theta Kappa. A new member is welcomed to Phi Theta Kappa.

The inductees are welcomed into Phi Theta Kappa.

PTK advisor, Dr. Christine Swiridoff, was surprised with a certificate of appreciation from the officers.

Lauren Janiec, Leadership Officer, makes some comments about Phi Theta Kappa. Michelle Arnts, Service and Fellowship Officer, says a few comments about what it means to be a Phi Theta Kappa member.

The new inductees make the PTK pledge. A new inductee enjoys the refreshments with her family and PTK officer Irina Putlina.

Mike Metcalf, faculty member and new PTK inductee, and Samuel Irving, PTK president.

Yellow roses and blue cloth represent the Blue and Gold colors of Phi Theta Kappa. Pictured on the table is also the stole worn at graduation by PTK members. Also pictured is the memorabilia book signed by new inductees and officers. Balloons sporting the "Good as Gold" Phi Theta Kappa motto were some of the decorations.

The new inductees! The 2008 officers

The 2008 officers, advisor Christine Swiridoff, and the new inductees.

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What Students Say

I am proud to be a member. Recognition for my academic achievements bolsters my resolve to accomplish more and do better. I cannot think of a single negative about being a member of Phi Theta Kappa.

~ Ian Chufin, Psychology Major, 2006

Last updated 05/13/2008