2008 Woodie Awards
PTK inducts members, recognizes president
Student initiation, Ballantyne honor
Issue date: 5/11/06 Section: News
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Fifty-nine students were welcomed as new members at the 2006 spring induction of the Alpha Xi Upsolin Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa May 7.
The commemoration took place in the Endowment Room of the Beth Tedrow Student Center over a candlelit setting.
Shelia Hendershot, adviser, says she was very pleased with the inductions and said that the 59 members were the largest number of inductees she has had.
"It shows that academics on campus are becoming more important and that students like the recognition," Hendershot said.
Hendershot said upcoming events that new inductees can look forward to include the Relay 4 Life and election of new officers.
Chance Jackson, Copeland, Kan., said he was surprised about being inducted into the organization but thought the induction was a big deal.
"It's a pretty big honor," Jackson said. "It's really cool, and I'm looking forward to getting involved with PTK."
Dallas Crist, payroll coordinator, served as guest speaker at the induction ceremony. A 1995 Phi Theta Kappa inductee, Crist spoke on leadership, as well as the other aspects PTK covers, such as service, scholarship, and fellowship.
"Keep those in mind, as they'll work together to balance an individual, whatever done in life," Crist said.
Crist said that leadership is extremely important, and reminded inductees that being a leader is not a position but rather an action.
"Take the time to look over your shoulder and see if anyone is following and catching the vision," Crist said.
Dr. Carol E. Ballantyne received the 2006 Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction from the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.
Ballantyne was recognized during the 2006 PTK conference in Seattle, Wash., for support of the organization's respective campus chapters and the commitment to promote the society statewide and beyond.
The GCCC president received the award from Rod Risley, executive director of the Mississippi-based scholastic association, and from the organization's board leader, Dr. Shirley Gordon, for whom the award is named.
Angela Richardson, member of GCCC's Alphi Xi Upsilon Chapter of PTK, delivered a tribute to Ballantyne at a luncheon honoring the award winners.
"Dr. Ballantyne is an exemplary leader who is dedicated to helping our chapter and members successfully accomplish their goals," Richardson said. "Dr. Ballantyne promotes PTK to other community colleges, four-year colleges and universities in our state, and has worked to develop transfer scholarships."
"We are pleased to recognize Dr. Carol Ballantyne for her outstanding support of Phi Theta Kappa," Risley said. "Her efforts on behalf of the Garden City Community College chapter, and of our regional and international programs, have provided opportunities for excellence for numerous students and faculty members."
The commemoration took place in the Endowment Room of the Beth Tedrow Student Center over a candlelit setting.
Shelia Hendershot, adviser, says she was very pleased with the inductions and said that the 59 members were the largest number of inductees she has had.
"It shows that academics on campus are becoming more important and that students like the recognition," Hendershot said.
Hendershot said upcoming events that new inductees can look forward to include the Relay 4 Life and election of new officers.
Chance Jackson, Copeland, Kan., said he was surprised about being inducted into the organization but thought the induction was a big deal.
"It's a pretty big honor," Jackson said. "It's really cool, and I'm looking forward to getting involved with PTK."
Dallas Crist, payroll coordinator, served as guest speaker at the induction ceremony. A 1995 Phi Theta Kappa inductee, Crist spoke on leadership, as well as the other aspects PTK covers, such as service, scholarship, and fellowship.
"Keep those in mind, as they'll work together to balance an individual, whatever done in life," Crist said.
Crist said that leadership is extremely important, and reminded inductees that being a leader is not a position but rather an action.
"Take the time to look over your shoulder and see if anyone is following and catching the vision," Crist said.
Dr. Carol E. Ballantyne received the 2006 Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction from the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.
Ballantyne was recognized during the 2006 PTK conference in Seattle, Wash., for support of the organization's respective campus chapters and the commitment to promote the society statewide and beyond.
The GCCC president received the award from Rod Risley, executive director of the Mississippi-based scholastic association, and from the organization's board leader, Dr. Shirley Gordon, for whom the award is named.
Angela Richardson, member of GCCC's Alphi Xi Upsilon Chapter of PTK, delivered a tribute to Ballantyne at a luncheon honoring the award winners.
"Dr. Ballantyne is an exemplary leader who is dedicated to helping our chapter and members successfully accomplish their goals," Richardson said. "Dr. Ballantyne promotes PTK to other community colleges, four-year colleges and universities in our state, and has worked to develop transfer scholarships."
"We are pleased to recognize Dr. Carol Ballantyne for her outstanding support of Phi Theta Kappa," Risley said. "Her efforts on behalf of the Garden City Community College chapter, and of our regional and international programs, have provided opportunities for excellence for numerous students and faculty members."
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