The University of Arkansas Cossatot Phi Theta Kappa honor society inducted fourteen members in a ceremony on Sunday, April 28, 2018.

In addition to lighting candles and reciting the Phi Theta Kappa pledge, honorees heard from guest speaker Brian Haley, Logistics Manager at WinTransport in Hot Springs.

Phi Theta Kappa is the only internationally acclaimed honor society serving two-year institutions that offer associate degree programs. The purpose of the organization is to recognize and encourage scholarship among students at the two-year college. The organization strives to provide opportunities for the development of leadership and service, for lively fellowship, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.

An invitation to join is extended to students based on performance. To be eligible for membership a student must complete a minimum of twelve hours of associate degree course work and generally earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students must maintain a high academic standing throughout their enrollment in the college.

Inductees pictured in the first row (left to right) are MiKayla McCoy of De Queen, Whitley Collum of De Queen, Sara Lamb of Murfreesboro, Andrea Jones of Foreman, Zulually Guerrero of De Queen, and Ana Martinez of De Queen.

Pictured in the back row (left to right) are:  PTK President Katy Garcia of De Queen; PTK Public Relations Representative Elvia Martinez of De Queen; inductees Megan Carter of De Queen, Allie Marshall of Horatio, Adriana Figueroa of  De Queen, Jamie Altenbaumer of Ashdown, PepeJoe Maturino of De Queen, Jacie Henderson of Murfreesboro, Kate Mendez of De Queen, and Yamilet Vargas Toledano of De Queen; and PTK Staff Advisor Candice Gilbert of  De Queen.

Phi Theta Kappa students who are graduating are recognized at the commencement ceremony and wear a sash with their cap and gown designating them as a member of the honor society.