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Southwest’s Phi Theta Kappa inducts 17 members in candlelight ceremony

By Chris Caldwell 

Southwest students at their induction into the Upsilon Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa April 30, 2023.
Southwest students at their induction into the Upsilon Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa April 30, 2023.

Congratulations to 17 Southwest students who were inducted into the College’s Upsilon Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) during an evening candle-lighting ceremony on April 30, 2023 at the Macon Cove Campus Farris Auditorium.

PTK Faculty Advisers, Dr. Melanie L. Jones and Douglas Branch, hosted the celebration and thanked the families and friends in attendance for supporting the inductees along their academic journey toward excellence. 

PTK inductees light each other’s candles signifying the light of knowledge.
PTK inductees light each other’s candles signifying the light
of knowledge.

The keynote speaker for the evening was Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy D. Hall who encouraged the inductees to continue to aspire to be their best in all they do. 
 
“You are joining a scholar-hood of the best and brightest across the country today. This momentous occasion recognizes your achievements inside the class and today, you should be proud to be a member of Phi Theta Kappa,” Hall said. “The power of a student leader exudes from the Phi Theta Kappa organization. You now have connections to networks, career and professional development, and scholarship opportunities to help guide you through your academic and professional careers.” 

Congratulations to the newest members of PTK!

Spring 2023 Inductees 

Xavier Bennett
Tyra Boyd
Hattie Dailey
Alyssa de Jong
Jason Friend
Ivy Glover
Ebon’ee Greer
Rachel Hampton		 Areil Hibler
Tasha Jackson
Alyssa de Jong
Erika Konig
Jamea Macklin
Mary Maldonado
Mira Millichamp
Amy Rodgers
Taylor Sugg