ELLISVILLE – Sixty new members of the Rho Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Jones College were officially inducted into the two-year International Honor Society. Advisors of the honor society opened the spring induction ceremony to include any current member on campus wishing to participate in an in-person ceremony, including those that were inducted virtually in a previous semester. More than 100 members became official members this semester, however only 60 wanted to participate in the open induction ceremony, explained PTK Advisor and Dean of the College of Science and Technology, Eric Shows. More than 300 invitations were sent, and more than 100 students joined and paid dues to date.
“We are always excited to celebrate the academic achievements of our students that allow them to gain membership in PTK. The group of inductees includes students that joined this semester along with others that accepted membership in previous semesters when we were only able to offer a virtual induction ceremony because of COVID-19 restrictions. We are especially glad that all of them got to be recognized in-person, with their family and friends in attendance. All told, we will likely have over 150 new members added to our chapter this semester, which is a great testament to the hard work of our students and faculty members at Jones,” said Shows.
At the Induction Ceremony, JC’s newest PTK members heard from Dean of the Shackouls Honors College at Mississippi State University, Dr. Tommy Anderson who encouraged students to continue participating in the Honors College program at the university or college where they continue their education. Membership into PTK is reserved for freshmen with 15 hours of transferable credits completed at Jones College and are currently enrolled full-time with a cumulative GPA of 3.5.
Jones College students listed below as joining in Spring 2023 are new invitees for the current semester. Those listing Fall 2022 joined in the fall. Students listing other dates joined during COVID-19 semesters when virtual induction ceremonies were held.
Jones College PTK Spring Induction – March 9, 2023 – Attendees
Name Hometown Major Joined
Natalie Grace Abraham Mendenhall Pharmacy Spring 2023
Emily Kaye Ali Ellisville Health sciences Spring 2023
Griffin Lee Bailey Decatur Pre-Physical Therapy Spring 2023
Andrea Marie Booth Sumrall Undecided Spring 2023
Sophia Ann Bowden Ellisville Accounting Spring 2023
Brookelyn Brewer Richton Ultrasound Technician Spring 2023
Davis Brown Ellisville Engineering Spring 2023
Destiny Brown Taylorsville Business Administration Spring 2022
Rayya Nha Lan Cao Petal Law Spring 2023
Bethany Grace Chaney Hickory Ag. Ed. Leadership/Comm Spring 2023
Jaylynn Sierra Conner Waynesboro Journalism Spring 2023
Holly Nicole Craft Raleigh Kinesiology Spring 2022
Titus Andrew Crouch Ellisville Nursing Spring 2023
Bryanna Leigh Davidson Lucedale Art Fall 2022
Lillian Nicole Dixon Smithdale Agriculture Business Spring 2023
Katie Ann Edwards Rose Hill Nursing Spring 2023
Chanel Latreece Evans Magee Psychology Fall 2022
Karlye Kaye Flanagin Brandon Dental Hygiene Spring 2023
Virginia Ann Fortenberry New Hebron Medical Sciences Spring 2022
Meg Gatlin Summit History Spring 2023
Natalie Reshay Graves Laurel Art Spring 2023
Jay Earl Green Terry Journalism Spring 2023
Autumn Henderson Petal Mechanical Engineering Fall 2021
Allen Herrington Heidelberg Business Spring 2023
Gabrielle Elizabeth Hoffman Florence Radiology Spring 2022
Kate Holm Hattiesburg Architecture Spring 2023
Casie Jane Husack Moselle Psychology Spring 2023
Jha’lana Shanta Jackson Petal Early Childhood Education Spring 2023
Anna Rebbecca James Raleigh Biological Sciences Spring 2023
Brice Jordan Johnson Raleigh Art Spring 2023
Kendall Johnson Laurel Biology Spring 2023
Kadin Perry Johnston Waynesboro Physical Therapy Spring 2023
Alexia Jones Hattiesburg Culinary Arts Spring 2023
LaKieundria Kangar Crystal Springs Pharmacy Spring 2023
Julia King Lucedale Hospitality/Tourism Mngt. Spring 2023
Kelsey Chyann Lawrence Ellisville Nursing Spring 2023
Pablo Lopez Waynesboro Finance Spring 2023
Zy’Brayla Mackey Bay Springs Radiology Spring 2023
Makayla Mason Laurel Criminal Justice Spring 2022
Kaitlyn Elaine Massie Ellisville General studies Spring 2023
Jade Kaylen McBride Hattiesburg Veterinarian Medicine Spring 2023
Aubree Brooke McMullan Raleigh Nursing Spring 2023
Hilton Banks McNair Madison Accounting Spring 2023
Renecia Catassia Mosley Waynesboro Paralegal Technology Spring 2023
J’len Noel Pachuta Electro-Mechanical Tech. Fall 2022
Rebecca Danielle Parker Laurel Business Administration Spring 2023
Morgan Helena Prestage Raleigh Nursing Spring 2023
Sommer Janae Ramsey Laurel Nursing Spring 2023
Christopher Floyd Ritz Sumrall Electrical Engineering Fall 2021
Jaycee Jordan Scott Lucedale Psychology Spring 2023
Kena Monique Smith Laurel Music Education Spring 2023
James Matthew Smith Laurel Coaching/Physical Ed. Spring 2023
Skylar Lynlee Terrell Liberty Radiography Spring 2023
Abbie Thrash Laurel Elementary Education Fall 2022
Amaria Trotter Laurel Psychology Spring 2023
Keylan Dajuan Walker Mount Olive Art Spring 2023
Ashleigh Westbrook Brandon Psychology Spring 2023
Sheridan White Laurel Journalism Spring 2023
Laken Tori Wilson Sandersville Health Related Professions Fall 2022
Jeffery Jaylen Wimbley, Jr. Chatom, AL Engineering Spring 2023
