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Jones College’s PTK Officers earn Award of Distinction

ELLISVILLE – Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith hosted a special celebration for the officer team of the Rho Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society and their parents after capturing the Distinguished Officer Team Award at the International PTK Convention held in Kansas City, earlier this year. The Jones College Officers are a team of young ladies who impressed the leadership of the prestigious two-year Honor Society for various reasons. President, Meghan Torrano of Morton; VP of Leadership, Dannah Knighton of Madison; VP of Service, Baleigh Patton of Oak Grove; VP of Scholarship, Hope Houston of Laurel; VP of Fellowship, Addie Thames of Petal; Honors in Action Director, Bailey Blakeney of Mize; College Project Director, Jordan Parker of Ellisville and Treasurer and Director of Fundraising, Hannah Byrd of  State Line, were one of only 30 officer teams recognized from the more than 1200 chapters globally.

“I think we were all in shock when our names were called, because most people think having an all-girl officer team would be filled with drama, but it was a sisterhood for us filled with love for each other,” explained Torrano. “It was a very special honor to walk across the stage at the International PTK Convention with our award and representing Jones College. We worked hard together this year; it took teamwork, not just one person to earn this award.”

Jones College’s Phi Theta Kappa Officer, Meghan Torrano (center) of Morton, who served as the President was part of the Distinguished Officer Team honored at the International Conference and is pictured with PTK Advisors, Mark Brown (left end), Eric Shows (left middle), Dr. Caleb Smith (center left) and Dr. Brittney Barron.
 

In addition, the Jones College PTK Rho Sigma chapter was named a Top 100 chapter out of over 1200 chapters globally at the International Convention and PTK Advisor and geography instructor, Dr. Caleb Smith was selected to present a breakout session entitled, “Preparing Your Digital Footprint for the Workforce.”

At the Spring Regional Awards Meeting held at the University of Mississippi, the JC chapter was named a 5-Star chapter, it earned the Top 10 Overall in the Region for the College Project Award and the Honors in Action Project Theme Category was selected for a Top 3 Award. Also, the officers earned the Regional Distinguished Officer Team Award.

Jones College’s Rho Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society’s Regional and International Distinguished Officer Team Award received by PTK officers, (left to right) Dannah Knighton of Madison, VP of Leadership; Bailey Blakeney of Mize, Honors in Action Director; Addie Thames of Petal, VP of Fellowship; Meghan Torrano of Morton, President; Jordan Parker of Ellisville, College Project Director; Hope Houston of Ellisville, VP of Scholarship; Hannah Byrd of State Line,  Fundraising Director and Baleigh Patton of Oak Grove, VP of Service.