The Rho Omega chapter of Phi Theta Kappa inducted 50 students at two initiation ceremonies on March 20 and 21.
This academic honor society is the only nationally recognized honor organization for community colleges. Students must achieve a 3.5 grade point average on a 4-point scale to be eligible for membership.
The following students were inducted: Jolene Adrian, Streator; Michael Baker, Wyanet; Scott Batty, Ottawa; Kama Baugher, Sheridan; Robert Biage Jr., Peru; Ryan Blanco, Oglesby; Mark Bogner, Hennepin; Joann Bowman, Princeton; Chelsea Brady, Ottawa; Elaine Bregar, Oglesby; Devin Bucke, Ottawa; Susan Cenkar, Varna; Rachel Chapman, Ottawa.
Also: James Cole, Marseilles; Melanie Duggan, Ottawa; Jennifer Ebker, Streator; Nicole Elliott, Princeton; Jessalynn Ganschow, Mendota; Erin Goodbred, Tonica; Lisa Hall, Princeton; Laurel Hand, Princeton; Katie Hardee, Ottawa; Kathryn Hertzner, Ottawa; Christina Jesse, Varna; Michelle Kiest, Ottawa; Jennifer Kobylecky, Sandwich; Ashley Mahnich, Peru.
Also: Nicholas Majernik, Streator; Melissa Marusich, Utica; Timothy McGeorge, Seneca; Dennis Merkley, Tiskilwa; Jared Meyer, Seneca; Sheri Mitchum, LaMoille; Jennifer Murphy, Ottawa; Valentina Myres, Hennepin; Brian O'Connor, Peru;
Douglas Olsen, Ladd; Rebekah Peterson, Princeton; Amanda Posey, La Salle; Max Ryan, Peru; Erika Shevlin, Peru.
Also: Todd Sovey, Gardner; James Stork, Peru; Michael Uranich, Peru; Jill Vandewyngaerde, Oglesby; Dee Voelkel, Ottawa; Ellen Vogelgesang, La Salle; Sonya Werderman, Peru; Diana Wissen, Streator; Joanne Worgess, Princeton.
The guest speaker on March 20 was Ed Krolak, a retired English faculty member. Current PTK members who participated in the ceremony were Linda Tri, president; Genetta Douglas, vice president; Jacqueline Marquardt; and Kelli Whightsil.
PTK advisors are Wes Black, Robert Abele and Kirk Lockwood.