The West Virginia Community and Technical College System today announced the 2016 Phi Theta Kappa All-West Virginia Academic Team.
“Education is the cornerstone of economic development and the key to our state’s bright future,” Gov. Tomblin said. “As governor, I’ve made it a priority to improve our state’s business climate, create jobs and give our state’s future workforce the skills and training they need to find good paying jobs here at home. The extraordinary students we honor today are well on their way creating a bright future for themselves and our state. Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment.”
Students were presented with a certificate and medallion during a ceremony to honor their achievements. Governor Earl Ray Tomblin was the keynote speaker.
“We are extremely proud of these students,” said Chancellor Sarah Tucker. “They represent the outstanding work by our community colleges to prepare graduates for West Virginia’s workforce. Through a combination of academic excellence, leadership and a sense of community, these amazing students turn into hard-working employees and continue to support the value of a community college education.”
The 2016 Phi Theta Kappa All-West Virginia Academic Team members are:
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Madison Adams
Walter Willis
BridgeValley Community and Technical College
Shana Braenovich
Leslie Taylor
Mountwest Community and Technical College
Lynda Cook
Vicki Thomas
New River Community and Technical College
Alexandra Battaile
Madison Frame
Mary Pomeroy
Joy Vance
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
William Bell
Evan Fordyce
Established in 1918 by Missouri two-year college presidents, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society serves to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development through honors, leadership and service programming. Today, Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 3 million members and 1200 chapters located in 50 United States, U.S. territories, Canada, Germany, and Japan. In 1929, the American Association of Community Colleges recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the official honor society for two-year colleges.
