Phi Theta Kappa Voices
Phi Theta Kappa constituents give personal voices to hot topics.
Let your voice be heard! Send us your comments on chapter programs implemented by your chapter at chapter.programs@ptk.org.
Henny Liu
Alabama Region Vice President of Communications
Jefferson State Community College - North Campus
Birmingham, Alabama
On the Pinnacle Scholarship Award Program:
"By increasing our chapter's visibility on campus, we have
received the Pinnacle Silver Award for two consecutive years.
Members wear their Phi Theta Kappa T-shirts every Tuesday, our
regular meeting day. The chapter has also reached many students
by maintaining a bulletin board of popular culture displays,
chapter photos and event information on campus. We hope to achieve our
Pinnacle Goal and become a Pinnacle Gold Chapter this year!"
Sherri Braaksma
Public Relations Secretary
Cuyamaca College, El Cajon, California
On the Five Star Chapter Development Program:
"Our chapter has succeeded in the Five Star Chapter Development Program by
volunteering for all college functions and participating in the Satellite Seminars.
We are also participating in Relay For Life for the American Cancer Society. The
Relay event is our College Project, combining our efforts for the Five Star
Program with the International Service Program."
Belinda Rafferty
2005 Reynolds Scholarship Winner
Alumnus, Tidewater Community College, Chesapeake, Virginia
On Nota Bene:
"I entered the Nota Bene competition during my last semester at community college,
and am now entering my senior year at Old Dominion University, where I am enrolled
in the accelerated master's program. I also plan to go on for a Ph.D. in English
Literature. I am honored to have my poem published in this prestigious anthology.
The news was unexpected and at the same time validating. I'm still walking on
clouds!"
Phyllis Bessenaire
Vice President of Finance
Fresno City College, Fresno, California
On Founders Day:
"Last year on Founders Day, we held our fall induction ceremony, where I spoke
on the history of Phi Theta Kappa. Being inducted on Founders Day really made an
impression on the new members. It gave them an instant tie to the organization and
a glimpse into being part of something very much larger than they realized. It is
always good to let new members know what they are doing is very important. It
generates pride and loyalty."
