Phi Theta Kappa at

Honolulu Community College

Alpha Kappa Iota Chapter

Unlock Your Full Potential with Phi Theta Kappa

Welcome to the information page for the Alpha Kappa Iota Chapter at Honolulu Community College, Main Campus! We are thrilled to have you here and are excited to welcome you to our community of high achievers. Joining the Alpha Kappa Iota Chapter means becoming a part of a powerful community of diverse college students dedicated to making their own futures through service and leadership. The Alpha Kappa Iota Chapter, established in 1985, is home to over 3,116 members and alumni, all committed to making a lasting impact through leadership, service, and academic excellence.

The chapter leaders at the Alpha Kappa Iota Chapter have been working on service and research projects both on campus and in the community. Here are a few of their recent projects:

  • Pa'ani the Kula (Play the School): Promoting student engagement through play on campus as a method of building pilina (relationships) and improving mentalphysical health for Students at Honolulu Community College.
  • The Heirs of Our Ways: How do we acknowledge our inheritance and support children in ways that promote humanity's greatest potential?
  • Honolulu Community College's Malama Aina College Project

Scholarships

Members of the Alpha Kappa Iota Chapter who aspire to receive a bachelor's degree have access to millions of dollars in transfer scholarships from PTK's four-year partners--these awards provide significant savings towards tuition at over 800 four-year colleges and universities. Also, $8,500 has been awarded in competitive scholarships from PTK's Foundation in recent years. These scholarships help ease the financial burden of college, enabling members to focus on their studies and future careers.

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Awards

The Alpha Kappa Iota Chapter at Honolulu Community College has been recognized internationally as an award-winning chapter, receiving accolades such as:

  • 2023 Distinguished College Project Award
  • 2022 Distinguished Chapter Officer Award

PTK HEADQUARTERS Contact

If you have any questions or need personalized assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters. Whitney Young works directly with the Alpha Kappa Iota Chapter and is here to provide you 1-on-1 support.

Whitney Young

Chapter Advisors

Contact Advisor
 Scot Parry
 (808)845-9172
Advisor
 Erica Balbag-Gerard
 (808)845-9401
Advisor
 Miki Takushi
 (808)845-9180
Advisor
 Jill Teraizumi
 (808)845-9228
Advisor
 J. Hau'oli Lorenzo-Elarco
 (808)557-8128
Advisor
 Melodee Kawano
 (808)845-9177
Advisor
 Dr. Ann Abeshima
 (808)845-9294
Advisor
 Kenneth Quilantang
 (808)489-5378