Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honors Society for two-year colleges will be holding their induction ceremony for a new group of members.
Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society for students to gain recognition for their work and collaborate with other society members. Nu Pi is Sinclair’s chapter for Phi Theta Kappa.
Once students are a member of Phi Theta Kappa, there are four hallmarks that guide their experience with them. Scholarship, fellowship, leadership and service.
Phi Theta Kappa offers a variety of financial rewards. There are over $37 million in scholarships offered to transfer students of Phi Theta Kappa and several scholarships for the current semester that students can obtain.
Zoe Mornhinweg, one of the two co-presidents of Phi Theta Kappa, alongside Sergio Ramirez, was contacted by Cornell University through Phi Theta Kappa and now will be transferring there with full aid.
Phi Theta Kappa has meetings throughout the semester and makes sure that everyone has the opportunity to get involved by hosting parties and getting involved on campus.
Another opportunity that Phi Theta Kappa-Nu Pi offers is their yearly international trip that has most expenses covered for several active members. This year they are travelling to Nashville, Tennessee.
Phi Theta Kappa members are encouraged to become leaders by offering 12 officer positions that members may run for, like co-president or publicity chair. Being elected as an officer allows for a more hands on position in organizing events and makes students more recognizable members for Sinclair and other universities, as well as complimentary Phi Theta Kappa graduation gear.
As a Phi Theta Kappa member, students are invited to volunteer and participate in a plethora of events, like blood drives, bake sales and food collections. When students attend these events, they can collect points by donating baked goods, wearing Phi Theta Kappa gear and volunteering their time to help.
Mornhinweg along with the rest of Phi Theta Kappa-Nu Pi, hopes to meet the next generation of Sinclair’s scholars at the upcoming induction ceremony on March 22 in the Frederick Smith Auditorium in Building 12.
This will give new members of Phi Theta Kappa the opportunity to socialize with their fellow members, hear a speech from Dr. Smith from the Sinclair Biology department, learn more about their community and enjoy cake and beverages afterwards.
Mornhinweg is especially excited this year to meet the new members, as they will be seeking candidates to fill the spots of their many graduating officers this year.
Mornhinweg believes that Phi Theta Kappa is a great opportunity for many students, as it was for her.
“I am extremely grateful for my past and current officers. I wouldn’t be able to do what I do now without them. Before I joined Phi Theta Kappa I was quite shy, but with the help of my team I’ve become much more outgoing,” she said.
Students can become a member of Phi Theta Kappa-Nu Pi if they have completed at least 12 credit hours, have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and are willing to pay a fee.
Students who would like to join Phi Theta Kappa can visit their office in Building 10 Room 339 or like their Facebook page to keep up with future events.
Hannah Hamlin
Reporter