MCC’s Phi Theta Kappa inducts 17 new members

McCook Community College brought 17 new members into Phi Theta Kappa Monday. PTK is the international honor society for two year colleges. Monday’s induction ceremony was held at the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center.

Former PTK Advisor, member and instructor at MCC, Judi Haney was the guest speaker and talked about the history of the group on campus and places PTK allowed members to travel for leadership institutes and conferences. She also spoke about the hallmarks and benefits of PTK.

Current officers include: Neleigh Hauxwell, president; Rae VanMilligan, vice president of scholarship; Taylor Thein, vice president of leadership; Hannah Goltl, public relations; and Carina Atterberry.

Here are the new members who were initiated Monday:

McKenna Crews, Loveland, Colo.

Cassidy Fife, Provo, Utah

Joe Francescato, North Platte

Kaylee Guerrero, Indianola

Annika Johnson, McCook

Tiara Matson, McCook

Anna Miller, McCook

Ethan Murdoch, Swift Current, Sasketchewan

Lanie Overton, McCook

Trinity Raburn, Holdredge

Chastity Samaniego, McCook

Kyleigh Scott, McCook

Janie Sommer, Maxwell

Nathan Sughroue, Hastings

Madison Thraen, Ogallala

Riley Watson, Sydney, Australia

Quenten Werner, Elgin, Ill.

Jaycee Widener, Wellfleet