PHI THETA KAPPA RECOGNIZES HOLLEY

Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Iota Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recently recognized Brad Holley of Booneville with a certificate of appreciation for his many contributions to the chapter. Holley, who directs Northeast’s duplicating services, performs numerous tasks for the chapter on campus including help with the chapter newsletter and yearbook. Pictured with Holley is Rusty Whitten of Corinth, 2006-07 chapter president; Joel Barron of New Site, corresponding secretary and Cody Burchell of Booneville, vice president for service. Founded in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society composed of 1100 chapters at colleges in the United States and Canada. International headquarters for the organization are located in Jackson, Miss. PTK seeks to foster the development of leadership and service, to provide an intellectual climate for the exchange of ideas, and to encourage the establishment of scholarships for advanced education. Approximately 48,000 new members are initiated each year. Recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges, Phi Theta Kappa is the official honor society of two-year colleges. Northeast’s Iota Zeta chapter is a “Five Star” chapter, the highest rating given any chapter. It is open to students enrolled full-time who maintain a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.