BURCHELL RECOGNIZED AT NEMCC -- Cody
Burchell of Booneville was recently recognized by the advisors of
the Iota Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Northeast Mississippi
Community College for the contributions he made to the chapter as
the chapters 2006-07 vice-president for service. Presenting
the plaque is Dr. Ray Harris of Booneville, one of the chapter
advisors. Cody also served as northern regional vice-president of
the Mississippi/Louisiana Region of Phi Theta Kappa.
Northeasts Iota Zeta chapter was recently recognized as a
Five Star Chapter, the highest rating given and was also named
the Dr. Shelby Harris Most Improved Chapter for 2006. Based on
participation in regional meetings, the five star achievement
program and submission of awards entries for competition, the
winning chapter is determined by the regional coordinator and
regional officers and is based upon the chapters
revitalization of activities and programs. Phi Theta Kappa is an
international organization composed of 1100 chapters at colleges
in the United States and Canada. Phi Theta Kappas
international headquarters are located in Jackson, Miss. The
honor society 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. Phi Theta Kappa is recognized by the American
Association of Community Colleges as the official honor society
for two-year colleges. Cody is the son of Jeff and Vickie
Burchell.