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Labette Community College
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LCC Phi Theta Kappa Successful at Region Convention

 

Labette Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter attended the Region Convention in Salina, KS the weekend of March 5^th - 7^th.  Eighteen student members and three co-advisors were in attendance. Phi Theta Kappa is the honor society of the two-year college. The local chapter did an outstanding job representing LCC. The student members participated in service projects, leadership sessions, and fellowship activities.

 

Members started out in the first breakout session with service activities, such as Operation Green. Each service committee consisting of students across Kansas picked up litter around the conference site.  In addition, each chapter in Kansas brought a collection of pennies for the Pennies for Peace project which benefits the Haiti relief fund through the American Red Cross.  The LCC chapter gave around $25 of pennies to the fund.  During the first general session, chapters were to introduce themselves through a chapter chant.  Marti Frazier, Tau Theta executive officer, used his musical abilities to rewrite the Black-Eyed Peas song, “I’ve Got a Feeling.”  The chapter rapped their chant as the Kansas Region cheered for the unique introduction. 

On Saturday, students learned more about Phi Theta Kappa benefits, such as transfer scholarships, scholarly awards, and alumni opportunities.  Free time included time at hotel pool, hot tube, and fitness center.  The awards banquet was formal dress Saturday night.  Members and advisors gathered for a nice dinner including sparkling cider.  Many awards were given and the night concluded with a dance.

 

There were many awards received by the LCC chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. As an organization, the group was honored for Most Outstanding Chapter, and was the winner of the Scholarship Hallmark Award, the Leadership Hallmark Award, the Service Hallmark Award, the Sister Chapter Award, and the Chapter Communication Award. The organization was also given the Yearbook Award- Distinguished Recognition and recognized as a Five Star Chapter.

 

Many individual awards were given to members of LCC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. John Stringer was given the Distinguished Chapter Member Award and the Achievement in Literature Award- Distinguished Recognition. Marti Frazier was given the Distinguished Chapter President Award. Ian Kraskoff received the Distinguished Chapter Officer Award- Honorable Mention. Amber Hoffman received the Achievement in Literature Award. Kelly Schaffner received the Achievement in Art Award- Honorable Mention. Bethany Wolverton received the Achievement in Art Award- Honorable Mention.

 

Sara Harris, one of local Phi Theta Kappa’s co-advisors received the Distinguished Advisor Award- Distinguished Recognition and the Horizon Award, which recognizes new advisors who participate in regional and international programs, and also recognizes more experienced advisors who have attained new levels of achievement in Phi Theta Kappa programs.

 

Juliana Kepner, another local Phi Theta Kappa’s co-advisor, received the Paragon Award for New Advisors, which is an award for advisors who have served less than five years and recognizes the significant contribution to the personal and professional growth of members, the advisor’s involvement on the regional and international levels, and how the advisor has been an advocate for the chapter on campus and in the community.

 

Finally, Tim Wass Jr., Student Life Specialist at LCC, received the Distinguished Alumni Award- Honorable Mention, which recognizes someone who has been an active member of a local Phi Theta Kappa chapter, is a member of the Kansas Region Phi Theta Kappa alumni chapter, and promotes the goals and hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa in whatever area he/she is currently located.

 

For more information on individual awards received by the student members of Phi Theta Kappa or about the Region Convention, please contact Tammy Fuentez, Vice President of Student Affairs, at (620) 820-1264 or by e-mail at tammyf@labette.edu.