Pictured left to right following the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) ceremony at Edison State are Dr. Melissa Wertz, Edison State Provost; Erin Reese, PTK Advisor; Zachary Ziesemer; Natasha Brown; Adelynn Rich; Rose Wooten; Jordan Ritchie and Beka Lindeman, PTK Advisor.
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PIQUA — The Edison State Community College Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) inducted 27 new members during a recent ceremony at the Piqua Campus. Each semester, PTK invites students to join the honor society based on academic criteria.
In her statement to the candidates, Edison State Provost Dr. Melissa Wertz said, “Your dedication to academic excellence, leadership, and service has not gone unnoticed. I am thrilled to honor your hard work and commitment. Your contributions enrich our academic environment.”
Established in 1918, PTK recognizes and encourages the academic achievement of two-year college students and provides opportunities for individual growth and development through honors, leadership, and service programming.
New inductees included Jordan Ritchie of West Alexandria and Julian Newell of Brookville.
“PTK is not only about your academic achievement but also about your growth as a scholar and leader,” said Wertz. “As you look to the future, never stop learning, and remember that being a leader is not a position or a title; it is action and example. Leadership is about empowering others, fostering growth, and creating positive change. Continue to forge your own path toward greatness, empower others to reach new heights, and make a difference in the world.”
Recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges as the official honor society for two-year colleges, PTK is the largest honor society in American higher education, with over 2.5 million members and 1,275 chapters.
