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Cecil College inducts 92 into International Honor Society

Published on February 26, 2024

This is an image of the Phi Theta Kappa logo and lettering.

NORTH EAST, Md: Cecil College was proud to honor some of the brightest minds in the region on Wednesday, February 21, when 92 students were inducted into the Alpha Alpha Theta (AAT) Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society.  The ceremony and celebration were held at the Milburn Stone Theatre where the new inductees brought the total College membership to 224 students and 1,213 alumni. This year’s event marks the 50th Anniversary of the AAT Chapter at Cecil College, started in 1974.

PTK is the International Honor Society which serves to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students while providing opportunities for individual growth and development through educational, leadership, and service programming. It is the largest honor society in American higher education. To qualify, students must have a 3.5 grade point average or higher and be recommended by faculty.

In addition to honoring these students, the College is proud that AAT Chapter members continue to work to maintain the Three Star Level status as part of PTK’s Five Star Chapter Plan. Under the leadership of student officers PTK President Angela Teague, PTK Vice President Ashley Boyd, Recording Secretary Julianna Swyka and advisors Melissa Burke, Professor of Biology; Cheryl Davis-Robinson, Director of Student Life; and Kelsey Jakubac, Coordinator of Student Engagement, the College continues to promote and support a strong, engaged chapter.

The 2023-2024 inductees to the Alpha Alpha Theta Chapter are:

Name Hometown
Mia Brown Green Aberdeen, Md.
Natalie Enlow Bel Air, Md.
Holly Adams Chesapeake City, Md.
Kaylan McCann Colora, Md.
Ashley Boyd Conowingo, Md.
Zach Connell Earleville, Md.
Skylar Klingler Earleville, Md.
Holly Lappe Earleville, Md.
McKayla Alexander Elkton, Md.
Hasan Bayram Elkton, Md.
Sofia Bekka Elkton, Md.
William Benjamin Elkton, Md.
Kendall Berstler Elkton, Md.
Brittany Butler Elkton, Md.
Robyn Frampton Elkton, Md.
Mia Fraser Elkton, Md.
Rachel Gray Elkton, Md.
Aidan Hayes Elkton, Md.
Zachary Johnson Elkton, Md.
Crystal Kalbaugh Elkton, Md.
Tiffany Kitts Elkton, Md.
Natalie Kocher Elkton, Md.
Ethan Lambeth Elkton, Md.
Lily Kate Landis Elkton, Md.
Makenzy Lowery Elkton, Md.
Abby Nequist Elkton, Md.
Katie Preisch Elkton, Md.
Riley Reynolds Elkton, Md.
Lee Santillo Elkton, Md.
Sophia Scena Elkton, Md.
Julianna Swyka Elkton, Md.
Ryan Thompson Elkton, Md.
Lillian Tyler Elkton, Md.
Tara Vannoy Elkton, Md.
Duhilsha Vithanage Elkton, Md.
Bethany Wadkins Elkton, Md.
Nora Watkins Elkton, Md.
Theresa Yandell Elkton, Md.
Don Snell Havre de Grace, Md.
Jordan Tiller Havre de Grace, Md.
Erica Aponte North East, Md.
Emma Dillon North East, Md.
Stacey Edwards North East, Md.
Andrew Hammond North East, Md.
Rebecca Kossek North East, Md.
Gina Miller North East, Md.
Barbara Morton North East, Md.
Anna Nivens North East, Md.
Elisabeth Patrick North East, Md.
Breahna Riess North East, Md.
Blake Ruszala North East, Md.
Tina Shockey North East, Md.
Jaylah Williams North East, Md.
Marilyn Gonzalez Parkville, Md.
Mariana Ercole Perryville, Md.
Caleb Horn Perryville, Md.
Patricia Johnson Perryville, Md.
Stephanie Levering Perryville, Md.
Liam Macomber Perryville, Md.
Justina Radcliff Perryville, Md.
Aiden Zimmerman Perryville, Md.
Jennifer Carter Port Deposit, Md.
Madeline Chappell Port Deposit, Md.
Anne Chestnut Port Deposit, Md.
Hannah Janney Port Deposit, Md.
Colin Vafakos Port Deposit, Md.
Jared Webb Port Deposit, Md.
Sherice Lezama Port Deposit, Md.
Lacey Rhodes Port Deposit, Md.
Siobhan Rizzo Port Deposit, Md.
Gerald Bramble Rising Sun, Md.
Nate Hornberger Rising Sun, Md.
Megan Hunt Rising Sun, Md.
Kaelyn Kondracki Rising Sun, Md.
Andrea Lee Rising Sun, Md.
Jessie Marcinko Rising Sun, Md.
Brady Martin Rising Sun, Md.
Madeline Moore Rising Sun, Md.
Chase Reese Rising Sun, Md.
Dane Schmid Rising Sun, Md.
Maureen Lysle Avondale, Pa.
Katherine Maroko Kennett Square, Pa.
Lauren Callahan Oxford, Pa.
Victoria England Oxford, Pa.
David Hanna Oxford, Pa.
Vivian Kearney Oxford, Pa.
Angelique Thompson Oxford, Pa.
Jillian Neuhof Landenberg, Pa.
Olivia Schuster Landenberg, Pa.
Hope Donovan Lincoln University, Pa.
Meredith Griffin Lincoln University, Pa.
Logan Puckett Lincoln University, Pa.