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March 20, 2004                                                                            814-676-6591 Ext. 1215

Clarion University–Venango Campus Students Join National Honor Society

OIL CITY, PA – Clarion University–Venango Campus recently held its Phi Theta Kappa induction ceremony. Phi Theta Kappa is a national honor society for associate degree students that recognizes and encourages scholarship among members. Inductees must have at least a 3.4 grade point average. 

The Phi Theta Kappa chapter at Clarion University–Venango Campus provides opportunities for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence. The organization was founded in 1918 and was recognized by the American Association of Junior Colleges in 1929.

Sixteen students were inducted during the ceremony including: Mark Anderhalt,  Dawn Bickel, Julie Bly, Anna Criswell, L. Kathleen Cross, Tammy Dulaney, James Ryan Edwards, Peggy Lee, Melissa Lynn McCullough, Janine Rodgers, Sabrina Saver, Donna Seagren, Bonnie Sharrar, Matthew Shuffstall, Authur Thompson, and Shelly Walters.

New officers for the 2004-05 year were installed at the ceremony.  They are: Anna Platt, President; Tammy Dulaney, Vice-President; Peggy Lee, Secretary; and Ladona Strouse, Treasurer. The chapter’s faculty advisor is Beth Jackson. The evening’s featured speaker was Dr. David Lott a biology and anatomy and physiology professor at Clarion University-Venango Campus.

Clarion University–Venango Campus provides high-quality educational programs and personalized services to help students succeed. Students can earn an associate degree, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in select areas, obtain a one-year certificate or participate in a variety of professional development and personal enrichment courses. The campus is home to Clarion University’s School of Nursing and its Department of Applied Technology. Clarion University–Venango Campus is committed to serving the needs of the community.

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