ALPHA MU CHI NTCC’S 5 STAR, AWARD WINNING CHAPTER OF PHI THETA KAPPA INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
WINTER 2018 “Phi Theta Kappa isn’t just about being a scholar and getting involved with your community, it’s an opportunity to better understand your world and how you want to make an impact. Come and see what PTK has to offer and learn how you can get involved!” -Rhylie Anderson, Alpha Mu Chi Chapter President
Various chapter members and alumni got together over the holiday break to participate in some old-fashioned house to house caroling.
JAZMIN GARCIA NAMED 2018 DR. MARY HOOD TEXAS REGION SCHOLAR Jazmin Garcia, a student at Northeast Texas Com mun it y C o l l e g e student, has been named the 2018 Dr. Mary Hood Texas Region Scholar and will receive a $1,500 scholarship. Garcia is a first-generation college student majoring in biomedical science. She serves as the Vice President of Scholarship for the Alpha Mu Chi chapter and holds the Chair of Service officer position for her college’s Biochem Club. After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder in high school, she became interested in medical
research, which has inspired her to study immunology. The Dr. Mary Hood Texas Region Scholarship is presented to the Texas applicant with the highest score from Phi Theta Kappa’s Spring Scholarship Application, which helps new Phi Theta Kappa members defray educational expenses while enrolled in associate degree programs. Dr. Mary Hood served as Texas Regional Coordinator for 18 years and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa’s Board of Directors at the time of her death in 2011. The Dr. Mary Hood Texas Region Scholarship was established in her memory, providing scholarships to Phi Theta Kappa members in Texas.
2018 COCA-COLA LEADERS OF PROMISE Rhylie Anderson Hannah Fouche Brynden Andrews Kelly Rymer Madison Blood Jordan Whelchel The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program helps new Phi Theta Kappa members defray educational expenses while enrolled in associate degree programs. Each student will receive a $1,000 scholarship for earning this national honor. For more on the 2018 Coca-cola Leaders of Promise see page 2. Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of community college students to grow as scholars and leaders. The society is made up of more than 3.5 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in nine nations. Learn more at ptk.org.