MCC Phi Theta Kappa Inducts 31 New Members at Kingman Campus Ceremony
Kingman PTK Chapter Welcomes Spring 2025 Class
MOHAVE COUNTY — Mohave Community College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society – Alpha Chi Omega chapter on the Kingman campus hosted its induction ceremony Thursday for new members for Spring 2025.
31 Students Earn Membership
Thirty‑one new PTK members were inducted: Daniel Bower, James Brazdys, Susan Breen, Whitney Chamblee, Stephanie Clark, Cody Connor, Jimmy Coronado, Chelsie Craig, Willow Mae Davis, Kyle Ellico, Sarah Forgey‑Schmitt, Andrea Furr, Jenny Gerencser, Damian Gomez, Emma Green, Zoe Isrow, Kenneth Lackner, Javier Lopez, Noel Mabile, Jaynell Martin, Blake Martinez, Anthony Mason, James Mastrangelo, Jennifer Miranda, Juliana Nez, Jeremiah Olave, Keegan Padrick Wilder, Elizabeth Rodas Quintanilla, Craig Ruckle, Brandy Tramaglino, and Kevin Waalkens.
Membership Requirements
Students are invited to join Phi Theta Kappa if they have achieved a cumulative 3.5 GPA and earned 12 credit hours, or, if in a certificate program, earned 6 credit hours.
Ceremony Highlights
MCC’s Shawn Bristle, Interim Dean of Student Life and Community Engagement & Future Initiatives, officially opened the ceremony, congratulating the inductees on their achievements.
MCC administration in attendance:
- Dr. Tim Culver, Executive Vice President
- Dr. Lucinda Leugers, Dean of Arts and Sciences
- Dr. Tonya Jackson‑Lopez, Associate Dean of Instruction (Kingman Campus)
Chapter advisors: John Hansen, Janice Tubbs, Lisa Barnes
Chapter officers:
- President: Robert Gale
- VP of Service: Roxie Joslin
- VP of Fellowship: Joshua Ryan
- VP of Public Relations: Lisa Sanchez
- Treasurer: David Burgin
“As new members of Phi Theta Kappa, remember that this honor is just the start — your commitment to excellence will open doors, ignite your potential, and empower you to make a lasting impact on those around you,” — John Hansen, Advisor
Symbolism and Oath
Before taking the official oath, the meaning behind the PTK key was explained:
“Above the band is the head of Athena, symbol of learning; in the base appear the Greek letters meaning light — the light of knowledge and learning, the common ideal for members of Phi Theta Kappa,” — Robert Gale, President
After signing the record book, each inductee received a white rose and lit a candle symbolizing the pursuit of knowledge. Advisor Janice Tubbs closed the ceremony, encouraging new members to channel their academic perseverance into chapter leadership.
About Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa’s mission is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two‑year college students by providing opportunities for leadership, service, and personal development.
— MCC Newsroom
