Last Updated on May 9, 2024 by Indiana University Kokomo
KOKOMO, Ind. — More than 50 Indiana University Kokomo students were recognized for academic achievement in fields ranging from sociology to business, and from communication to psychology, with their selection for national honor societies.
Twelve students were inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma honorary for business. They include:
Bunker Hill: Derek Davies
Cicero: Christian Humbert
Hope: Tanner Wells
Indianapolis: Alexis Hewitt
Kokomo: Peter Davis (master’s second recognition)
Logansport: Jordan Hostetler
Macy: Carolla Heilstedt
Ocala, Florida: Scott Peters
Peru: Alexander Beer
Sweetser: Logan Schultz
Tipton: H. Parker Woods
Walkerton: Sean Cadwell
Undergraduates must be in the top 10 percent of their class to be inducted, while graduate students must be in the top 20 percent.
Phi of Indiana Chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Sociology Honor Society
Six students were inducted into the Phi of Indiana Chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Sociology Honor Society. They include:
Camden: Samuel J. Robinson
Kokomo: Haley Lorine Roberts, Jennifer Jo Shipman, Alex M. Smith
Noblesville: Kinzie Liegh Whipple
Peru: Jennifer Cheeyeene Gibson
Eligible students must be enrolled with a major or minor in a sociology program or a program sociological in nature, be a junior, rank in the top 35 percent of their graduating class in general scholarship, have the equivalent of a 3.0 GPA in sociology classes, and have completed at least four courses in sociology.
Indiana Gamma Chapter of Lambda Nu Honor Society
One student was inducted into the Indiana Gamma Chapter of Lambda Nu Honor Society, which rewards academic excellence in the radiologic and imaging sciences.
Celina, Ohio: Erin Grieshop
To be considered for membership, students must have a minimum of a 3.30 GPA and be a current member of the Indiana Society of Radiologic Technology and of the American Society of Radiologic Technology. Each one also must be an active member of the campus Medical Imaging Club.
Lambda Pi Eta for Communication Arts
Ten students were inducted into Lambda Pi Eta honorary for communication arts. They include:
Brookston: Olivia Newcom
Galveston: Paxtyn Hicks
Russiaville: Dominic Bauer, Layla Boggs
Kokomo: Elise Breisch, Blair Epperhart, Vivianne Pentland, Devon Wright
Sharpsville: Emma Piske
Wabash: Carly Hawkins
Students must meet national criteria to be selected, including ranking within the highest 35 percent of one’s class in general scholarship, and having a minimum 3.25 GPA in communication studies classes.
Psi Chi, the International Honor Society for Psychology
Eighteen students were honored for excellence in psychology with induction into Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. They include:
Amboy: Holly Hunter
Bloomington: Erinn Adam
Churubusco: Kelsi Hoot
Flora: Anna Routt
Frankfort: Chasity Akard
Galveston: Kelsey Roller, Dereka Samuel
Greentown: Courtney Altherr
Kokomo: Chelsea Duke, Jennifer Gibson
Logansport: Patience See, Olivia Torres, Andrea Zepeda
Michigantown: Kalynn Baber
Peru: Allegra Price
Russiaville: Breanna DeWeese, Marissa Hilker
Westfield: Zoe Evans
Those selected must be at least a second semester sophomore with a major or minor in psychology, and have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
The School of Nursing and Allied Health Professionals inducted nine students into the Alpha chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Students must meet rigorous standards for inclusion, such as a program GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, rank in the top 25 percent of the graduating class, and meet the expectation of academic integrity.
Students inducted include:
Arcadia: Angelica Montgomery
Camden: Madison Dyke
Elwood: Corinne Chimel
Frankfort: Arisbeth Rosales
Kokomo: Alexis James
Lafayette: Alilexus Oswalt
Logansport: Daima Fermoselle
Monticello: Jaquelin Castillo Santiago
Mulberry: Kendra Brewer
Education is KEY at Indiana University Kokomo.
SOURCE: News release from Indiana University Kokomo