Friday, March 2, 2018

Nota Bene: Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society Induction

Earlier this week, on February 27, I attended the spring induction ceremony of select Virginia Wesleyan University first-year students into Phi Eta Sigma, the nation's oldest and largest honor society for college and university students in their first year, in all disciplines (view photo).

Phi Eta Sigma was founded in 1923 at the University of Illinois with a mission to encourage and reward academic excellence among freshmen at institutions of higher learning. Since its founding, more than 1.1 million scholars have been inducted into Phi Eta Sigma chapters on 378 campuses across the United States. Our own Virginia Wesleyan chapter was founded 35 years ago, in 1983, and today consists of approximately 180 active student members.

I’d like to thank Jason Seward, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, and the many faculty and staff who have supported this society. You have generously shared your time and energy to advance this organization, and we value your contributions. 

Congratulations to these 29 newest Phi Eta Sigma members, and best wishes for continued success during your time at Virginia Wesleyan. May you continue to benefit from all that our campus has to offer, and may you enjoy your journey through these life-defining years.

Spring 2018 Phi Eta Sigma Inductees

Hannah Allen                        Elise Herring
Nailah Alston-Iszard              Alexander Leonard
Alyssa Balanta                      Quinton Nace
Alexi Baumgardner               Michelle Olvera
Allaina Boggs                        Catherine Ponack
Shannon Bradley                  Alex Powers
Aleah Brinn                           Sarah Ramsey
Katherine Brockenbrough     Asha Richards
McKayla Calapp                   Catherine Sedgewick
Molly Delmont                       Andrew Taylor
Hunter Draut                         Jennifer Vega
Lora Fara                              Jenna Whitener
Kitana Finley                         Cydni Young
Miranda Hardwicke                Victoria Zuppa
Ezekiel Herrera-Bevan