March 3, 2016
On Tuesday
I attended the spring 2016 induction ceremony of select Virginia
Wesleyan College freshmen into Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, the
nation's oldest and largest honor society for first-year college and
university students in all disciplines.
This was a very special
pleasure for me because the inductees and I arrived here at Virginia
Wesleyan at the same time. Together, we are First-Year Marlins. These 29
candidates join an exemplary group of students because of their stellar
academic achievements during their first year here.
Phi Eta
Sigma was founded in 1923 at the University of Illinois. Inspired by the
past and dedicated to the future, the Society's mission is to encourage
and reward academic excellence among freshmen in institutions of higher
learning. Since its founding, more than 1.1 million scholars have been
inducted into Phi Eta Sigma at one of 378 campuses across the United
States. The Virginia Wesleyan Chapter was founded in 1983, with
approximately 100 members on campus today.
I’d like to thank
Jason Seward, Dean of Freshmen, 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 the newest Phi Eta Sigma members (listed below), and warmest wishes
for continued success during your time at Virginia Wesleyan. I look
forward to that time 3 ½ years from now when I will be congratulating
you as you walk across the stage at graduation. Until then, may you
benefit from all that our campus has to offer, and may you always
remember to enjoy your journey through this life-defining experience
called college.
Brianna Brunk Mary Kelley
Emilee Caldbeck Julie Manning
Edwin Campos Stephanie Mathieu
Tiffany Cariker Genesis McDaniels
Madalyn Chevalier Caleb Mercer
Luke Chiasson Valerie Miller
Meghan Fentress Kevin Murray
Bayli Foley Kirsten Powell
Brandon Foster Kristina Scott
Kathryn Grainer Justin Smith
Hayley Heath Madeline Snyder
Kerstin Holman Jake Stokke
Nicole Holmes Alexis Washington
Abigail Horgan Gracelyn Willard
Ann Johnson
