On March 7-10, the Midland College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society was recognized for
their accomplishments at the Texas Regional Conference in Houston. The group received
the following honors:
- 5 Star Recognition (highest level a chapter can receive for all of the participation
projects)
- Top Texas Chapter – given to the top 18 chapters in the state
- Distinguished Chapter Officer – winner was Jacob Edwards, Midland College Phi Theta
Kappa president
- Hall of Honor for Outstanding Officers – Tatum Dotson
- Distinguished Member – winner was Karina Lopez
- Hall of Honor for Advisors – Dr. Terry Gilmour, Midland College Government professor
- Hall of Honor Inductees – Jacob Edwards, Tatum Dotson, Madeline Flores, Micaela Sanchez,
Anna Lien, and Caitlinn Gamero
- District 1 Vice President for Texas Region - Dusty Ellis
In addition, Tatum Dotson and Madeline Flores were named as Academic All American
semi-finalists and both were selected as All Texas Academic. In addition, Tatum Dotson
was selected as a Coca Cola Bronze Scholar. Both will be honored at a medal ceremony
at the University of Texas – Arlington at the end of April, and Dotson will also be
recognized at the Phi Theta Kappa International Catalyst Conference on April 4-7 in
Orlando, FL.
Also at the International Catalyst Conference, Jacob Edwards, will be recognized as
one of the top four winners internationally for his case study, which he completed
as part of a Phi Theta Kappa online leadership training course.
Pictured:
Front row from left to right: Dr. Terry Gilmour, Midland College Government professor
and Phi Theta Kappa advisor; Micaela Sanchez, Midland College Phi Theta Kappa treasurer;
Karina Lopez, Midland College Phi Theta Kappa member
Back row from left to right: Jacob Edwards, Midland College Phi Theta Kappa president;
Dusty Ellis, Midland College Phi Theta Kappa member and Phi Theta Kappa District 1
vice president for Texas Region; Kerrie Brown, Midland College Phi Theta Kappa member
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