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Phi Theta Kappa Zeta Zeta Inducts New Members 
Students left-to-right:
Front: Gustavo Avila Estrada, Ladarius Lee, McKenna Brown, Marion Cork, Meredith Henderson,
Jessica Kuhn, Adilyn Jones, Sylvia Smith, Isabella Howell, Cheyenne Roberts, Hannah
Bassie, Avery Morris
Back: Kierre Sellers, Zachary Skelton, Peter Lessmann, Jakori Johnson, Jefferson Rainey,
Mason Morgan, Kalob Arbuckle, Justin Joel, William Bell, Jacob Pena-Brooks
MOORHEAD, Miss. (Oct. 26, 2023) – On October 24, the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Zeta Zeta Chapter of Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) inducted new members for the 2023 fall semester.
“PTK induction ceremonies are a time for celebration! The members of the Zeta Zeta Chapter of MDCC exemplify dedication, commitment and perseverance,” said Speech Instructor and Zeta Zeta Advisor Nicole Andrews. “Our students have shown the ability to excel in their academic studies, and I have no doubt that they will exceed our expectations and accomplish great things in their future.”
The ceremony took place in the Yeates Fine Arts Auditorium on the MDCC Moorhead campus. A welcome was given by Dean of Student Services Christopher Lee. The attendees were then addressed by MDCC President Dr. Tyrone Jackson.
Kashanta Jackson was the guest speaker for the event. Kashanta Jackson is the director of the office of health and counseling services at Delta State University and the wife of Dr. Tyrone Jackson.
Following Kashanta Jackson; Andrews, Zeta Zeta Advisor Dr. Charnecca Barnes, and Secretary Gabbryielle Jackson inducted the newest members into PTK ZZ.
The new members inducted were:
Bolivar County: Kalob Arbuckle, Hannah Bassie, Justin Joel, Kierre Sellers, Sylvia Smith, William Bell
Carroll County: Cheyenne Roberts
Lafayette County: McKenna Brown
Leflore County: Jakori Johnson, Zachary Skelton
Rankin County: Mason Morgan
Sunflower County: Marion Cork, Collin Farrell, Isabella Howell, Ladarius Lee, Peter Lessmann, Jefferson Rainey
Union County: Jacob Pena-Brooks
Washington County: Gustavo Avila Estrada, Meredith Henderson, Adilyn Jones, Avery Morris, Eriana Murphy
Yalobusha County: Colby Lafayette
Yazoo County: Jessica Kuhn
After the induction, Vice President of Instruction Teresa Webster gave closing remarks.
In order to be considered for the PTK Zeta Zeta Chapter, students must meet several qualifications:
Be a full-time student enrolled in an approved program of study and have completed one or more semesters with at least fifteen academic/technical hours.
As a freshman, have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better on fifteen semester hours during the qualifying semester.
As a sophomore, have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better on at least thirty semester hours.
Transfer students must complete fifteen semester hours through Mississippi Delta Community College before being considered for membership.
Exhibit superior scholarship and leadership and show evidence of good character.