New Members of Phi Beta Kappa Inducted
ALMA, Mich. -- Thirteen Alma College students -- five juniors and eight seniors -- have been selected for membership in Phi Beta Kappa, America's oldest and most prestigious scholastic honorary society. New members were announced April 2 at Alma's 2009 Honors Convocation.
Phi Beta Kappa recognizes excellence in liberal education, stressing intellectual discipline and achievement. Members are selected on the basis of their outstanding academic achievement in the traditional arts, sciences and humanities. Eligibility requires at least a 3.75 grade point average (GPA) for a junior and a 3.50 GPA for a senior. Among other requirements are proficiency in college mathematics and a foreign language. Alma College's chapter is one of 270 in the United States and one of seven in Michigan.
New members include:
Junior Nina Beckmann of Alma, a 2005 graduate of Alma High School, is the daughter of Dr. Joe and Mrs. Denise Beckmann of Alma.
Senior Kristen Haight of Cadillac, a 2005 graduate of Cadillac High School, is the daughter of Arthur and Sandra Haight of Cadillac.
Senior Megan Crawford of Fenton, a 2005 graduate of Fenton High School, is the daughter of David and Jennifer Crawford of Fenton.
Senior Amanda Bishop of Goodrich, a 2005 graduate of Goodrich High School, is the daughter of Mary Bishop of Goodrich.
Senior Brittany Law of Hartland, a 2005 graduate of Hartland High School, is the daughter of Victor and Lisa Law of Hartland.
Junior Rachel Blackhurst of Midland, a 2006 graduate of H. H. Dow High School, is the daughter of Eric and Deborah Blackhurst of Midland.
Senior James Kruse of Midland, a 2005 graduate of Bullock Creek High School, is the son of Brian and Susan Kruse of Midland.
Junior Cassandra Schwab of Midland, a 2006 graduate of Midland High School, is the daughter of Donald and Dana Schwab of Midland.
Junior Lauren Hasler of Mt. Pleasant, a 2006 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy, is the daughter of Ray and Judy Hasler of Mt. Pleasant.
Junior Brian Larsen of South Lyon, a 2006 graduate of South Lyon High School, is the son of Dr. Scott and Mrs. Martha Larsen of South Lyon.
Senior Alexandra Conell of Sterling Heights, a 2005 graduate of Bishop Foley High School, is the daughter of Robert Conell and Donna Organek of Sterling Heights.
Senior Joye Kallgren of Trenton, a 2005 graduate of Trenton High School, is the daughter of Scott and Cynthia Kallgren of Trenton.
Senior Molly Allen of Oskaloosa, Iowa, a 2005 graduate of Oskaloosa Community High School, is the daughter of Dr. L. Frederick and Mrs. Mary Allen of Oskaloosa, Iowa.
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Posted: Tue, April 21st, 2009 at 8:58AM
