21 Students Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa
ALMA, Mich. — Twenty-one Alma College students — 10 juniors and 11 seniors — have been selected for membership in Phi Beta Kappa, America's oldest and most prestigious scholastic honorary society. New members were announced April 1 at Alma's 2010 Honors Convocation.
Founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary, 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 280 in the United States and one of eight in Michigan.
New members are listed alphabetically by hometown:
Senior Nina Beckmann of Alma, a 2005 graduate of Alma High School, is the daughter of Dr. Joe and Mrs. Denise Beckmann of Alma.
Senior Hannah Ropp of Alma, a 2006 graduate of Alma High School, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Ropp of Alma.
Senior Stephanie Bens of Ann Arbor, a 2006 graduate of Huron High School, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bens of Ann Arbor.
Junior Cory Schall of Brighton, a 2007 graduate of Brighton High School, is the son of Thomas and Heidi Schall of Brighton.
Junior Eleanor King of Cheboygan, a 2007 graduate of Cheboygan High School, is the daughter of Sam and Christine King of Cheboygan.
Senior David Burwell of Davison, a 2006 graduate of Davison High School, is the son of Laurel Weston of Davison and Samuel Burwell of Corunna.
Senior Susan Bogner of DeWitt, a 2006 graduate of DeWitt High School, is the daughter of Gordon and Nancy Bogner of DeWitt.
Junior Miranda Hernandez of Edmore, a 2007 graduate of Morey Charter School, is the daughter of Reynaldo and Mary Hernandez of Edmore.
Junior Michael Malloy of Laingsburg, a 2007 graduate of Laingsburg High School, is the son of Kelly Malloy of Laingsburg.
Senior Rachel Blackhurst of Midland, a 2006 graduate of H. H. Dow High School, is the daughter of Eric and Deborah Blackhurst of Midland.
Junior Marcy Gilstad of Midland, a 2007 graduate of Midland High School, is the daughter of Terry Gilstad of Midland.
Senior Emily Neil of Midland, a 2006 graduate of Midland High School, is the daughter of Mark and Barb Neil of Midland.
Senior Lauren Hasler of Mt. Pleasant, a 2006 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy, is the daughter of Ray and Judy Hasler of Mt. Pleasant.
Junior Kathryn Rice of Oakland Township, a 2007 graduate of Lake Orion High School, is the daughter of Brian and Susanne Rice of Oakland Township.
Senior Demi Gary of Oscoda, a 2006 graduate of Oscoda Area High School, is the daughter of Daniel and Lynn Gary of Oscoda.
Junior Carolyn Commissaris of Plymouth, a 2007 graduate of Salem High School, is the daughter of Randall Commissaris and Mary Webster of Plymouth.
Junior Christiana Hugo of Rochester Hills, a 2007 graduate of Rochester High School, is the daughter of William and Ruth Hugo of Rochester Hills.
Senior 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 Elaina Paulson of St. Joseph, a 2006 graduate of St. Joseph High School, is the daughter of Raymond and Emily Paulson of St. Joseph.
Junior Jocelyn Ballast of Traverse City, a 2007 graduate of Traverse City Central High School, is the daughter of Jeffrey and Andrea Ballast of Traverse City.
Junior Brian Wagner of Weidman, a 2007 graduate of Chippewa Hills High School, is the son of Carl Deaton of Weidman.
Posted: Mon, April 19th, 2010 at 11:41AM
