ALMA —Twenty-four Alma College students have been selected for membership in Phi Beta Kappa, America’s most prestigious scholastic honorary society. The newest members were inducted during a ceremony on April 2 at the Thomas Andison Center, in the Greg Hatcher Learning Commons.

Among those in attendance were Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Sean Burke, as well as faculty members who are members of Phi Beta Kappa and students who were inducted at last year’s event.

Founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary, Phi Beta Kappa recognizes excellence in liberal arts 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 second language.

This year marks the 47th anniversary of Alma College’s chapter, which was founded in 1979. The college’s Eta Chapter is one of 293 in the United States and one of eight in Michigan.

The following students were inducted:

  • Ava Atchinson, a psychology major from Alma (Mich.) High School
  • Andrew Barrett, a biochemistry major from Hartland (Mich.) High School
  • Alyssa Burger, a neuroscience and psychology major from Bay City Western (Mich.) High School
  • Hallie Dancer, a psychology major from Washington (Okla.) High School
  • Owen Denk, a biochemistry major from Williamston (Mich.) High School
  • Benjamin Dickieson, an IPHS (pre-med) major from Lutheran Westland (Mich.) High School
  • Anya Drewnicki, a psychology major from Cousino (Mich.) High School
  • Jackson Eelbode, an English and political science major from Utica Academy for International Studies (Mich.)
  • Grace Gottschalk, a biochemistry major from Granville (Ohio) High School
  • Audrey Hester, an English major from Grand Rapids Christian (Mich.) High School
  • Ayden Hibdon, a political science major from Lutheran High School North (Mich.)
  • Reagan Keyser, a biochemistry major from Hemlock (Mich.) High School
  • Filippos Mourikis, a foreign service and history major from Lo Lykeio Voulas in Greece
  • Elena Psetas, a biochemistry major from Swan Valley (Mich.) High school
  • Nayonikaa Singhaal, an economics and political science major from Prudence Schools (India)
  • Madison Smith, a nursing major from Boyne City (Mich.) High School
  • ReAnna Stopjik, a dance and psychology major from Merrill (Mich.) High School
  • Ridley Stratton, a psychology major from Goodrich (Mich.) High School
  • Danielle U’ren, a business major from Suttons Bay (Mich.) High School
  • Elise Volz, an IPHS (pre-therapy) major from North Branch (Mich.) High School
  • Nathaniel Watson, an English major from Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy (Mich.)
  • Madesyn Wheaton, a business major from McClain (Ohio) High School
  • Jada Zerlaut, an actuarial science and biochemistry major from Grant (Mich.) High School
  • Julia Weihs, an IPHS (pre-medicine) major from Sterling Heights Stevenson (Mich.) High School