Midland College Inducts 42 New Members into Phi Theta Kappa Honor SocietyFebruary 25, 2025

Midland College  is proud to announce the induction of 42 new members into the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society during a special ceremony held on Feb. 24. The prestigious honor society recognizes and celebrates academic excellence and leadership among two-year college students.

The newly inducted members, selected for their outstanding academic achievement and dedication to community service, are now part of a global network of scholars committed to fostering a culture of excellence in higher education. Phi Theta Kappa members benefit from leadership development opportunities and recognition of their achievements both in the classroom and beyond.

"We are proud to celebrate these students and their dedication to academic excellence," said Dr. Terry Gilmour, Advisor and Division 1 Coordinator for Phi Theta Kappa. "Earning membership in Phi Theta Kappa is a significant achievement, and we look forward to seeing how these students continue to lead and serve both on campus and in the community."

The induction ceremony, attended by faculty, staff, and families, celebrated the hard work and dedication of these students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance:

• Eliana Aguila
• Rani Allen
• Jasleen Alvarez
• Lainee Atkinson
• Jaxon Bebee
• Ariana Blackwell
• Ariana Bryan
• Lillian Boswell
• Abigail Covarrubias
• Leslie Diaz
• Denae Dominguez
• Lorenzo Erazo
• Maribel Gomez
• Tisha Goswami
• Jordynn Harris
• Brianna Hernandez
• Kyleigh Hillis
• Eliza Hinojos
• Kris Howell
• Jose Jaquez
• Amanda Juarez
• Skylar Krause
• Evangaline Lopez
• Japayuki Loya
• Mccarlie Martin
• Rebecca Morha
• Rosarry Muniz
• Chelsea Necaise
• Elizabeth Omotoso
• Sonova Pate
• Elva Carolina Ponce Arredondo
• Christofer Quezada
• Haily Marcial Ramirez
• Trine Catano Raya
• Alexis Rodriguez
• Nathan Rodriguez
• Roselinda Rodriguez
• Hannah Grace Rogers
• Chimamanda Somto-Mbamalu
• Dawt Tial
• Danellie Villanueva
• Marissa Villegas

Phi Theta Kappa is the world’s largest and most prestigious honor society for two-year college students. Founded in 1918, the society’s mission is to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of students at two-year colleges and provide opportunities for them to develop leadership and service skills that will serve them in their academic and professional careers.

The induction of these new members reflects Midland College’s commitment to fostering a learning environment that encourages student success, academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement.

The Midland College chapter is one of 97 chapters in Texas and has been recognized as a 5-Star chapter over the past six years.