Wallace State Inducts Students Into Honor Societies

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Nearly 100 students have been inducted into honor societies since the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year at Wallace State Community College.

Phi Theta Kappa, Mu Alpha Theta and Sigma Kappa Delta have all welcomed students to their organizations, with Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) inducting 71, Mu Alpha Theta (MAT) 19, and Sigma Kappa Delta (SKD) 15.

“We are incredibly proud of the students who have earned induction into Sigma Kappa Delta, Mu Alpha Theta, and Phi Theta Kappa this year,” said Kristen Holmes, Wallace State Vice President for Students. “Their dedication, discipline and commitment to academic excellence distinguish them among their peers. These honor societies recognize not only exceptional achievement in the classroom, but also leadership, service, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to engage deeply in scholarly pursuits. We look forward to seeing the many ways these students will contribute to their communities and chosen fields in the years ahead.”

Officers for Phi Theta Kappa include from left, President Kaitlyn Ferino, Vice President of Leadership Tessa Jones, and Vice President of Scholarship Reese Fox.

Phi Theta Kappa

Wallace State’s Alpha Chi Tau chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is extended by invitation only. To be eligible, a student must be enrolled in an associate-degree program, have completed at least 12 hours of college-level course work leading to an associate degree, have a grade point average of 3.5 or better, exhibit good moral character, and possess recognized leadership qualities.

The members of Alpha Chi Tau participate in mentoring programs with at-risk students in area high schools, tutorial relationships with Wallace State students, community-service projects in Cullman County and in neighboring counties, and programs sponsored by Wallace State and other institutions to promote academic enrichment.

Membership also opens opportunity for PTK scholarships as the student moves on to four-year universities. Students are inducted twice a year, during the spring and fall semesters. PTK members are eligible for commencement honors during the college’s annual graduation ceremonies.

Students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa include:

Altoona: Linda Andrews

Arley: Brooke Ary-Maze

Ashville: Katharina Chamberlin, Kristi Hale

Baileyton: Bethany McNiel

Bessemer: Lilianna Sanchez

Birmingham: Ariel Ernest, Brittany Givan

Blountsville: Malachi Chamblee, Karlie Fore

Childersburg: Heavenly Lawson

Cleveland: Elizabeth Culpepper, Liletzy Valdez

Cordova: Katrina Thompson

Cullman: Andrea Austin, Kristin Barnett, Ava Bell, Ashlyn Danecker, Colton Echols, Rebecca Fox, Matthew Hawley, Hank Hudson, Joel Jr Jasso-Robledo, David Miller, Alexander Najera, Emma Ray, Hannah Rhodes, Abby Southeard, Allie Stewart, Anna Strane

Decatur: Nadia Paradise

Eva: Blaire Drummond, Brooke Drummond

Falkville: Hailey Carrington

Fayette: Brandon Sanford

Gadsden: Mallory Brooks

Gardendale: Reese Heron, Allison Jacks

Guntersville: Isabella Agabin-Koller, Nayeli Escobedo

Hanceville: Jaretzy Abad, Paige Trent

Hazel Green: Bryleigh Holman

Helena: Edna Mitchell

Holly Pond: Tessa Jones

Horton: America Benitez Garcia

Huntsville: Bethany Abbott, Catherine Raby

Jasper: Ellise Davis, Gavin Slaten

Lynn: Dawson Duboise

Morris: Leah Graves

Oneonta: Britlyn Bryson, Lyla Cleveland, Eduardo Gonzalez, Gavin Green, Erika Hernandez

Owens Cross Roads: Jax Bartlett

Russellville: Madilyn Calderon

Somerville: Anita Jacobs

Trussville: Anna Avram

Vinemont: Annaliese Dunn, Nolan Dyer

Warrior: Madison Gibbs, Carson McPherson

Wilmer: Darcy Alford

Savannah, Ga.: Ephraim Nkongho

Dexter, Mo.: Alyssa Warren

Jackson, Tenn.: Amanda Sellers

Lawrenceburg, Tenn.: Wesley Seymore

Pulaski, Tenn.: Kenlee Hall

Officers for Mu Alpha Theta include from left, Historian Brooke Brannan, Vice President Halli Joiner and President Jacob Chaviers. Not pictured is Secretary Kandiss Goodwin.

Mu Alpha Theta

Mu Alpha Theta (MAT) is a mathematics honor society for community colleges. MAT provides members with various avenues to showcase their mathematical knowledge and talents, while providing opportunities to learn from and interact with members across the United States.

To qualify for membership in MAT, students must have completed Math 112 or higher with a GPA of 3.0 in the qualifying math class or classes.

Students inducted into Mu Alpha Theta include:

Alabaster: Alecia Cruse

Bessemer: Bridgette Jones

Birmingham: Annie Cheatwood

Boaz: Pamela Tidmore

Cleveland: Ellee Culpepper

Cullman: Ava Bell, Reese Fox, Benjamin Turner

Falkville: Hailey Carrington

Gardendale: Allison Jacks

Harvest: Priscila Pulido

Huntsville: Catherine Raby

Jasper: Amya Guadalupe Cruz, Gavin Slaten

Morris: Kaitlyn Ferino

Piedmont: Chloe Rule

Vinemont: Anna Dunn

Wetumpka: Austin Holley

Wilsonville: Madelyn Adams

Officers for Sigma Kappa Delta include from left, Secretary Aeden Hicks, Treasurer Kaitlyn Ferino, President Abby Meadors, Historian Reese Fox, and Vice President Daniela Chacon.

Sigma Kappa Delta

Sigma Kappa Delta (SKD) is the National English Honor Society for two-year colleges. Wallace State’s Theta Delta Chapter was established in 2007. SKD provides the exceptional student with a variety of opportunities for advancing the study of language and literature, for developing skills in creative and analytical writing, for meeting outstanding scholars and professionals in the discipline of English, and for obtaining scholarships.

Students invited to join SKD are required to have a minimum overall GPA of 3.3, have completed one college English course with a grade not lower than a B, and have completed at least 12 college credit hours.

Students inducted into Sigma Kappa Delta include:

Alabaster: Alecia Cruse

Attalla: Amelia Fowler

Birmingham: Annie Kay Cheatwood

Bremen: Brady Phillips

Cleveland: Ellee Culpepper

Cullman: Kristin Barnett, Ava Bell, Evan Cherry, Anna Strane

Gardendale: Nicholas Clark

Guntersville: Nayeli Escobedo

Odenville: Jennifer Michelle Couch

Piedmont: Chloe Rule

Vinemont: Anna Dunn

Winfield: Matthew May

Priority registration for the summer and fall semesters will begin on April 6. Summer classes begin May 26 and fall classes begin Aug. 17. Visit www.wallacestate.edu for more information or call 256.352.8236 or email lioncentral@wallacestate.edu.

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About Wallace State

Wallace State Community College (Ala.), a member of the Alabama Community College System, is a comprehensive community college in north central Alabama offering more than 200 options in academic, health and technical programs of study leading to an associate degree, certificate or transfer, as well as workforce-credit training and adult education. An Achieving the Dream Leader College, nationally recognized by the Aspen Institute as a Rising Star for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, ranked by Southern Business and Development among the Top 3 institutions in the South for workforce development, named a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing and the National Security Administration, rated the Top Online Community College in Alabama, a Military Friendly Institution and an All-Steinway School, Wallace State is an outstanding place for students to pursue their education and career goals. Classes are offered online and on campus, day, evening and on weekends, with numerous start dates each year. Visit Wallace State’s beautiful main campus located on 300-acres in Hanceville, Ala., our satellite location in downtown Oneonta, Ala., find us online at www.wallacestate.edu, or call 256.352.8000.