Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) recently celebrated the induction of 10 students into the Beta Tau Lambda Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for two-year colleges, during a special ceremony held at its West Campus in Pottstown.

The following students were inducted: Katrina Boughter of Pottstown, Brittany Dougherty of Royersford, Daniel Fenstermacher of Gilbertsville, Julia Gallagher of Collegeville, Mariah Jones of Schwenksville, Andrew Omashel of Pottstown, Kegan Steed of Pottstown, Kaitlyn Stewart of Royersford, Brandon Velasquez of Royersford and Mary Wieder of Pottstown.

 Since the chapter was organized in 2011, it has attained Five-Star status for seven consecutive years, has earned the Middle States Gold Award for five consecutive years and has received the Reach Challenge award for two consecutive years. A chapter earns a Five-Star status based upon its participation in campus, local, regional and national activities and receives the Gold Award based upon its five-star status and participation in Middle States events. The Reach Challenge award is based upon the percentage of students who are invited and join PTK.

 To be eligible for PTK membership, students have to earn a minimum of 12 credits, maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, be of good moral character and possess recognized qualities of leadership. MCCC has two  PTK Chapters - Alpha Kappa Zeta at Central Campus in Blue Bell and Beta Tau Lambda at West Campus in Pottstown. 

The Beta Tau Lambda Chapter officers are Olivia Slupski, president; Jordan Wittemore, co-vice president; and Christa Fredericks, co-vice president. The advisors are Associate Professor of Geography Samuel Wallace and Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Dr. Monica Proffitt-Osborne.

 As PTK members, students receive several benefits, including participation in the Honors in Action program, transfer scholarships opportunities, member discounts through PTK and recognition during commencement with special regalia attire.