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ULLIN, IL (November 20, 2025) — Shawnee Community College is proud to announce the induction of 11 outstanding students into the Alpha Lambda Epsilon chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. This achievement recognizes each student’s dedication to academic excellence, strong leadership, and commitment to service; core values that define both PTK and the College.
Phi Theta Kappa is the premier international honor society for two-year colleges, acknowledging the top students who demonstrate exceptional scholarship and exemplary character. Membership opens the door to numerous leadership opportunities, competitive scholarships, and a lifelong network of scholars and professionals.
Students must meet several eligibility requirements to join Phi Theta Kappa, including completing at least 12 credit hours toward an associate degree program, with part-time students also qualifying in many cases. They are expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and must hold U.S. citizenship.
The Fall 2025 inductees include:
- Madeline Armstrong
- Lilee Black
- Taylor Crews
- Sage Helm
- Taylor Hill
- Luke Hobbs
- Lutrixia Jadman
- Christine Outlan
- Ty Schuetz
- John Keeghan Steele
- Chasidy Vaughn
These students join a distinguished group of scholars who continue to elevate the academic culture at Shawnee Community College.