Prestigious honor society inducts Pitt State students, university leaders

Twenty-eight students, along with President Thomas Newsom and Provost Susan Bon, were inducted this spring into Pittsburg State University’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest, largest, and most selective all-discipline honor society.  

Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by the chapter. Juniors must rank in the top 7.5 percent of their class. Seniors must rank in the top 10 percent of their class. Graduate students with a 4.0 GPA and at least 18 graduate semester hours qualify, as do faculty and professional staff who have achieved scholarly distinction. 

“While it is truly an honor to be inducted into this distinguished honor society, the greatest reward is seeing so many of our students recognized for their extraordinary commitment, dedication, and achievements,” Bon said. 

Student initiates were: 

Cassidee Baker • St. Paul, Kansas  

Molly Jean Beneke • Joplin, Missouri 

Krista E. Beyeler • Holt, Missouri 

Angela Cheney • Weir, Kansas  

Emily J. Crain • Pittsburg, Kansas  

Laila Davis • Joplin, Missouri  

Shreyashee Dutta • Pittsburg, Kansas  

Joan Dwomoh-Okudzeto • Nevada, Missouri  

Emma G. Eckstein • Frontenac, Kansas  

Kelly C. Faflick • Olathe, Kansas  

Justin C. Fountain • Fort Scott, Kansas  

Kathleen M. Goodyear • Cedar Falls, Iowa 

Isabella R. Huskey • Joplin, Missouri  

Kylie Jasperson • Manhattan, Kansas  

Rinu John • Pittsburg, Kansas  

Logan P. Marquardt • Nevada, Missouri  

Aaron Matthews • Erie, Kansas  

Leah J. Maxfield • Fort Scott, Kansas  

Blythe Mier • Wichita, Kansas  

Christy Milford • Mission, Kansas  

Jeffrey M. Neal • Tonganoxie, Kansas  

Melissa Payne • Pittsburg, Kansas 

Alexandria S. Pierson • Pittsburg, Kansas  

Jerladin A. Ramos • Chesapeake Beach, Maryland  

Aaron R. Ritchhart • Joplin, Missouri  

Scott A. Schaunaman • Kansas City, Kansas  

Jennifer Washburn • Erie, Kansas  

Ashlee Wilbur • Pittsburg, Kansas