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  • March 13, 2018
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Northwestern's social sciences department hosted induction ceremony for three honor societies

Northwestern Oklahoma State University inducted new members into the Phi Alpha Theta, Pi Sigma Alpha and Pi Gamma Mu international honor societies March 7 during a ceremony in the Jesse Dunn building.

Phi Alpha Theta is an international history honor society dedicated to promote the study of history. Requirements for membership include a minimum 12 hours of history, a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.1 and must be in the top third of the graduating class.

Sponsors are Dr. Eric Schmaltz, professor of history, and Dr. Roger Hardaway, professor of history.

This year’s three inductees include Josh Atchley of Helena, history major; Brandy Hinesley Chambers of Tonkawa, general studies major; and Donald Tripp of Jackson, Mo., history major.

Northwestern Phi Alpha Theta history honor society sponsors (left to right) Ken Kelsey and Gordon Patton, with inductees (left to right) Josh Atchley and Donald Tripp, and sponsors (left to right) Eric Schmaltz and Kay Decker will work to promote the study of history. Not Pictured is inductee Brandy Hinesley Chambers.

Pi Sigma Alpha is an international political science honor society dedicated to promote the understanding of politics, democracy and citizenship throughout the world. Requirements for membership include a minimum 12 hours of political science, a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 and must be in the top third of the graduating class.

The sponsor for the Northwestern chapter is Aaron Mason, professor of political science.

This year’s four inductees include Riley Pearce of Enid, political science major; Cole Reynolds of Woodward, political science major; Jacque Ruhl of Alva, political science major; and Hal Oberlender of Enid, political science major.

Northwestern Pi Sigma Alpha political science honor society inductees (left to right) Jacque Ruhl, Riley Pearce, Hal Oberlender and Cole Reynolds will work with sponsor Aaron Mason (far left) to continue political science interest on campus.

Pi Gamma Mu is an international social sciences honor society dedicated to promote excellence in social sciences and uphold scholarship, leadership and service. Requirements for membership include a minimum 20 hours of political science, a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.4 and must be in the top third of the graduating class.

Sponsors are Jana Brown, instructor of history, and Dr. Kay Decker, professor of sociology and department chair of social sciences.

This year’s 17 inductees include Steven Deckard of Saint Charles, Mo., criminal justice major; Jessica Goodballet of Mooreland, social work major; Samantha Henderson of Burlington, sociology major; Robert Honeyman of Alva, criminal justice major; Alicia James of Laverne, social work major; Teresa Jones of Ponca City, criminal justice major; Dana Kausek of Enid, social work major; Kaleb Keplinger of Cherryvale, Kan., criminal justice major; Jordan Koehn of Alva, social work major; Olivia Little of Woodward, criminal justice major; Alicia McCord of Enid, criminal justice major; Annie Moss of Enid, social work major; Riley Pearce of Enid, political science major; Levi Sanders of Goltry, social work major; Donald Tripp of Jackson, Mo., history major; Madeline Turner of Enid, social work major; Denise Tyrell of Enid, social work major; and Brittany Westervelt of Ponca City, history major.

Northwestern Pi Gamma Mu social sciences honor society members will encourage service, scholarship and leadership. Back row (left to right) Eric Schmaltz (sponsor), Levi Sanders, Olivia Little, Donald Tripp, Steven Deckhard, Jordan Koehn and Kaleb Keplinger. Middle row (left to right) Jana Brown (sponsor), Denise Tyrell, Alicia James, Kay Decker (sponsor), Dana Kausek, Annie Moss and Kayla Patten. Front Row (left to right) Samantha Henderson, Teresa Jones, Riley Pearce and Jessica Goodballet. Not Pictured are inductees Robert Honeyman, Alicia McCord, Madeline Turner and Brittany Westervelt.

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