
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, the Phi Delta Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Mount Wachusett Community College welcomed 59 new members to its ranks.
Founded in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) recognizes the academic achievement of community college students and provides members with the opportunity for personal, academic, and professional growth through leadership and service.
Throughout the school year, PTK members coordinated and participated in activities and fundraisers, including the annual Winterfest Raffle, hot cocoa bar, and bake sales. In April, PTK raised over $940.00 through a two-day on-campus yard sale of items donated by staff and students. Half of the funds raised by these PTK events were donated to the MWCC Student Emergency Relief Fund. PTK expresses their gratitude to everyone who donated and volunteered for these events.
The PTK invited Leeanne Hadsel, M.Ed., CAGS, the college’s Senior Mental Health Counselor to give remarks. Hadsel shared a message of congratulations as well as a reminder of the importance of emotional and mental well-being in addition to resilience, dedication, and intellect to a successful and fulfilling life.
“Today is not just a day of celebration for your extraordinary academic achievements; it’s also an opportune moment to emphasize the many factors that make us successful. As bright minds within our college community, you’ve consistently pushed the boundaries of your capabilities, demonstrating resilience and dedication,” said Hadsel. “As you continue to excel and push the boundaries of what’s possible, let your well-being serve as the compass guiding you. Because when you’re feeling your best, you’re not just achieving greatness—you’re inspiring everyone around you to do the same.”
Additionally, two of the PTK members were chosen to represent MWCC at the Phi Theta Kappa All-Massachusetts Academic Team Recognition Ceremony at the Massachusetts State House.
“We are thrilled to have both Nikki Ramos and Wren Stoddard nominated for PTK All-State recognition,” noted advisor Fagan Forhan. “Both students have made tremendous contributions to our campus community and have made lasting change here in addition to totally rocking their academics.”
Advisors Fagan Forhan, Nicholas Cochrane, and Tami Morin, along with Chapter President Nikki Ramos, Vice-President Chris Johnson, Scribe Wren Stoddard and Treasurer, Kalea Reilly welcomed the 2024 Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Delta Chapter inductees.
Inducted into the PTK were:
Junia Alce, Fitchburg
Alexander Alejandro, Fitchburg
Raymond Bjelf, Gardner
Emily Blair, Phillipston
Michael Bolton, Stow
Katlin Bosworth, Winchendon
Samantha Boutwell, Rindge, NH
Gary Brayboy, Fitchburg
Dorothy Bulman, Athol
Summer Chamberlain, Rindge, NH
Oren Cohen, Leominster
Jennifer Dolimpio, Leominster
Morgan Downham, Greenfield
Brianna Finnegan, Shirley
Jennifer Ford, Oakham
Riley Forhan, Lancaster
Alyssa Goulet, Barre
Veronica Grubb, Fitchburg
Luke Guertin, Ware
Alyssa Hardy, Orange
Kat Hastings, Worcester
Branden Hoegen, Westminster
Gabriela Jackson, Fitchburg
Victoria Jean, Fitchburg
Justina Johnson, Gardner
Royal Kane, Petersham
Kiley Kulesza, Rutland
Dylan Lane, Westminster
Rainier Lavoie, Billerica
Ally Lewis, Westminster
Arlis Malnight, Gardner
Phyllis Mbugua, Dracut
Karina Mitchell, Willington, CT
Miranda Monahan, Hubbardston
Erin Mulligan, Lunenburg
Irene Njenga, Worcester
Conor O’Reilly, Gardner
Emiley Pedersen, Holden
Christina Porter, Fitchburg
Megan Prachniak, Holden
Fred Ramos, Fitchburg
Kalea Reilly, Ashburnham
Elias Rodriguez, Fitchburg
Fiorella Rodriguez, Westford
Ryan Romero Da Silveira, Phillipston
Erick Rosa, Lawrence
Karina Rosado, Fitchburg
Charles Sargent, Dudley
Paige Schirmer, Templeton
Crys Secino, Fitchburg
Veronica Shelton, Leominster
Danielle Sroczynski, Winchendon
Laura St Cyr, Ashburnham
Seth Tardie, Lunenburg
Elys Terrebush, Fitchburg
Olivia Wentworth, Fitchburg
Rachel Wilder, Sterling
Jerry Wish, Ashburnham
Kent Yang, Westminster