The Forum Spring 2013 : Page 5
Epignosis chapter at Alcorn State University receives Mortar Board’s 230th charter “It’s an honor and huge achievement for our students to have the opportunity to join this esteemed Society,” Dr. Thomas Sturgis proclaimed during the March 28 installation of Mortar Board’s 230th chapter at Alcorn State University. National President Susan Herndon Caples, National Foundation President Sally Steadman and National Council Student Representative Brandon Caten were on hand to install the Epignosis chapter and initiate its first members in a ceremony noted by University President M. Christopher Brown II as “another bold step in the right direction” for Alcorn State. National News National President Susan Herndon Caples congratulates new initiate Celeste Carter The new initiates represented all five schools of the university. Agriculture, Research, Extension, and Applied Science : LaTroya Denise Scott and Lychrissa Aniece Harris Arts and Sciences : Condrea Marie Collins, Marnisha Hatch, Brooke Riana Lewis, Emily Nichole Lewis-Johnson, Dametra Mangum, Laquisha Santryce Malone, Arthaya Faith Richardson, DeAndrei Kierra Sanders, Ka’Shaye Yvonne Shaw, Candice Janeen Travis, Lukista Krishon Walker, and Cei JaMese Wheeler Business : Anastasia Tusét, the new chapter’s president Education and Psycholog y : Jasmine Lakisha Myers Nursing : Celeste Carter and Cree Cobb Chapter initiates proudly participate in the special installation ceremony. Drs. John Igwebuike and Lashundia Carson are the senior advisors of the chapter; Dr. Cassandra Vaughn is junior advisor; Dr. Edward Vaughn and Sonia Eley are sophomore advisors; Devina Hogan is community liaison; and Drs. Thomas Sturgis and Gwendolyn Dooley are administrative liaisons. “With its rich history, unique curricula, and outstanding student body, Alcorn State University is a perfect fit for Mortar Board,” President Caples explained. “The Epignosis chapter and its incoming Epignosis chapter president active members are committed to developing creative chapter programming reflective of Mortar Anastasia Tusét reads The Torch. Board’s Ideals. I am certain that the chapter will be successful as the university’s sole coeducational senior honor society developed to recognize outstanding seniors based on their commitment to the Ideals of scholarship, leadership and service, making Mortar Board a highly sought-after recognition for students.” Mortar Board Forum | Spring 2013 5
Mortar Board’s 230th Chapter
Epignosis chapter at Alcorn State University receives Mortar Board’s 230th charter<br /> <br /> “It’s an honor and huge achievement for our students to have the opportunity to join this esteemed Society,” Dr. Thomas Sturgis proclaimed during the March 28 installation of Mortar Board’s 230th chapter at Alcorn State University. National President Susan Herndon Caples, National Foundation President Sally Steadman and National Council Student Representative Brandon Caten were on hand to install the Epignosis chapter and initiate its first members in a ceremony noted by University President M. Christopher Brown II as “another bold step in the right direction” for Alcorn State.<br /> <br /> The new initiates represented all five schools of the university.<br /> <br /> Agriculture, Research, Extension, and Applied Science: LaTroya Denise Scott and Lychrissa Aniece Harris <br /> <br /> Arts and Sciences: Condrea Marie Collins, Marnisha Hatch, Brooke Riana Lewis, Emily Nichole Lewis-Johnson, Dametra Mangum, Laquisha Santryce Malone, Arthaya Faith Richardson, DeAndrei Kierra Sanders, Ka’Shaye Yvonne Shaw, Candice Janeen Travis, Lukista Krishon Walker, and Cei JaMese Wheeler <br /> <br /> Business: Anastasia Tusét, the new chapter’s president Education and Psycholog y: Jasmine Lakisha Myers <br /> <br /> Nursing: Celeste Carter and Cree Cobb <br /> <br /> Drs. John Igwebuike and Lashundia Carson are the senior advisors of the chapter; Dr. Cassandra Vaughn is junior advisor; Dr. Edward Vaughn and Sonia Eley are sophomore advisors; Devina Hogan is community liaison; and Drs. Thomas Sturgis and Gwendolyn Dooley are administrative liaisons.<br /> <br /> “With its rich history, unique curricula, and outstanding student body, Alcorn State University is a perfect fit for Mortar Board,” President Caples explained. “The Epignosis chapter and its incoming active members are committed to developing creative chapter programming reflective of Mortar Board’s Ideals. I am certain that the chapter will be successful as the university’s sole coeducational senior honor society developed to recognize outstanding seniors based on their commitment to the Ideals of scholarship, leadership and service, making Mortar Board a highly sought-after recognition for students.”
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