FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JSRCC inducts 133 students into PTK International Honor Society RICHMOND, VA (April 6, 2007) – J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College recently inducted 133 students into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. This induction class made up the largest class in Reynolds’ history. The Alpha Iota Beta and Alpha Gamma Omicron chapters selected students based on their 3.3 or higher grade point averages, course completion, and good moral character. Dr. Catherine W. Howard, Virginia Commonwealth University vice provost for the division of community engagement, presented the charge to the new inductees. Howard congratulated the students on their achievement and acknowledged the support and encouragement of family members who were in attendance. She also told the inductees that she looks forward to seeing them on the campus of VCU upon completion of their associate degrees. Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in higher education with 1.3 million members and 1,100 chapters in every state. Upon graduation, Phi Theta Kappa members have access to $36 million in exclusive transfer scholarships to four-year institutions. The society is committed to providing development opportunities for its members through academic honors, leadership training and service programming. Serving over 17,000 students annually, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is the youngest and third largest of 23 community colleges in Virginia. The College operates three campuses serving residents in the City of Richmond and the counties of Henrico, Hanover, Goochland, Powhatan and Louisa. ### J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Press Center |
