LCCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter receives several awards

CHEYENE — Phi Theta Kappa, the world's largest honor society for two-year college students, honored Laramie County Community College with several awards at this year's international convention in Kansas City, Missouri.

This year's recognition included:

• a five-star rating for its work throughout the year
• selection as one of the top 100 Phi Theta Kappa chapters in the world (competing against more than 1300 other schools)
• the Hallmark Award for Leadership, representing the Colorado/Wyoming region

Regionally, LCCC also place first for college project and second in the categories of Honors in Action and overall distinguished chapter award.

Crystal Stratton, LCCC faculty, received the Paragon Award for new advisors, and LCCC student Michelle Kilpatrick was honored with the Distinguished Chapter Officer Award.

LCCC faculty Mary Ludwig and Crystal Stratton serve as the chapter's advisors, and Dr. Arshi Rizwani-Nisley serves as the chapter's advisor and as the Colorado/Wyoming Regional Coordinator.