The Bethany College Education Department on Dec. 2 inducted 14
students into the Alpha Beta Tau Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, an
international honor society in education. The new members are: Alana
Allen, Brenna Anderson, Mike Bashioum, Chelsea Benson, Mindy Bierhals,
Emily Jump, Corey Mays, Jessica Miller, Kristina Moff, Deanna Morrison,
Bethany Mullins, Allison Pegg, Heidi Soriano and Alex Tylka.
Chad Barnett, headmaster of Linsley School and a Bethany alumnus,
was the guest speaker. Following the ceremony, Angela Icard, assistant
professor of education and Kappa Delta Pi adviser, introduced the new
officers for the coming year: Chelsea Benson, president; Allison Pegg,
vice-president; Jessica Miller, secretary; and Brenna Anderson,
treasurer.
Selection as a member of Kappa Delta Pi is based on high
academic achievement, commitment to education as a career, and a
professional attitude that assures steady growth in the profession.
Students must have sophomore status and have completed 12 credits in
education with a 3.25 GPA to be considered for membership. The Alpha
Beta Tau Chapter at Bethany College was installed on Oct. 24, 2004, and
has inducted more than 200 members.
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