ACTC’s Phi Theta Kappa inducts 46 new members at the spring induction ceremony
Published on May 8, 2025
The Alpha Omega Gamma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) recently held their induction ceremony on May 2, welcoming 46 members from the 2024-2025 class.
Megan Smedley, ACTC strategic communications administrator, was featured as the keynote speaker for the ceremony.
"When you live with authenticity, you don’t just build a resume, you build a life that speaks hope and courage into the world around you,” said Smedley. “As you move forward from today, I encourage you to embrace your story, even the messy parts. Because often, those are the chapters that end up mattering the most. Your voice matters, and your story matters.”
During a special moment in the ceremony, Janet Thompson, ACTC advisor for the PTK Alpha Omega Gamma chapter, presented a heartfelt video slideshow in memory of advisor Dan Bailey, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this year. A devoted educator and mentor, Bailey served ACTC students for over 50 years and was both an advisor and charter member of PTK.
The induction ceremony was conducted by current Chapter President, Robert Countryman, and current Vice President of Leadership, Francis Hendriks.
Inducted students included: Kayla Akers, Abigail Bingham, Layla Bingham, Sean Brinker, David Bryant, Madison Carwell, Katie Collier, Robert Countryman, Emily Crabtree, Kayelynn Fuller, Jamie Gammon, Paloma Gollihue, Maggie Griffith, Veronica Griffith, Franny Hendriks, Caylyn Hess, Autumn Hunt, Hunter Jackson, Jason James, Jeremey Keeney, Kelsey King, Jody-Mae Kinner, Simon Klinepeter, Katie Maxie, Aimee McGraw, Christian Miles, William Morehead, Maranda Morin, Fenner Morse, Rhonda Moyers, Alexis Newsome, Rylee Parker, Angie Perry, Christopher Pilgrim, Kayla Roberts, Arielle Short, Phillip Skaggs, Jocelyn Smith, Joshua Sorrell, Emily Stakely, Keshia Stamper, Kalynne Tackett, Aaron Trickett, Brietta Utley, Connor Varney, and Robyn Young.