On March 21 at Downtown Milwaukee Campus in Room M605, MATC’s Phi Theta Kappa and National Technical Honor Society students were honored.
It was an inspiring night as approximately 64 students of all ages were individually recognized and rewarded for their academic excellences. MATC President Michael L. Burke, Ph.D., along with Director of Student Life Archie Graham, gave speeches to not only congratulate the students but to thank them for being role model students. Following was a candlelit ritual led by Burke, the students recited the honor societies oath and were officially accepted as members.
After the ceremony there was a dinner for the students and families and time for photos. The room felt like a red carpet event, the students were the movie stars and the family was the paparazzi. Students were dressed for the occasion while posing with their flowers and awards. These students are leaders in their school, family and community.
In order to be a member of the PTK a student must have completed at least 24 associate degree credits taken at MATC with a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade-point average.
A student must have completed at least 24 (eight of which may be transfer) associate degree or 12 technical diploma (one- or two-year diploma) credits with a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade-point average to be a member of the NTHS. Many students qualify for both organizations.