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CORNING, N.Y. -- SUNY Corning Community College inducted 28 new members into the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International College Honor Society. Click here to see the full photo gallery from the induction ceremony.

To be eligible for membership in Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, a student must have completed at least 12 hours of coursework toward an associate degree and have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5. To continue as a member a student must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the official honor society for two-year colleges, recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) since 1929. Founded in 1918, PTK celebrates academic achievement and fosters personal growth, leadership, and service among community and technical college students. With nearly 1,250 chapters in 11 nations and over 4.3 million students inducted, PTK provides a transformative experience, connecting its 230,000 active members to opportunities for scholarships, leadership development, and success beyond the classroom. By offering access to exclusive resources and a supportive community, PTK empowers students to excel academically and reach their full potential.

Name	Hometown
Cassarah Bixby	Lindley, NY
Xavier Carl	Elmira, NY
Christian Cicconi	Elmira, NY
Brandon Dildine	Horseheads, NY
Amber Donnell	Beaver Dams, NY
Cherie Donnelly	Corning, NY
Ryan Flick	Buffalo, NY
Corinne Harpending	Corning, NY
Alexis Hatch	Watkins Glen, NY
Lorraine Hoff	Elmira, NY
Kiersten Huffman	Oneonta, NY
Jessica Jamison	Corning, NY
Skylar Kellar	Painted Post, NY
Hayden Lenhardt	Horseheads, NY
Claire Maurer	Corning, NY
Ava May	Corning, NY
Destiney McNeill	Corning, NY
Shawna Newman	Campbell, NY
Paige Noble	Dansville, NY
Michael Orcutt	Corning, NY
Mark Sierzant	Horseheads, NY
Melissa Steele	Elmira, NY
Robert Taylor	Painted-Post, NY
Maricela Trejo-Moore	Painted Post, NY
Taylor Tremba	Cayuta, NY
Avery Underwood	Corning, NY
Emily Whitcomb	Horseheads, NY
Keenan Wood	Elmira, NY