Initiation Ceremony
College of Charleston
March 28, 2024
5:30 PM
SSMB 129: Reception to Follow
About The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society. The Society’s mission is to recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.
Philosophía Krateítõ Photôn
Let the love of learning rule humanity
Philosophía. The first word of the motto literally means “love of wisdom” or “love of knowledge and wisdom,” a Greek word compounded from phílos meaning “loving” or “friendly” and sophía meaning “wisdom.” However, for historical reasons, the Society uses the phrase “love of learning” out of respect for the founders’ English version of the motto that seems to have preceded the Greek version. Because the founders probably intended to emphasize the value of what is gained through the process of learning and not merely the process itself, the original translator (Professor J.H. Huddilston of the University of Maine) apparently used phílosophía rather than philomátheia, the more common way of rendering “love of learning” in Greek (see Plato’s Republic 499e for a nearly synonymous use of both terms).
Krateítõ. The second word of the motto is a verb in the imperative mood, meaning “Let…rule.” As a strong imperative, it is an exhortation to action, not merely a hope or wish, hence “let” is used rather than “may.” The basic meaning of the word is the exertion of power and control, derived from the noun krátos, meaning “strength” or “might.” Krátos is also a source of the terms “democracy” (rule of the people) and “aristocracy” (rule of the noble).
Phõtôn. The third word appears in classical Greek poetry and drama; for example, in Euripides with the meaning of “mortals” in contrast to the gods of the “immortals.” The 1995 Convention in St. Louis changed the official wording from “mankind” to “humanity” on the grounds that the term “mankind” had come to have sexist connotations alien to the ideals of Phi Kappa Phi.
Awards
In addition to the national awards below, our chapter sponsors individual student awards related to research activity and academic performance each year.
Dissertation Fellowships: Each year, Phi Kappa Phi awards ten Fellowships of $10,000 each to active members who are doctoral candidates and are completing dissertations.
Fellowships: Each year, Phi Kappa Phi awards 50 Fellowships of $8,500 each, six at $20,000 each, and two at $35,000 each to members entering the first year of graduate or professional study. Each Phi Kappa Phi chapter may select one candidate from among its local applicants to compete for the Society-wide awards.
Study Abroad Grants: Study Abroad Grants are designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad. Seventy-five $1,000 grants are awarded each year.
Love of Learning Awards: Love of Learning Awards help fund post-baccalaureate studies and/or career development for active members. Two hundred awards, at $500 each, are awarded annually.
Literacy Grants: Literacy Grants of up to $2,500 each are available to Phi Kappa Phi chapters and individual members to fund ongoing literacy projects or to create new initiatives.
Phi Kappa Phi Scholar and Artist: The Phi Kappa Phi Scholar and Artist Awards honor individuals who demonstrate the ideals of the :Society through their activities, achievements, and scholarship.
Ray Sylvester Distinguished Service Award: The Ray Sylvester Distinguished Service Award honors an individual who has provided sustained, non-compensated volunteer service to others beyond the realm of academia.
Program
Introduction & Official Welcome
Dr. Courtney Murren
Chapter Background
Michael Stein, Student Vice President
Society Badge Symbolism
Dr. Merrisa Ferrera
Membership Benefits
Dr. Deanna Caveny
Induction of Student Initiates
Dr. Anton Vander Zee
Keynote
Dr. Cynthia May
Business Meeting
Dr. Courtney Murren
Concluding Remarks
2024 List of Initiates
* indicates ceremony attendance
JUNIORS
David Bowen*
History & Classics
Alani Boyd
International Studies & Political Science
Sophia Brown*
Psychology
Brooke Cameron*
Psychology & Spanish
Tina Dong*
Biology
Alexandra Dowd
Political Science & History
Isabella Dumont
Exercise Science
Kaylee Eggert*
Biology and Mathematics
Hannah Everage*
English, Women and Gender Studies, Anthropology
Reed Fleming
Biology
Hailey Griffin
Communication
Kora Hansen
Biology
Jillian Kabik
International Business & Political Science
Ella Kasten*
Biology
Bryce Kearney
Accounting
Kiley Kern*
Art History
Abigail Lee*
Art History
Solina Long
Biology
Madison LoStracco
Biology
Dylan McCall*
Philosophy
Dawson McIntosh
Biology
Paige Nicol*
Finance
Allie Parnell*
Finance and Real Estate
Jordyn Pieper*
Biochemistry
Bibby Raines*
Religious Studies
Ananya Rao*
Psychology
Blakesley Rhett*
Communication
Lucy Richmond*
Biology & Piano Performance
Catherine Rutherford*
English
Anna Schwerin*
Elementary Education
Jamie Silverman
Public Health & Chemistry
Alyssa Thomas
Exercise Science
Annabella Weiskittel
Biology
SENIORS
Dominique Black*
Exercise Science
Anna Deason*
English
Kellie DeMayo*
Psychology
Brynn Dybik*
English & Sociology
Mariah Fitzgerald*
Sociology
Alex Ford
Psychology & English
Katie Fulmer
Early Childhood Education
Melinda Harley*
Political Science
Zaria Killingsworth*
Chemistry
Courtney Lambert*
Elementary Education
Julia Lewis*
Communication
Michael McIntyre*
Business Administration
Coleman Miller*
Anthropology
Anne Owens*
Art History & Studio Art
Alexa Padberg
Computer Science
Lana Reynolds*
Applied Communication
Tyler Rommes
Urban Studies
Faith Sadeghian
Public Health
William Spencer
History, International Studies & Spanish
Morgan Treadwell*
Psychology & Religious Studies
Darby Watford
Psychology & German
Jonathan Yass*
Psychology, Chemistry & Crime Law and Society
PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS
Madeline Keller
Psychology & Biology
Catherina Harding
Professional Studies
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Shea Feagin
Education
Noemi Guerrero
Education
Ellen Gwin
English Creative Writing
Allison Jones Terry*
Education
Julia Kuehn*
Education
Anna Miller
History
Gregory Saxton*
Public Administration
FACULTY
In addition to our new student inductees, we would like to recognize our new faculty inductees– recent recipients of campus-wide awards that recognize faculty excellence.
Dr. Cindi May
Psychology
2024 Chapter Officers
Courtney Murren
President
Chris Fragile
President Elect
Anton Vander Zee
Past President, Member Secretary and Treasurer
Jesslyn Collins-Frohlich
Awards & Grants Coordinator (sabbatical 2024)
Susan Morrison
Member-at-Large
Merissa Ferrara
Public Relations
Deanna Caveny
Member-at-Large