SSC Students Inducted into Psi Beta -

Twelve Seminole State College students were inducted into the Psi Beta Psychology Honor Society for two-year colleges on April 11 at 6 p.m.

Psi Beta is the national honor society in psychology for community and junior colleges. The mission of Psi Beta is professional development of psychology students through promotion and recognition of excellence in scholarship, leadership, research, and community service. Seminole State College has held an active charter with Psi Beta since 1996.

Seated (l-r): Addie McGill, Susan James, Daryian Fancher, Aysha Bui and Bailey Brennan. Standing (l-r): Ernest Sego III, Brittney Moore, Chad Paige, Jayden Smith, Gavin Winchester and sponsor Christal Knowles.

Inducted into Psi Beta were: Amanda Barton of Wetumka; Bailey Brennan of Tulsa; Aysha Bui of Shawnee; Daryian Fancher of Harrah; Susan James of Wewoka; Addie McGill of Seminole; Brittney Moore of Seminole; Chad Paige of Tecumseh; Ernest Sego III of Shawnee; Jayden Smith of Wynnewood; Sierra Springer of Allen; and Gavin Winchester of Prague. During the special candle-lighting ceremony. Each student received a pin, certificate of achievement, and an honor stole to wear at the College’s commencement ceremony on May 10.

Seminole State College Psi Beta co-sponsors Christal Knowles, Associate Professor of Psychology and Kendall Rogers, Assistant Professor of Psychology/Sociology, conducted the ceremony. Knowles gave the keynote address encouraging students to understand the importance of positive thinking and determination and celebrating accomplishments and victories.

Knowles then recognized the 2018-2019 officers and presented them with SSC keepsakes and a Psi Beta decal. The officers include Brittney Moore, President and SGA Representative; and Aysha Bui, Secretary and Treasurer. All of the officers were integral in helping the organization sponsor and participate in functions on campus and in the community

“All of these students have demonstrated not only the intellectual capability to succeed in the classroom, but they also have demonstrated a strong commitment to serve their community,” “I am very proud of these students and what they have accomplished in their academic careers and I anticipate more great things from them in the future,” Knowles said.

To become a member, students are required to have an overall grade-point-average of 3.25 with at least a “B” or better in psychology and to have demonstrated a genuine interest in psychology.

For more information regarding the Seminole State College Chapter of Psi Beta, contact Knowles at 405-382-3207 or Rogers at 405-382-9691.