Warren County Community College was excited to honor numerous students for their outstanding academic achievements at a special ceremony held on campus in May where they were highlighted as among the best in the country.

The WCCC Alpha Upsilon Rho Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recently welcomed the College’s “best” into its organization based on their outstanding academic records and commitment to their educational pursuits.

Phi Theta Kappa International is the honor society for 2-year colleges and boasts members from throughout the country. Membership is based upon academic achievement. Among the criteria for induction, students must be enrolled in accredited courses that can lead to an associate degree  and have a GPA of 3.5 or over. As a member of this organization, these students are eligible to apply for Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarships offered by over 600 4-year colleges and universities located throughout the United States. 

“This is an incredible group of students who go beyond what is expected of them,” said Jean Vasko, PTK Advisor.  “They truly give it all in the classroom and in the community. It is a credit to them to be acknowledged by the No. 1 honor society for community colleges.”

Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society promotes the values of  Fellowship, Leadership, Service and Scholarship.

The following individuals were inducted (listed by hometowns): 

Hackettstown; Daniel Boeing, Allan Martinez, Caroline Rabuano, Zachary Thiel, Josh Thomas, and Kataryna Udrija.

Plus; Adolfo Vergara, Allamuchy, Chelsey Persaud, Bethlehem, PA, Shannon Del Negro and Collin Longacre, Bloomsbury, Madison Sterphone, Great Meadows, Kyle Correa, High Bridge, Natalia Mychael, Lebanon, and Alexandra Mecca, Oxford.

WCCC has been serving Warren County since 1981, providing an affordable, high quality education in a broad range of fields of interest. For more information about WCCC and its degree and non-degree programs, visit www.warren.edu.