Lakeshore Technical College students recently were inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. From left are Rebecca Walton, Ronda Hall, Donna Meiselwitz, John Hoppe, Lisa Schwoerer, Paula Dow, Timothy Egan, Paula Cary, Sarah Burnett, Amy Stuckmann, Yvonne Kaelin, Robert Seal, Joseph Raml, Justin Bloomingdale, Joshua Bieck and Kristi Hasenstein. (Not all inductees are pictured.)

CLEVELAND, WI–

Lakeshore Technical College students recently were inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society of two-year colleges that offer associate degree programs. Membership is by invitation only and is conferred upon students who pass specific academic and other requirements.

LTC Vice President of Instruction Tom Hilke, LTC Student Services Operations Manager Scott Lieburn and LTC Phi Theta Kappa Chapter 2007-08 President Jennifer Nielsen led the ceremony. 

Incoming 2008-09 officers also were sworn in at the event. They are President Wendi Barner, Vice President Kevin Soule and Secretary Jennifer Kaufmann. Besides Nielsen, outgoing 2007-08 officers include Vice President Julia Meyer and Secretary Wendi Barner.

New Phi Theta Kappa members are listed by their Wisconsin hometown, except where noted:

Appleton: Janet Bellin.

Brillion: Henry Butkovich.

Cato: Renee Knatzke.

Cedar Grove: Justin Bloomingdale.

Cleveland: Donna Meiselwitz.

Elkhart Lake: Joshua Bieck.

Glenbeulah: Paula Cary.

Green Bay: Rebecca Walton.

Howards Grove: Amy Ganser, Amy Weber.

Kohler: Rebekah Andersen.

Leland, N.C.: Amanda Gaines.

Manitowoc: Timothy Egan, Christopher Halstrom, Heather Maples-Ouradnik, Robert Seal.

Newton: Amy Stuckmann.

Sheboygan: Steven Bemis, Sarah Burnett, Kristi Hasenstein, John Hoppe, Brett Lettenberger, Joseph Raml.

Sheboygan Falls: Richard Klein, Melissa Koshen, Jodie Brendel.

St. Nazianz: Yvonne Kaelin.

Two Rivers: Paula Dow, John Hall, Ronda Hall.

Valders: Lisa Schwoerer.

Phi Theta Kappa’s mission is to “recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming.”

LTC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa will participate in “Project Graduation: Feed a Body, Feed a Mind.” Project Graduation is a Phi Theta Kappa civic engagement program that encourages two-year college students to donate canned goods and books to local relief agencies and literacy organizations.

LTC’s Phi Theta Kappa members have donation bins located at LTC’s Cleveland campus through graduation day on May 10 for the collection of nonperishable food and books.

LTC graduating students and their guests are encouraged to bring their donations to the commencement ceremony and other graduation activities. All items will be given to Safe Harbor, a domestic violence shelter in Sheboygan.

About Lakeshore Technical College
Lakeshore Technical College is a leading provider of technical education offering 100 career programs including associate degrees, technical diplomas, technical certificates, and apprenticeship programs. In addition, LTC offers distance learning, customized training to business and industry, and continuing educational opportunities.

Serving a 200,500-resident population in east central Wisconsin, LTC operates a main campus in Cleveland; additional learning sites at LTC Manitowoc and LTC Sheboygan; outreach centers at area high schools in Kiel, Mishicot, Plymouth, Random Lake, Reedsville, and Two Rivers; and 27 distance learning sites. LTC’s mission is to enrich lives and strengthen the economy by preparing a workforce that is skilled, diverse and flexible. On average, 79% of LTC graduates work in the LTC District which includes Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties, and parts of Calumet and Ozaukee Counties. Visit LTC at: gotoltc.edu.