Chesapeake College’s Alpha Sigma Pi chapter is thrilled to report that over the course of the Middle States’ Regional Conference weekend, they received an astonishing 13 awards! The awards are as follows:

Alpha Sigma Pi Chapter- Chapter Milestone Award

This award reflects the huge undertaking of growing our chapter from a zero-star chapter to a five-star chapter in just one year. Alpha Sigma Pi was the only chapter to receive the award at this conference and it was presented by Regional Coordinator Pattie Van Atter with a very moving speech about her pride in the growth and determination of our chapter and its stellar advisor, Jeremy Crowe.

Alpha Sigma Pi Chapter- Five Star Chapter Plan Certificate

Chapters who reach five stars through execution of the year-long, five-star chapter plan earn this award.

Alpha Sigma Pi Chapter- Gold Chapter Award

Chapters who achieve 5-Star Status, increase their membership by 15+%, participate in C4 Week, and participate in the Middle States Regional Project (MSR Feeds) earn this award.

Alpha Sigma Pi Chapter- Outstanding C4 Week Programming Award

To qualify for this award, the Alpha Sigma Pi chapter had to host a minimum of three events during C4 week that demonstrated collaboration with the college and community. The plan the chapter came up with and executed received the Outstanding C4 Week Programming Award.

Alpha Sigma Pi Chapter Officers- Distinguished Chapter Officer Team

To receive this award, the officers must be nominated by their advisor and “the officers should demonstrate an exceptional atmosphere of teamwork, leadership abilities, promotion of Honors in Action and other engagement in the Society, and enthusiasm for the Society’s Hallmarks.” (ptk.org)

Advisor Jeremy Crowe- Horizon Award

The Horizon Award is given annually to one outstanding chapter advisor.

Advisor Jeremy Crowe- Distinguished Chapter Advisor Award

This award recognizes excellence for Phi Theta Kappa Advisors with four years or more of outstanding service to PTK.

Advisor Jeremy Crowe- Five-Star Chapter Advisor Award

This award is presented to Advisors who complete the Five-Star Chapter Advisor Program and who guide their chapter to Five-Star Status in the Five-Star Chapter Development Program.

President Clare Kelly- Hall of Honor Chapter President Pin

This pin is presented for service as an outstanding chapter president.

President Clare Kelly- Distinguished Chapter Officer Pin

“Distinguished Chapter Officers are selected based on the recipients’ demonstration of leadership, promotion of Honors in Action and other engagement in the Society, and enthusiasm for the Society’s Hallmarks.” (ptk.org)

Recording Officer Jacquelyn Smith- Distinguished Chapter Officer Pin

“Distinguished Chapter Officers are selected based on the recipients’ demonstration of leadership, promotion of Honors in Action and other engagement in the Society, and enthusiasm for the Society’s Hallmarks.” (ptk.org)

Recording Officer Jacquelyn Smith- Second Place in Prepared Speech Competition

Students participating in the prepared speech competition had to prepare a speech and deliver it to a panel of judges. Students who made it through the first round had an opportunity to edit their speech and deliver it to another panel of judges. Jacky will serve as an alternate and may advance to the International Prepared Speech Competition

Member Kaitlyn Manlove- Distinguished Chapter Member Pin

“Distinguished Chapter Members are selected based on a student’s embodiment of the Hallmarks of the Society through Honors in Action and other chapter activities.” (ptk.org)

THANK YOU!

We’d like to thank the people who have helped us to make this possible. Thank you to the Middle States Region for their support and recognition of our efforts to improve and excel. Thank you to Chesapeake College and President Clifford Coppersmith for encouraging us with even our most ambitious plans. We’d also like to especially thank former Vice President of Institutional Advancement Lucie Hughes and all the current staff of the Office of Advancement: Advancement Project Manager Michelle Hall, PR Director Marcie Molloy, Designer Kim Quiqley, and Latellya Stewart for their collaboration on our College Project and Honors In Action Project and their advocacy for funding to support our endeavors. Thank you to the Chesapeake College Public Safety Office, whose officers graciously remind us that it’s time to lock up and help us keep our events safe. Thank you the custodial staff of Chesapeake College who help us frequently with everything from how to best arrange our events to assisting with the cleanup of our messier projects.

Absolutely none of this would have been possible without the mentorship of our phenomenal advisor, Jeremy Crowe. His patience, strength, guidance, and humor have helped the officers and members of Alpha Sigma Pi to grow exponentially over the past year. We love you Professor Crowe!

With gratitude and love,

Clare Kelly, Jacquelyn Smith, the Alpha Sigma Pi Officer Team and its Members!