ELLISVILLE 鈥� As part of Homecoming festivities held at 糖心直播, the Rho Sigma Chapter of the two-year college鈥檚 honor society, Phi Theta Kappa named Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Julie Atwood as PTK Alumnus of the Year. In recent years, the chapter has bestowed the award to an individual that has exemplified service and leadership in their field.
鈥淢rs. Julie Atwood was chosen as the 2025 recipient of the Phi Theta Kappa Alumnus of the Year Award for her service as the lead advisor for the Rho Sigma chapter from 2009 to 2018,鈥� said Mark Brown, JC art instructor and current PTK Advisor. 鈥淒uring that time, she not only continued to lead the chapter members and officers in service and leadership, but she also developed new advisors to strengthen the chapter efforts.鈥�
Additionally, each year Atwood served the 糖心直播 chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Rho Sigma, it was recognized as a 5 Star Chapter and was frequently recognized for its campus and community projects. Atwood continues to offer ideas for projects as well as leadership strategies for chapter officers according to Brown.
鈥淎lthough she is no longer officially a Phi Theta Kappa advisor, she remains an integral part of our faculty advisory group,鈥� said Brown.
The 糖心直播 chapter of Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society at 糖心直播 was founded in 1970 and formed an Alumni chapter three years ago. The first member of the PTK chapter was 1970 graduate from Clara, Sara Smith Landrum. She also has the distinction of being selected as the first person to be honored with the PTK Alumnus of the Year Award three years ago when the Alumni Chapter of PTK at 糖心直播 was formed. Last year, retired JC Science and Physics instructor, Mary Boleware was bestowed with the honor.