Twenty-Two Students Inducted Into Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society

Recently, twenty-two Elmira College students were inducted into Phi Eta Sigma, the International Honor Society rewarding first-collegiate-year scholarship.

Dr. Stephanie Johnson, Center for Academic and Professional Excellence (CAPE) Director & Dean of Retention, received an honorary membership.

Phi Eta Sigma, the oldest and largest first-year honor society, was founded in 1923 at the University of Illinois. The goal of the honor society is to encourage and reward academic excellence among full-time, first-year students in institutions of higher learning. Recognition is awarded following a student’s first full academic year.

The Society has established chapters in over 350 institutions of higher learning in the United States. Elmira College is the 289th chapter, established in 1990 and the current advisors are Dr. Patricia Ireland, EC Provost, and Dr. Charlie Mitchell, Professor of American Studies.

The three Greek letters, Phi, Eta, and Sigma, represent the basis of the organization's membership because, when translated, they mean "lovers of wisdom."

2024 Phi Eta Sigma Inductees

• Ellanora Bode`27

• Allenmichael S. Borasky `27

• Brooke Eastman`27

• Joanna Eckhardt`27

• Megan Edwards`27

• Kaylee Rose Erfman`27

• Ashley Morgan Friend`27

• Wyatt B. Gastrock`27

• Finch Hartwick`27

• Olivia Kehler `27

• Cache Littrell`27

• Joyanna Lynn`27

• Erin Milano`27

• Nada Ahmed Mustafa`27

• Samantha A. Nikula`27

• Lauren Marie Payne`27

• Ava Scanna`27

• Joseph Spinato`27

• Reilly Stedge`27

• Riley Storrs`27

• Paige Treutlein`27

• Finley Watson`27