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^ews newsed@clackamas.edu By Patty Salazar The Clackamas Print And let the inductions egin. On Thursday, May 19, hi Theta Kappa inducted new lembers into the Alpha Xi ¡eta Chapter for Clackamas ¡immunity College. What Iiis really means is that stu- tnts with 3.5 GPA get a letter i the mail letting them know iat Phi Theta Kappa is recog- izing them and letting them bow that their accomplish- lents are known by PTK. The ceremony took place i Gregory Forum with 156 tests, including the more ian 40 inductees, according lAndrea Cox, vice president [fellowship for PTK. I The chapter itself has four liars it is based on: leader lip, service, fellowship and holarship. Not only is a stu- mt recognized for his or ir achievements, but PTK Wednesday May 25, 2011 also helps students build their resumes and characters. ' You don’t have to have been an “A” student at your previ ous school to join; you just need to show dedication to earning good grades at CCC. “I dropped out in April of my senior year ... and I never graduated, and now I’m in Phi Theta Kappa,” Cox said. Cox went on to explain that the induction ceremony not only sheds some light on the students who are keeping grades up but to let their fami lies, friends and loved ones know that they are prevailing in their studies. Alysha Rayford, vice president of service for PTK, organizes the clubs commu nity service projects such as making food boxes at a local church. The club right now has a doughnut sale on Wednesdays in the commu nity center and all of their proceeds go to the American The Clackamas Print 3 Brad Heineke Clackamas Print Andrea Cox introduces the new chapter officers at the Phi Theta Kappa induction ceremony on May 19. More than 40 students were inducted into the club. Cancer Society. If you have a 3.5 GPA and would like to be an active member of Phi Theta Kappa, you can email the club at phitk@clackamas.edu or con tact Michelle Baker, the club adviser, at mbaker@clacka mas.edu or check out their website http://depts.Clacka mas. edu/asg/ptk/PTKHome. htm. lackamas Print seeks new members for fall term, apply now The school year is almost at an I id, and for many students that tans looking forward to another mmer of working hard, playing o rd or even further studies. For i? Clackamas Print it means it a time for a new editor-in-chief i take over for the next year, f Starting next fall term, Brian Idwin, the current news editor, v 11 be taking the reins of The la \nt to lead a new batch of jour nalism students. At the moment, applications are being accepted for next year’s staff. What this means to you is that the staff is hiring outgo ing and hard-working students to lead various sections of the paper. This includes everything from sports, arts and culture, news, web design, copy editing to pho tography. If you find yourself wondering why you would want to take on such a responsibility, the answers are numerous. Your time work ing for The Print will teach you leadership, management, busi ness, sales and writing skills. It doesn’t end there though: full time editors are eligible for a tuition waiver. In many cases this will cover tuition for up to 19 credits for every term you hold the position. If you are interested in becom ing an editor for the paper, email melissaj@clackamas.edu, come by room RR 135 or visit Melissa Jones’ office located at RR 132 to pick up an application. All applications are due by Friday, May 27. Even if you don’t get an edi tor position, you can still join the team as a writer or photog rapher and experience what it is like to work-in a newsroom. The best part is that taking part in the newspaper means that you will get to see your name on a published story in each issue throughout the term and earn credit towards your degree. We look forward to seeing you, and we hope that you will apply for any of our exciting positions. - Joshua Baird Hurry in Today and Save! 19839 S. Hwy. 213 Oregon City, Oregon, 97045 Call: (503) 655-6540 Fax: (503) 655-5369 Studio, 1,2 & 3 Bedroom Apartment Homes High Speed Internet & Cable Capabilities * Washer & Dryer Appliances* * 24 hour Fitness Gym * One Block from Clackamas Community College _____________________________ -------------------------------- -Ml - www.f _______
