Tri-County Students Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
PENDLETON --- As they go along life's pathway, guest speaker Herm Allen urged Tri-County Technical College's honor society inductees to think about four important elements that will contribute to paving the road to their futures - passion, attitude, values and enthusiasm.
Allen, who has more than 20 years of student development experience, serves as the College's Educational Talent Search program coordinator. He also is owner/president of Herm Allen Coaching and the author of F.O.C.U.S. on Your Future: Five Simple Principles to Reach Your Goals. He spoke to the 36 students being inducted into Alpha Zeta Beta (AZB), a chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. Initiates into the Alpha Zeta Beta chapter must have completed at least 12 hours of college work leading toward an associate degree and have attained a grade point ratio of 3.5 or better. Initiates also must be judged of good moral character and possess demonstrated qualities of good citizenship and service.
The first element to consider is passion, Allen said. "Working hard at a job you don't care about is stress. Working hard for something you love is called passion. Love it Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday- every day."
Attitude is equally as important, he said. "Attitude is a difference maker. It says a lot about who you are. And attitude dictates how you get through the day," he said. "For success, attitude is equally as important as ability. Attitude will pave the way for you to be successful. Don't just rely on ability."
Your values also play a critical role in your job, he said. "What do you value? I encourage you to do a values assessment. Use work as a reflection of your values. Don't take it lightly and be mindful that your values follow you when you change careers," he said.
Lastly, enthusiasm is a motivator, he said. "When you are passionate, enthusiasm will follow."
Following his address, these students were inducted as new members:
Jennifer Addis, of Walhalla, Administrative Office Technology major
Elizabeth Aranda, of Piedmont, Associate in Arts major
Alex Austin, of Anderson, Marketing major
Margaret Bloder, of Mt. Pleasant, Bridge to Clemson student
Danielle Brown, of Anderson, Criminal Justice major
Kelsey Leigh Buchanan, of Iva, Veterinary Technology major
Ashley Clayton of Anderson, Early Childhood Development major
Jessica Davis, of Anderson, Medical Laboratory Technology major
Chad Dodson, of Easley, Management major
Hannah Easterling, of Pendleton, Associate in Science major
Celeste Edwards, of Anderson, Administrative Office Technology major
William Fowler, of Anderson, Mechatronics major
Queneret Garcia Hernandez, of Walhalla, Associate Degree Nursing major
Derek Geise, of Greenville, Associate Degree Nursing major
Dustin Gibson, of Hartwell, Georgia, Mechatronics major
Patricia Greene, of Easley, University Transfer major
Kristal Hodge, of Anderson, University Transfer major
James Knott, of Liberty, University Transfer major
Nicole McAlister, of Summerville, Bridge to Clemson student
Jason Merck, of Easley, Computer Technology major
Paul Nelson of Anderson, Associate Degree Nursing major
Richard Carl Padgett, III, of Ward, Mechatronics major
Ivey Patton, of Simpsonville, Bridge to Clemson student
Archie (Tom) Peden, of Pelzer, Mechatronics major
Katherine Callaham, of Belton, Business Technology major
Ashley Roberts, of Easley, University Transfer major
Melissa Shook, of Seneca, University Transfer major
Timothy Ryan Smith, of Easley, Industrial Electronics Technology major
Melisa Tennant, of Seneca, University Transfer major
Hailey Thrasher, of Anderson, Associate in Arts major
Patsy Watkins, of Westminster, Administrative Office Technology major
Philip Westbrooks, of Anderson, General Engineering Technology major
Tara Williams, of Walhalla, Administrative Office Technology major
Caroline Wolfe, of Seneca, University Transfer major
Olivia Leigh Wright, of Anderson, Criminal Justice major
Danielle Yarrington-Schmitz, of Anderson, Associate in Arts major
