2009 Phi Theta Kappa Regional Conference

This past weekend honor society students attended the 2009 Phi Theta Kappa Regional Conference held in San Jose. Faculty advisors and students attended workshops and were updated to changes in the Phi Theta Kappa organization both regionally and internationally. We wish every board member could have been with us!

Awards received:
1. Pinnacle award for chapter recruitment
2. Art Award (Shauna Hagerman)
3. Runner up Scholarship essay/participation award
4. Bridge to Peace recognition to Ami Breshears for her work in Sri Lanka
5. Bridge to Peace recognition for chapter for their fundraising effort
6. Stand Up and Speak Out recognition
7. Chapters United recognition
8. Horizon New Advisor Award to Walt Unti
9. Chris Hagerman certificate of special congressional recognition (Brian Bilbray)
10. Shirley B. Gordon Outstanding college president Award for Dr. Chris McCarthy
11. Elected to Alumni executive board: Chris Adams, Katelyn McLeod, Ami Breshears, Chris Hagerman
12. Tiffany Hopp inducted into the alumni association
13 Our chapter was again Awarded 5 stars!!! (top achievement)


From left, Rob, Tiffany, our BBS president, Vickey, and Vangie

Alumni member Katelyn along with Sreymom and Franky

Phi Theta Kappa students continue the "ley" tradition

Advisor Walt Unti and board president, Vickey Mena

Exec VP Rob Holst and new board member Tiffany Hopp

Enjoying dinner

Vickey speaks to the assembled faculty and students.

Chris Adams collects our recognition award

Rob picks up our recognition from the Bridge 2 Peace organization which builds schools for children in Sri Lanka

Ami Breshears is honored for her work teaching English in Sri Lanka

Advisor Cathy Gillis steps in front of the camera to join in the group photo

Faculty advisors share information in a break-out session

Chris Hagerman receives honorary recognition from the state congress for his work as Regional president.

Showing off some of our awards!

Vickey poses on awards night

Advisor Walt Unti received the Horizon new advisor award

Chris is dedicated to Tour de Cure!

New alumni board members

Sreymom gets a "ley."

as does Chris

Is that a toga?

Franky's turn

Rob is proud to collect our Scholarship award!

The top Art Award goes to Shauna Hagerman!

All-CA Phi Theta Kappa Honorees and Luncheon

Katelyn McLeod and Ami Breshears, along with other California winners of the All-CA team awards, were honored at the state capitol.

Here, students were taken in to view a sub-committee meeting about the budget.




Visiting Noreen Evans' office


Christopher Hagerman, Beta Beta Sigma's president, comes along to cheer his fellow board member on.

With advisor, Cathy Gillis


NVC president, Dr. Chris McCarthy, introduces the students to former NVC president Diane Woodruff.


Displaying the certificates of achievement.


Ami Breshears walking on stage to be honored.
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Katelyn's turn.

Ami with her family.

Posing for photos.

Phi Theta Kappa 2008 Regional Conference

Congratulations to our own Christopher Hagerman who ran for and was elected to PRESIDENT of the entire Phi Theta Kappa Nevada/California region during the regional conference this past February 29th thru March 2nd in Santa Ana, California!!!! Hagerman was subjected to a grueling two-day interview and Q&A process and emerged as the top candidate.

In addition, Beta Beta Sigma at Napa Valley College will be lucky to have Christopher as President Emeritus for the chapter to guide next year's board as he gains knowledge of the region.

Watch this video!




Being sworn in.


The chapter also celebrated as Courtney Hagerman and All-CA Scholarship winners Katelyn McLeod and Amy Breshears joined the Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association. Amy Breshears was also elected as an alumni officer!

Former Phi Theta Kappa advisor, Dr. Melody Seymour, was on hand as the new Regional Alumni Director. Current advisors Andrea Bewick and Cathy Gillis look on.


Future board member Dustin is welcomed into the Phi Theta Kappa fold.


Amy Breshears, Melody Seymour and Student Trustee and current Beta Beta Sigma VP Chris Adams.

Enjoying the festivities together.

Many of the same Phi Theta Kappa members will be on hand for the Phi Theta Kappa International conference April 3rd-5th in Philadephia and hope to represent Napa Valley College by bringing home awards for recognition in the society's hallmarks. Stay Tuned!!

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to the beginning of our spring semester! Phi Theta Kappa meetings will be held in room 834 from 12:30-1:30.

Board Meetings (all welcome!)
February 7th, March 6th, April 13th, May 1st

General Meetings (come have pizza with us!)
February 21st, March 20th, April 17th, May 15th

Watch for your eligibility letter!

Come any time to find out more information about Phi Theta Kappa, what our chapter is doing, and how you can become involved.