PTK chapter triumphs with top honors
The Citrus College Beta Nu Eta chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence, earning multiple awards and recognitions during the 2024-2025 academic year.
Beta Nu Eta garnered more than 20 honors, including being named a 2025 Five Star Chapter. This international designation is given to those chapters that demonstrate excellence in the areas of community service, campus involvement, foundation support, scholarship and international awareness. The chapter also received Phi Theta Kappa's Top 100 Chapter status, an international recognition earned by chapters that consistently excel in areas like the Hallmark Awards and Honors in Action program.
"I am incredibly proud of our Beta Nu Eta students and their outstanding achievements this year," said Dr. Greg Schulz, superintendent/president of Citrus College. "Their passion for learning, leadership and service to others reflects the very best of our college's spirit and values."
Several members of Beta Nu Eta have also received individual honors. Cory Kanemoto, chapter vice president, and Anthony Mardoyan, chapter secretary, were among 110 California community college students to be named to the Community College League of California's PTK All-California Academic Honor Roll. They were selected based on their grades, leadership and community service.
Advisor Areej Qasqas and counselor Eileen Sin also received PTK honors. Qasqas was presented with the 2025 Distinguished Advisor Award, while Sin was awarded the Nevada/California region's Faculty Recognition Award.
"Professor Qasqas is simply the most committed advisor Beta Nu Eta has ever had. She goes above and beyond, even when she is managing in her own obligations," said Alex Algan, chapter president. "This is why we were so enthusiastic about nominating her for this honor. As far as I'm concerned, we could not have a more dedicated advisor to help guide us."
Rounding out Beta Nu Eta's 2024-2025 recognitions were an honorable mention in the 2024 Honors Case Study Challenge and multiple regional chapter awards.
This article originally appeared in the May 2025 edition of the Citrus View.