On April 13, 2002 the Fifth Initiation Ceremony of the Theta of Michigan Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa was held in Fetzer Center

The Theta of Michigan officers for 2001-2002.  They are (in photo above, left to right) Paul Pancella, President; John W. Petro, Vice President; Maria Perez-Stable, Historian; Joseph G. Reish, Secretary; and Arthur R. McGurn, Treasurer

76 Undergraduate and 2 Graduate Members-in-Course were Initiated.
New Alumna Member, Dr. Susan Caringella-MacDonald (pictured with Dr. Joseph G. Reish) is a Professor of Sociology and Women's Studies at Western Michigan University.  She regaled us with the keynote address after our banquet. New Honorary member Dr. Quentin Persifor Smith is a Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy at Western Michigan University

Many came to join in celebrating outstanding achievement of children, siblings, friends and family.
The Foster Family Celebrating Elizabeth's Initiation.
Danielle Tanis and Family, Pose by the Phi Beta Kappa Banner

Phi Beta Kappa members know how to throw a party:

And Phi Beta Kappa members enjoy stimulating oratory
Master of Ceremonies, Dr. Jay Wood, Chair, Department of Mathematics, explains the pronunciation of Phi Beta Kappa Joe Pole, Member In Course 2001, welcomed the 2002 members of Theta of Michigan. Theta of Michigan President Paul Pancella, Welcomed Us All.

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