Twenty-two inductees to Phi Theta Kappa

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The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) held the induction of new members of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society Tuesday, September 27th.

This semester has seen a dramatic increase in PTK inductees, and 22 students were welcomed into the society.

They are:vMareko Solofa, Fiti Sagato, Ziyi Yu, Ayjah Leo, Luiama Tofaeono, Jeroleah Cathe Tapuitea Auvaa, Emmanuel Suemai, TJ Tigilau Jr. Fagota, Bruce Isaako, Talofa Fe’a, Saraiialii Gertrude Allen, Tutuila Fualefau, Tooa Valancia Faalogo, Cinaroselyn Suafo’a, Flaefa Tagoilelagi, Puline Paletina Toeleiu, Samantha Leulu Tupuola, Luisa Kisa Luafa, Telesia Atafua, Evis Takubala, Ivoga Sefika, and Alofamoni Fitiao.

ASCC and PTK alumnus Ms. Grace Felise provided the keynote speech.

After graduating from ASCC, Felise attended Texas A&M University – Commerce, and has now returned home to work in the Department of Commerce (DOC), where she played a prominent role in organizing the DOC’s successful Coastal Weeks event last month.

Felise’s keynote address touched on her own experience as a PTK member, which helped prepare her for the challenge of attending college in Texas.

She encouraged the PTK inductees to persevere when pursuing their goals, and reminded them that serving their community provides an aspect of education not found in the classroom.