Tri-Alpha holds second induction ceremony

On April 11, the Penn College Lambda Xi Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha, the national honor society for first-generation college students, welcomed 35 students into its second class of inductees. Eligible students are full-time associate or bachelor’s degree candidates who have an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher.

Chapter officers for the 2026-27 academic year are Emmalee J. Preston, president; Oceahanna D. Haupt, vice president; Miles P. Carignan, treasurer; Madi S. Lengel, secretary; and Amy E. Sanchez, historian.

During the ceremony, the chapter also celebrated graduating members.

The 2025-26 inductees are:

Nick J. Benninger, of Bloomsburg, machine tool technology; Candice C. Bresnak, of Allentown, construction management; Allyson V. Butcher, of Roaring Branch, nursing; Miles P. Carignan, of Gettysburg, civil engineering technology; Alex G. Clemens, of Cogan Station, civil engineering technology; Runa DelGrippo, of Drexel Hill, dental hygiene; Addison E. Detweiler, of Muncy, human services & restorative justice; Kaylena L. Harrell, of Williamsport, graphic design; Oceahanna D. Haupt, of Williamsport, dental hygiene; Kimberly M. Heck, of Leesport, applied management; Emily M. Henderson, of Athens, Bachelor or Architecture; Shaun J. Hernick, of Pittsburgh, welding technology; Adilene Herrera, of South Williamsport, accounting; Cody W. Jefferson, of Quakertown, civil engineering technology; Asialyn M. Jenner, of Wyalusing, surgical technology; Jereme W. Knarr, of Montoursville, business management; Madilyn S. Lengel, of Temple, applied management; Violet L. Leonard, of Duncansville, automotive technology; Carissa J. Lusk, of Lititz, Bachelor of Architecture.

Jaime L. Mallery, of South Williamsport, nursing; Jacob A. Martinez, of Bushkill, automation engineering technology; La' Tia Moses, of Williamsport, nursing; Shawna E. Newcomer, of South Williamsport, business administration; Kelly M. Newman, of Hughesville, applied human services; Kenneth D. Pizarro, of Warren, civil engineering technology; Amy E. Sanchez, of Osceola Mills, nursing; Shelby L. Sorg, of Johnsonburg, automation engineering technology; Trent A. Statts, of Hughesville, network administration & engineering technology; Crystal L. Stiffler, of Montoursville, nursing; Mauricia D. Vanderhost, of West Chester, human services & restorative justice; Kylie M. Wagner, of Milton, allied health; Edward D. Wallin, of Williamsport, nursing; Alexiz V. Watson, of Mifflinburg, business administration; Samantha A. Weaver, of Millmont, nursing; Stephanie C. Zaballero, of Williamsport, nursing.