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2021 CHAPTER HONOR ROLLS

Each year, the Pi Gamma Mu International Board of Trustees recognizes Pi Gamma Mu's most active chapters by placing them on the annual Roll of Distinction (the highest award for chapters), Roll of Merit, and Incentive Chapters (recognizing and encouraging high achievements of Pi Gamma Mu's newest chapters).

The Rolls are the result of the Awards Committee's evaluation of the annual reports filed by chapter officers. Among the criteria reported are facts indicative of the activity and effectiveness of the chapter on its campus, as well as its efficiency of operation according to procedures suggested or required by the international board. This includes chapter organization and participation by faculty members and students, election and initiation of members, and financial responsibility. Local initiatives in developing new activities or methods of operation are considered.

ROLL OF DISTINCTION

Florida Lambda, St. Leo University, Susan Kinsella, Chapter Sponsor

Delaware Beta, Wilmington University, Johanna Bishop, Chapter Sponsor

Kansas Theta, Newman University, Larry Heck, Chapter Sponsor

Nebraska Delta, Wayne State College, Randy Bertolas & Jean Karlen, Chapter Sponsors

West Virginia Iota, American Military University/ American Public University, Allison G. S.

Knox, Chapter Sponsor

Maryland Theta, University of Maryland Global Campus, Katherine Im, Chapter Sponsor

ROLL OF MERIT

District of Columbia Alpha, Catholic University of America, Abby Adler Mandel, Chapter

Sponsor

Indiana Theta, Manchester University, Tim McKenna-Buchanan, Chapter Sponsor

New York Tau, Pace University, Linda Quest, Chapter Sponsor

Georgia Epsilon, Shorter University, Jared Linebach, Chapter Sponsor

Philippines Alpha, University of the Philippines Diliman, Elisio A. De Guzman, Chapter

Sponsor

INCENTIVE ROLL

Oklahoma Iota, Langston University, Charles Spurlock, Chapter Sponsor South Dakota Zeta, Presentation College, Brad Tennant, Chapter Sponsor Vermont Gamma, Castleton University, Scott Roper, Chapter Sponsor

2021 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

After much deliberation on the part of the Pi Gamma Mu Awards Committee, the committee's chairperson, Dr. Clara Small, recommended 6 applicants to the Board of Trustees. The Trustees awarded scholarships to the following lifetime members of Pi Gamma Mu: Kristen Renee Moran, Laura Guida, Branson Michael Freeman, Canei Mone't Hines, James Langford, and Shantecia Lynette Johnson.

Kristen Renee Moran was awarded a $2,000 Pi Gamma Mu scholarship. She was inducted into Pi Gamma Mu during her undergraduate studies at Wilmington University. In 2019, Moran received her Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences, along with certificates in Conflict Resolution and Child Advocacy Studies. She credits her close relationship with her brother, Brian, for influencing her career path and passions in assisting families to operate at their full potentials. Since graduating, Moran is continuing her education, working toward a Master's degree in Applied Family Science from Wilmington University. With this degree, she plans to become a Certified Family Life Educator to provide educational resources for families within her community. Throughout her academic career, she has mentored freshman students navigating their transitions to college life through her university's Student Success Center. She...