Four HFM PTECH students have achieved a prestigious academic milestone as they were recently inducted into the SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) national honor society, Alpha Alpha Upsilon.
The induction ceremony, which was held on Thursday, March 27 in the Rao Theater on the FMCC campus, welcomed Haley Hallenbeck, Daniel Lancaster, Addison Michalak, and Parker Powers into the Phi Theta Kappa class of 2025 alongside 11 other SUNY FMCC students.
HFM PTECH Principal Celeste Keane expressed great pride in their achievements.
“Their hard work and dedication have paved the way to this remarkable accomplishment,” said Keane. “Being inducted into Phi Theta Kappa speaks to their commitment to academic excellence and their steadfast determination to succeed. They are true role models throughout the PTECH community.”
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, the international honor society of two-year colleges, has been dedicated to fostering the success of high-achieving students for over a century. Students eligible for membership must complete at least 12 hours of associate degree coursework while maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Membership offers students an array of opportunities, from scholarships and professional skill development to leadership training and career exploration.
PTECH, or Pathways in Technology Early College High School, is a 6-year program that functions like a hybrid between high school and college. It incorporates project based learning and professional skills training as students work toward their 2-year degree from SUNY Fulton-Montgomery or SUNY Cobleskill at no cost to their families.
