MAKING IT INTO THE TOP TEN Students ofAlpha Chi honor society gain benefits for outstanding academic performance \ Alpha Chi commemorated students with exceptional academic ability by honoring the top 10 percent of students across the nation. Harding established its own chapter of the organization in 1957. Alpha Chi was a collegiate honor society formed on the principles of character and truth. Inductions were held Oct. 22 in the Reynolds Recital Hall for juniors and seniors who met eligibility requirements. Students attended an induction ceremony where they pledged to uphold the traditions of Alpha Chi and received awards for their successes prior to the fall semester. "It was an honor to be inducted into Alpha Chi," junior early childhood and middle level education major Mariah Huffman said. "I definitely feel like it will be beneficial to my resume." The inductees collectively recited the society's central motto at the annual induction ceremony. John 8:32, "You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free," served as the motto, promoting success academically and spiritually. "It's been motivating for me, being part of something and realizing that I have a Alpha Chi est. 1957 certain responsibility to be as academically sound as I can be," senior interdisciplinary studies major and Alpha Chi president Leila Shelburne said. "It's helped me realize the responsibility of living a life of character and truth." Membership promoted both integrity and discipline in the pursuit of academic success for the individual and for the betterment of the student body as a whole. "Being a member has made me more determined to keep striving to reach my potential as a student," senior psychology major and secretary of Alpha Chi David Mosher said. "I not only want to get good grades but to learn everything I can that will help me to be the best I can be for others. I've studied hard, and in my mind, getting into Alpha Chi helped solidify my hard work and achievements thus far." Alpha Chi honored and rewarded members of the organization. The society provided employment opportunities in a number of federal occupations, connections with other students and potential employers and even car insurance discounts. Scholarships and grants were also an option for Alpha Chi members who met application requirements. Shelburne enjoyed the experience initially as a member interacting with other students and later as an officer leading the group. Following Shelburne's induction ceremony, nominations were opened for president, vice president, secretary and delegate. Among the new inductees, Shelburne and Mosher were elected as well as senior Abby Anklam and junior Ashley Sheffield. Shelburne and the officers worked to unite Alpha Chi through sponsoring service projects such as Latin Fest held by Smiles •for Christ and attending the Alpha Chi national convention in Nashville, Tenn., where students presented papers written on academic topics of their choice. Alpha Chi was established years ago, but continued to be an avenue for students to shine and succeed through their laborious and glorious semesters of hard work and dedication to bettering their scores and skills. In its 56 years of existence at Harding, Alpha Chi has been an avenue to reward students for their hard work and to promote academic excellence and integrity. 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