Rutherfordton student inducted into honor society

Newly inducted members include Hunter Lee, chemistry major from Rutherfordton.

The Beta Tau Chapter of Sigma Zeta National Honor Society held its induction ceremony in March at Gardner-Webb University. Nineteen students were recognized as new members, and the new officers were installed. Graduating seniors were also recognized.

New members received membership certificates, and graduating seniors were given a medallion to wear at graduation. Sigma Zeta is open to students who are majoring in natural science, computer science, mathematics, or mathematics education.

They must meet the following requirements:

• Have completed 25 hours towards a degree.

• Have completed 15 hours of science and/or math courses.

• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA in science and math courses.

• Have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA.

The Chapter President Makayla Jibben (biology, Anderson) led the induction ceremony with assistance from Kyndal Jackson (biology, Gaffney) and Savannah Ward (biology, Conover). Faculty sponsors Teralea Moore and Dr. Stefka Eddins presented certificates and medals and installed the new officers.