19 FHU students inducted to Alpha Chi National Honor Scholarship Society
HENDERSON — Nineteen Freed-Hardeman University students were inducted into the Iota Chapter of Alpha Chi National Honor Scholarship Society Monday, Nov. 14, in Old Main on FHU’s campus.
Caden Arnold, a Kinesiology Exercise Science major, from Sevierville, was among those inducted.
Members of Alpha Chi uphold its principles of Truth and Character and its motto — “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32. Alpha Chi membership is by invitation only to juniors and seniors with a minimum grade point average of 3.75 on at least 80 earned credit hours and candidates must be in the top 10% of the junior and senior class to qualify for membership.
This fall semester’s inductees have earned a 3.97 grade point average or higher.
Alpha Chi President Casey Jackson, a senior elementary education major, introduced each of the new members and recited the pledge for each candidate to repeat after their name was called during the ceremony.
“We invite you to wear your Alpha Chi pin during the week of induction,” Jackson said to the candidates. Alpha Chi member Cameron Kuhl made a brief presentation about his fall service project with Remote Area Medical to provide free dental services to Henderson and Chester County residents. The evening concluded with a reception for inductees and their guests.
Additional Alpha Chi officers include Bowman Blocker, vice president; Lydia Todd, vice president and Emily Christensen, secretary.
The mission of Freed-Hardeman University is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship and service. With locations in Henderson, Memphis and Dickson, FHU offers bachelor’s, master’s, specialist’s and doctoral degrees. More information is available at http://fhu.edu.