WINONA LAKE — Grace College announced the induction of 26 juniors and seniors into the Alpha Chi Honor Society. These high-achieving students earned the top 10 percent of grade point averages across all disciplines at the school. They join nearly 11,000 students inducted annually into Alpha Chi from across the country.

Established in 1922, Alpha Chi is a national honor society with a rich history of scholarship and service. Grace College is home to one of 300 chapters that span nearly every state in the nation. Alpha Chi students at Grace volunteer during the Communitas Symposium each spring. The symposium is designed to imitate a professional academic conference; students present papers, displays, artwork, and performances across the range of disciplines at Grace College.

At this year’s induction ceremony, each student was introduced by a faculty member from their major and presented with a certificate and pin. New Alpha Chi members will also receive honor cords to be worn at graduation. Grace College Dean of Core Jacqueline Schram gave the keynote address, while Alpha Chi Honor Society Chapter Sponsor and Chair of the Language, Literature, and Communication Department Dr. Lauren Rich, acted as emcee. Many parents and friends were present to celebrate with the students.

“As faculty, we look forward to this annual event celebrating our students’ academic accomplishments,” said Rich. “Membership in Alpha Chi is an honor signifying students’ hard work, dedication to learning, and strong character. These are students who have really distinguished themselves in academics throughout their time at Grace.”

Newly inducted members of the Grace College Alpha Chi Honor Society are:

• Ashley-Kate Brummett, Fort Wayne, majoring in educational ministries
• Haley Crane, Sugar Grove, Ill., majoring in counseling
• Karyssa Davis, LaGrange, majoring in elementary education
• Kyle Kaufman, Noblesville, majoring in social studies education and history
• Hannah Miller, Cromwell, majoring in elementary education
• Daniel Negowski, Bath, Ohio, majoring in accounting
• Kira Peter, Greenfield, majoring in information systems
• Elisabeth Phillips, Clarks Green, Pa., majoring in accounting
• Rebekah Rexroth, Auburn, majoring in elementary education
• Jessica Vandenboom, Markle, majoring in facility & event management and marketing
• Charles Warner, Westfield, majoring in accounting
• Sarah Field, Fort Wayne, majoring in elementary education
• Sarah Miller, Montrose, Mich., majoring in elementary education
• Caitlin Grandstaff, Indianapolis, majoring in counseling and Bible
• Hannah Thompson, Normal, Ill. majoring in chemistry
• Blythe Foote, Okemos, Mich., majoring in French
• Aubrey Hunter, Fairland, majoring in psychology
• Gabrielle Kirchner, Columbia City, majoring in elementary education
• Micaela Box, Bremen, majoring in elementary education
• McKenna Galliion, Canal Winchester, Ohio, majoring in worship arts
• Brennan Murray, Argos, majoring in history and political science
• Andrea Ledgerwood, Angola, majoring in marketing
• Shelby Perry, Warsaw, majoring in elementary education
• Olivia Winegardner, Peru, majoring in counseling
• Megan Yaggi, Beavercreek, Ohio, majoring in health science
• Virginia Willis, Ashland, Ohio, majoring in psychology