Two students from Alpena Community College were recognized for their impressive academic achievements and named to the state’s Academic Team within Phi Theta Kappa, a national honor society for high-achieving college students.

This year, students from 21 out of Michigan’s 28 community colleges are represented. Two Alpena Community College students are on the 2021 All-Michigan Academic Team: Tori Gentry of Alpena and Yuki Nishibashi of Harrisville.

“Michigan’s community colleges are proud to have 75 outstanding students joining the Phi Theta Kappa All-Michigan Academic Team this year,” said Michael Hansen, president of the Michigan Community College Association. “These impressive students showcase the bright talent that we have at Michigan’s community colleges and I can’t wait to see them continue to grow as part of the PTK All-Michigan Academic team.”

Students are nominated by their colleges based on academic achievement, community service involvement and leadership accomplishment. To be part of PTK, students must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher and have completed at least 12 hours of coursework toward an associate or bachelor’s degree.

Since its inception in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa has been helping students at associate degree-granting colleges reach their full potential. The honor society provides opportunities for students to grow their professional and leadership skills, earn scholarships and explore various career paths.

The MCCA fosters collaboration, connection, and partnerships among the 28 Michigan public community colleges and their stakeholders. The MCCA provides strong legislative and public advocacy in Lansing and throughout Michigan, works to improve the image and credibility of community colleges, and advances numerous shared initiatives through the Michigan Center for Student Success, Michigan Colleges Online, Collaborative Programs Initiative, and the Michigan New Jobs Training Program. Learn more at www.mcca.org.

PTK is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. The Society is made up of more than 3.5 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in 10 nations. Visit www.ptk.org.