The College of Education sponsored the
Theta Chi Chapter Spring 2009 Initiation
at the Chapel of Memories on the
Mississippi State University campus
March 26, 2009. |
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The 2009 Chapter Officers, from left, Megan Pope, Kellyn Irvin, Raquel Hollingsworth, Kathryn Herring, Ashley Caldwell, Kara Davis, and Julie Nelson.
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Kathryn Herring lights the first candle that represents educating Humanity and symbolizes the faith in the potential of all human beings. |
Raquel Hollingsworth lights the second candle representing the ideal of Science as a way of eliminating prejudice and superstition. |
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Kellyn Irvin prepares to light the third candle representing Service, as they enable learners and communities through education. |
Megan Pope finishes lighting the fourth candle representing the fourth ideal, Toil, to which members pledge fidelity. |
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The 2009 Kappa Delta Pi candidates were asked to stand as they were initiated.
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The new KDP initiates were offered a lapel pin to signify their loyalty to the organization. |
New KDP initiate Kasey Pee, from Sallis, MS was pinned by her mother, Sherry Pee. |
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Dr. Linda McGrath recognizes the community educators for their contributions to education. |
Guest speaker Dr. Charlotte Tabereaux is very pleased to see her mentor, Dr. Jack Blendinger. |
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Dr. Vincent McGrath poses with Dr. Charlotte Tabereaux and Dr. Jack Blendinger. |
Dr. Vincent McGrath and Dr. Margaret Pope. |
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