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SKD Induction Celebrates Excellence in English
RALEIGH, N.C. (November 15, 2024) – Wake Tech celebrated its 12 newest members of Sigma Kappa Delta, the national honor society for English and literature excellence at two-year colleges, during an induction ceremony on Scott Northern Wake Campus.
In addition to the induction, the ceremony featured remarks from Elena Fleggas, associate professor of English; Melody Owens, assistant professor of English; Savanna Herman, Sigma Kappa Delta chapter president; and Natalie Fielding, Sigma Kappa Delta member.
"You should be proud of yourselves for the dedication and diligent work that led to this achievement," Fleggas said. "Your involvement in meaningful projects and your ability to balance academics with extracurricular activities demonstrates your commitment to personal and community growth. Remember that your accomplishments today are a testament to your potential and the positive contributions you can continue to make in the future."
Sigma Kappa Delta connects students who enjoy and have a passion for English and literature and offers them opportunities to participate in rewarding activities and service projects and be recognized for their accomplishments. Criteria for membership include completion of a minimum of one English language or literature course, completion of 12 hours of college course work, a grade of B or higher in English and a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
The following Wake Tech students were inducted:
- Eleanor Bixler
- Cristina Bresadola
- Leslie Cole
- Delaney Dioguardi
- Natalie Fielding
- May Golla
- Savanna Hermann
- Yulisa Jaimes
- Ismael Mastache Lagunas
- Julia Marinaro
- Jaylen Penny
- Teairra Spence
- Kay Talao
Over the past few years, Sigma Kappa Delta members tutored students at East Cary Middle School, organized food drives and created holiday cards for seniors. In April, three student officers in Wake Tech's chapter attended the Sigma Tau Delta international conference in St. Louis and networked with authors, students and faculty from other chapters across the United States. Sigma Tau Delta is Sigma Kappa Delta's parent organization.
Founded in 1996, Sigma Kappa Delta has more than 140 active chapters in the United States with approximately 2,500 members inducted annually.
To learn more about Sigma Kappa Delta, email Elena Fleggas at [email protected] or Melody Owens at [email protected].
