Alpha Society

Chris PenfieldSweet Briar College inducted 13 members from the Class of 2021 into its chapter of the national honor society Alpha Lambda Delta during a ceremony in Prothro today.Alpha Lambda Delta recognizes academic excellence during a student’s first year in college. The purpose of Alpha Lambda Delta is to promote a continued high standard of learning and to encourage superior academic achievement.Lizzie Baker, Arden Csaplar, Annabella Falls, Mary Lizzie Hodges, Hannah Inman, Angelika Lindberg, Jordan Macurak, Audrey Malone, Kendall Nicely, Mary Parker, Lillian Peterson, Caroline Potts and Samantha Runyon earned the distinction through outstanding achievement during the 2017-18 academic year.The students were initiated by Dean of the College Lynn Rainville, philosophy professor and faculty advisor Chris Penfield and dean’s office executive assistant Cyndi Fein.Sweet Briar established its chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta in 1991. To be eligible, a student must have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher in her first academic year. ...

JCA is proud of the success these students have exhibited both in the classroom and out in the community.Peyton BussPeyton, daughter of Brian and Jennifer Buss, currently has a 4.62 GPA in JCA honors and AP classes.She is a member of National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, National Art Honor Society and JCA student ambassadors.Peyton participates in cross country at JCA, where she is a two-year varsity captain, is president of the Respect Life Club, and started the bowling club.She has received academic certificates in physical education, theology, geometry and theater arts, while also receiving theology and history medals during her time at JCA.During her spare time, she volunteers with the Miracle League in Joliet. She plans on attending St. Mary’s in South Bend, with a prospective major in special education/early childhood education. She hopes to get her doctorate in special education and focus on working in Catholic schools.Max CullenMax, son of Stephanie Cullen and Brian Cullen, currently has a 4.90 GPA in JCA honors and AP classes. Cullen is a member of National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta.He is a Kazma Family Scholarship recipient, Joliet Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Recipient, Catholic Education Foundation Scholarship Recipient, and a 2016 Spanish Exam Bronze Award winner.At JCA, he is a member of the Respect Life Club, Spanish club, medical sciences club, student council, student ambassadors and intramural basketball. Max received the prestigious Ronald Reagan Student Leadership Award.He is a member of the varsity baseball team at Joliet Catholic and also participates with the Rhino Baseball Travel program in the offseason.Max is currently undecided on college but plans on majoring in pre-medicine with an occupational interest in anesthesiology.Conor KlumpConor, son of Raymond and Karen Klump, currently has a 4.43 GPA in JCA honors and Advanced Placement classes.He is a member of National Honor Society, Internation...