(Clarksdale, Miss.) — Coahoma Community College proudly announced the induction of
17 students into its newly established chapter of the Gamma Beta Phi Society, the
Delta Legacy Chapter, during a virtual ceremony held on Wednesday, October 22 at 3
p.m. The ceremony, conducted via Microsoft Teams and hosted by Gamma Beta Phi’s national
headquarters, celebrated academic excellence, leadership, and community service among
Coahoma’s top scholars.
Family members, faculty, and fellow students joined the online event to honor the inductees. The ceremony featured a formal welcome, an overview of Gamma Beta Phi’s rich history, and the ceremonial recitation of the membership pledge. The keynote address was delivered by James Smith III, Interim Chief Operating Officer at Troy University–Montgomery Campus, who emphasized the importance of service and scholarship in leadership development.
The following students were inducted as charter members of the Gamma Beta Phi Society, Delta Legacy Chapter:
Tykeria McCullum, Adrianna Dawson, Karmese Leflore, Cameron Mouldin, Edward Lucas,
Landon Smith, Vincent Jones II, Zahariya Vance, Darron Griffin, Jamerious Hawkins,
Jamison Hicks, Adryona Brown, Mar’Tia Crawford, Patrick Johnson, Jaylan Abby, Jamelia
Jackson, and Shidarius Jefferson.
Membership in Gamma Beta Phi is extended to students who exemplify academic achievement, leadership, and service. Eligible students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate strong moral character, and show a commitment to community engagement and personal growth.
The mission of the Gamma Beta Phi Society is to promote education, service, and character among college students. Through its programs, members are encouraged to uphold academic excellence while engaging in meaningful service to their communities.
“This organization gives our students a chance to shine by leading, serving, and growing beyond the classroom,” said Nicole Ross, the chapter’s advisor. “It’s a privilege to bring this opportunity to our campus for the benefit of our students. I’m most looking forward to watching them discover the power of teamwork and service and seeing how their efforts make a real difference on campus and in our surrounding communities. I’m also excited to partner with local organizations and build on resources and connections that already exist within our communities.”
The Delta Legacy Chapter plans to launch several community engagement initiatives, including a campus-wide service day and partnerships with local schools and nonprofit organizations. These efforts will allow students to apply leadership and service values in ways that positively impact both Coahoma’s campus and the broader community.
By establishing this honor and service-led society, Coahoma Community College continues its commitment to fostering student success, leadership development, and community response.
About the Gamma Beta Phi Society:
The Gamma Beta Phi Society, a national collegiate honor society, was chartered on March 22, 1964, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Created by a group of Southern college educators, the organization was a natural extension of the Beta Club, a high school honors society founded by Dr. John W. Harris, who served as the Society’s Executive Secretary for its first decade.
Today, Gamma Beta Phi has chapters at community colleges, liberal arts institutions, and public and private universities across the United States. It inducts thousands of academically successful students each year who share its mission of promoting education and service. What sets Gamma Beta Phi apart from most collegiate honor societies is its strong emphasis on community service after induction.
Although each chapter focuses on the needs of its local community, Gamma Beta Phi has made a lasting national impact through its National Service Project. Over the years, members have collected thousands of books for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, sent thousands of pairs of shoes to citizens in Iraq, donated hats to the Heavenly Hats Foundation, written letters to servicemen and women aboard the USS Kitty Hawk, and purchased livestock for Heifer International. The current national project continues this tradition by encouraging chapters to create meaningful change within their local communities.
The Gamma Beta Phi Society remains proud of its history of service and academic excellence and continues to inspire students nationwide to lead with integrity, compassion, and purpose