PTK

(Clarksdale, Miss.) — Coahoma Community College proudly welcomed a new class of scholars into the prestigious Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society during its Spring 2026 Induction Ceremony, held in the Pinnacle. The ceremony celebrated academic excellence while challenging students to embrace leadership through service and meaningful impact.

The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Cynthia Williams-Roberson, Director of Research, Assessment, and Strategic Initiatives at Coahoma Community College. In her powerful message, titled “Induction to Impact,” Dr. Williams-Roberson emphasized that potential alone is not enough, it must be activated through action.

“Potential is only powerful when you have an impact,” she shared. “Growth does not happen in induction, it happens in service.”

She encouraged inductees to step forward as leaders not only on campus, but within their communities and future careers. Her message highlighted that service begins with willingness and does not require perfection, only participation and a commitment to helping others.

The ceremony followed a formal agenda that included a procession of inductees, remarks from PTK student leaders, the official induction of new members, and special recognitions.

This year’s class of inductees includes:

  • Alicia Addison
  • William Baker
  • Ellie Barron
  • Tanner Bridgewater
  • Deshaun Brooks
  • Darius Brown
  • A’Kyiria Brown
  • Alexis Burnside
  • Henrietta Campbell
  • Journee Carr
  • Miyonna Christian
  • Jasmine Cole
  • Charles Cooley
  • Andres Demova
  • Ja’Keria Eubanks-Howard
  • Kyla Firrow
  • Kyla Gant
  • Zoe Garrison
  • Lenisha Harris
  • Judah Howard
  • Sabrin Islam
  • Ahmad Ibrahim
  • Sherlenda Jackson
  • Katelyn James
  • Bryan Jean
  • Nikholas Johnson
  • Toni Johnson
  • Almonica Jones
  • Cy’zarah Jones
  • Jaiden Jones
  • Zariyah Kimble
  • Tayla Maxie
  • Talandria McNeese
  • Raegan Murphy
  • Cameron Murphy
  • Kamryn Newson
  • Madaysin Pilgram
  • Trinity Relf
  • Kerris Robinson
  • Tora Sanford
  • Sadie Smith
  • Adrianna Tribble
  • Chirsten Turner
  • Daces Walton
  • Ja’Karis Washington
  • Yanya Washington


Phi Theta Kappa recognizes the academic achievements of college students and provides opportunities for members to grow as scholars and leaders. The organization places a strong emphasis on service, leadership, fellowship, and scholarship; values echoed throughout the ceremony.

As the newest members join the PTK legacy at Coahoma, they are called not only to uphold academic excellence but to actively serve and lead with purpose.

For more information about Phi Theta Kappa and student involvement opportunities at Coahoma Community College, please contact the Office of Student Engagement.