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STARKVILLE, Miss.--Some 30 academically achieving juniors, seniors and graduate students in Mississippi State's College of Education are new members of the university chapter of Kappa Delta Pi honor society.
Founded in 1911 at the University of Illinois, the international organization works to promote excellence in all areas of collegiate teacher training. KDP's 55,000 members are spread among more than 400 campus and alumni chapters.
In addition to scholastics, membership requires the demonstrated commitment to a career in education and a personal attitude that ensures steady professional growth.
MSU student members inducted at the conclusion of the 2009 spring semester include (by hometown):
BRANDON--Senior physical education major Maren K. Beasley, the daughter of Brenda Beasley and Larry Beasley; senior Jonathan C. Jordan, a social studies education major and the son of Kendrick and Cindy Jordan; and Laura Whittington, a graduate student in elementary education and the daughter of Stan and Rhonda Whittington.
CANTON--Lillian L. Bell, a graduate student in educational leadership and the daughter of Jimmy and Bernice L. Dinkins.
CEDAR PARK, Texas--Junior history education major Laura Katherine Reed, the daughter of Benton and Nona Reed.
COLUMBUS--Kinesiology major Lacy Liegh Burks, the daughter of Mike and Gwen Burks, and special education major Anna M. McKissack, the daughter of Steve and Terri McKissack. Both are seniors.
DECATUR--Senior elementary education major Morgan Stringer, the daughter of Ken and Paula Stringer.
EUPORA--Senior educational psychology major Trina Pittman, the daughter of Robert and Diane Pittman.
GOLDEN--Senior English education major Neelie C. Owen, the daughter of Danny Owen and Betty Owen.
JACKSON--Stephanie O. Luckett, a graduate student in curriculum and instruction and the daughter of Loraine K. Bishop; and senior industrial technology education major Jarvis D. Williams, the son of Velma Williams and Lawrence Funcess.
KENNESAW, Ga.--Senior teaching and coaching major Emily Jane Coker, the daughter of Gary and Jane Coker of Vicksburg [Miss.].
KOSCIUSKO--Senior elementary education major Emily J. Jones, the daughter of James Jones and Daphne Dabbs.
MERIDIAN--Daniel W. Crouch, a graduate student in social studies education and the son of Janet and Russell Crouch, and senior elementary education major Amanda Crowell, the daughter of Mary Harrison and Walter Bush.
MOBILE, Ala.--Candace Corbett, a graduate student in biology education and the daughter of Robert C. and Kimberly Corbett.
NATCHEZ--Senior clinical exercise physiology major Delaqua Drake, the daughter of Angela Ivory and Robert Ivory.
PHILADELPHIA--Tantaneshia M. Houston, a graduate student in elementary education and the daughter of Harold and Diane Dennis.
PONTOTOC--Senior elementary education major Emily Robbins, the daughter of Rodney and Mitzie Robbins.
SALLIS--Senior elementary education major Kasey N. Pee, the daughter of Royce and Sherry Pee.
SAUCIER--Senior biology education major Angela Frame, the daughter of Terri Shepherd and Travis Ashcroft, and Jerry Frame and Shelly Frame.
SCOOBA--Junior elementary education major Keraneisha J. Green, the daughter of Denise Green and Kerry Collins.
SHUBUTA--Senior elementary education major Tonicka M. Moss, the daughter of Donna M. Moss and the late Samuel Moss Jr.
STARKVILLE--Kenneth V. Anthony, a graduate student in secondary education and the son of Vance Anthony and Diane Piraino; Haley Rose Haynes, a junior physical education/sports communication major and the daughter of Randy and Tammye Haynes; and Erica C. Inge, a graduate student in curriculum and instruction and the daughter of Evie Inge Jr. and Denise Inge.
STURGIS--Senior physical education major Stephanie Partridge, the daughter of Danny and Jennie Ray.
TUPELO--Senior elementary education major Summer D. Parker, the daughter of Joni Parker and the late Phillip Parker
VICKSBURG--(See KENNESAW, Ga.)
WAYNESBORO--Mechelle McLendon-Dzoole, a graduate student in educational administration and the daughter of Louis J. and Dessie W. McLendon.
WEIR--Junior social studies education major Michael L. Turnipseed, the son of Jim and Ellen Turnipseed.
YAZOO CITY--Junior special education Frances C. Book, the daughter of Tommy Book and Sheri McMaster and the late Samuel M. McMaster.
For more information about Mississippi State University, see http://www.msstate.edu/.