The University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media Kappa Tau Alpha chapter has announced its Class of 2020 and 2021 initiates.
Both groups were honored at initiation ceremonies during graduation. The KTA top undergraduate award was given to Nigel Dent. The faculty honoree was Alysia Steele, associate professor of journalism.
Only the top 10 percent of senior and junior journalism and IMC students are invited to join the society. Graduate students are also invited. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required.
The Greek letters Kappa Tau Alpha stand for knowledge, truth and accuracy. There are no better words to describe the goals of journalism.
The society was founded at the University of Missouri School of Journalism in 1910 and now has 99 campus chapters. Kathleen Wickham is the chapter advisor.
Kappa Tau Alpha is a college honor society that recognizes academic excellence and promotes scholarship in journalism and mass communication, according to the organization website.
Membership must be earned by excellence in academic work at one of the colleges and universities that have chapters. Selection for membership is a mark of highest distinction and honor.
2021 New members
Seniors
Danielle Angelo
Kaylee Crafton
Danya Drake
Lauren Kate Drewry
Sage McNamara
Madeline Quon
Sarah Tonos
Ansley Wood
Hayden Wiggs
Juniors
Mary Boyte
Grace Bynum
Anne Clark Harvey
Inductees from 2020 (Inducted as juniors, now seniors)
Kailee Ayers
Alexandra Barfield
Anna Borgen
Nigel Dent
Asia Harden
Matthew Hendley
Avary Hewlett
Gavin Norton
Julia Peoples
Olivia Schwab
Jackson Sepko
Reagan Stone
Mason Scioneaux
Tyler White
Lauren Wilson
Inductees from 2020 who have graduated
Callahan Basil
Payten Coale
Cathryn Crawford
Andrew Gardner
Katherine Johnson
Virginia Monssor
Alexander Norris
Austin Parker
McKenzie Richmond
Hannah Rom
Meredith Sills
Nicholas Weaver
Hannah Williamson
