Phi Kappa Phi
Idaho State University Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 110
Chapter Scholarship
William & Doris Brydon (ISU Phi Kappa Phi) Scholarship, Spring Semester 2024
The recipient of the ISU Phi Kappa Phi William and Doris Brydon Scholarship for Spring 2024 is Kenydi Paige Young, a senior seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science (Pre-Physician Assistant). She has a 4.00 GPA, and is currently serving as a teaching assistant in an Advanced Anatomy & Physiology lab where she takes pride in helping to prepare her fellow students to succeed in healthcare careers. Kenydi is president of ISU's Pre-Health Professions Association, and has organized MCAT/GRE study sessions, and through her leadership in that organization has tripled their student membership. Kenydi plans to apply to the Physician Assistant master's program after she finishes her bachelor's degree.
Fall Lecture 2023
Thank you to all who attended our Fall Scholarly Lecture with Pauline Thiros as she reflected on her career in leadership. We also recognized Doris Brydon, and the recipient of the William and Doris Brydon Scholarship, Kenydi Paige Young.
Hang in There, I’m Right Behind You!
A Leader’s Reflections
Presented by: Pauline Thiros, Athletics
NOV. 7 | 7 PM
Salmon River Room | Pond Student Union Building
All are welcome to attend this scholarly lecture by Pauline Thiros as she reflects on a career in leadership. This annual scholarly lecture is hosted by the ISU chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Refreshments will be served.
2023 ISU Chapter 110 Phi Kappa Phi Initiates
Graduate Students
Holly Ames | Deaf Education
Sam Bell | History
Nuvain Boots Blackburn | Special Education
*Krysten Bullock | Business Administration
*Cynthia Calderon Garza | Nursing
Elizabeth Cervantes | Spanish
Benjamin Cline | School Psychology
Sadie Cole | Biology
*Jennifer Ensign | Physician Assistant Studies
Leighann Lange | Human Resource Development
Chelsea Lebo | Nursing
Rebecca Lorentzen | Nursing
*Molly Merrick | Health Education
Angela Moreno | Spanish
*Reuben Opoku | Microbiology
Aaron Otterstein | Health Physics
*Steven Prochko | Human Resource Development
Roxana Ramirez-Hampton | Spanish
Tammy Richardson | Spanish
Tiffany Robertson | Physical Therapy
Danielle Trawick | Biology
*Jenn Tyler | Communication Sciences & Disorders, Audiology
Marissa Valastro | Dental Hygiene
*Fatemeh Zarei | Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Seniors
*Emma Getliff | University Studies
Logan Hansen Graham | History
Kelly Odishoo | Education
*Christopher Thomas | English
Christopher Verkerk | Fire Services Administration
Bonnie Walker | Psychology
Juniors
*Lizbeth Arellano Santoyo | Health Science
Rebecca Barnet | Anthropology
Isabella Bass | Communication Sciences & Disorders, Audiology
Sadie Bouwens | Health Science
Craig Channell | History, Anthropology
*Joshua Ford | Chemistry
*Kimberly Frost | General Business
*Zachary Hawkins | Biology, Biomedical Sciences
Ellen Jenkins | Nuclear Operations Technology
Meri Johnson | Medical Coding
Chloe Maisttison | Nursing
Johannes Robbertse| Accounting & Finance
Mason Stewart | Social Work
*Stacey Tucker | Sociology, Criminology, Gender & Sexuality Studies
Kathryn Woods | University Studies
Professional Students
Kelly-Wihler Djine Mboumenou | Pharmacy
Justin Goff | Pharmacy
Ethan Kuhn | Pharmacy
Logan Martinez | Pharmacy
Raelyn Price | Nursing/Workplace Training & Development
Jevyn Stokes | Pharmacy
Faculty
*Jennifer Briggs | Nursing
*Nancy Devine | Physical Therapy
*Sarah Godsey | Geosciences
*Kellee Kirkpatrick | Political Science
*Wendy Mickelsen | Radiographic Science
Circle of Excellence Chapter Award Program
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi recognizes outstanding chapters each year for their work through the Circle of Excellence Chapter Award Program. The Circle of Excellence Award Program recognizes chapters for their work in promoting excellence on the local campus and engaging the community of scholars each year.
Our chapter has achieved Circle of Excellence Platinum status for 2023-2024. This level of performance can only be achieved because of the efforts of our dedicated chapter officers and members.
Our Chapter’s Fellowship Nominees and Scholarship Recipients
2023 - Dane Buck, PKP fellowship nominee
2021 – Ricky Morgan, PKP Fellowship nominee
2020 – Beverly Jackson, "Nifty Fifty Phi Kappa Phi" fall tuition scholarship recipient
2020 - Kylie Greenwell, PKP Fellowship nominee
2019: William Veloso, PKP Fellowship nominee
2018: Paula Arinze, “Let the Love of Learning Rule Humanity” fall tuition scholarship recipient
2017: Jennifer Ann Stemper, “The Sandra Shropshire Fall, 2017 Tuition Scholarship” recipient
Fellowship: The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi currently awards fifty Fellowships of $8,500 each, six at $20,000 each, and two at $35,000 each to members entering the first year of graduate or professional study. Each active Phi Kappa Phi chapter may select one candidate from among its local applicants to compete for the Society-wide awards.
Fellowship application deadline to the ISU chapter: April 1
Scholarship: The ISU chapter of ISU, through generous donations from our community and members, offers scholarship money to eligible undergraduate PKP initiates. Your contributions are always welcome. Our chapter goal is to provide a scholarship to one ISU student each year.