Ten new members were inducted into the Phi Alpha Theta Honorary Society during a ceremony at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise.
 
Phi Alpha Theta, one of the nation’s largest honor societies, is devoted to excellence in the study of history.  Requirements for membership in Phi Alpha Theta include an overall grade point average of 3.0 and a minimum of 3.0 in history classes.
 
 
Phi Alpha Theta inductees for the 2009-2010 academic year are:
 
Abingdon
Steven Osborne
 
Appalachia
Alexander Head

Castlewood
Cameron Parsons

Clinchco
Evan McCowan

Grundy
Lance Mutter

Pennington Gap
Christopher Tomlinson
 
Pound
David Carter
 
Tazewell
Wycliffe Farquharson
 
Wise
Stephanie Adkins
Ricky D. Mullins, Jr.