By Mandy Corbin
Director of Marketing
MOUNT VERNON— Brewton-Parker College’s Georgia Xi Chapter of Pi Gamma Mu recently received the Roll of Distinction Award, the highest award for chapters of Pi Gamma Mu, announced Vance Rhoades, Faculty Sponsor and Associate Professor of Psychology.
Pictured above left to right: Heather Smith, Cissy Siniard, Brittni Giddens (Vice-President), T.J. Foster, Professor Vance Rhoades, Destinee Collins, Olivia Brantley, Dilan Ashley, Trevin Goodman (President), and Robert Stewart (Chaplain).
According to an official letter from Pi Gamma Mu Executive Director Suzanne Rupp, the Roll of Distinction Award is based on chapter activity and effectiveness on campus. “Dr. Rhoades works very effectively with the chapter,” Rupp stated. “It is important that you know about his contributions and appreciate his success. We are grateful for the opportunity to stress excellence on your campus.” When asked about receiving the award, Rhoades said, “I am blessed to be the faculty sponsor for such a wonderful and dedicated group of young people. To say that I am proud of their accomplishments would be an understatement. Each one has purposed to dedicate themselves to excel at a very high level, whether it be in the classroom, in athletic competition, or in ministering to the needs of others. These ten students have brought, and continue to bring a Christian servant leadership style to all they do. They bring honor to both the college and the Lord.”
To be eligible for membership into Pi Gamma Mu, students must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above after taking twenty four semester hours of social science courses. Past service projects have included collecting jackets and socks for kindergarten students, collecting soda tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Savannah, ministering at the Duncan McRae House in Mount Vernon, and forming a “trash patrol” for the campus. Rhoades also states that this organization allows many varied opportunities for ministry both on and off campus.