news-category: Academics Sigma Zeta National Math and Science Honor Society Inducts 31 New Members By Office of University Communications On April 16, 2025 Gardner-Webb University Beta Tau Chapter Also Recognizes Seniors and New Officers BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Beta Tau Chapter of Sigma Zeta National Honor Society held its induction ceremony recently. A group of 31 students were honored as new members, and the new officers were installed. Graduating seniors were also recognized. New members received membership certificates, and graduating seniors were given honor cords to wear at graduation. Sigma Zeta is open to qualified students who are majoring in natural science, computer science, cybersecurity, or mathematics. They must have completed 25 hours towards a degree and 15 hours of science and/or math courses and earned a minimum 3.0 GPA overall and in their science and math courses. Beta Tau Chapter’s new officers are, from left, Treasurer Hunter Lee, Secretary Ansley Walker, Vice President Mackenzie Farr, and President McCoy Stowe. New officers: Treasurer – Hunter Lee Secretary – Ansley Walker Vice president – Mackenzie Farr President – McCoy Stowe New members and seniors: Bryanna Banks, biology, senior Daniel Bennett, biology Teryn Bour, chemistry, senior Madison Boyd, biology Jaida Bristol, biology Timothy Campbell, biology Michael Ciminiello, biology, senior Dean Clark, biology Erica Clontz, biology, senior Rachel Estes, biochemistry Mackenzie Farr, biology Brooklyn Gibson, biology Brandon Harris, biology, senior Aedan Kerr, biochemistry, senior Isaiah LaNave, biology Aiden Leon, biology Lexi Mathis, biology, senior Hodges McCathern, biochemistry Gracie Park, biology Jada Pittman, biology Chase Powers, biology Lainey Proffitt, biology Benjamin Rogers, biochemistry Madison Shaffer, chemistry, senior Karley Simonds, biology Taylor Sollie, chemistry Kylie Taylor, biology Ansley Walker, biology Hannah White, chemistry Destiny White, biology, senior Jacob White, biochemistry The seniors in the Beta Tau Chapter of Sigma Zeta National Honor Society were recognized with honor cords to wear at commencement. Other seniors recognized: Crystal Aldridge, mathematics Daniel Harkins, biology Emma Hewitt, biology Reese Jones, biology Kylee Morris, biology Kyla Pascucci, biology Amber Smith, biology About Beta Tau Chapter and Sigma Zeta Sigma Zeta began on Gardner-Webb’s campus in 2008. In the fall of 2007, with a unanimous vote, the faculty in both the Departments of Natural Sciences and Mathematics elected to apply to the national Sigma Zeta Honor Society for a GWU chapter. The application was granted and Gardner-Webb was designated the Beta Tau Chapter and installed as the Sigma Zeta’s 51st chapter. Sigma Zeta began in 1925 at Shurtleff College in Alton, Ill., to recognize the academic achievements of any major in the natural sciences, computer science or mathematics. About Gardner-Webb Gardner-Webb University is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., Gardner-Webb prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at Gardner-Webb.edu. Interested in math or science? Start your journey here.
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