2012 Kappa Tau Alpha inductees

Congratulations to the eight new student members of the NSC chapter of Kappa Tau Alpha (KTA), the national college honor society that recognizes academic excellence and promotes scholarship in journalism and mass communication. Selection for membership is a mark of highest distinction and honor as members must be in the top 10 percent of their class. Founded at the University of Missouri in 1910, KTA is the seventh oldest national honor society and the only one in journalism/mass communication recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. KTA chapters are located at 93 U.S. colleges and universities. Journalism instructor Lance Speere is the KTA Chapter adviser at UCF.

Inducted this year were Amanda Castro (RTV), Kristen Gilmore (RTV), Allison Olcsvay (JOU), Laura Shafer (RTV), Shayla Silva (JOU), Chelsea St. John (JOU), Kaitlyn Teabo (JOU) and Chelsy Tracz (JOU).