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Northeast Mississippi Community College PTK Members Tour White House and Meet Senator

Members of Phi Theta Kappa at Northeast Mississippi Community College traveled to Washington, D.C., this morning. The students toured the White House and met with U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, according to college officials.

College representatives said experiences like these exemplify the opportunities PTK provides for student growth and leadership development. They encouraged students to get involved and take advantage of similar programs.

PTK is an honor society that aims to recognize academic achievement and promote leadership among community college students.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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