06/01/2026
Dr. LaShawnda Washington encouraged the 16 spring inductees of Edgecombe Community College’s Alpha Omega Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society to embrace and embody fellowship.
“May you carry fellowship from this ceremony into every classroom, every meeting, every community space you enter,” said Washington, dean of College and Career Readiness and Human Resources Development at ECC. “May you represent Edgecombe Community College with distinction-not only through what you accomplish, but how you treat others.”
Washington served as the guest speaker for ECC’s spring induction ceremony held recently. Established in 1994 at ECC, PTK promotes the development of scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship.
Washington challenged the new members to practice presence, build bridges, serve together, think globally, and encourage others consistently.
“The most powerful fellowship often comes through words,” stated Washington. “A simple ‘I believe in you,’ a handwritten note, a message of congratulations, a moment of grace when someone falls short.”
Washington’s message represents the core values of PTK.
Congratulations to the 16 new inductees of ECC’s Alpha Omega Nu Chapter of PTK:
Pictured l-r: Sierrea Fuller, Brooklyn Harris, Tequila Gorham, Tabita Ausby, Brandice Hoggard, Jalyssa Tate, Amelia Lynch, Destinee Williams, Gavin Allen and Chayce Bryant.
Not pictured are: Austin Bryant, Olivia Edwards, Abigail Jordan, Sierra Leaston, John Pollard and Laderrick Whitaker.
