Chattanooga State Community College celebrates the induction of 35 adult students into the Spire Honor Society. Spire is the #1 nationally recognized honorary society for adult and other non-traditional students enrolled in two-year colleges. Spire was created to provide non-traditional students with the same level of recognition that outstanding traditional students have always received.

Newest members of the Spire Honor Society include Lisa Bailey, Sharita Besley, Zach Burkett, Jenna Burnette, Michelle Buxton, Debra Campbell, Anthony Duckett, Alixanderia Egbert, Lacy Elrod, Amanda Estes, Martha Flores, Christopher Green, Brooke Hale, Janet Harris, Gathel Hazell, Celia Hough, Julie King, Briana Lawyer, Sandra Lewis, Bonnie McCormick, Casandra Moreno, Brittany Murphy, Anthony Pilgrims, Amy Potter, Kayla Presbitero, Misty Quarles, Rayshon Reed, Jonathan Sammons, Shannon Shephard, Joshua Simoneaux, Johnathan Smith, Casey Stepp, Lindsey Stone, Dorsey Thompson, and Travis Wichman.

To be selected for SPIRE, individuals must qualify as an adult or non-traditional student under locally derived and maintained definitions, be within 12 months of graduation or have completed 33 college credit hours, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, be involved in at least three campus or community activities, demonstrate leadership, persistence, future promise, and maintain the highest ethical standards.

Established in 1989, Spire represents the highest achievement of academic performance and out-of-class accomplishments that a non-traditional student can attain in America’s community and junior colleges.

For more information about Spire, please contact Marsha Barker, director of Adult Services and Tennessee Reconnect.