Nov. 3, 2025–On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Missouri Lambda chapter of Alpha Chi inducted 20 new members.
Alpha Chi is the highest academic honor society for Missouri Western State University students, open to junior, senior and graduate students in the top ten percent of their class. New students are inducted each semester, and each inductee nominates a significant faculty member for the Compass Award.
For the fall 2025 semester, twelve undergraduate and seven graduate students were inducted, along with a faculty member honored for her significant contribution to the chapter.
Undergraduate Inductees:
- Beverly Ard, Nursing; Hannibal, Missouri
- Kayla Beam, Criminal Justice; St. Joseph, Missouri
- Linda Bieri, Law; Kansas City, Missouri
- Kylie Clark, Nursing; Gower, Missouri
- Khia Haley, Secondary Education; Savannah, Missouri
- Maddie Jones, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Auburn, Nebraska
- Haylie Owens, Early Childhood Education; Camden Point, Missouri
- Ayron Reeter, Social Work; St. Joseph, Missouri
- Ashley Thomson, Management; St. Joseph, Missouri
- Shaneka Thornton, Social Work; St. Joseph, Missouri
- Selena Toole, Secondary Education; Altamont, Missouri
- Bailey Woodbury, Performing and Cinematic Arts; St. Joseph, Missouri
Graduate School Inductees:
- Lhingneiching Briner, Master of Arts in Teaching; Smithville, Missouri
- Adrienne Chleborad, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL; St. Joseph, Missouri
- Lauren Herr, Master of Social Work; St. Joseph, Missouri
- Jodi Jakylovich, Master of Social Work; Platte City, Missouri
- McKala Meziere, Master of Applied Science in Forensic Investigations; Shreveport, Louisiana
- Kelia Pitzenberger, Master of Arts in Teaching; Kansas City, Missouri
- Marcy Withrow, Master of Arts in Teaching; St. Joseph, Missouri
Honorary Inductee:
Dr. Pam Clary, Bachelor of Social Work Program Director and Professor of Social Work
Fourteen faculty members were honored by inductees for their significant contributions: Brandon Johnson, Crystal Dowdell, Dr. Dan Shepherd, Dr. Dominic DeBrincat, Dr. Jonathan Rhoad, Dr. Kipton Smilie, Dr. Grey Endres, Dr. Jennifer Malone, Dr. Jonathan Euchner, Linda Salfrank, Dr. Monty Smith, Dr. Pam Clary, Ronda Chesney and Whitlea Castillo.
Additionally, fourteen fall 2025 graduates were recognized with honors cords.
- Brookelyn Buttolph, Psychology; West Des Moines, Iowa
- Amy Clary, Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration; St. Joseph, Missouri
- Adrienne Chleborad, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL; St. Joseph, Missouri
- Kole Conaway, Master of Business Administration; St. Joseph, Missouri
- Rachel Gonzalez, Master of Business Administration; Independence, Missouri
- Carter Hays, Management; Parkville, Missouri
- Garrett Jackson, Master of Business Administration; St. Joseph, Missouri
- Molly Killion, Psychology; Malvern, Iowa
- Patty Lashbrook, Applied Communications and Journalism; Faucett, Missouri
- Justice Matthes, Psychology; Trenton, Missouri
- Avery McVicker, Elementary Education; Cameron, Missouri
- Haylie Owens, Early Childhood Education; Camden Point, Missouri
- Taylor Triplett, Nursing; Faucett, Missouri
- Marcy Withrow, Master of Arts in Teaching; St. Joseph, Missouri
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