Students Honored By PTK Anthology

Four Walters State students received honors from “Tennessee Mosaic,” the literary anthology published by Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community college students. From left are advisor Lisa Eccles, professor of biology; students Clay Branton, Melody Hawkins and Kelly Nguyen; and editor Kelsey Solomon, assistant professor of English. Not pictured is student Laura Petry.

"Tennessee Mosaic" Honors Walters State Students

Four Walters State students have received honors for their writings featured in “Tennessee Mosaic.” The statewide anthology is published by Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community college students.

Clay Branton of Sevierville received first place for his poem, “Likes.”

Laura Petry of Blaine received first place for her short fiction, “Bird’s Song.” Melody Hawkins of Jefferson City received third place for her short fiction, “Dreams on Paper.”

Kelly Nguyen of Sevierville received third place for her research paper, “The Price of Underinsurance."

Tennessee Mosaic” is published annually. Kelsey Solomon, assistant professor of English at Walters State, served as the editor. Dr. Lisa Eccles, professor of biology, is the advisor for the Walters State PTK chapter.