Electricity - it's one of the most important innovations in the history of humankind. It's hard to imagine life without electricity, and for good reason. Nearly every aspect of our lives is affected by electricity in some form or fashion, from the way you wash your clothes to the effort you put in at work. From a residential standpoint, you need it to cook, clean, entertain, and live comfortably. For commercial purposes, electricity is used to power the computers needed to keep America moving. That's why, when the electricity in your home or at your job is compromised, life grinds to a halt. Unfortunately, electrical problems are inevitable in today's day and age. When the electricity in your home or commercial workspace fails, you need a quick, effective solution that will get your life back on track. And that, in a nutshell, is where L&M Electric, Inc. shines the brightest.
Our company was founded in 2009 by Roger Lee and John Mezzles. With a combined 46 years of electrical experience, the two entrepreneurs set out to create a company that offers quality workmanship and unparalleled service to all its builders and clients. Today, we are proud to have served South Carolina for nearly two decades as the premier electrician contractor in Peachtree City, GA. Our family-owned business specializes in both residential and commercial electrical work. Our highly-trained team has the experience and skills to handle any electrical issue, from minor panel breaker problems to large-scale industrial issues.
Despite winning numerous awards and recognitions in the Southeast, we don't let our accolades go to our head. Our team is committed to providing effective, personalized electrical work for every one of our customers. We take pride in our ability to offer peace of mind to our customers when they need it most, and that's exactly what we aim to provide to you too. We're talking one-on-one service provided by a friendly, professional electrician. There are no corners cut, no hidden fees, and no excuses - only the highest quality work from the finest electricians in Peachtree City.
As guests in your home, you won't ever have to worry about a member of our team trying to sell you something you don't need. Our job is to serve your electrical needs. You expect the highest quality electrical work in South Carolina, and that's what we will provide.
You understand that the highest quality work requires fair compensation, but you're not made of money. Our commitment is to offer affordable electric work at a price you're satisfied paying.
We know that you are choosing L&M Electric for a reason. Unlike large corporations, we truly care about our customers. As a family business, serving you is personal for us. We stake our reputation on the quality of our work. As such, we are accountable and will always strive to deliver the service you have come to expect from our company.
At L&M Electric, we employ the brightest commercial and residential electricians in Peachtree City. Having electricians that specialize in both residential and commercial projects allow us to provide our customers with a wider range of services.
Our team fixes a broad range of electrical issues, but we have built our reputation on the following electric services:
Every homeowner has to deal with an electrical component breaking or failing at some point. When that happens, you need a partner who can troubleshoot the problem and correct the issue efficiently and effectively. A few common problems that we help solve for our customers include:
Whether you have a new ceiling fan that needs to be installed or you have a new electrical outlet that you'd like added to your bedroom, L&M Electric is here to help. Our team installs quality solutions every day of the week - there's no electrical installation job your residential electrician in Peachtree City, GA, can't handle. Here is a glance at some of the installation projects that we complete for homeowners:
If you're renovating or remodeling your home, you need a professional electrician on-hand to work to properly install your new electrical devices and systems. Our skilled electricians are happy to work with you or your remodeling consultant to install your lights and keep your home shining bright. Common renovation and remodeling jobs include:
Many new construction homeowners stress about having their electrical system wired from scratch. For us, it's just another day on the job. If you're building your dream home, don't leave your electrical work to mediocre electricians. Trust L&M electric for reliable service and the highest quality electrical work in Peachtree City. A few new construction projects we handle are:
When you own a home, there's something inherently fulfilling about taking care of your property and fixing issues that pop up over time. When it comes to electrical work, however, DIY projects can be dangerous. Electricity is an amazing innovation, but if you aren't fully trained and licensed to handle such work, it's best to leave it to the experts at L&M Electric. Your home's safety is essential for you and your family. Our team will go above and beyond to ensure that your home's electrical system is operating correctly without any concerning problems.
With more than 60 years of combined experience as electricians, we are capable of troubleshooting and fixing a litany of electrical issues in your house. Keep reading to learn more about the most common electrical issues our customers report, along with some handy tips on how to remediate such problems.
If you don't have any power in your home, it might be time to check your electrical panel to see if there are any tripped breakers. If you spot a tripped breaker, try your best to switch it over to its original position. If you can't, remember that some breakers need to be flipped to the "off" position before turning it back on. If you don't have any luck, give our office a call. We'll send a trained residential electrician in Peachtree City to your home to fix the problem on-site.
If you have an overhead fan in your living room or bedroom, you know how quickly it can accumulate dust. Most homeowners clean up using a rod duster. However, sometimes homeowners accidentally hit the fan direction switch when doing so. But, instead of flipping it "on" or "off," they bump it into a limbo zone where neither direction is selected. When this happens, your overhead fan will not spin. If one of your fans stops working suddenly, this is one of the most common reasons why. If you're sure you didn't hit the fan direction switch, it could be an indication of a larger problem. In this case, call our office for a free phone consultation. We'll troubleshoot with you over the phone and if necessary, send out an electrician.
If your home was built in the last 35 years, chances are it has two 20-amp circuits running to your kitchen countertop outlets. Newer homes will have three circuits. If you're constantly tripping the breaker to your kitchen, it's most likely because you have too many electrical devices connected to the same circuit. To help alleviate this problem, place appliances like coffee makers and toasters on two different circuits. That way, they can share the load.
At the end of the day, your home is your place of solitude and relaxation. But, when you have electrical issues in your home, things can quickly go from peaceful to problematic. Whether you're renovating your home and need a new room wired for power or your panel breaker keeps giving your problems, L&M Electric is here to assist. If you have questions about an issue or need to schedule service, our team is ready to help answer your questions and coordinate the best time for a residential electrician to come to your home in Peachtree City.
Unlike some of our competitors, who are reluctant to provide any information that might prevent them from making a buck, L&M Electric is all about empowering our customers. If we can offer sound advice that will educate our clients and help them save money, we have no problem doing so. That's why we have put together some helpful tips and tricks for maintaining your home's most common electrical systems. Because, at the end of the day, a little knowledge can go a long way when it comes to your family's safety.
Intense lighting storms can cause powerful surges of electricity that ruin your home's electrical appliances and amenities. Surge protectors installed at your electrical panel can help prevent these surges by grounding the electricity running through your home. They do so by directing it away from your electrical devices. This common solution is inexpensive, effective, and always a better choice than replacing expensive items like TVs and computers.
Breaker panels control the power to your home. When they go bad or are damaged, there's a good chance that you will lose power to most of the rooms in your house. Open your breaker panel and keep a sharp eye out for signs of corrosion and rust. Double-check that each breaker you see flips on and off properly. If you notice corrosion or if the breaker switches won't flip, it's time to get in touch with a residential electrician in Peachtree City, GA, who can inspect your breaker panel and recommend upgrades if necessary.
GFIs, or Ground Fault Interrupters, are similar to surge protectors in that they prevent electrical damage from happening in your home. The primary job of a GFI is to prevent electrical shocks that happen during a ground fault. Because water is a conductor of electricity, GFIs should be installed anywhere that an outlet comes into contact with water. You should try to test your GFIs every month, if possible, to ensure that they are working correctly. When you look closely at your GFI, you will notice a "test" and a "reset" button. Hit the "test" button to trip the GFI outlet and then hit "reset" to restore power. If your outlet resets, your GFI is working as it should. If not, you need to replace your GFI outlet. Because electricity is involved, we recommend hiring a professional to install new GFIs in your home. That way, you know the job is done right.
The right light bulb can add the perfect amount of ambiance to your home. Eventually, however, even the best light bulbs will need replacing. While they don't need checking every month, it's a good idea to inspect all your bulbs at the beginning of the year. If any of your bulbs are dead, you should replace them. You should also consider replacing bulbs that are incandescent with LED lights. LED light bulbs may cost more upfront but use less electricity and are more efficient over the long run.
In terms of preventative maintenance, scheduling a safety inspection for your home's electrical systems should be a high priority. These inspections will shine a light on the electrical features in your home that need to be fixed. Most modern electrical fires are caused by short circuit arcs, defective insulation, or broken wiring. An inspection conducted by a qualified electrician will help determine what needs to be fixed so you and your family stay safe in your home. Your inspector should cover your whole home and will examine common features such as:
he electrical system in your home brings it to life from the lights and appliances we use every day to the entertainment we all love and enjoy. You want an electrician that makes you feel safe while delivering the quality services you're promised.
ELECTRICIAN SERVICE REQUESTWhether you need light switch services for your newly renovated home or need a generator installed at your commercial property, L&M Electric is here to serve you. Our team will get the job done right, so you can get back to loving your life in the Lowcountry.
Coantact UsPEACHTREE CITY, Ga. – Two of the co-regular season champions will face off for the 2022 Sun Belt Conference Women’s Tennis Championship as top-seed South Alabama and No. 3-seed UT Arlington each won semifinal matches on Saturday at the Peachtree City Tennis Center.South Alabama opened the day with an impressive 4-1 win over No. 4-seed Coastal Carolina, before UTA topped No. 2-seed Georgia State 4-2 in a match that lasted just under four hours.The championship match will get underway on Sunday at 1 ...
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. – Two of the co-regular season champions will face off for the 2022 Sun Belt Conference Women’s Tennis Championship as top-seed South Alabama and No. 3-seed UT Arlington each won semifinal matches on Saturday at the Peachtree City Tennis Center.
South Alabama opened the day with an impressive 4-1 win over No. 4-seed Coastal Carolina, before UTA topped No. 2-seed Georgia State 4-2 in a match that lasted just under four hours.
The championship match will get underway on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, and air live on ESPN+.
Match 8: (1) South Alabama, 4 (4) Coastal Carolina 1 Box Score
Top seed and co-regular season champion South Alabama advanced to the championship match of the Sun Belt Conference Tennis Tournament for a second-straight year with a 4-1 win over No. 4-seed Coastal Carolina on Saturday morning at the Peachtree City (Ga.) Tennis Center.
South Alabama improved to 21-4, while Coastal Carolina fell to 13-9.
The Jaguars took the doubles point thanks to wins from All-Sun Belt Second Team duo Nikola Kohoutova and Luminita Tutunaru, along with Milka Emilia Pasanen and Otoha Aoki.
Nikola Kohoutova, the Sun Belt Player of the Year, gave the Jaguars a 2-0 lead on the Chanticleers with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Mathilde Tranberg. Minutes later, the Jaguars went ahead 3-0 following a win at No. 5 singles by Otoha Aoki over Megan Hopton.
The Chanticleers made things interesting though as Anna Babayan earned a 6-4, 7-5 win over Milka Emilia Pasanen, before all three of the remaining matches went to third sets.
South Alabama was finally able to clinch the match when Luminita Tutunaru topped Paola Landin Lopez 6-3, 2-6, 6-2, sending the Jaguars to the championship match.
Match 9: (3) UT Arlington 4, (2) Georgia State 2 Box Score
In a battle that last just under four hours, co-regular season champion and No. 3-seed UT Arlington topped fellow co-regular season champion and No. 2-seed Georgia State 4-2 on Saturday afternoon in the semifinals of the 2022 Sun Belt Conference Women’s Tennis Championship at the Peachtree City (Ga.) Tennis Center.
UTA improved to 23-2 and will advance to the championship match on Sunday facing top-seed and co-regular season champion South Alabama. Georgia State saw its season come to an end at 17-6 following an impressive plus-15 win turnaround.
The Mavericks took the doubles point after two of the three matches went to a tiebreaker. Momoka Horiguchi and Tara Gorinsek earned a 6-3 win at No. 1 doubles, before Georgia State evened doubles play when Eva Chivu and Pragnya Kumar scored a 7-6 (7-5) victory. UTA clinched the point when Liz Chileno and Ana Paula Jimenez earned a 7-6 (8-6) victory at the No. 2 spot.
As singles play got underway, All-Sun Belt Second Team member Angel Carney got Georgia State on the board with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over fellow second team member Tara Gorinsek.
The Mavericks took the next two points starting with a 6-2, 6-2 win by All-Sun Belt Second Team member Sarina Reinertsen over Pragnya Kumar at No. 5 singles, followed by Ana Paula Jimenez earning a 6-4, 6-2 win over Ellie Aldrich at No. 6 singles.
All Sun Belt Second Team member Andreea Stanescu got the Panthers within a point following a 6-0, 7-5 win over Carla Pons before the final two matches went to third sets.
Momoka Horiguchi secured the win for the Mavericks with a 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 6-2 win over Sofya Golubovskaya to send UTA into the finals.
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Shortly before America entered World War II in December 1941, top officials in Berlin and Tokyo scoffed at reports of what American factories could turn out if they switched to war production.Germany and Japan eventually learned a painful lesson: Do not underestimate what Americans will do if freedom is at stake.Be in the know the moment news happensAccording to the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Adolf Hitler himself predicted that American war supplies would not be enough to help the Allies win the war. Hi...
Shortly before America entered World War II in December 1941, top officials in Berlin and Tokyo scoffed at reports of what American factories could turn out if they switched to war production.
Germany and Japan eventually learned a painful lesson: Do not underestimate what Americans will do if freedom is at stake.
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According to the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Adolf Hitler himself predicted that American war supplies would not be enough to help the Allies win the war. Hitler said that “an American intervention by mass deliveries of planes and war materials will not change the outcome of the war.” He couldn’t have been more wrong.
The amazing story of our nation’s World War II production is the subject of a multi-media “Lunch & Learn” presentation at the Newnan Carnegie Library this Friday at noon, May 13. The speaker, Willard Womack of the Georgia Commemorative Air Force in Peachtree City, knows the subject well. As he will explain, we earned the description, “arsenal of democracy,” for indisputably good reasons.
William S. Knudsen was an automotive industry executive and a decorated General in the U.S. Army during the war. “We won,” said General Knudsen, “because we smothered the enemy in an avalanche of production, the like of which he had never seen, nor dreamed possible.”
After the Battle of Midway in June 1942, Japan produced just six aircraft carriers. America manufactured no less than seventeen.
The Ken Burns documentary titled “The War” reveals that “America launched more vessels in 1941 than Japan did in the entire war. Shipyards turned out tonnage so fast that by the autumn of 1943 all Allied shipping sunk since 1939 had been replaced. In 1944 alone, the United States built more planes than the Japanese did from 1939 to 1945. By the end of the war, more than half of all industrial production in the world would take place in the United States.”
The American government may have paid for it, but it was American industry that produced it. Private businesses provided almost two-thirds of all the Allied military equipment produced in the war years: 297,000 aircraft, 193,000 artillery pieces, 86,000 tanks and two million army trucks. “In four years,” notes the Burns documentary, “American industrial production, already the world's largest, doubled in size.”
And while those private businesses earned a profit for their efforts, they and millions of private citizens also paid the high taxes and bought the government bonds that made it possible for the government to pay for all this production. If instead of buying the stuff from competitive private enterprises, we had purchased planes and tanks from government factories, we would have paid twice the price for half the quality.
When American enterprise is turned loose to produce, it does so at a staggering magnitude that still makes us the envy of the world.
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear about America’s remarkable World War II production when Willard Womack speaks at the library on Friday, May 13. The event is free and you can register via EventBrite on the Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation’s website, or via this link: https://tinyurl.com/2t9pjp58.
Lawrence W. Reed, a resident of Newnan, is president emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education. His most recent book is “Was Jesus a Socialist?” He can be reached at lreed@fee.org.
Grammy-winning musician Zach Williams is set to hit the road this May and announce new dates for his fall tour from September 14. Also slated to perform at the festival is special guest Ben Fuller, who will accompany the singer.Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday, May 13 at 11:00 am ET and can be purchased at the Simmons Bank Arena box office or from Ticketmaster. The general tickets f...
Grammy-winning musician Zach Williams is set to hit the road this May and announce new dates for his fall tour from September 14. Also slated to perform at the festival is special guest Ben Fuller, who will accompany the singer.
Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday, May 13 at 11:00 am ET and can be purchased at the Simmons Bank Arena box office or from Ticketmaster. The general tickets for the tour are priced between $23.75 and $73.75. The VIP tickets for the tour are priced at $199.75 VIP.
May 14 -- Unity Fest 2022 -- Charlotte, AR
May 20 -- Frederick Brown Jr Amphitheater -- Peachtree City, GA
May 21 -- J Fest -- East Chattanooga, TN
Jun 30 -- Creation Fest -- Shirleysburg, PA
Jul 24 -- York State Fair -- York, PA
Aug 01 -- Ohio State Fair -- Columbus, OH
Aug 05 -- Soulfest -- Gilford, NH
Aug 08 -- Wisconsin State Fair -- West Allis, WI
Aug 15 -- Eerie County Fair, Hamburg, NY
Aug 16 -- Rockingham County Fair -- Harrisonburg, VA
Aug 20 -- Livin Out Loud -- Gothenburg, NE
Sep 12 -- Wayne County Fair -- Wooster, OH
Sep 24 -- Inn Of The Mountain Gods Resort & Casino -- Mescalero, NM
Zach Williams Fall 2022 and 2023 Tour
Sep 14 -- Mobile, AI
Sep 15 -- Lafayette, LA
Sep 18 -- Grand Rapids, MI
Sep 19 -- Saginaw, MI
Sep 20 -- Green Bay, WI
Sep 29 -- Decatur, Il
Sep 30 -- South Barrington, Il
Oct 01 -- Omaha, NE
Oct 03 -- Colorado Springs, CO
Oct 05 -- Phoenix, AZ
Oct 07 -- Salina, KS
Oct 08 -- Shreveport, LA
Oct 09 -- Kansas City, MO
Oct 13 -- Louisville, KY
Oct 14 -- Charleston, WV
Oct 15 -- Erie, PA
Oct 17 -- Toledo, OH
Oct 22 -- Roanoke, VA
Oct 23 -- Richmond, KY
Oct 26 -- Washington, DC
Oct 28 -- Rochester, NY
Oct 29 -- Syracuse, NY
Oct 30 -- Cincinnati, OH
Nov 03 -- Columbia, SC
Nov 04 -- Fort Myers, FL
Nov 05 -- Tallahassee, FL
Nov 07 -- Richmond, VA
Nov 08 -- New York, NY
Nov 11 -- North Little Rock, AR
Nov 12 -- Baton Rouge, LA
Nov 13 -- Grand Prairie, TX
Nov 16 -- Corpus Christi, TX
Nov 17 -- Austin, TX
Nov 19 -- Oklahoma City, OK
Nov 20 -- Bartlesville, OK
Feb 04 -- Caribbean Cruise With Zach Williams -- Fort Lauderdale, FL
Williams, who started his journey in 2016, released his second studio album in 2019. The album charted at No. 2 on the US Christian Albums chart and 111 on the US Billboard 200 albums chart.
The other tracks included in the album are Walk With You, Heaven Help Me and There Was Jesus featuring Dolly Parton, which also appeared on the Billboard Christian Songs chart.
Before starting his solo career in 2016, Zach Williams was a member and lead vocalist of Zach Williams & The Reformation. He was also the lead singer of the Christian group Brothers of Grace, later renamed Zach Williams and the Brothers of Grace.
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State’s Speech and Debate Council members have claimed five individual national titles from the recent International Public Debate Association National Championship in Abilene, Texas, and placed second nationally out of more than 100 teams, the highest finish in the program’s history.In IPDA competition, debaters receive awards both for their performance at the championship tournament and for overall season-long performance. For the season, seven MSU debaters finished ranked in the top t...
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State’s Speech and Debate Council members have claimed five individual national titles from the recent International Public Debate Association National Championship in Abilene, Texas, and placed second nationally out of more than 100 teams, the highest finish in the program’s history.
In IPDA competition, debaters receive awards both for their performance at the championship tournament and for overall season-long performance. For the season, seven MSU debaters finished ranked in the top ten nationally of their respective events, including five season-long national championships.
This marks the third consecutive year that MSU’s Mia Robertson of Starkville has been named a season-long national champion, claiming the Varsity division title. Her past achievements include capturing the Junior Varsity division in 2020 and the Varsity division in 2021.
Lindsay Culpepper, a sophomore wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture major from Pelham, Alabama, claimed the season-long Novice National Champion title, while Robertson and Tyler Melvin, a senior history major from Savannah, Georgia, were named Team National Champions.
In addition, IPDA awards national championships for the top speaker in each debate event. Robertson won both the Varsity and Team Debate top speaker award, marking the first time in history any debater in the nation has swept all four national championship awards for which they are potentially eligible.
“I couldn’t be prouder of what the MSU Speech and Debate Council has built this year,” said Robertson, a political science major. “Our membership has exploded and our visibility on campus has never been greater. This season has proven to be our most successful season ever, and I believe we are on track to secure even more championships next year.”
In addition to its national champions, MSU’s team displayed impressive depth, with its squads in every division placing in the top five nationally. MSU earned first place for the season in the Varsity squad division; second place in the Novice squad division; and fourth place in the Junior Varsity, Professional, and Team divisions.
For the National Championship tournament itself, eight MSU debaters advanced to the elimination rounds. Melvin and Robertson finished second in Team Debate, while Melvin was a semifinalist in the Professional division. Robertson and freshman Hannah Daniels, a business management and Spanish double major from Starkville, were quarterfinalists. Five other debaters made the Top 16. Overall, the team took second place at the National Championships, the highest finish in program history.
“Their coach Brett Harvey and I are extremely proud of the efforts of the students this year,” said Cheryl Chambers, council advisor and an instructor in MSU’s Department of Communication. “We went back and forth between online and in-person tournaments, which can be very stressful. The students put in so much extra time and energy beyond their studies to excel in this activity, yet they maintained the most mature and optimistic attitudes. We are fortunate to have such an excellent group of intelligent, dedicated and supportive young people.”
In addition to Robertson, Culpepper, Melvin and Daniels, additional students representing MSU in the IPDA National Championship (by hometown) include:
CANTON, Georgia—Patrick McKenzie, a sophomore business economics/international business and foreign language/Asian Studies-Japanese double-major
CHELSEA, Alabama—Tanner Marlow, a sophomore agronomy major
COLLIERVILLE, Tennessee—Nirmal Bhatt, a senior mechanical engineering major
GREENWOOD—Luke Chaney, a sophomore political science major
HERNANDO—Devin Hutchins, a freshman economics and philosophy double-major
KATHMANDU, Nepal—Anamica Kadgi, a freshman biomedical engineering and political science double-major
LOUISVILLE—Maggie Phillips, a sophomore biomedical engineering major
MADISON—Madison Biggerstaff, a freshman business administration major
PEACHTREE CITY, Georgia—Amanda Kronenberger, a senior political science major
RAYMOND—Marcus Williams, a senior art major
VICKSBURG—Ryan Jarratt, a senior political science and philosophy double-major
Speech and Debate Council membership is open to all MSU students and prior experience is not required. Members are expected to participate in regular practices and service projects and may elect to compete in individual speaking events, debating events or both.
Support for the Speech and Debate Council is provided by the College of Arts and Sciences, Office of the President, Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President, Department of Communication, James Worth Bagley College of Engineering, and Judy and Bobby Shackouls Honors College, among others.
Funding for team activities also is provided through the generosity of Drs. Deborah and Philip Rabinowitz, who established the Deborah and Philip Rabinowitz Speech and Debate Council Endowment at MSU. Debbie Rabinowitz, a 1969 communication bachelor’s graduate, joined the MSU Debate Team—now the MSU Speech and Debate Council—as a freshman.
To make a tax-deductible donation to the Speech and Debate Council via the MSU Foundation, visit www.msufoundation.com/givenow.
For more information about MSU’s Speech and Debate Council and the Department of Communication, visit www.comm.msstate.edu.
MSU is Mississippi’s leading university, available online at www.msstate.edu.
STARKVILLE, Miss.—The Gamma of Mississippi Chapter of The Phi Beta Kappa Society at Mississippi State University is announcing 48 inductees for 2022.Phi Beta Kappa inductees are among the top 10 percent of their graduating class who have completed a broad range of liberal arts and sciences coursework, including foreign language study and mathematics. Honored Monday [April 18] with an induction ceremony and dinner sponsored by MSU’s Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President, the students were selected for their ext...
STARKVILLE, Miss.—The Gamma of Mississippi Chapter of The Phi Beta Kappa Society at Mississippi State University is announcing 48 inductees for 2022.
Phi Beta Kappa inductees are among the top 10 percent of their graduating class who have completed a broad range of liberal arts and sciences coursework, including foreign language study and mathematics. Honored Monday [April 18] with an induction ceremony and dinner sponsored by MSU’s Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President, the students were selected for their extraordinary academic achievement in the arts and sciences.
The Phi Beta Kappa Society was founded in 1776 and is the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society. Only 10% of U.S. colleges and universities have PBK chapters, and these chapters select only 10% of their arts and sciences graduates to join. Noteworthy members include 17 U.S. presidents, 42 U.S. Supreme Court justices and more than 150 Nobel laureates.
“I want to thank our world-class faculty members who have been teachers, mentors and role models to this year’s class of Phi Beta Kappa inductees,” said MSU President Mark E. Keenum, who also noted the critical role of parents, families and friends in supporting students on their journeys to success. He said the new MSU inductees will be recognized for their Phi Beta Kappa membership for the rest of their lives. “You rose above the challenges set before you and you prevailed. You are the best of the very best,” Keenum added.
Phi Beta Kappa, Gamma of Mississippi Chapter student inductees for 2022 include (by hometown):
ALEXANDER CITY, Alabama—Ginni Gray, communication
BALDWYN—Elizabeth Howell, Spanish/marketing
BATESVILLE—Victoria Hartman, biological sciences
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana—Lauren Arceneaux, economics/political science; and Michael Bourgeois, English/history
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama—Anna Balzli, Spanish/marketing
CARY—Joseph Newell, English
CHESAPEAKE, Virginia—Shardonnay Nichols, criminology
COLUMBIA, Tennessee—Mattie Mason, anthropology
EDWARDS—Dixie Tucker, psychology
FLORENCE—Rheagan Case, English; and Laura Duncan, communication
FRANKLIN, Tennessee—Katherine Norris, criminology
HATTIESBURG—Caroline Simpson, biological sciences
HILTON HEAD, South Carolina—Sydney Stockwell, biochemistry
HOOVER, Alabama—Emily Baker, Asian studies/finance; and Eleanor Holt, psychology
JACKSON—Jennings Duncan, English/philosophy (religion concentration)
JACKSON, Tennessee—Holeh Heydari, microbiology
JONESBORO, Arkansas—Baylee Seeman, English
LAKELAND, Tennessee—Teri Jackson, Spanish/social work
MADISON—Kalli Hedgepeth, Spanish/marketing
MARIETTA, Georgia—Mitzi Roukoski, English
MARION, Alabama—Sofia Nail, biological sciences/Spanish
MCLEAN, Virginia—Ruby Titus, English/French
MEMPHIS, Tennessee—Jared Pish, psychology
MERIDIAN—Laurel Garrett, Spanish/marketing
METAIRIE, Louisiana—Grace Troutman, psychology
MONTGOMERY, Alabama—Katherine Albrecht, history
NAVARRE, Florida—Lakin Ricchuito, classics
PEACHTREE CITY, Georgia—Amanda Kronenberger, political science
PELAHATCHIE—Hailey Reeder, English/secondary education
PRATTVILLE, Alabama—Andreana Durham, psychology
PRENTISS—Virginia Daughdrill, English
RIDGELAND—Anna Cranford, psychology
RINGOES, New Jersey—Julia Clemente, communication
SALLIS—D’Mechriea Landfair, political science
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana—Emily Hurst, English/political science
STARKVILLE—Jonathan Franz, classics/history; Lily Grado, English; Anne-Marie Ross, microbiology/biochemistry; Josephine Shanahan, German/microbiology; and Jacob Wubben, political science
STEENS—Cheryl Zant, English
VICKSBURG—Jon Bantugan, microbiology; Ryan Jarratt, philosophy/political science; and Emily Phillips, political science
WEST POINT—Kathleen Elliott, philosophy (religion concentration)
MSU is Mississippi’s leading university, available online at www.msstate.edu.