In March, Phi Alpha Theta provided judges, awards, and administrative assistance to the Southern Illinois Regional History Fair, viewing over 400 exhibits, performances, and papers. In April, two of our undergraduate members, Al Joy and Laura Carroll, presented original research papers in academic competition at the Lower Illinois Regional Papers Conference held at the SIU Edwardsville campus. Numerous Phi Alpha Theta members received scholastic honors from the university this year. Additionally, members Catherine Cosimi, Daniel Feldhaus, Melissa Steinker, Al Joy, and Cassandra Shewmaker received academic scholarships. There are two levels of membership.
Local membership is open to any student who desires to join the organization.
While intended for prospective national members thatmay not yet meet the requirements described below, local membership implies no further obligation. As Phi Alpha Theta is a nationally recognized honor society, there are some requirements for full admission. National Membership requires at least 12 credit hours completed, or to be completed, by the end of the semester in which you apply for admission. National members must have a 3.0 GPA in the history courses they have already taken. National members must also become local members at the same time, if thet are not so already.