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Waipahu High Student Named President At Phi Theta Kappa
BY MARIA KANAI
“I want to explore the world, too. Being able to lead in Phi Theta Kappa made me realize there’s so much more than just in this small island. This organization showed me that the world is so much bigger. My ultimate goal is to have an international busi- ness that’s Christ-centered,” says Ancheta, who attends Inspire Church faithfully ev- ery week and serves in the youth ministry.
Last year, Keziah Christie Ancheta was chosen out of thousands of candidates to become the youngest co-in- ternational president and Pacific region president of Phi Theta Kappa. The inter- national college honor soci- ety provides students with academic recognition, lead- ership and professional skill development, scholarships and more.
“Being able to serve my class and school is what got me here today as a leader,” she says. “Being in wres- tling, cheerleading and pad- dling also helped me get out of my comfort zone and made me believe that I can do anything if I work hard enough at it.”
“Being able to serve my class and school is what got me here today as a leader.”
As a proud student of Waipahu High School, An- cheta is graduating this spring and she’s prepared for her next steps. She became involved with the school’s early college program and its high school chapter in the Phi Theta Kappa orga- nization. She also joined the
Upon successful com- pletion of her office term in April, she will receive col- lege scholarships and, per- haps just as importantly, the perks that come with the Phi Theta Kappa membership.
She mentions that the elec- tion process was a challenge. “It was a crazy roller
“This year was special be- cause this was the first time in Phi Theta Kappa history where there was a tie be- tween me and a Colorado contestant,” she says.
“I want to be able to en- courage other high school students that if you want something, go for it. There are so many organizations and resources in the world that you can seek out. I would encourage that your goals are never too big. Take initiative and use that to drive your vision and
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She needed to get approval from her high school princi- pal, gather letters of recom- mendation, prepare a speech and even put together a so- cial media campaign with the theme “Shine Your Light.” She then flew to Colorado
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Theta network, scholarships and get to travel,” says An- cheta.
for a three-day convention, during which thousands of members had to choose the next president.
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