State Fair Community College students Katelyn Crafton and Hetvi Thakkar have been named to the 2025 All-Missouri Academic Team by Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the national honor society for two-year colleges.
The Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) honored Crafton and Thakkar, along with other top scholars from across the state, at the PTK Awards Luncheon on April 10 at Stephens College in Columbia. Each student received a PTK medal, certificate, and $250 scholarship in recognition of their academic excellence and leadership.
The All-Missouri Academic Team is part of a national program that recognizes the academic achievement, leadership, and service of outstanding community college students. PTK partners with corporate sponsors to coordinate the Academic All-USA competition. The top Missouri candidates are then selected for state-level honors by MCCA.
PTK, recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), promotes academic success, leadership, and civic engagement among students at community and technical colleges.
“SFCC is proud of Katelyn and Hetvi for their commitment to academic excellence and their positive impact on campus and in the community,” said SFCC President Dr. Brent Bates. “Their selection to the All-Missouri Academic Team reflects their hard work, integrity, and dedication to success.”
For more information about Phi Theta Kappa and the All-Missouri Academic Team, visit www.ptk.org.
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From left, Kim Crafton, mother of honoree Katelyn Crafton; Dondi Ramirez, SFCC student navigator; Katelyn Crafton; Dr. Brent Bates, SFCC president; and Stephanie Hull, PTK advisor, attend the 2025 PTK Awards Luncheon in Columbia.
From left, Dondi Ramirez, SFCC student navigator; Edward Overholt, guest of honoree Hetvi Thakkar; Hetvi Thakkar; Dr. Brent Bates, SFCC president; and Stephanie Hull, PTK advisor, gather at the 2025 PTK Awards Luncheon in Columbia.
