On Nov. 19, 50 students were inducted into the Zeta Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha), a national honor society for first-generation college students. The mission of the honor

society, which was founded at Moravian University in 2018, is to encourage and reward academic excellence among first-generation college students pursuing a bachelor’s degree at accredited institutions of higher learning.

Tri-Alpha chapters provide members opportunities for personal growth, leadership and campus and community service.

Local students include:

• Sierra Behler of Palmerton

• Jessica Maddock of Weatherly

• Kelsey Stevens of Saylorsburg