College Credits: Deerfield Resident Elected To Honor Society At Purdue University

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Ybarra Elected To Membership Into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

David Ybarra, of Deerfield, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Purdue University. Ybarra is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership.

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