Sixteen Hamilton College seniors were elected this month to the Epsilon chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest honor society. The students are: Jamie Abaied, Elizabeth Barrett, Anna Blabey, Joan Booth, Jennifer Davis, Nadia Dovi, John Durland, David Fanelli, Charles Francis, Sarah Karalunas, Jessica Kent, Jennifer Kostka, Gabrielle Markeson, Doreet Preiss, Kevin Thompson and Nesa Wasarhalev.
Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest and most prestigious honor society in the country. Students are elected to membership in recognition of their exceptional academic achievement in fulfilling the goals and purposes of the college.