The Northwestern State University chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society, held a ceremony for new members Tuesday to induct students who have excelled in the study and writing of history. Phi Alpha Theta promotes the study of history through the encouragement of good research, good teaching, publications and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. Dr. Charles Pellegrin, associate professor of history, left, inducted new members Emory Rae Rachal of Moreauville, Ashleigh Daniels of Robeline, Kayla Ashford of Baton Rouge, William Keran of Natchitoches and Shaffer Kimball of Shreveport. NSU’s Pi Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta was founded in 1934.