SLU AT Students Inducted into Alpha Eta Allied Health Honor Society

The Saint Louis University chapter of Alpha Eta, the National Scholastic Honor Society for Allied Health Professions, held its annual induction ceremony in the Multipurpose Room of the Allied Health Building at Saint Louis University on November 16, 2017.

The Society is named for the Greek letters equivalent to the first letters of Allied Health (AH), which are Alpha Eta.  The purpose of the Society is the promotion and recognition of significant scholarship, leadership, and contributions to the allied health professions.

The following SLU AT students were honored in this year's ceremony:

• Alexander Hubbs - Liberty, Missouri (MAT Class of 2018)
• Erin Fabbri - Des Plaines, Illinois (MAT Class of 2019)
• Ryan Frantz - Troy, Missouri (MAT Class of 2019)
• Chris Mecherle - Bloomington, Illinois (MAT Class of 2019)
• Margaret (Maggie) Rowell - Lakewood, Ohio (MAT Class of 2019)

Congratulations to this year's Alpha Eta honorees!

SLU AT Students Inducted to National Allied Health Honor Society

The Saint Louis University chapter of Alpha Eta, the National Scholastic Honor Society for Allied Health Professions, held its annual induction ceremony in the Multipurpose Room of the Allied Health Building at Saint Louis University on November 2, 2016.

The Society is named for the Greek letters equivalent to the first letters of Allied Health (AH), which are Alpha Eta.  The purpose of the Society is the promotion and recognition of significant scholarship, leadership, and contributions to the allied health professions.

The following SLU AT students (MAT Class of 2018) were honored in this year's ceremony:

Jenna Ginsberg

Abigail Klosterman

Michael Milek

Emily Mott

Congratulations on this prestigious and well-deserved honor!

SLU AT Students and Faculty Member Inducted into Alpha Eta Honor Society

On the night of October 21, 2015, six students and one faculty member from the Saint Louis University Athletic Training Program were inducted into Alpha Eta, the National Allied Health Honor Society.  The induction ceremony took place in the Multipurpose Room of the Allied Health Building on the SLU Medical Center Campus.

Faculty Member: 

Michael Markee PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, ATC

Graduate Inductees: 

Dustin Jamboretz and David O'Loughlin (MAT Class of 2016)

Undergraduate Inductees: 

Amelia Meigs, Collin Peterson, Stephanie Ross and Daniel Smith (MAT Class of 2017)

SLU AT Students and Faculty Inducted to Allied Health Honor Society

On October 29, 2014 the Saint Louis University Doisy College of Health Sciences Chapter of Alpha Eta, the National Allied Health Honor Society, inducted 5 SLU Athletic Training students and 1 Faculty member to the Society.

Alpha Eta recognizes those allied health professionals who have excelled in their field. This recognition is extended to students, alumni, and faculty members. The society promotes both scholarship and fellowship among its members. This commitment to collaboration is reflected in the motto of the society: Together We Serve.

Demeisha Crawford, Rachel Spika, Michael Aaron, Dr. Tim Howell, Candie Hill and Hilary Stepansky

The 2014 Alpha Eta Inductees from the SLU AT Program:

Timothy Howell EdD, ATC, CSCS (Faculty Member)

Michael Aaron (MAT Class of 2015)

Demeisha Crawford (MAT Class of 2016)

Candie Hill (MAT Class of 2016)

Rachel Spika (MAT Class of 2016)

Hilary Stepansky (MAT Class of 2015)

SLU AT Faculty Member and 6 Students Inducted into National Allied Health Honor Society

The Saint Louis University chapter of Alpha Eta, the national allied health honor society, inducted its new 2012 members on October 10, 2012 in the Multipurpose Room of the Allied Health Building. To be eligible for Alpha Eta, students and faculty must show a history of excellence in scholarship and service.  The minimum GPA  is 3.5 for undergraduate members and 3.8 for post-baccalaureate/graduate members.

The new inductees were:

• Dr. Kitty Newsham, SLU AT Faculty Member
• Bridget Quirk, SLU MAT Class of 2013
• Sarah Reifsteck, SLU MAT Class of 2013
• Ann Debartolo, SLU MAT Class of 2014
• Kelley DeGreeff, SLU MAT Class of 2014
• Kelly Peck, SLU MAT Class of 2014
• Tyler Wood, SLU MAT Class of 2014

This year's group is the largest group ever for the SLU AT program....congratulations!

SLU AT faculty member Dr. Kitty Newsham, Sarah Reifsteck (SLU MAT Class of 2013), Tyler Wood (SLU MAT Class of 2014), Kelly Peck (SLU MAT Class of 2014), Kelley DeGreeff (SLU MAT Class of 2014), Ann Debartolo (SLU MAT Class of 2014) and Bridget Quirk (SLU MAT Class of 2013) at 2012 Alpha Eta Initiation Ceremony

SLU AT Students Inducted to National Allied Health Honor Society

SLU Athletic Training students Libby Deiters (Breese, IL) and Maggie Meier (St. Louis, MO), both from the MAT Class of 2013, were inducted into the SLU Chapter of Alpha Eta. The ceremony was held on Thursday, October 10, 2011 in the Multipurpose Room of the Allied Health Building at Saint Louis University.

SLU AT students and Alpha Eta inductees Maggie Meier (left) and Libby Deiters (right)

Alpha Eta is the national scholastic honor society for the Allied Health Professions. The society was founded in 1975 and was named for the Greek letters equivalent to the first letters of Allied Health. Its purposes are the promotion and recognition of significant scholarship,leadership, and contributions to the Allied Health Professions. The society's motto is "Together We Serve, " and its colors are light green and white.

Maggie and Libby with Dr. Tony Breitbach, SLU AT Program Director

Criteria for Induction
Students working toward undergraduate degrees must maintain GPAs of 3.5 or better while enrolled in their professional allied health programs. Graduate students must maintain GPAs of 3.8 or higher while enrolled in their programs. All candidates should show capacity for leadership and achievement in their chosen fields, be recommended by members of Alpha Eta, and approved by the Dean of the College. Faculty candidates must have a minimum of three years experience as educators in their disciplines and also must have significant records of scholarship, leadership, and service to Allied Health education or practice.

SLU Allied Health Honor Society Welcomes New Members

The Saint Louis University chapter of Alpha Eta, the National Scholastic Honor Society for Allied Health Professions, held its annual induction ceremony on November 11, 2010.

The Society is named for the Greek letters equivalent to the first letters of Allied Health (AH), which are Alpha Eta.  The purpose of the Society is the promotion and recognition of significant scholarship, leadership, and contributions to the allied health professions.

Dr. Anthony Breitbach, Director of the SLU Athletic Training Education Program, and J.J. Hannigan, Athletic Training Student, were inducted into the Society at this year's ceremony.  Athletic Training Student Emily Monahan was inducted into Alpha Eta last year.

Dr. Breitbach and J.J. Hannigan pictured wearing the green Alpha Eta cords.