Barry Bohnsack, a student at Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida, has been named the 2007 New Century Scholar, the highest scoring student from Florida in the All-USA Academic Team competition. A graduate of Harmony High School in Harmony, Florida, Barry is currently a student at Valencia Community College where he is majoring in Mathematics. At Valencia, Barry has had the opportunity to learn from world-class professors while continuing to provide service to the community. Upon graduation, he plans to transfer to the University of Central Florida, and would like to pursue a multifaceted career in science, technology and business. Among his accomplishments at Valencia Community College – the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Raytheon Award, Who’s Who Among Students in American Community Colleges, National Dean’s List, Presidential Freedom Scholarship, and the Two-plus-Two Scholarship (developed by Valencia Community College and the University of Central Florida Alumni Associations). Barry’s extracurricular activities include Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association, and he is a student member of the Valencia Alumni Association.

Tycia Foster, Phi Theta Kappa’s 2006-07 International President, will serve as the keynote speaker for the Phi Theta Kappa Luncheon and Awards Ceremony on March 22, 2007. She is the first African American female to hold the office of International President in the Society's 89 year history. Tycia was inducted into the Rho Tau Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Tallahassee Community College in Tallahassee, Florida, and is the first International Officer in the college's 40 year history.

She received an associate degree in early childhood development in August 2005, and is currently pursuing her Associate in Arts degree. Tycia has plans to attend a four-year university and receive her bachelor's degree in Educational Leadership and Activism and plans a career in getting students to become active and helping to create a safe and nurturing education system that facilitates growth and development for all children. She dreams of one day opening a performing arts school to serve children from ages 3-18.

She was the Rho Tau Chapter President in 2005-2006 when the chapter was named the Florida Regional Leadership Chapter. Tycia was also recognized in Who's Who Among America's Teachers in 2006.

The All-Florida Academic Team is composed of all Florida students nominated to the All-USA Team, which recognizes the top students across the nation. At this time, PTK Headquarters is in the process of contacting those students receiving this high distinction. We look forward to announcing any Florida recipients once that information is available to us.

The All-USA Academic Team program annually recognizes 60 outstanding two-year college students. First, Second, and Third Teams, each consisting of 20 members, are selected. The 20 First Team members receive stipends of $2,500 each. All 60 members of the All-USA Academic Team and their colleges receive extensive national recognition through coverage in USA Today. Selection is based on nominations submitted by community college presidents or campus CEOs. Phi Theta Kappa, USA Today, and the American Association of Community Colleges sponsor the All-USA Academic Team program annually. To be eligible, a student must post a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA and be eligible to graduate with an associate degree. In 2006, Florida had three (3) students on the ALL-USA Team. The 2007 All-USA Team will be announced on April 16th in Tampa, Florida.