Jose P. Mafnas Jr., a criminal justice student at the university, is the son of Geraldine and Jose Mafnas.
“Congratulations on your membership in Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society,” Richard M. Drye, executive director of Delta Epsilon Iota, said in a letter to Mafnas.
Delta Epsilon Iota aims to recognize and encourage academic excellence in all fields of study.
The organization rewards outstanding students through financial scholarships, provides leadership opportunities to its members, and promotes the principles of “dedication, enthusiasm, and initiative.”
Drye said students qualify on the basis of academic achievement. Prospective members must have completed a minimum of 30 semester hours at an accredited college or university while maintaining a 3.30 cumulative grade point average or a scholastic ranking within the top 15 percent of their class.
Delta Epsilon Iota’s membership is comprised of outstanding scholars attending many of the finest colleges and universities in the country, Drye said.
Organizational vision and cutting edge resources have made the society one of the leading academic development organizations, synonymous with leadership and excellence in academic life, Drye added.
Jose P. Mafnas Jr. said he plans to pursue a law degree after he completes his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice at Chaminade University.
“I have not yet decided which law school to attend after Chaminade, but I am keeping my options open,” he told Variety.
