The Phi Eta Sigma (PES) National Honor Society has been in existence since 1923, and recognizes academic achievement in first year students. The Puget Sound chapter was established in Spring 2006, to follow the great leadership of the SPURS National Honor Society. PES members continue to promote academic excellence and service to the campus and community.

 

About Membership

  • Must earn a 3.5 or above GPA in either semester of the first year to receive an invitation
  • Must be a full-time student, working toward a degree
  • One-time initiation fee for a lifetime membership (no annual dues!)


 

Why PES?

  • Great opportunities for leadership and service projects
  • We host fun events on campus like Pumpkin Palooza and the Spring Faculty Lecture
  • Scholarship opportunities at the local and national levels
  • Very affordable for a national honor society


 

If you are interested in joining PES, please contact Alison Paradise (paradise@pugetsound.edu) for more information.

 

Meet the Spring '26 Officers

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President

Ella Tao '27
Major: Business Administration; Communication Studies
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Why PES: I first chose PES because it seemed like a great way to gain more leadership experience. It quickly became so much more than that. From being part of a fun exec team to hosting events for students on campus and organizing service projects for the broader community, these experiences have brought so much fulfillment and joy to my life!

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Vice President / Member Recruitment

Kaylee Yamada '27
Major: Exercise Science
Minor: Business Administration
Hometown: Hilo, HI
Why PES: I chose to join PES because I wanted to be a part of a community that is stemmed off of academic excellence. Doing so has allowed me to become a more well-rounded college student and meet new people that I may not have known if I hadn't joined. PES also gives me an extra resource to make sure I am on the right academic path for me!

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Secretary

Randi Rush '26
Major: Psychology
Minor: Business Administration
Hometown: New Braunfels, TX
Why PES: I chose to join PES because I wanted to get more involved on campus and be a part of something meaningful. I was excited about the opportunities to gain volunteer experience by working on service projects that support UPS and the surrounding community, as well as to collaborate with a motivated, like-minded group of people. 

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Communications Director

Arisa Kurosaki '28
Major: Environmental Science
Minor: Biology
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Why PES: I chose PES because I wanted to be part of a community that supports academics and student involvement. Being a part of PES has allowed me to grow as both a leader and a member of our campus community!

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Social Media Manager

Hayley Lindsley '26
Major: Psychology
Minor: Environmental Policy & Decision Making; Crime, Law, and Justice Studies
Hometown: Portland, OR
Why PES: I am super passionate about community and philanthropy, so a group that combines the two is always super appealing to me. I love being surrounded by other passionate, involved students!

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Faculty Advisor

Alison Paradise '82
Mathematics/Computer Science Department