Interest Forms Mar 31, 2016 Several Batten Students Elected to Honor Society The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy is proud to announce that the following undergraduate students have been elected to the Beta Chapter of Virginia of Phi Beta Kappa.Jeremy Jones Scout Beron Branson Berger Alison Bentley Nathaniel Jewell Madeline Hundley Louis Gruber As the oldest and most distinguished honor society in the country, Phi Beta Kappa offers membership to less than one percent of all undergraduates. Many of the leading figures in American history and culture have begun their careers with election to the society, including seventeen presidents of the United States. As a result, membership is a remarkable accomplishment, both for the student who achieves it and the faculty and staff whose support and guidance has led to this milestone. Stay Up To Date with the Latest Batten News and Events Subscribe