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National Day of Giving and National Day of Service Thursday, April 11, 2019 O∆K’s Annual Day of Giving and Day of Service is an opportunity to share your time, talent, and treasure with other O∆K members across the country. We encourage members to celebrate leadership and give back specifically on this day.
Departments 08
Collegiate Leaders
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Academic Achievements
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Promoting O∆K Ideals
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Clay Grants
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O∆K Recognition Awards
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Donor Honor Roll
On Thursday, April 26, 2018, Omicron Delta Kappa unveiled an official historic marker at the National Headquarters. The Virginia Department of Historic Resources recognized the founding of O∆K as a significant part of the commonwealth’s history. From left to right: O∆K Associate Executive Director for Business and Membership Services Timothy A. Reed, former O∆K Alpha Circle President Angel Vela de la Garza Evia, and Washington and Lee University President Will Dudley. Photo by Patrick Hinely.
On the Cover
Meet the 2017-18 Leaders of the Year
Announcing the 2017-18 Scholarship Recipients
Meet the Pillars of Leadership, Laurel Crowned Circle, and service award winners
Circles making a difference across the country
Celebrating circles through recognition awards
Supporters of the O∆K Foundation
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The historic marker commemorating the founding of the Society in Lexington, Virginia, was funded by an anonymous donor. Photo by Kevin Remington. The Circle • Annual Report 2018 | 3
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The Omicron Delta Kappa Society, Inc., the National Leadership Honor Society for college students, recognizes and encourages superior scholarship, leadership, and exemplary character. O∆K® was founded December 3, 1914, at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va. by 15 student and faculty leaders. Omicron Delta Kappa was the first college honor society of a national scope to give recognition for meritorious leadership and service in extracurricular activities; membership in Omicron Delta Kappa continues to be a mark of highest distinction and honor. The Society is now present on the campuses of more than 300 colleges and universities around the country.
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Facilitating the collaborative efforts of leaders from different aspects of the collegiate experience is the hallmark of Omicron Delta Kappa. The motives that guided our founders sprang from the desire to bring together in one body, for the general good of the institution and its community, leaders from all parts of the college or university with the mission of cooperating in worthwhile endeavors. By encouraging collegiate leaders to work together on matters of shared interest, O∆K supports our members in developing an appreciation for civility, varying perspectives, contrasting strategies for problem-solving, and conflict resolution. O∆K’s annual report issue is a review of our 2017-18 programs and events which are highlighted by how they fulfill Omicron Delta Kappa’s mission to: ● Identify, honor, and develop leaders in collegiate and community life; ● Encourage collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and alumni to advance leadership; and ● Promote and publicize the ideals of leadership including service, scholarship, character, fellowship, and integrity. Omicron Delta Kappa members go on to fulfill the expectations of leadership by solving problems locally and globally by serving in education, the arts, journalism, healthcare, and many other fields. The common thread among O∆K members is their dedication to succeed and make a difference. Our Society is proud to support outstanding collegiate leaders in the following ways: ● Providing scholarship opportunities for collegiate members in need; ● Supporting member travel to the national conference for learning, leadership, and networking; ● Offering career resources including post-baccalaureate internship opportunities;
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Encouraging community service; and,
● Supporting the creation of additional programs such as the Stone Ethical Leadership Challenge and the Campus Conversations Initiative. The volunteer and philanthropic partnerships of our members and donors make each of these programs possible. We appreciate your dedication to developing outstanding student leaders. Please enjoy meeting through this issue of The Circle the collegiate members that epitomize the O∆K mission and build the future.
president’s letter
Celebrating Exceptional Leaders A message from the National President Dear members, Each year, the annual report issue of The Circle chronicles the ongoing story of our Society. From our founding in 1914 to today, Omicron Delta Kappa continues its commitment to develop individuals as leaders, support communities of leaders, and advance the ideals of leadership including scholarship, service, integrity, character, and fellowship. The 2018 Foundation Scholarship recipients and Dougherty National Leader of the Year honorees, profiled in this issue, make us proud. These exceptional members have worked on projects ranging from drone safety to sustainable water initiatives to using music as therapy for individuals with Alzheimer’s. Our circles also continue to thrive. During the 2017-18 academic year, O∆K welcomed 8,120 new members and added seven new circles. Also, we were pleased to re-charter our circles at Arizona State University and East Tennessee State University bringing the number of active circles to 304. Of these circles, 15 were named Presidential Circle of Excellence award winners in recognition of their sustained commitment to quality. I encourage you to read more about our circles and their accomplishments on page 32. One thing we hear from attendees of our biennial national convention is how valuable it is to the life of a circle. The Society Board of Directors studied this notion and concluded that a transition was in order. We held our “last” biennial national convention in 2018. Beginning in 2020, O∆K will start offering an annual national leadership conference. This is an exciting development in our Society, and I look forward to our new, annual gathering. During the 2018 conference, we announced several new resources for circles including a diversity and inclusion toolkit to help circles develop programming
and recruit members from a broader population of collegiate leaders. We also introduced Campus Conversations, a program designed to assist circles in creating a safe and productive space for sharing ideas, perspectives, and plans for action on polarizing topics. The Stone Ethical Leadership Challenge was also introduced. This program includes review and discussion of difficult situations that leaders may face and is intended to help our members better understand the moral, legal, and practical considerations of leadership. These resources are critical for our members and will help develop the skills necessary to navigate increasingly challenging circumstances in our communities. I am grateful to the volunteers, staff, and gifts that have contributed to these efforts. One of the things discussed by the Society’s national leadership is the importance of collaboration. Collaboration among leaders of all phases of campus life, including faculty, staff, and students, is what sets Omicron Delta Kappa apart from other honor societies. I want to take this opportunity to thank each of our donors and the Omicron Delta Kappa Foundation for our partnership in continuing to secure the resources to benefit our collegiate members through programming, scholarships, and other member benefits. I remain honored to serve as the national president for Omicron Delta Kappa and am grateful for the support provided by our members. Thank you to all who continue to advocate for today’s collegiate leaders, the community leaders of tomorrow. Yours in O∆K,
Matthew W. Clifford, Ed.D. National President The Circle • Annual Report 2018 | 5
National Volunteer
Leadership
Society Board of Directors
Foundation Board of Trustees
Matthew W. Clifford, National President Davidson College
Sally K. Albrecht, Foundation President Rollins College
Linda Hooks, National Vice President Louisiana State University Andrew Brown, National Student Vice President, Grand Valley State University Darwin Jones, National Treasurer University at Albany W. Jeffery Edwards, National Counsel Washington and Lee University Michael N. Christakis, Past National President Alfred University John Herbst, National Parliamentarian University of Kentucky Cynthia Chapel Cochran, Chair, National Advisory Council University of Miami At-Large Members Hameidah Alsafwani, University of Nebraska – Omaha Willie Banks, University of Georgia Mike James, Harding University Jonah Robison, Clemson University William D. Razz Waff, University of Mississippi
Student Advisory Board Andrew Brown, Chair Grand Valley State University Members Meredith Amelotti, Fontbonne University Molly Beman, University of South Carolina – Columbia Melissa Cancio, Florida International University Jonathan Ciecka, Middle Tennessee State University Catherine Iszard, University of North Carolina Greensboro Stefanie Milovic, Elon University Jacob Veitch, University of Maryland, College Park Jenna Walmer, Bridgewater College
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J. David Gibbs, Foundation Vice President University of Richmond Trustees Matthew W. Clifford, Davidson College Virginia Edwards, University of Kentucky Richard Johnson, University of Richmond Darwin Jones, University at Albany Richard Pirrotta, Pennsylvania State University Andristine Robinson, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Marc Slotnick, University of Miami Jeffrey I. Stone, Auburn University Richard I. Williams, Grand Valley State University Emeriti Trustees Sally Jones Hill, Auburn University William R. Johnston, Washington and Lee University William E. Latture, Washington and Lee University Palmer Gene Vance II, Transylvania University
National Advisory Council Cynthia Chapel Cochran, Chair University of Miami Alex DeJarnett, Vice Chair Florida A&M University Members Hameidah Alsafwani, University of Nebraska – Omaha C. Paul Brockwell, University of Richmond Catherine Bruns, Concordia College Melissa Cancio, Florida International University Jonathan Ciecka, Middle Tennessee State University Jonah Robison, Clemson University Nicholas Sampogna, George Washington University Gene Siegal, University of Louisville Gregory Singleton, University of Memphis Brooke Supple, University of Maryland, College Park Cynthia Uviedo, Trinity University Leslie Werden, Morningside College
national news
Committee Leadership The Omicron Delta Kappa Society, Inc. and the Omicron Delta Kappa Foundation, Inc. conduct much of its work with the assistance of devoted volunteers who serve on a wide-range of standing committees. The individuals listed below are serving during the 2018-20 biennium.
Finance Committee (Foundation)
Virginia Edwards, University of Kentucky
Virginia Edwards, Chair, University of Kentucky
Catherine Bruns, Concordia College
Darwin C. Jones, University at Albany
Membership and Circle Standards Committee (Society)
Development Committee (Foundation)
Richard S. Johnson, University of Richmond
Jeffrey I. Stone, Chair, Auburn University Marc Slotnick, University of Miami Cynthia Uviedo, Trinity University Richard I. Williams, Grand Valley State University Sally Jones Hill, Auburn University
Rich Pirrotta, Pennsylvania State University Bennett Ross, Washington and Lee University
Finance Committee (Society)
Linda Hooks, Louisiana State University Chad Huckaby, Stephen F. Austin State University Cassidy Herring, University of Missouri
Darwin C. Jones, Chair, University at Albany
Leslie Werden, Morningside College
Brooke Supple, University of Maryland, College Park
Alex DeJarnett, Florida A&M University
Virginia Edwards, University of Kentucky
Gregory Singleton, University of Memphis John Fitch, University of Kentucky
Mason Grist, Washington and Lee University
Jacob Veitch, University of Maryland, College Park
William E. Latture, Washington and Lee University
Jenna Walmer, Bridgewater College
Meredith Amelotti, Fontbonne University
Richard S. Johnson, University of Richmond
Stefanie Milovic, Elon University
Jamie Bouldin, Stephen F. Austin State University
Alan L. Sickbert, University of St. Thomas
Thomas Vukovich, University of Akron
Diversity and Inclusion Committee (Society) Willie Banks, Chair, University of Georgia Brandon Bell, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Governance and Trusteeship Committee (Foundation)
Erika Harney, University of Kentucky
Matthew Hibdon, Middle Tennessee State University
National Awards Committee (Society)
J. David Gibbs, Chair, University of Richmond
Mike James, Harding University
Hatton Smith, Washington and Lee University
Silas Kelly, Adelphi University
Governance Committee (Society)
Nicholas Sampogna, George Washington University
Catherine Iszard, University of North Carolina Greensboro
Michael N. Christakis, Chair, Alfred University
Jane Teel, Auburn University
Matthew W. Clifford, Davidson College
Catherine Bruns, Concordia College
Melissa Sandoval, The College of New Jersey
Linda Hooks, Louisiana State University
Chelsea Mazies, Berry College
D. Jamar Simmons, Xavier University of Louisiana
Andrew J. Brown, Grand Valley State University
Meredith Amelotti, Fontbonne University
Jesse Nitzschke, Morningside College
Darwin C. Jones, University at Albany
Molly Beman, University of South Carolina, Columbia
Executive Committee (Foundation)
W. Jeffery Edwards, Washington and Lee University
Jamie Bouldin, Stephen F. Austin State University
Sally K. Albrecht, Chair, Rollins College
John Herbst, University of Kentucky
Alan L. Sickbert, University of St. Thomas
Emmanuel Caudillo, University of Southern California C. Paul Brockwell, University of Richmond
J. David Gibbs, University of Richmond Jeffrey I. Stone, Auburn University Matthew W. Clifford, Davidson College Virginia Edwards, University of Kentucky
Joint Audit Committee (Society and Foundation)
Darwin C. Jones, University at Albany Marc Solomon, University of Maryland, College Park
If you have an interest in serving on a committee or in another volunteer capacity for Omicron Delta Kappa (circle advocate, educational program specialist, National Day of Giving/Service Champion, etc.), check out the “Get Involved” tab at odk.org.
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2018 NATIONAL
LEADER OF THE YEAR
FAITH PINHO WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY JOURNALISM, SPEECH, AND THE MASS MEDIA Faith Pinho, an initiate of the Alpha Circle at Washington and Lee University, developed her love for communications and writing at an early age. She wrote two 100-page historical fiction novels at eight years old and a weekly newsletter peppered with stories, town gossip, and jokes at the age of 12. Faith completed internships with WBUR, Boston’s NPR station. She also covered metro issues and politics for The Washington Times. She received two awards from the Society of Professional Journalism, Region 2, for pieces that aired on WMRA public radio. Following graduation, she worked with The Indy Star newspaper in Indianapolis as a recipient of the Pulliam Journalism Fellowship.
Honorees
The Omicron Delta Kappa Leader of the Year program is named in memory of Gen. Russell E. Dougherty, United States Air Force. Each O∆K circle selects an outstanding student to be named their Circle Leader of the Year. These students receive a certificate and are invited to apply for the National Leader of the Year Award. The National Awards Committee recognizes five finalists on a national level, one for each phase of campus life: scholarship; athletics; campus or community service; journalism, speech, and the mass media; and creative and performing arts. Each Leader of the Year finalist receives a $1,000 graduate/ professional studies scholarship. Of the five finalists, one student is selected to receive the Gen. Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year Award. The recipient of the National Leader of the Year Award receives a $4,000 scholarship to be used toward graduate-level study.
REID LOVELESS GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS For Reid Loveless, an initiate of the Georgia Southern University Circle, a freshman course in genetics is what sparked his journey into understanding the significance of past and current discoveries. As Reid explains, “Ultimately, my research and clinical shadowing experiences over the years have directed me towards a career as a physician-scientist.” In his quest to understand cellular and molecular biology, Reid began his sophomore year working on a project that would better understand the role of a specific human protein in metastasis, the spread of cancer. Through the use of a humanized zebrafish tumor model, Reid is hopeful that his current work, along with his honor thesis, will continue to lead to a step closer in future cancer patient therapies. Reid’s determination can be equally matched in his extra-curricular activities. From the start of his college career, he served as the president, vice president, and secretary of his university’s wrestling team, and his duties included arranging travel logistics to tournaments while managing finances and coaching. He also served as treasurer and social coordinator for the school’s climbing team which competes both outdoors and indoors. Furthermore, he was the secretary of his O∆K circle at Georgia Southern. As a result of Reid’s dedication to both the wrestling team and the climbing club, he is recognized as the Leader of the Year in the athletics phase. 8 | odk.org
Q&A
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VRINDA KUMAR SUNY PLATTSBURGH CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Leaders
JACOB THRASHER
An initiate of the SUNY Plattsburgh Circle, Vrinda Kumar’s passion for issues of public health and social justice is derived from a culmination of experiences that have given her a first-hand look into the world around her.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS Finding himself caught between two passions – science and art – Jacob Thrasher decided to take the best of both and pursue a dual career in biochemistry and editorial cartooning. An initiate of the University of Mississippi Circle, Jacob worked in various labs and for multiple news outlets during his time as an undergraduate.
As an undergraduate student, Vrinda was a researcher for Title IX investigations and a head resident assistant. She led SUNY Plattsburgh Student Association as its vice president and then president. Vrinda is currently working to publish independent research on substance abuse and its connection to sexual assault. She is also the founder of SUNY Plattsburgh CARES, which helps to expose students to issues of discrimination and intersectionality. She returned to SUNY Plattsburgh for her graduate studies and to work as a resident director.
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Through his role as vice president and president of his O∆K circle, Jacob was able to be part of the freedom of speech panel as an editorial cartoonist. He is also a member of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists. He began his doctoral studies in biochemistry at Yale University in the fall of 2018 and plans to continue with his editorial cartooning.
Leader of the Year AWARD WINNER
SARA FRANK EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Sara Frank’s dedication to contributing to her community is reflected in her participation in many extracurricular activities. Through her role as president of O∆K’s Mu Circle at Emory University, she was able to organize O∆K information sessions and fundraisers while promoting the Society’s ideals. She had served as a student investigator for the Emory College Honor Council. Sara was also active in Emory’s Jewish community by leading weekly worship services at Hillel. Her community engagement has also extended into artistic expression. She hosted a weekly radio show, wrote for the station’s blog and magazine, and was also a member of an a capella group and served as its musical director. Sara is looking forward to continuing her passion for ethical and legal thought in law school at the University of Virginia. As a result of Sara’s long list of accomplishments and well-rounded leadership, the National Awards Committee selected Sara not only as the representative in scholarship phase of campus life but also as the 2018 Gen. Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year. The Circle • Annual Report 2018 | 9
OMICRON DELTA KAPPA INTRODUCES
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uring the most recent Omicron Delta Kappa national convention, collegiate members and circle advisors were introduced to several new programs and available resources.
Campus Conversations
Stone Ethical Leadership Challenge Thanks to the generosity of Linda and Jeff Stone (both Auburn University, 1977), Omicron Delta Kappa developed a series of scenarios that involve one or more significant ethical challenges. Ultimately, the Stone Ethical Leadership Challenge will offer a series of programs from a ninety-minute session to full-day ethical immersion program. Materials will be free to circles, and trained facilitators will be available at a nominal cost. Circles have access to the facilitator guides and visual presentations so that they may coordinate programs for members and other individuals on campus to explore particular and other similar challenges.
The members of the 2016-18 National Advisory Council, under the leadership of Michelle Burke (University of South Carolina – Columbia, 1997), introduced this initiative at the Nashville convention. This signature program is designed to assist circles in creating a safe and productive space for sharing ideas, perspectives, and plans for action on polarizing topics. It builds relationships among leaders across the breadth of a community and encourages collaboration to address larger societal problems.
Annual National Leadership Conference Omicron Delta Kappa held its first national convention in 1920 in Baltimore, Maryland. Throughout the majority of the Society’s history, the conference was held on a biennial basis. Attending a convention is one of the most important moments in the O∆K experience. Participation in a convention supports and enhances circle operations, and it facilitates the continuation of momentum for attendees and provides significant training and educational opportunities for new collegiate officers and advisors.
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RECOGNIZE
Leaders
Every year, the Omicron Delta Kappa Foundation awards scholarships to more than 30 collegiate members to continue their educations through graduate and professional study. Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $2,500. These recipients demonstrate exceptional academic performance and leadership abilities.
MILAN BROOKS Stephen D. Bisese (University of Richmond) Scholarship University of Richmond Circle As an initiate of the Epsilon Circle at the University of Richmond, Milan Brooks was active as her circle’s vice president of membership, facilitating the application and selection process and assisting with induction ceremonies and service activities. On campus, she served as a teaching fellow for the Department of Psychology, peer mentor and tutor, and public relations chair for the pre-health fraternity and women in STEM sorority. Milan also led a service-learning trip to Louisiana, engaged in more than four years of psychology research, and was a member of four dance teams. Growing up, Milan had an interest in people—what caused their unique behaviors and how they interacted with their environment. Through numerous courses in healthcare studies and servicelearning trips to West Virginia, Louisiana, the Dominican Republic, and Peru, she fostered an interest in the way that an individual’s environment largely determines their health and health outcomes. She hopes to combine these interests in pursuit of a medical degree and expects to enroll in medical school in the fall of 2019, ultimately practicing family medicine in underserved communities.
NATALIE BROWN Foundation Scholarship Troy University Circle Troy University, Sorrell College of Business, M. Acc. Natalie Brown graduated summa cum laude with a degree in accounting from Troy University. She also received a minor in dance and completed the University Honors Program. Natalie was greatly involved while pursuing her undergraduate degree as she was a member of the Student Government Association and other prestigious honor societies. She was also active in organizations across all branches of campus, holding leadership positions in many of them. One of Natalie’s most significant accomplishments was leading as the president of the Troy University Circle. She loved serving the organization because it represented many of the qualities that she appreciates: scholarship, service, character, integrity, and fellowship. Currently, Natalie is attending Troy University seeking a Master of Accountancy and a Certified Public Accounting licensure. She is continuing her education in accounting to ensure that she is academically prepared to guide individuals and companies in their attempts to understand financial needs and prepare for the future. Natalie views accounting as a way to give back to her community due to the uncertainties surrounding taxes and financial planning.
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MELISSA CANCIO Foundation Scholarship Florida International University Circle Melissa Cancio, born and raised in Miami, Florida, prides herself on her own multi-cultural background coming from her Cuban, Nicaraguan, and Lebanese heritage. She graduated from Immaculata La Salle High School, having completed nearly 1,000 community service hours, while also managing to start her own project - the collection and delivering of long sleeved t-shirts, socks and Bibles to migrant workers. Alongside her acceptance to Florida International University, Melissa saw a continued opportunity to influence others. With ambition and humility instilled in her, Melissa joined multiple organizations including Roarthon and Omicron Delta Kappa which she thanks for making a large impact in her personal growth and professional career. Melissa graduated in December 2018 with a degree in communication. As an undergraduate student, Melissa was able to balance internships, a job, and school work with strong determination and the continuous support of her family. Her goal is to continue her education in pursuing a graduate degree with hopes of possibly starting her own non-profit organization.
STEPHANIE CLARK Diane and Tom Vukovich Scholarship Muskingum University Circle University of Toledo, College of Medicine and Life Sciences, M.D. Stephanie Clark graduated summa cum laude from Muskingum University with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and mathematics. As co-president of the O∆K circle, she helped organize events such as activities for Parents’ Weekend and a leaf-raking fundraiser benefiting a local food pantry. During her time as an undergraduate, Stephanie was also involved as a student mentor, a chemistry and math tutor, the president of Pre-Health Club, and a co-captain of the women’s basketball team. Stephanie was recognized as a Distinguished Scholar for three years, and she was awarded a Hodges Grant to fund her research on the synthesis of a calcium ion chemosensor with improved fluorescent properties. “As a result of growing up with three younger siblings and participating in athletics since I was five years old, a competitive drive has been instilled in my character. I will never cease challenging myself to be a better person every day. This applies to my roles as a student, an athlete, a daughter, a sister, a friend, and an aspiring physician.” Through her experiences of shadowing a family physician and volunteering at a children’s hospital, Stephanie developed a passion for medicine. She is currently pursuing her M.D. degree with support from the Diane and Tom Vukovich Scholarship.
BRANDON COOK Foundation Scholarship University of Cincinnati Circle University of Cincinnati, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Ph.D. Brandon Cook witnessed his first live space launch at the age of nine, and since that moment he has been working toward achieving his childhood dream of becoming an astronaut. Brandon is determined to advance science and technology through the research and development of autonomous systems. Brandon is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Cincinnati studying aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics with a concentration in dynamics/controls and intelligent systems. His research focuses on developing methods for safely integrating small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, into the national airspace. Brandon has been a Pathways Intern with NASA Ames Research Center since 2015. Previously, Brandon was equally active in his role as vice president of the Alpha Theta Circle as well as a mentor and facilitator for Camp Bearcats, a camp for which he developed a curriculum that went along with its mission of developing freshman into leaders. Thus far, Brandon’s doctoral work has resulted in five conference papers, one book chapter, and numerous awards. Brandon is in the final year of his program and aspires to retain his perfect GPA throughout the remainder of his degree. Upon graduation, Brandon will continue his work with NASA as a full-time research aerospace engineer.
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WESLEY CURLES
EMILY DUNN
Katharine Cater (Auburn University) Scholarship Auburn University Circle University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Medicine, M.D.
Foundation Scholarship University of South Carolina Circle University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health, M.H.A.
Wesley Curles graduated from Auburn University in May 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences. He maintained a 3.97 GPA and graduated as an Honors College Scholar. A member of Auburn’s NCAA Division I cross country and track and field teams, Wesley led the team as captain his junior and senior years. Wesley served as a team representative on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and was a leader in Auburn’s Connect Program, which aids freshman athletes in their transition to college. While at Auburn, Wesley completed undergraduate research in the Department of Nutrition under Dr. Ramesh Jeganathan, examining the link between Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes. He also performed research in the Department of Kinesiology, assisting Dr. Michael Roberts in studying the effects of protein supplementation on long-distance runners. For two years, Wesley volunteered with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, and he was named to the SEC Brad Davis Community Service Team. He is currently enrolled in medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and plans to become a pediatrician.
GAGE DAVIES Foundation Scholarship Pittsburg State University Circle University of Kansas, School of Medicine, M.D. When Gage Davies began his college career, he was unsure of the exact path his future would take. He did know, however, through multiple exposures to the world of healthcare that he wished to be a medical professional. Along with his role as president and secretary of the Pittsburg State University Circle, Gage became involved with numerous activities in college that only served to reinforce this dream. In addition to his academic work on campus, Gage reinvigorated a previously defunct partnership with a local free clinic that allowed undergraduate students a chance to learn more about vocations in the medical field, worked with the Pre-Medical Club as a secretary, and volunteered through multiple organizations to make a difference in his community. Gage also contributed to the Honors College by helping reform a mentoring program for incoming students to assist them in making the difficult transition to college. Gage began studying at the University of Kansas in the fall, where he is pursuing a Doctor of Medicine degree. 14 | odk.org
Emily Dunn graduated from the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business in May 2018 with dual degrees in finance and risk management and insurance. As president of the Chi Circle, Emily coordinated programming with the most influential leaders on campus to challenge and inspire members of the circle. In doing so, she developed two new executive positions within her circle: treasurer and vice president of alumni relations. Emily facilitated the honorary induction of esteemed women’s basketball coach, Dawn Staley, along with 28 new student inductees. As an undergraduate student, Emily shared hospitality with freshman students as a University101 Peer Leader and thousands of prospective students as a University Ambassador. She studied abroad in both London and New Zealand. She consistently advocated for students on the Student Leader Advisory Board as well as the New Student Union Steering Committee. Emily also co-founded a women’s ministry group, Delight Ministries. Emily began her first year in South Carolina’s Master of Health Administration program this fall. She is serving as a graduate assistant throughout the program and hopes to start a career in finance or administration in a hospital system upon graduation.
BRITTANEY DYER
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Foundation Scholarship University of North Georgia Circle University of North Georgia, College of Arts and Letters, M.S.
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As a first-generation college student, Brittaney Dyer graduated summa cum laude from the University of North Georgia in May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice with a forensic concentration. She is currently an active member and will continue to serve as an officer in two of five honor societies: Omicron Delta Kappa (president), Phi Kappa Phi (vice president), Alpha Phi Sigma, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and Golden Key. Being born and raised in the mountains of north Georgia, clean and sustainable water became important to her. Brittaney became a certified Georgia Adopt-a-Stream volunteer water quality monitor in 2015. As president of the University of North Georgia Circle, she began collaborating on financing single-stream recycle bins to encourage recyclable waste collection on campus and reduce contaminated landfill run-off. Under Brittaney’s leadership, the UNG Circle placed 23 containers on campus in 2018. This fall, Brittaney began a master’s degree in science with a major in criminal justice. Her ultimate goal is to obtain a doctorate and become a college professor to share her knowledge and love of learning with other students.
My enthusiastic thirst for knowledge shaped a self-disciplined determination in me to persevere through personal challenges, educational obstacles, and financial hardships to achieve my goal of a higher education. TAYLOR EVANS Foundation Scholarship Hamline University Circle Taylor Evans graduated from Hamline University with a bachelor’s degree in public health and nonprofit management. During her time as an undergraduate student, she was secretary of her circle, a volunteer with Hamline’s Methodist Church, a member of the Sexual Violence Prevention Task Force, among other organizations focusing on youth empowerment and affordable housing and longterm homelessness. Taylor conducted research with the Minnesota Department of Health where she developed a toolkit based on the data she collected. In her free time, Taylor enjoys studying and training in martial arts, especially Thai Boxing and Jeet Kune Do. In September, Taylor moved Oregon to participate in the AmeriCorps RARE program, working as the Community Development Coordinator for the City of Monroe. Taylor’s hope for the program is to find what area of fundraising and development she is interested in and use that as a focus for when she enrolls in the nonprofit management graduate program at the University of Oregon the next fall. The Circle • Annual Report 2018 | 15
ASHA FULLER Winton M. Blount Scholarship University of Alabama Circle Arizona State University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, M.A. An initiate of the University of Alabama Circle, Asha Fuller wrote, “I became keenly more aware of the mental health of my peers after my friend’s suicide in high school. This experience led to my interest in psychology, specifically to work with children and adolescents.”
My interest in medicine began at the age of ten, when I experienced the death of my father shortly after moving to South Carolina. A heart attack struck him and ended his life before emergency services could arrive. Confronting this loss influenced me to reflect at an important time in my youth. I realized that I want to dedicate myself to service.
As an undergraduate student, Asha volunteered twice a week and helped lead service groups as an assistant team leader at UA’s Center for Service and Leadership. She also served as treasurer for her O∆K circle, as an ambassador for the College of Arts and Sciences, and as director of philanthropy and service for the Greek Programming Board. Asha participated as a member of various honor societies and served as a research assistant in a psychology lab.
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Asha is attending Arizona State University and pursuing a master’s degree in behavioral analysis. Her ultimate aspiration is to obtain a doctorate in psychology to help reform the mental health care system, especially for individuals of lower socioeconomic status and those in the justice system.
Rupert Nelson Latture Scholarship The Citadel: The Military College of South Carolina Circle University of South Carolina, School of Medicine Greenville, M.D.
MAIA GORDON Foundation Scholarship University of Redlands Circle University of Notre Dame, Mendoza College of Business, M.S. Maia Gordon graduated from the University of Redlands in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in psychology and Bachelor of Music with a major in violin performance. As president of the University of Redlands Circle, Maia worked to make O∆K more involved on campus. She also served as vice president for membership of Sigma Alpha Iota, director of the women’s a capella group: Redlands Rhapsodies, Finals Basket Committee Chair for Mortar Board, and as a member of Psi Chi, Phi Beta Kappa, and Pi Kappa Lambda. Maia’s passion for leadership led her to pursue a Master of Science with a major in management at the University of Notre Dame in hopes of learning about business ethics. After graduation, Maia plans to seek a career in the music industry where she can combine her knowledge of music and business ethics to make a meaningful impact for performers in this field. 16 | odk.org
Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, Dillon Graham moved to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in 2006. Dillon became interested in the military at a young age and decided to attend The Citadel: The Military College of South Carolina to pursue a degree in biology. While serving as the Regimental Commander, the highest ranking cadet in the Corps of Cadets, Dillon helped charter the college’s Omicron Delta Kappa circle. For the inaugural service project, O∆K members planned and organized a Leadership and Ethics Conference for local high school students to learn about leadership in the midst of moral and ethical dilemmas. He was also a commander of the Junior Sword Arc, as well as a member of the Citadel Summerall Guards. Dillon commissioned in the U.S. Air Force after graduation and is attending the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville to pursue a medical degree. He aims to become an orthopedic surgeon upon completion of his training.
RICHARD HOLLENBACH Foundation Scholarship University of Pittsburgh Circle Duke University, Pratt School of Engineering, MEng Richard Hollenbach graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a major in mechanical engineering. With stellar grades, he graduated summa cum laude with honors distinction and even pursued a certificate in applied engineering simulation as well as minors in mathematics and German. In addition to serving as vice president of the Pittsburgh Circle, Richard was also president of the Engineering Honor Society, a member of the Student Government Board, a resident assistant in the first-year Engineering Living Learning Community, and a brother in a social fraternity. Richard’s heavy involvement in research both at Pittsburgh and Texas A&M, coupled with an insightful internship with the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, pushed him to apply to graduate school. In August, Richard began attending Duke University to pursue a master’s degree, and eventually a doctorate, in mechanical engineering with a focus on aerodynamics. His interests outside of engineering include traveling and martial arts. He studied abroad three times while at Pittsburgh: traveling to China, Peru, and Scandinavia. In 2015, Richard successfully earned his fourth-degree black belt in Taekwon-Do, while just this past March 2018, he secured a spot on the United States’ Team for the World Taekwon-Do Championships held in August 2018.
NICOLE JOHNSON John Karlem Reiss Scholarship Louisiana College Circle Louisiana College, School of Human Behavior, M.S.W. Nicole Johnson graduated from Louisiana College in 2018 with a major in social work and a minor in psychology. Aside from her involvement with O∆K, Nicole also belonged to organizations such as Psi Chi, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, and Psi Alpha where she served as vice president. Through her other positions as a presenter for the National Association of Christian Social Workers conference, a volunteer with the Homeless Street Count in Pineville, Louisiana, and a member of the church choir, Nicole has demonstrated that faith is integral to her education. Nicole is pursuing a Master of Social Work so that she can be an influence on her community in a positive way. Nicole has a heart for children who are facing struggles or come from broken homes and wants to make a difference in this population once completing her degree.
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CARLY KOZA Chellgren Family Endowed Scholarship Duquesne University Circle Case Western Reserve University, School of Law, J.D. Carly Koza is an initiate of the Duquesne University Circle. In 2017, she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science with a major in biology and a Bachelor of Music with a major in voice performance. Carly represented Omicron Delta Kappa as one of five female representatives on the 2016 Homecoming Court at Duquesne. In 2018, she graduated with a Master of Music with a voice performance from Duquesne. In the future, Carly also plans to use her music degrees to teach, sing in the church, and bring music into the lives of those with neurodegenerative diseases. In 2016, Carly began promoting her platform titled “Never Forgetting Those Who Forget,” which focuses on those living with Alzheimer’s disease along with their caregivers. In law school, Carly continues participating in community service activities, taking on leadership roles, and acting as a mentor, while striving to excel academically. Carly began law school this fall at Case Western Reserve University with a focus on health law and public policy.
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DAHLIA KRONFLI
ASHLEY LEEDS
University of Maryland, College Park Scholarship University of Maryland, College Park Circle University of Maryland, School of Medicine, M.D.
Foundation Scholarship Rider University Circle Columbia University, School of Social Work, M.S.W.
Dahlia Kronfli, a 2017 graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, received a Bachelor of Science with majors in physiology and neurobiology and a minor in Spanish language and culture. Throughout her undergraduate experiences in shadowing physicians, mentoring students, and volunteering in Washington D.C., Dahlia enjoyed the humanistic aspect of getting to know each person. From organizations such as Terrapin Beats Society to her involvement as advertising director of the American Medical Students Association, her dedication never wavered. During Dahlia’s year away from academia, she became the chief medical scribe in the Emergency Department of her hometown community hospital, further developing her love of clinical medicine and getting firsthand experience of the demands of leadership in the workplace. Through all of these interactions, she knew that she wanted a career in which she could not only pursue science and develop relationships but also apply those understandings to offer personal, comprehensive medical care. In August, Dahlia started her M.D. degree at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Her goal is to become a physician who embraces clinical care with consideration of a patient’s social, economic, and mental concerns.
During her undergraduate career at Rider University, Ashley Leeds was an active executive board member in the Leadership Development Program, and she is currently serving at the Mental Health Caucus at Columbia University. In addition, she was vice president of Hillel at Rider. She served as the secretary of Alpha Lambda Delta, a first-year student honor society. Ashley was also the community ambassador for her school’s Odyssey Chapter, an online national writing platform for college students, as well as an ambassador for the university’s library. Currently, Ashley is involved as the college liaison for the Arc of Mercer, a nonprofit organization that provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to interact with collegiate volunteers. As an involved student and president of O∆K during several of her undergraduate years, Ashely understands that Omicron Delta Kappa provides community-oriented aspects. She will eternally hold onto her experiences of being in Omicron Delta Kappa through being awarded this scholarship, which serves as a crucial stepping stone to begin her next chapter of graduate education as a Columbia University School of Social Work Graduate School student.
ALI LANNOM Scott R. Goodale Memorial Endowed Scholarship Tennessee Technological University Circle Huntington University, Graduate Department of Occupational Therapy, O.T.D. Ali Lannom, former vice president of the Tennessee Tech Circle, graduated with a degree in exercise science and physical wellness: pre-occupational therapy in December 2017. During her time at Tech, Ali was active on campus – promoting leadership, innovation, and community involvement. Ali served as the student coordinator of New Student and Family Programs, developer of a luer-lock medical chest tube device, and campus chairperson of Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinics where she organized statewide free medical care to underserved populations. These accomplishments led her to be recognized with the university’s highest honor – the 2018 Presidential Everett Derryberry Award. Ali is enrolled in Huntington University’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. She is interested in specializing in hand therapy and hopes to become a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). She also has aspirations to start a non-profit to help educate developing countries on how to work with people with disabilities to increase their independence and quality of life. Ali attributes her success in leadership and professional development to the values instilled in her through Omicron Delta Kappa. 18 | odk.org
CHARLOTTE MCFADDIN Foundation Scholarship Hillsdale College Circle University of Virginia, School of Law, J.D.
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In May, Charlotte McFaddin graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in finance from Hillsdale College where she served as treasurer for O∆K. Literacy advocacy played an integral role in her collegiate career and represents an issue she hopes to continue supporting after earning her Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia. While in O∆K, Charlotte coordinated a literacy fundraiser benefiting the public high school in her college town. Partnering with a local coffee shop, members of O∆K met with teachers and promoted an all-day coffee and literacy fundraiser. Outside of O∆K, Charlotte’s service as chapter president of her sorority, Pi Beta Phi, allowed Charlotte to lead her sisters in literacy advocacy. In 2017, her sorority surpassed previous years’ fundraising goals, partnered with other chapters to donate more than 25,000 books to community organizations in Detroit, and supported a public elementary school by reading with children. After graduation from law school, whether through her career or pro-bono work, Charlotte hopes to continue advocating for education through community organizations or at the policy level.
Studying law, I hope to gain skills that will help me advocate education reform. Our public education system should better reflect our increasingly global economy, and I am confident we need to better prepare students for a technologically evolving cosmopolitan world. MADISON NGUYEN Foundation Scholarship University of Richmond Circle Wake Forest University, School of Medicine, M.D. Madison Nguyen served as president of the Epsilon Circle at the University of Richmond and graduated in May 2018, receiving a Bachelor of Science with majors in biochemistry and molecular biology and a minor in healthcare studies. During her time as circle president, Madison sought to improve the transparency and equity of the member selection process. At Richmond, Madison also acted as the vice president of member development for her sorority, volunteered with Church Hill Activities and Tutoring as well as RVA Reads, served on the University’s Honor Council, worked as a writing consultant, wrote and edited articles for the campus healthcare magazine “Osmosis,” and performed and presented biochemistry research on the mutagenic effect of various enzymes during genetic replication. Madison began her Doctor of Medicine studies at Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in July 2018. She is looking forward to blending her knowledge of the natural sciences, healthcare, and medicine and is particularly interested in performing translational research that she can explain in depth to her future patients. The Circle • Annual Report 2018 | 19
CODY SAIN Foundation Scholarship University of Tennessee-Knoxville Circle University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, M.D. Cody Sain graduated from the University of Tennessee– Knoxville in 2018 with a major in microbiology and a minor in Africana studies. Admitted to the university’s Haslam Scholars Program, Cody focused on service-learning, community leadership, the pursuit of knowledge through research, and civic engagement during his undergraduate career. He worked across campus to support students as a resident assistant, a tutor through the Student Success Center, and as the Honors and Scholars Programs Chair on the Provost Student Advisory Council. In the community, Cody volunteered at local University-Assisted Community Schools through the Clinic VOLS program teaching science experiments during Science Saturday and developing and organizing local community school public health fairs. Cody served his circle as president, and he established the formation of the Honors and Scholars Multicultural Inclusion Council to support and retain minority and diverse students. For his undergraduate research, Cody worked in a microbiology and virology lab where he studied the involvement of neutrophils in cytomegalovirus dissemination and pathogenesis. In the fall of 2018, Cody began pursuing his M.D. at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in aspirations of becoming an anesthesiologist or entering the field of palliative medicine.
ANDREA SAJEWSKI Foundation Scholarship Duquesne University Circle Andrea Sajewski was a biomedical engineering and mathematics major and secretary of her circle at Duquesne University. She has been involved in image processing research at Duquesne, applying mathematical theory to medical image data. In the summers, she has been an MRI research assistant at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and an engineering intern for GE Healthcare, designing and testing MRI surface coils. As a member of O∆K, Andrea helped plan Professor Appreciation Day, Senior Celebration, and a campus-wide fundraising event for the Women’s Shelter of Pittsburgh. She was also president of her section of the Society of Women Engineers, a member of Flute Choir, and an active participant in Start-PLAY Hackers, a campus group of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and biomedical engineering students who modify electronic toys for children with disabilities. As part of Start-PLAY Hackers, she organized a Build-a-Thon, a soldering workshop for freshmen engineering majors, and several fundraisers. 20 | odk.org
MICHAEL SCHULTE Foundation Scholarship Creighton University Circle Creighton University, School of Medicine, M.D. Originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Michael Schulte graduated from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in 2017. He was inducted into the Creighton University Circle in 2015 where he served as co-president his junior year and as president during his senior year. Through these positions, O∆K taught him a great deal about leadership and gave him the opportunity to work with others as a member of a team to plan programs and lead an organization. Michael remembers the many lessons he’s learned about organization, communication, and perseverance while organizing a Christmas gift drive for a struggling family. His other involvements included serving as a public relations officer for the athletics pep band, a tutor for the local Boys and Girls Club, and a mentor for at-risk middle school aged youth through a community outreach organization. He is currently a second-year medical student at Creighton University School of Medicine. His passion for medicine lies in working with others to improve their health while being a source of support and understanding. Michael’s interest lies in the field of family medicine because he believes holistic, long-term doctor-patient relationships and preventative medicine provide the greatest promise of healthy, fulfilling lives for patients.
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Foundation Scholarship University of Nebraska – Lincoln Circle University of Chicago Law School, J.D.
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This fall, Camille Sippel began attending the University of Chicago Law School. Her long-term goal is to own and operate her own law firm that will accommodate work in entrepreneurial justice, aiding low-income and disadvantaged populations in building successful businesses. As an undergraduate student, Camille served as the University of Nebraska’s student body internal vice president and was able to design and implement projects for students by students. Some examples include adding emergency contact numbers on the back of student ID cards and proposing and gaining university approval for a more comprehensive University Attendance Policy to cover absences for issues related to mental health and medical conditions related to pregnancy. She was also able to serve as the circle’s vice president of recruitment and designed a more accessible online application which increased the applicant pool by 20 percent. As an elected senate member within student government, she served on the committee for diversity and inclusion and was a member of the UNL Disability Club, a mentor, a Board of Director’s intern, and a service leader for several local nonprofit organizations.
ANDREW SMYTHE Foundation Scholarship Stockton University Circle Stockton University, School of Health Sciences, DPT Andrew Smythe graduated from Stockton University in May 2018 with dual degrees in biology and philosophy. During his time as an undergraduate student, he served as the president of the Stockton University Circle and planned various service and entertainment events with the circle. He also served as the president of an environmental group called Water Watch, the secretary of Stockton Entertainment Team (SET), and a committee member of the Relay for Life committee. In September 2018, Andrew returned to Stockton University to pursue his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). As a physical therapist, he intends on providing treatment and motivation to individuals who endured physical injuries and lost motivation needed for their lifestyles. Andrew noted “patients would receive treatment and learn routines that would help the healing process and empower them to take care of themselves after they receive treatment. Providing the empowerment to patients is the greatest accomplishment and joy as a physical therapist.”
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DILLON STAUB Diane and Tom Vukovich Scholarship University of Cincinnati Circle University of Cincinnati, Carl H. Lindner College of Business and Electrical Engineering, M.S. Dillon graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science with a major in electrical engineering. As an undergraduate student, he served as membership chair and co-president of the Alpha Theta Circle and contributed to several other student organizations including Student Activities Board, Engineers Without Borders, ROAR Campus Tour Guides, and Engineering Diplomats. Other involvements include Emerging Campus Leaders, CEAS Ambassadors, and his most current position as a peer mentor through Cincinnati’s joint co-op institute. Dillon’s interests in neuromorphic computing and nanotechnology led him to research emerging device architectures, and his desire to connect business disciplines with engineering led him to pursue a minor in finance. With the assistance of O∆K’s Diane and Tom Vukovich Scholarship, Dillon is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. His research is in electrical engineering centers on hardware security and the development of trusted and secure systems. Following completion of his degree, Dillon hopes to work with startup companies in the Atlanta metro area.
CYNTHIA SURYAWAN Foundation Scholarship Salem College Circle University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, M.S. Born with a cleft lip and palate, Cynthia Suryawan grew up having significant interactions with medical professionals as well as speech therapists. Having attended a small high school and then a small, liberal arts college, Cynthia recognized how intersectional identities have impacted her life. Cynthia has always been passionate about change and having her voice heard. During her undergraduate years, she took charge in several leadership roles. Given a platform on the Student Government Association, she was able to engage her peers as well as her superiors to help create tangible change. These roles have enabled Cynthia to embody scholarship, service, integrity, character, and fellowship. Cynthia’s experiences have also impacted her academic and occupational goals. Cynthia will be earning a Master of Science with a major in statistics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her ultimate goal is to become a biostatistician so that she can make a difference in the medical field. She would like to address the discrepancies that are present in the medical industry particularly those regarding racial, sexual, and gender minorities.
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Serving O∆K has solidified my decision to aspire to a profession as a physician assistant. It has prepared me to lead confidently while unaccompanied but also to serve humbly alongside others as part of a team.
ZACHARY TAYLOR
JACOB VEITCH
Kenneth P. Ruscio (Washington and Lee University) Scholarship Washington and Lee University Circle University of Cambridge, Trinity College, M.Phil.
University of Maryland, College Park Scholarship University of Maryland, College Park Circle
An initiate of the Washington and Lee University Circle, Zachary Taylor graduated in May 2017 as valedictorian of his class. In addition to serving as an honor code advisor with the Student Government Association and editorin-chief of the Mudd Journal of Ethics, Zachary also tutored undergraduate students in Latin, hosted a weekly radio show, and worked tirelessly with the Alpha Circle in support of its diversity initiatives both on campus and in the local Lexington community. For the past year, Zachary taught Latin and coached soccer and basketball at a private school in Delaware. Zachary also assisted in the American Excavations at Morgantina: Contrada Agnese Project in Sicily. He is currently attending Trinity College at the University of Cambridge in pursuit of a Master of Philosophy in theology, religion, and the philosophy of religion. Zachary’s studies will address questions about God and the nature of God-talk, the way in which philosophers approach the study of religion and ontology, and how religious thinkers from various traditions confront problems concerning divinity and religious language. Ultimately, having grasped the most fundamental concepts in the philosophy of religion at Cambridge, Zach plans to complete a Ph.D. in religious ethics with the intention of teaching as a university professor.
SARAH REAGAN TEPOOL Katharine Cater (Auburn University) Scholarship Auburn University Circle University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Health Professions, M.S. A May 2018 graduate of Auburn University, Sarah Reagan Tepool served as president of the Omega Circle, and through her position, she was the Miss Homecoming Director. Sarah Reagan is also a member of Mortar Board and Phi Kappa Phi. Sarah Reagan started the physician assistant program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham this fall. Upon completing her physician assistant studies, Sarah Reagan will be capable of working in many different medical fields. Currently, she is interested in either dermatology or orthopedics as future focuses. Ultimately, Sarah Reagan’s goal is to build relationships with patients and get to know more than just their medical conditions. She hopes to bring hope to patients through healing.
An initiate of the University of Maryland, College Park’s Sigma Circle, Jacob Veitch graduated in May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science with a major in international business and a Bachelor of Arts with a major in government and politics. He served as the Sigma Circle’s co-director of events from January to May 2017 before serving as circle president for one year. Jacob’s other involvements include being a member of the Maryland Federation of College Republicans where he served as state chairman. Jacob also led the Student Government Association as president, where he revised SGA election procedures. Jacob was also on the advisory committees for the Office of the Provost and the Department of Information Technology. Currently, Jacob serves as a business technology analyst in Deloitte Consulting’s Government and Public Services practice. In this role, he provides thoughtful analysis of federal programming and constructive solutions to address some of the country’s greatest national security challenges. Jacob accepted this role after previously interning at Deloitte, the Department of State, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Congress. Jacob is planning to attend law school, and he intends to enroll no later than 2021. He hopes to leverage the law school experience to do what he has always done – serve others.
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HANNAH WEBER John D. Morgan Scholarship Transylvania University Circle In May 2018, Hannah Weber graduated from Transylvania University summa cum laude with majors in neuroscience and educational studies. As president of the Lampas Circle, Hannah coordinated many events ranging from initiation to the National Day of Service project. She was an integral member of the residence life program on campus, serving as both a resident advisor and an area coordinator for first-year students. In the Lexington community, Hannah was very involved in the Living Arts and Science Center. At the center, she worked in curriculum development and as a teacher for the after-school Science Explorers program. This program strives to empower students attending lowincome schools in STEM fields. Additionally, Hannah attended the Yale Sherwin B. Nuland Summer Institute on Bioethics and received a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates grant to study the molecular evolution of memory circuitry in octopuses through the University of Florida’s Whitney Laboratory. In January 2019, Hannah will begin a year-long Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Malaysia. Upon returning, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in cognitive science with an emphasis on how learning occurs in the developing brain, ultimately synthesizing these findings with research in education to inform improved instructional practices.
ASHLEY WERNER Foundation Scholarship University of Mary Circle University of Mary, School of Health Sciences, M.S. At the young age of 16, Ashley Werner had the chance to attend a medical career camp where she shadowed a speech-language pathologist (SLP). After witnessing the impact of the SLP on families and patients, Ashley knew that she had found her purpose to serve individuals with communication needs. As an undergraduate student, Ashley served as the O∆K circle president. In this role, Ashley assisted the newly chartered circle to establish strong circle practices by effectively running meetings, organizing new service projects, and encouraging additional leadership activities. In addition, Ashley served as North Dakota’s state student officer and campus vice president for the National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association. In the fall, Ashley began a Master of Science with a major in speech-language pathology at the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota. She said, “I am excited to continue developing ample skills and professional traits needed to reach my career goal, to serve as an SLP in rural North Dakota where there is a significant need for speech-language pathologists.”
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Celebrating Campus Leaders of Today and Community Leaders of Tomorrow
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Omicron Delta Kappa
Susan Komives
Awards
Laurel Crowned Circle Award
The Laurel Crowned Circle Award is considered to be the highest individual honor awarded by Omicron Delta Kappa and is given by a vote of the Society Board of Directors. Recipients demonstrate the highest ideals of the Society including scholarship, service, integrity, character, and fellowship. Susan Komives (Denison University, 1978) professor emerita in the Student Affairs Program at the University of Maryland, College Park, is the 2018 recipient of this award. She is a past president of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) and the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). She served as vice president of two colleges and is the author of a dozen books or monographs including Student Services, Exploring Leadership, Leadership for A Better World, Facilitating the Social Change Model, Handbook for Student Leadership Development, Management and Leadership Issues for a New Century, and Cross Border Enhancement for Student Learning and Development.
John “Jack” D. Morgan
Award for Lifetime Service The John “Jack” D. Morgan Award for Lifetime Service is given to honor a member of the Society who has rendered outstanding and sustained service to Omicron Delta Kappa throughout their life to promote the highest interests of O∆K. The award was first presented at the 2018 convention to Jack Morgan (Maryville University, 1986) at a dinner celebrating his contributions and lifetime service to O∆K.
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Brooke Lecky Supple
Robert Morlan and Robert L. Bishop Outstanding Circle Officer Award The National Awards Committee selects this honoree each year based on nominations received from circles recognizing those individuals who have served for an extended time as either a circle coordinator or faculty advisor. Brooke Lecky Supple (University of Maryland, College Park, 2001) is the 2018 recipient of this award. Her nominator wrote, “As the Circle Coordinator, Dr. Supple helps connect the Sigma Circle with the administration and our alumni. In addition to that, she supports our students’ leadership development and counsels them on how to improve as leaders within O∆K and in the broader university community. She is committed to ensuring that O∆K remains the premier leadership honor society on campus.”
Betsy Bugg Holloway
Cheryl M. Hogle Distinguished Service Award This award is named for Cheryl Hogle, a longtime circle advisor at SUNY Plattsburgh and the first woman to serve as O∆K’s national president. The 2018 recipient was the second woman to serve as national president. Betsy Bugg Holloway (Vanderbilt University, 1991), a long-time advisor for the Samford University Circle, was the Society’s leader from 2010-12. In addition to serving as a member of the Society Board of Directors for several years, she also served as a member of the Foundation Board of Trustees including a term as vice president of the Foundation.
Pillars of Leadership Awards The Omicron Delta Kappa Foundation established the Pillars of Leadership Awards to recognize post-collegiate members who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and excellence in one of the five phases of campus life celebrated by O∆K.
Senator A. Lamar Alexander Scholarship
Susan and Thomas Lowder Service
Susan and Tom Lowder (Auburn University, 1971) are both successful professionals whose interests range from real estate to wine. They are devoted to finding cures for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s, the illnesses that took the lives of their first spouses. Their philanthropy also supports faith-based organizations and education including Tom’s alma mater, Auburn University. journalism
During his career, Senator Lamar Alexander (Vanderbilt University, 1961) has admirably served the State of Tennessee and the nation. He has been the Governor of Tennessee and Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. Since 2003, Senator Alexander has represented Tennessee in the U.S. Senate where he is the current chair of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Janis Hirsch
Arts
Janis Hirsch (Rollins College, 2013) is a prolific writer and producer. She has written for or produced television programs including Frasier, Murphy Brown, and Will & Grace. Janis was nominated for an Emmy in 1999 for her work as a producer on Frasier. She was also one of the first women to work at The National Lampoon and was interviewed in the 2015 Netflix documentary about the magazine and its various projects.
Monica Pearson
Communications As a noted journalist and community leader, Monica Pearson (Emory University, 1995) has had a career in broadcasting that has stretched across decades. A graduate of both the University of Louisville and the University of Georgia, Monica’s career has included print as well as broadcast media. She advocates on behalf of several concerns including those focused on women’s health in the greater Atlanta area.
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Dawn Staley Athletics
Coach Dawn Staley (University of South Carolina – Columbia, 2017) earned her undergraduate degree and played basketball at the University of Virginia. She represented the United States in three Olympics winning a gold medal in 1996, and she played professionally in the WBNA. Currently, she is the head coach of the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Team. In 2017, the Lady Gamecocks won the NCAA Division I Championship under Coach Staley.
Eldridge W. Roark Jr. Meritorious Service Award David Ellington (Washington and Lee University, 2008) has been an active member of the Scholarship Review and Selection Committee. He has also been involved with the Virginia Military Institute’s circle by serving as the guest speaker at a recent initiation ceremony. Wandalyn Fanchon “Chon” Glover (The College of William and Mary, 2001) served the Society as the chair of the National Advisory Council in addition to providing leadership as an advisor for the William and Mary Circle. Chon also served as a member of the Society Board of Directors and was instrumental in the development of the orientation program for new directors.
Diane Vukovich (University of Akron, 1998) has been a devoted member of the Scholarship Review and Selection Committee. Along with her husband Tom Vukovich (University of Akron, 1997), Diane has been involved in the creation of several significant O∆K scholarships and grant funds. Rexford Waters (Elon University, 1998), who long served as the faculty advisor of the Elon University Circle, is one of the 2018 recipients of this award. Rex is crediting with establishing a higher profile for the circle at Elon and developing an innovative membership selection process. The Circle • Annual Report 2018 | 27
O∆K Circles Making a Difference Across the Country
Additional 2018 Clay Grants Christopher Newport University Coming Full Circle: What To Do With Your Degree Dalton State College Fostering Future Leaders: Encouraging and Developing Leadership Skills in High School Students Rutgers University-Camden The O∆K Scarlet Power Brunch; Title: “Leadership in the 21st Century: Your Leadership and Learning Journey” University of North Carolina Greensboro Life Design Catalyst Coach Training Program Virginia Military Institute Service Networking: From Campus to Community and Back
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ENCOURAGE
Collaboration
Omicron Delta Kappa’s Maurice A. Clay Leadership Development Initiative awards small grants of up to $500 to individual circles that propose specific programs to enhance leadership development on their campuses. The National Awards Committee takes into account three distinct characteristics when reviewing applications: furthering circle engagement within the campus community, enhancing current programming, and developing new initiatives to increase publicity.
Austin Peay State University
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Growing Our PEAYple is an educational leadership experience where first and second-year students have the opportunity to develop their leadership potential. The Austin Peay State University Circle recognizes that many underclassmen seek leadership experiences but lack critical opportunities to grow the skills necessary to lead. This program allows students to engage in a dinner dialogue with key community leaders including, Dr. Alisa White, APSU president, Dr. Gregory Singleton, associate vice president and dean of students, and another community leader. The program provides an opportunity to grow and learn together with O∆K leaders who impact our community.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
The Virginia Tech Circle held its first diversity and inclusion discussion on February 9, 2018. The purpose of the discussion was to get students to have an open conversation about diversity and inclusion and experiences they have faced on the Virginia Tech campus. Participants discussed topics such as the personal meaning of diversity and inclusion, unconscious bias, and any barriers on campus that limit students’ ability to recognize diversity. Students in attendance represented many campus organizations including O∆K, Alpha Sigma Phi, Theta Nu Xi, Phi Sigma Kappa, SAA, and the Corps of Cadets.
Wagner College
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On Tuesday, February 27, 2018, the Georgia College Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa convened a community leadership summit. The circle brought together nearly 50 community members and Georgia College faculty, staff, and students for a day-long discussion of leadership and leadership development within the university and community.
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The Wagner College Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Summit featured two-time TED speaker Elisabeth Cardiello. The program included keynote speakers who focused their presentations on their personal journeys and how the attendees might be able to learn from their experiences. After the keynote speeches, group activities included discussions about the participants’ leadership journeys with an emphasis on personal understanding and aligning vision with values.
University at Albany Georgia College
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The University at Albany Circle collaborated with campus fraternities and sororities to host a speakers program. O∆KxUAlbany presented six speakers representing the five phases of campus life. Each speaker spoke for seven to ten minutes on the topic “Inspiring Leadership.” The Circle • Annual Report 2018 | 29
2018 Omicron Delta Kappa Resolutions Resolution – Host Institutions
Resolution – Sponsors and Partners
WHEREAS, they have opened their doors to welcome Omicron Delta Kappa to their campus communities; and WHEREAS, they have been tremendously gracious hosts and facilitators of numerous conference details and arrangements; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the OΔK Society expresses its tremendous appreciation for the generous support, hospitality, and assistance from Austin Peay State University, Belmont University, Middle Tennessee State University, and Vanderbilt University.
WHEREAS, these organizations have contributed to the success of the 2018 Biennial National Convention and Leadership Conference; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the members of the OΔK Society express their gratitude to the following sponsors and partners: Awake Chocolate, C. Charles Jackson Foundation and Charlie Life and Leadership Academy, Edwin A. Morris Charitable Foundation, Kaye LaFollette and David Gibbs, Lead 365, Mid Valley Press, Nationwide Insurance, and Richard I. Williams.
Resolution – Biennial National Convention and Leadership Conference Volunteers
Resolution – Outgoing Members of the Society Board of Directors
WHEREAS, the committee of dedicated volunteers assumed responsibility for planning and hosting the 50th Biennial Convention and Leadership Conference of the Omicron Delta Kappa Society; and WHEREAS, their efforts have created an informative, entertaining, celebratory, productive, and enriching convention; and WHEREAS, they created an environment that fostered communications among circles and across all of OΔK that encourages the overall growth of the Society; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Society of OΔK expresses heartfelt gratitude to Danielle Ader, Kelli Davis, Stephen Dominy, Susan Lyons, Jill Robinson, Wil de los Santos, Greg Singleton, and the numerous other campus and community volunteers who made the 2018 convention possible.
WHEREAS, they have faithfully served the OΔK Society as the National Student Vice President, National Vice President, Members-at-Large, and Student Member-at-Large of the Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, they have provided valuable input for advancement among circles, the Board of Directors, and the National Headquarters; and WHEREAS, they have also been exemplary members of their individual circles; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the OΔK Society extends its sincere thanks to Allison Baier, Michelle Burke, Alex DeJarnett, Bruce Forbes, and Tambria Schroeder.
Resolution – Convention Speakers
WHEREAS, they have faithfully served the mission of developing a philanthropic community that supports the leadership programs and capabilities of OΔK and its members; and WHEREAS, they have been exemplary and generous supporters of OΔK and have actively served their respective circles; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the OΔK Society extends its since gratitude to Stephen Bisese, Russell W. Chambliss, Terrence Kungel, William Latture, and John Robitscher for their service as Trustees of the Omicron Delta Kappa Foundation.
WHEREAS, these individuals have taken the time to share their knowledge and talents with the participants of the 2018 Biennial National Convention and Leadership Conference; and WHEREAS, these individuals have contributed to the quality of the experience of all the participants of the 2018 convention; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the members of the OΔK Society extend sincere appreciation to all those who have served as keynote speakers, workshop facilitators, and circle showcase participants.
Resolution – Faculty Advisors and Circle Coordinators WHEREAS, these individuals have put in countless hours of leadership and service; and WHEREAS, the continuity and guidance they provide are vital to the strength of our circles; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the members of the OΔK Society express gratitude to our Faculty Advisors and Circle Coordinators for their commitment and dedication to OΔK.
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Resolution – Outgoing Foundation Trustees
Resolution – Russell W. Chambliss WHEREAS, he has been a faithful member of the Alpha Circle at Washington and Lee University; and WHEREAS, he has served as a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa Foundation Board of Trustees and the Society Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, he led the Omicron Delta Kapa Foundation as president from 2014-18 and served as the chair of the Campaign Planning Committee; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the OΔK Society extends its heartfelt gratitude to Russell W. Chambliss for his dedication, service, and devotion to Omicron Delta Kappa.
Resolution – Foundation Board of Trustees WHEREAS, the Foundation Board of Trustees provides leadership to the efforts to secure the financial future of Omicron Delta Kappa; and WHEREAS, the Foundation provides scholarships to support graduate and professional school for deserving collegiate members; and WHEREAS, the Foundation also supports Clay Grants, conventions, collaborative leadership development programs, preservation of the national headquarters facility, and career resources; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the OΔK Society extends its appreciation for its partnership with the Omicron Delta Kappa Foundation in advancing our shared mission, vision, and values.
Resolution – National Advisory Council WHEREAS, the National Advisory Council has an important role in serving as a voice of the membership; and WHEREAS, their diligent service has resulted in outstanding contributions to the betterment of the Society; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the OΔK Society expresses thanks to the members of the National Advisory Council: Chair Michelle Burke, Michael Bergler, Andrew Brown, Larry Burke, Jesse Chen, Elizabeth Dorssom, Joel Hermann, Chad Huckaby, Mike James, Matthew Nobles, Tambria Schroeder, Alan Sickbert, Gene Siegal, Greg Singleton, and Ryan Upshaw.
Resolution – Student Advisory Board WHEREAS, thanks to the leadership and vision of National Student Vice President Allison Baier for guiding the work of the Student Advisory Board; and WHEREAS, the SAB has developed a video vignette initiative to highlight the benefits of membership in Omicron Delta Kappa and the opportunities for career connections; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the members of the OΔK Society express gratitude to National Student Vice President Allison Baier and SAB members including Jacob Boult, Andrew Brown, Catherine Bruns, Bryce Gordon, Michael Hammer, Ashlynn Rickord, Tambria Schroeder, and Palavi Vaidya for their commitment and dedication to expressing the needs and concerns of the most recent initiates of Omicron Delta Kappa.
Resolution – National Nominating Committee WHEREAS, these individuals have given of their time to serve as members of the National Nominating Committee; and WHEREAS, the selection of leadership is vitally important for the future of OΔK; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the members of the OΔK Society express gratitude to Chair Michael Christakis and the members of the National Nominating Committee for their commitment and dedication to Omicron Delta Kappa.
Resolution – Standing Committees WHEREAS, the daily work of Omicron Delta Kappa is administered by numerous volunteers and seven committees; and WHEREAS, the individuals on these committees make timely reports to the OΔK Society Board of Directors and execute the work of the Society; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the members of the OΔK Society recognize and thank the members and chairs of the following committees: Diversity and Inclusion, Finance, Governance, Membership and Circle Standards, and National Awards.
Resolution – Official Work Groups, Commissions, Task Forces, and Ad Hoc Committees WHEREAS, there are always opportunities to develop a new perspective on the operations of Omicron Delta Kappa; and WHEREAS, such explorations often involved heart-felt discussions of the future of the convention, language in the initiation ceremony, and governance structures for O∆K; and WHEREAS, the Commission on Convention Sustainability, the Volunteer Engagement Task Force, the Ritual History and Impact Ad Hoc Committee, and the Commission on Alternative Governance Strategies each took the work of their teams seriously and thoughtfully; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the members of the OΔK Society recognize and thank chairs Michelle Burke, Steve Bisese, Cie Cochran, Michael Christakis, and their team members for their efforts to guide the future of Omicron Delta Kappa.
Resolution – National Headquarters Staff WHEREAS, they have demonstrated exemplary character and unselfish commitment to upholding the ideals of the OΔK Society; and WHEREAS, they have dedicated a great deal of time and energy in the preparation of this convention; and WHEREAS, Tim Reed provided the coordination and leadership as the 2018 Biennial National Convention and Leadership Conference director; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the members of the OΔK Society recognize and sincerely thank the members of the National Headquarters team: Brent Anderson, Mary Burner, Katy Datz, Matthew Hibdon, Anne Tyler McCabe, Eve Mergenthaler, Tim Reed, and Tara Singer.
Resolution – Establishing an Annual National Convention WHEREAS, Omicron Delta Kappa has been holding biennial conventions since 1920; and WHEREAS, the convention provides meaningful opportunities to advance leadership, build friendships, and learn about circle best practices; and WHEREAS, there is value in facilitating these connections on an annual basis; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the members of the OΔK Society celebrate the intention to begin to hold conventions on an annual basis beginning in 2020.
Resolution – Circles for Soldiers WHEREAS, numerous men and women serve in the United States armed forces; and WHEREAS, the members of Omicron Delta Kappa appreciate their service to our country; and WHEREAS, the Circles for Soldiers initiative will provide care packages to more than 300 service members; and WHEREAS, Stephen Dominy led the excellent efforts to coordinate this project; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the contributions of items from and involvement of the circles and other community members including Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity and Five Star Service be recognized and appreciated.
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Circle Recognition 2017
Honors
2018
Each year, Omicron Delta Kappa recognizes those circles that have achieved a significant level of accomplishment. Circles that receive these awards are the embodiment of the best practices in coordinating O∆K activities. They provide inspiration and examples of how circles can thrive at their host institutions.
To be eligible for any award, a circle must have:
• Provided membership processing documents (certificate
• Completed an annual report by May 30; • Submitted an annual affiliation fee;
order and membership fees) to headquarters at least 14 calendar days prior to initiation; and,
• Completed the initiation of members related to that
certificate order.
Circle of Distinction
Superior Circle
In addition to the basic expectations, this award honors circles that have completed at least three of the following:
This award honors circles that have done the following:
• Selected and submitted the nomination for a Circle Leader of the Year • Sponsored a circle-driven signature event on campus • Participated in the National Day of Service (or an equivalent service project) • Applied for a Maurice A. Clay Leadership Initiative Grant • Submitted a nomination for a national award (Hogle, Roark, etc.)
Award Recipients Juniata College
Millsaps College University of Nebraska-Lincoln University of North Carolina Greensboro William Woods University
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Presidential Award of Excellence
• Fulfilled all the requirements to be
This award honors circles that have been:
• Sent delegates to the Biennial
consecutive years; or,
recognized as a Circle of Distinction
National Convention and Leadership Conference during an even-numbered year or sent delegates to a Drive-In Workshop during an odd-numbered year
• Qualified for one of the
supplementary recognitions (Membership Growth and Stability or Circle Stewardship)
• Submitted a nomination for a
national award (Hogle, Roark, etc.)
Award Recipients Cumberland University Florida International University Hampden-Sydney College University of Kentucky Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
• Circle of Distinction for five • Superior Circle for three consecutive years; or,
• Recognized with some
combination of both (Circle of Distinction or Superior Circle) every year for five consecutive years.
Award Recipients Austin Peay State University Fontbonne University Grove City College Hamline University Middle Tennessee State University Morningside College Pittsburg State University St. Lawrence University St. Mary’s College of Maryland Stephen F. Austin State University University at Albany University of Maryland, College Park
University of Mississippi University of Richmond Washington and Lee University
Membership Growth and Stability This recognition acknowledges circles that have accomplished one of the following:
• Consistent membership growth over the past two academic years
• Maintained ideal circle size as
identified and reported by the circle
Award Recipients Bellarmine University Carthage College Christopher Newport University College of Charleston Converse College Davidson College Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Emory University Florida International University Florida State University Fontbonne University
Hampden-Sydney College Harding University Juniata College Middle Tennessee State University Murray State University Oglethorpe University Presbyterian College Sewanee – The University of the South Southern Utah University St. Lawrence University Stockton University Trinity University University of Arizona University of Central Florida University of Kentucky University of Maryland, College Park University of Missouri-Columbia University of Nebraska-Lincoln University of Nebraska-Omaha University of Richmond University of Texas at San Antonio Washington and Lee University West Virginia Wesleyan College William Peace College Wilmington College
Circle Stewardship Award This recognition acknowledges circles that have fulfilled at least two of the following:
• Raised funds to benefit a local community organization
• Raised funds to benefit the local circle
• Raised funds to benefit the O∆K Foundation
Award Recipients Austin Peay State University Clemson University Cumberland University Middle Tennessee State University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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The secret to getting ahead is getting started A message from the Foundation President Mark Twain, a master of wit and wisdom, has a way of saying so much in so few words. Here’s a favorite quote: The secret to getting ahead is getting started. As the president of the Omicron Delta Kappa Foundation, part of my “job” is getting things started, lighting fires, encouraging participation . . . mostly having to do with the “giving” side of things. So, here I go . . . First, let me tell you about our 2018 successes: • We held a wonderfully fulfilling convention in Nashville, Tennessee. • We had an excellent fundraising year. • We awarded 33 scholarships to worthy candidates (five more than last year). • We committed to hosting a leadership convention annually, starting in 2020. Now, let me tell you what O∆K needs: • More participation and involvement from current members and alumni. Would you consider signing up to volunteer or even serving on the Board of Trustees? • Additional collegiate initiates in existing circles, representing all phases of campus life while welcoming faculty, staff, and alumni members. We need to continue to increase membership and establish new circles. • Monetary investments to expand our programs and scholarships. As a member of the scholarship committee for several years, I cannot begin to tell you how significant these dollars are to our outstanding collegiate members. 34 | odk.org
Just a few years ago, I got “started” and involved in O∆K. I’ve met wonderful, insightful, and interesting people I would never have met in my current circles of life. I have become focused on something important, something that lifts students and makes them more involved in leading the way for others in their colleges and communities. How can I encourage you to get started? It’s really no secret. Think about the way you felt when you were initiated into Omicron Delta Kappa. Pride? Honor? Confidence? Wasn’t it amazing, being recognized for your work, your time, your efforts? So come on, I urge you to “get started.” Help O∆K support our leadership vision. Remember all of those people that supported you along the way? Now, be one of those people. If you are interested in volunteering, information on service opportunities are located here: odk.org/getinvolved/odkserves. And, if you are interested in making a gift, please visit odk.org/donate. Perhaps you’d like to be considered for the Board of Trustees. I promise you will find it easy to become actively engaged. We have quarterly meetings (two by phone, two in person), several focused committees, and certain philanthropic obligations. If interested, please contact our Executive Director Tara Singer at tara@odk.org or (540) 458-5340. Yours in O∆K,
Sally K. Albrecht Foundation President
financial report
2018 Fiscal 304
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Active Circles
Number of Donors
2018
Scholarships Awarded
242
New members
5
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Clay Grants Awarded
1,505 8,120
Year In Review
Convention Attendees
106 Circles Visited
CONVENTION
UNRESTRICTED INCOME
10%
SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS
1%
ROYALTY INCOME
4%
9%
GOVERNANCE
4%
20% 18% 24%
FUNDRAISING
19%
Total Income*
$1,447,283
6%
MANAGEMENT/ ADMINISTRATION
4%
MEMBERSHIP INCOME
Chartering Ceremonies
15%
CIRCLE VISITS, INSTALLATIONS, AND TRAVEL
3%
ENDOWMENT CONTRIBUTIONS
9
Webinars Held
MEMBERSHIP SUPPLIES & MAGAZINE
RESTRICTED INCOME
MERCHANDISE SALES INCOME (NET)
30
Financial Report 3%
INVESTMENT INCOME
Day of Giving Total Raised
Leaders of the Year
CONVENTION
CONTRIBUTIONS IN KIND INCOME
$13,499
8%
Total Expenses 52%
$1,204,249
*Income figures include new pledges, permanently restricted endowment gifts and pledges, as well as interest earnings on restricted endowment accounts. Endowments primarily support scholarships which are featured on pages 12 - 24. The Circle • Annual Report 2018 | 35
making a difference
2017-18 Annual Report The 2017-18 Donor Honor Roll includes gifts that were made between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018, at the contributor level or higher. Thank you for making an investment in leadership! With your support, O∆K reaffirms its mission of recognizing and developing campus leaders of today as they prepare to become the community leaders of tomorrow. You are helping make a contribution to advance the O∆K Idea, which still resonates after more than a century. If you have any questions regarding contributions, please contact Katy Datz at (540) 458-5344 or at katy@odk.org.
Donor Honor Roll Investors in O∆K
Grand Valley State University Anonymous
University of Maryland, College Park Robert A. Yellowlees
Maryville University John D. Morgan, Ed.D.
University of Nebraska - Omaha Donald L. Fjellin
Alfred University Mrs. Christa R. and Dr. Michael N. Christakis
Rollins College Sally K. Albrecht Mr. Lowell A. Mintz
Auburn University Betty M. DeMent Mrs. Alison M. and Mr. Magnus J. Gorrie Sally Jones Hill Dr. Linda J. and Mr. Jeffrey I. Stone
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Andristine M. Robinson
University of Richmond Mrs. Joyce E. and Mr. Richard S. Johnson Mrs. Suzanne F. Thomas Ms. Kaye LaFollette and Mr. J. David Gibbs
Individuals and organizations with lifetime giving of $10,000 or more.
Belmont University Ms. Kaye LaFollette and Mr. J. David Gibbs Centre College Mr. Raymond M. Burse College of William and Mary Mrs. Anne L. Bisese and Dr. Stephen D. Bisese
SUNY Plattsburgh Cheryl M. Hogle Jo Ann P. Romano Richard J. Zucconi Transylvania University Mr. Palmer G. Vance II United States Military Academy Col. Thomas E. Hiebert, USA University at Albany Mr. Darwin C. Jones, CPA
Dickinson College John J. Curley
University of Akron Drs. Diane and Thomas J. Vukovich
Emory University Dan R. Carmichael Mr. Calder P. Sinclair
University of Florida Dr. Thomas G. Goodale
Georgetown College Robin L. Murphey Georgia Institute of Technology Mrs. Gail S. and Mr. Marion B. Glover Jr.
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University of Kentucky Mr. Paul W. Chellgren Virginia B. Edwards University of Louisville Mr. H. Scott Davis Jr. Tara S. Singer, Ed.D.
Vanderbilt University Betsy B. Holloway, Ph.D. Wagner College Robert C. Hastedt Washington and Lee University Mr. Russell W. Chambliss Mr. William R. Johnston Mrs. Louise H. and Mr. William E. Latture Mr. David A. Lehman Mrs. Elizabeth and Mr. J. M. Luttig Mr. Edwin S. Ogilvie Mrs. Kimberley A.and Dr. Kenneth P. Ruscio Hatton C. V. Smith Mr. Martin E. Stein Jr. The Honorable James C. Turk Mr. William M. Webster IV Westmont College Mr. Michael W. Kidd
Donor levels Laurel Crowned Society $10,000 or more Founders’ Society..........................................................$5,000 - $9,999 Leadership Council......................................................$1,000 - $4,999 Latture Society..............................................................$500 - $999 President’s Society........................................................$20 - $499 Key Club...........................................................................$100 - $249 Loyalty Club...................................................................$50 - $99 Contributor.....................................................................$5 - $49 Please note that contributions are listed under the donor’s circle of initiation.
Investors continued
Friends of O∆K Mr. J. Donald Childress Marly Dukes Mr. C. Douglas Fuge Mr. Michael Segal Barbara Duncan Turk Aerospace Corp E. A. Morris Charitable Foundation Liberty Mutual The Boeing Company John & Mary Franklin Foundation The Wilton Companies The Community Foundation, Inc. Mildred V. Horn Foundation C. Charles Jackson Foundation, Inc. Community Foundation of New Jersey Washington and Lee University
Heritage Society
The Omicron Delta Kappa Foundation’s Heritage Society exists to recognize and honor individuals and families who, through their estate plans, have established a gift of any size benefiting O∆K. Members of the Heritage Society strengthen O∆K for future generations and encourage others to follow their example of philanthropy. Auburn University Dr. Linda J. and Mr. Jeffrey I. Stone Bowling Green State University Dr. Dean L. Shappell
Emory University Richard E. Hodges Jr. Ferris State University Steven M. Harvey Georgia State University Mr. Benjamin M. Williams University of Akron Drs. Diane and Thomas J. Vukovich University of Alabama Ermilou H. and William T. Bryan* University of California Riverside Michael K. Bergler, C.F.R.E. University of Kentucky Virginia B. Edwards Dr. Davis Gardner John H. Herbst Mr. Matthew S. Whisman University of South Florida Daniel E. Beeman, Ph.D. Wagner College Robert C. Hastedt Washington and Lee University Mr. William R. Johnston Mrs. Louise H. and Mr. William E. Latture Washington State University Gary Schwendiman, Ph.D.
*indicates the donor is deceased.
Honor Roll of Donors Adelphi University Contributor Fredda H. Wolk
Agnes Scott College
Latture Society Gail S. Glover
Albion College
Key Club Michael W. Sundberg Robert I. Cutcher, M.D. Contributor Robert H. Hartwig, M.D.
Alfred University
Leadership Council Mrs. Christa R. and Dr. Michael N. Christakis Latture Society Gene M. Bernstein Key Club Edward G. Coll Jr.
Allegheny College Key Club Kristen M. B. Zito
Alma College
Loyalty Karyn L. Stockwell, D.M.D. Contributor Lori A. Dane
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Donor Honor Roll American University
President’s Society Frank J. Patterson III Loyalty Club Howard Lee Sue E. Armstrong
Arizona State University Key Club Terri L. Hoffman
Auburn University
Laurel Crowned Society Dr. Linda J. and Mr. Jeffrey I. Stone Founders’ Society Alison M. and Magnus J. Gorrie Leadership Council Sally Jones Hill John S. Hornsby Lee B. Griffith Michael L. Scott Robertson W. Taylor Latture Society Edgar L. Reynolds Dr. Allan D. Huffman Dr. and Mrs. John R. Jeffers Dr. Jack D. Sherrer Jr. Gerald S. Leischuck, Ed.D. President’s Society Beth H. Wilder Dr. Malcolm A. Cutchins Key Club Raymond D. Laney Kelly C. Schrimsher Scott B. Murray Curtis O. Liles III Cynthia H. and Daniel C. Haygood Dr. Dale A. Coleman Dwight L. Wiggins Jr. Horace H. Brady Jr. James W. Kight III Jeffry A. Angermann Lawrence L. Hearn III Randolph A. McKean W. Randall Pittman Loyalty Club Charles H. Smith Col. Wayne E. Dillingham, U.S.A.F. (Ret.) Conan Q. Dickson Dr. Lisa B. Conry
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Holly H. Moore Jerry F. Smith Lt. Col. Daniel H. Mikos Michael F. Tinkey Ronald W. Murray Contributor David W. Rawson, D.M.D. Mark C. Winne Michael J. Ramsey Lynn M. Tamblyn Benjamin B. Spratling III James H. Haggard, Ph.D.
Auburn University Montgomery Loyalty Club Margaret V. Moody
Augustana College
Key Club Richard C. Godfrey Loyalty Club David E. Ketter George T. Drost Trevor J. Will
Contributor Shawn E. McKay Janice L. Johnson, M.D.
Austin Peay State University
Ball State University
Key Club Kathy L. Smith-Shaffer, Ed.D.
Baylor University
Key Club David C. Kent Marie and Edward A. Brigham Loyalty Club William D. Hicks Sr. Dr. James M. Mitchell Contributor Wilton A. Lanning Jr.
Bellarmine University
Contributor Dr. Kathy K. Hager
Belmont University
Leadership Council Ms. Kaye LaFollette and Mr. J. David Gibbs
Beloit College
Key Club Lawrence C. Pakula, M.D. Loyalty Club Robert M. Rosenberg
Berry College
Key Club Dr. David P. Roe
Contributor Ouida W. Dickey, Ed.D. Michael T. Westfall
Loyalty Club John L. Schuler III
Birmingham-Southern College
Contributor Andrew D. Kerr Angela M. Neal Billy W. Fields Robert W. Martin Shelia W. Ross
Baldwin Wallace University
Key Club Gene R. Molnar
Loyalty Club Charles L. Deeds Frank J. Fuhs Jr. Contributor Deidra R. Sibila William R. Roy, Ph.D.
Key Club C. Coleman Daniel II Dr. Albert C. Hughes Jr.* G. Swift Williams Jr. Loyalty Club Charles L. Hayes David R. Baker
Bowling Green State University President’s Society Edward H. Ward Allan J. Libbe Dr. Lee Meserve
Key Club Eugene R. Wilson Christopher C. McCracken David W. Olson
Campbell University
Contributor John D. Gardner, D.D.S., P.C.
Loyalty Club Lisa A. Bowers Dr. Dean L. Shappell Kristen K. Batcho Malcolm R. Shrimplin Richard R. Usmiller
Contributor David E. Buckingham
Loyalty Club Rodney F. Laszlo
President’s Society Mark U. Johnson
Leadership Council Raymond M. Burse
Contributor Maynard H. Seiler Jr. Nicholas R. Elchert
Loyalty Club Henry E. Lee
President’s Society Richard L. Frymire Jr.
Carnegie Mellon University
Bradley University
President’s Society Henry J. Gailliot
Key Club Dr. James E. Russell Dr. Lisa M. Daniel, M.D. Dr. Willis P. McKee Jr. Richard A. Mateer
Dr. Roger C. Anderson Kathleen A. Hart, Ph.D. Larry L. Miles
Key Club Brian L. Miller Dale E. Fredericks Robert A. Mondillo Loyalty Club Kristin E. Smith Wayne G. Klasing Contributor David M. Mainella
Bridgewater College
President’s Society Troy M. Glembot, M.D.
Bucknell University Key Club Barbara J. Barchiesi, M.D. Dr. Rudolph A. Palmer Loyalty Club Dr. T. Michael Toole Richard L. Humphreys William E. Swartz Contributor Caryn S. Moran Cori J. Hetherington Glenn S. Graef Mark C. Gebhardt, M.D. Penn P. Shelley, M.D. The Rev. Charles B. Mercer (Ret.)
California State University Northridge Key Club Mark S. Green
Loyalty Club James J. Mapes
Loyalty Club Gina D. Peterman
Campbellsville University
Key Club Hillard M. Lazarus, M.D. Dr. Bernard J. Dobroski Dr. Joseph S. Ceo Edward C. Jesteadt Loyalty Club Nathaniel Teich Contributor George Hunter Miley II, Ph.D.
Carthage College
Contributor Ashlynn R. Rickord Rachel E. Gunawardena
Case Western Reserve University Key Club Herbert I. Medoff, M.D.
Contributor Stephen J. Eberhard, M.D. Lance Turkish, M.D.
Centenary College of Louisiana
Central Washington University
Centre College
Loyalty Club J. Gregory Cooper, M.D. Nora J. Traum Contributor George W. Robinson James B. Hawkins
Chapman University President’s Society Suzanne C. Crandall
Chatham University Contributor Elizabeth I. Dorssom
Christopher Newport University
Loyalty Club H. Marshall Booker
Clemson University
Contributor Elizabeth S. Grace
Key Club Dr. Rosemary Seidler Robert A. Young Jr. Susan M. LaGrone
Key Club Jennifer K. Kisabeth Dr. Robert W. Squatriglia
Contributor Earle G. Labor Wesley G. McKinney
President’s Society The Honorable Sylvia Matthews
Central Methodist University
Key Club Donald L. Armitage, Ph.D. Eugene Biermann F. Jerry Benner Jeffrey N. Hogenmiller
*indicates the donor is deceased.
Coastal Carolina University
College of Charleston
Loyalty Club Pamela B. Floyd Mary W. Poag Contributor John G. Bouvette The Circle • Annual Report 2018 | 39
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Donor Honor Roll College of William and Mary
Latture Society Mrs. Anne L. Bisese and Dr. Stephen D. Bisese President’s Society Ann G. Baise
Key Club Wandalyn Fanchon Glover, Ed.D. A. Marshall Acuff Jr. David B. Diehr David L. Bernd Dr. Elizabeth H. Sinz Dr. Richard R. Babcock Jr. Loyalty Club Maria A. Stamoulas Thomas S. Reavely David G. Oelberg, M.D. Douglas E. Sankey Dr. John H. Harvey James C. Breeden James R. Bennett Lynn F. Briley Mark D. Argentine Robert V. Jones, M.D. William E. Clayton, M.D. Contributor Carmen J. Romeo Charlotte M. Wilkes Elizabeth A. Lanz James H. Layne Janet B. Strafer Warren A. Weiss Jon G. Fox Dr. Christian H. Moe
Colorado State University
Loyalty Club George M. Beeman, D.V.M. Herbert G. Beadle, D.V.M. Contributor Howard M. Dutton
Concordia College
Loyalty Club Olin J. Storvick
Contributor Catherine J. Bruns
Converse College Key Club Susan P. Johnson
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Contributor Molly Duesterhaus
Dr. Christopher N. Swanson Thomas W. Edwards IV
Cumberland University
Dickinson College
Davidson College
Key Club Phillip B. Stott, M.D. Thomas V. Zug Jr.
President’s Society John H. Bailey III
Loyalty Club Dr. David R. Short James A. Kenney III John R. McClelland
Contributor Sheridan W. S. Henson Charles E. Shaw
Latture Society Matthew W. Clifford, Ed.D.
Key Club Margaret H. Dillon Loyalty Club Lt. Col. George B. Murdaugh Blain B. Butner Frank E. Hanshaw Jr. Howard B. Arbuckle III Thomas W. Ross
Delta State University
Loyalty Club James A. Breland Reed B. Hogan, M.D. Contributor Elbert R. Hilliard
Denison University
President’s Society Pastor Howard O. Reynolds Key Club David G. Corbin James M. Petro Don P. Brown Donald E. Sharp Gerald W. Wischmeyer R. Dean Jollay Jr. Loyalty Club James L. Quarles III Michael D. Hagen, M.D. David H. Lewis, M.D. Jon B. Boss Senator Richard G. Lugar Contributor Dean H. Hansell Thomas A. Christiansen, M.D. Brent C. Osborn Anthony J. Biggio
Leadership Council John J. Curley Robert W. Crawford Jr.
Contributor Robert A. Hartley, M.D. Dr. Charles H. Lippy
Drake University Key Club Ronald L. Olson Anne E. Hilton Herbert M. Baum Loyalty Club Dennis G. Linder J. Robert Franks Paul H. Gilman Contributor Gerald M. Kinney
Drury University
Key Club John W. Hammon
Contributor Dr. Paul F. Reichardt Dr. Diane L. Cornelison David C. Forker
Duke University
Key Club Charles J. Wine Joe Grills Manassa N. Hennessee III Loyalty Club Craig D. Choate Dr. William F. Chambers Dr. William W. McCutchen Jr. Contributor James D. Barker Jr.
Duquesne University
Emory University
Latture Society John W. Robitscher, M.P.H.
Contributor Michael A. Gallen Florian T. Boyce
Loyalty Club Barbara F. Waterman Col. John D. Grabenstein, Ph.D. Dr. Bruce D. Martin Elisa J. Choi
President’s Society Virginia H. Smith
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Key Club George Manolangas
Contributor Susan C. Venditti
East Carolina University Loyalty Club Anonymous
Eastern Connecticut State University
Key Club Diana M. Ingraham Loyalty Club Pearl I. Rathbun Contributor Terri Toles-Patkin
Eckerd College
Loyalty Club Dr. David A. Hoffman
Elmhurst College
Loyalty Club Dr. Janice H. Fodor
Elon University
Key Club Henry S. Campell, M.D. Carol T. Bush James L. Ferman Jr. Richard E. Hodges Jr. Solon P. Patterson Loyalty Club Thomas D. Lancaster, Ph.D. Alonzo L. McDonald Jr. Dr. Emery C. Herman Jr. Dr. Walter N. Kalaf Jari B. Grimm Keith R. Bailey Ralph H. Greil Robert A. Reed The Rev. John H. Harper Contributor Warren W. Quillian II
Erskine College
Key Club Richard G. Taylor Jr., M.D. Contributor Henry B. Miller
Ferris State University
Key Club Nancy K. and Michael J. Robinson
Key Club Steven M. Harvey
Contributor Carter M. Smith Michelle A. Sartori
Loyalty Club Dr. Gerald A. Slywka Richard J. Allen Steve L. Czyrka Susan W. Ward
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
President’s Society Capt. James S. MacKay II
Contributor Allen D. Valenzio Debbie E. Gustafson
Loyalty Club Richard C. Scraggs Suku S. Kurien
Flagler College
Contributor Dr. Charles E. Richardson
Key Club James E. Freytag James W. Babcock Sue S. Hale The Honorable Charles J. Tinlin
Latture Society John Arbizzani
*indicates the donor is deceased.
Loyalty Club Alex DeJarnett, M.A.S.S.
Florida Gulf Coast University Key Club Steven C. Binninger
Florida International University
Key Club Mary M. Martinez-Tuttle Loyalty Club Alexis P. Perdomo Contributor Karen E. Lund
Florida Southern College Latture Society Hoyt R. Barnett Larry W. Carter
President’s Society Carol J. Barnett Key Club Stephen E. Frazier, Ph.D. Kenneth H. Gibson Loyalty Club David A. Kite Jennifer L. Olivier Maxie W. Kelly Stanley C. Wyllie Jr. Contributor Dr. E. Keith Ewing Neal Justin, Ph.D., M.D. The Rev. William B. Caldwell
Florida State University Key Club Althea H. Jenkins Clifford K. Madsen Dr. Joseph D. Smith Jr. Dr. W. Shuford Davis Harold J. Winner Ralph E. Johnson, Ph.D. Ruben A. Whitehead Loyalty Club Christopher E. Iansiti Harold A. Saul John R. Marks III
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Donor Honor Roll Contributor Jake E. Hicks Jr. Steve C. Edwards Anne E. Rowe Mrs. Denise D. and Mr. James M. Kagey
Fontbonne University
Key Club Dr. Homer C. Rice Dr. Warren J. Locke Jr. Gary T. Jones Gary T. Williamson Goodman B. Espy III, M.D. William J. Gresham Jr.
Francis Marion University
Loyalty Club Dr. Anthony J. Arduengo III Dr. Gary H. Lunsford Lewis A. Patterson III Sally M. Wise
Contributor Lottie M. Page Taylor R. Bond Danielle Ader
Key Club James E. Roark
Contributor Dr. Joseph E. Heyward
George Washington University
Key Club Mary H. Futrell Benjamin B. Klubes The Honorable Joseph P. Farina Loyalty Club Joyce L. Owens, M.D. Matthew C. Zierler Contributor Michael Drezin Dr. Lisa A. Fusillo J. M. Brown Walter L. Baumann
Georgetown College Contributor Dr. Jennifer L. Fairchild
Georgia College
Key Club Michael A. Franklin
Contributor John E. Sallstrom Karen J. Berman, Ph.D.
Georgia Institute of Technology Latture Society Marion B. Glover
President’s Society Ana I. Ant’on, Ph.D. Neil T. Brown Parker D. N. Vascik Warren L. Batts
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Contributor Taylor See Clay L. Goudy
Georgia State University Latture Society Benjamin M. Williams Key Club Sidney P. Smith, M.D. William T. Adams Loyalty Club Albert J. Woelfle Angela M. Patterson Elizabeth P. Stanfield Laura A. Smith Contributor Thomas J. Venker Donald L. Smith
Georgian Court University Contributor Rita Kearney
Grand Valley State University
Laurel Crowned Society Anonymous Key Club Andrew Jacob Brown
Grove City College Key Club Arlie M. Cornelius Douglas V. Cornelius
Loyalty Club Alvin Abels Faett Brian T. Gongaware Richard R. Brock, M.D. Robert L. Buckham Contributor William G. Miller Louise S. Baird Toni J. Sulkowski Susan L. Gibbins-Davis
Hampden-Sydney College Latture Society S. Michael Sharp, M.D. Key Club James D. Phillips, Ph.D. Kerr C. Ramsay Martin M. McNerney Stephen K. Waskey Warren M. Pace III Loyalty Club Anne Tyler B. McCabe Anthony J. Munoz, M.D. John R. Grymes Contributor Anita Holmes Garland James H. Smith, D.D.S. Patty T. Pugh Ryan M. Pemberton
Harding University Key Club Michael L. James, Ph.D.
Hastings College Contributor Hauli D. Sabatka
Hillsdale College
Loyalty Club Jarrett K. Martus Carla S. Tousley
Loyalty Club Charles E. Ervin III
Greensboro College
Contributor John A. Kendall
Key Club Dr. Louis A. Sasser
Hiram College
Key Club Dr. Norman E. Kelker Larry A. DeYoung
Contributor Dr. Robert A. Smith Edward D. Simmer, M.D.
Hollins University Loyalty Club Jill W. Donaldson
Houston Baptist University
Loyalty Club Melanie A. Hanssen
Lehigh University Key Club Donald W. Stever James A. Tiefenbrunn
Jacksonville State University
Loyalty Club Alan W. Koppes David P. Sloterbeck Jr. Donald F. Parsons Jr. Joseph P. De Vito Kathryn L. Franklin Roderick W. Link V. Rodger Digilio
Jacksonville University
Contributor Marshall D. Hendrian Jr. Michael H. Zimring Darlene A. Dreyer Richard J. MacAdams
Loyalty Club Cynthia R. McDowell
Humboldt State University
Contributor Beth K. Tegge
Contributor Col. Michael A. Dalesandro Todd E. Key Tammy G. Stephens Key Club Dr. John A. Luciano
Loyalty Club Bruce R. Anderson Jr. Dr. Kristie S. Gover Elizabeth L. McCullough
James Madison University Contributor Alan P. Duesterhaus
Johns Hopkins University President’s Society Dr. Ingram M. Roberts
Key Club Gerald Q. Greenfield Jr. Tony P. Tsai Loyalty Club Dennis A. Estis Dr. Laurence Huang Philip A. Konort
Juniata College
Loyalty Club George Fattman Anonymous
Kent State University Key Club Elizabeth L. Teti Dr. Sarah E. Shumate
Louisiana State University
President’s Society Linda M. Hooks, Ph.D. Robert A. Seale Jr. Key Club Daniel C. Walsh Jr. C. Ray Lewis* Alex W. Rankin Edgerton L. Henry Jake L. Netterville Michael W. Tipton Robert D. Lawrence Loyalty Club Jerry J. Guillot Kathleen F. Marcel Larry G. Pleimann Patrick J. Summers Contributor Sam W. Bergeron Jr. Dr. Kenneth G. Carter Julie M. Alexander
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Loyalty Club Dr. Peggy W. Murphy Melanie J. McKnight, M.D. Contributor Beverly E. Smith James A. Anderson
*indicates the donor is deceased.
Louisiana Tech University Loyalty Club Rives B. Lowrey Robin C. Thomas
Marietta College
Key Club Timothy O. Cooper Jacquelin H. Wheeler Drs. Mabry M. and James H. O’Donnell Jo Ellen D. Yeary John G. Teichmoeller Matthew A. Wurtzbacher Loyalty Club Robert E. Burns Alfred Felici Charlene C. Samples Dale W. Van Voorhis Ernest J. Gazda Jr. Contributor Aaron L. Handleman Dr. Kenneth C. Haines Jacqueline L. Buell Dr. William H. Hohman
Marshall University Key Club Mark F. Sheridan Lawrence E. Hite Philip E. Cline
Loyalty Club Keleel A. Ammar Jr. Contributor Lorie Wyant
Mary Baldwin University
Latture Society America De La Garza
President’s Society Elizabeth M. Hairfield, Ph.D. Hampton H. Hairfield Jr. Key Club Kenneth W. Keller, Ph.D. Paul R. Comes Anne Foster Loyalty Club Carroll B. Keiger Contributor Jane H. Hill Laura W. Phillips Susan Adkins The Circle • Annual Report 2018 | 43
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Donor Honor Roll Maryville College
Middle Tennessee State University
Contributor Robert R. Windolph George S. Diamond, Ph.D.
Latture Society John D. Morgan, Ed.D.
Key Club Mary S. Hoffschwelle
Loyalty Club Melvinia T. King, Ed.D.
Contributor Joel D. Hermann
Loyalty Club Philip E. Phillips
McDaniel College
Millikin University
Loyalty Club Dr. Bruce L. Miller William M. McCormick
Contributor Judith Locke
Contributor Kimberly Finger
Maryville University
Latture Society Donald M. Rembert
Contributor Maj. Gen. Howard T. Mooney Jr.
Methodist University Contributor Roger D. Pait
Miami University
Key Club G. Sheldon Veil James W. Pellot Gregory S. Shumaker James G. McCormick Michael J. Raymond, Ph.D.
Loyalty Club Capt. Kelsey S. Stewart, U.S.N. Donald B. French Paul B. Swanson Todd H. Bailey Contributor Donald K. Freedheim, Ph.D. Lynn M. Ritchey Marshall Mowrey Jr. Kathleen L. Haubrich
President’s Society Matthew I. Hibdon
Key Club Linda C. Arends
Millsaps College President’s Society Robert W. Donaldson
Key Club William M. Stanton, M.D. Contributor R. Inman Moore Jr.
Mississippi College Key Club Guy P. Land
Contributor Marsha L. Powers Jason D. Ball
Mississippi State University Latture Society Dr. R. L. Qualls
Loyalty Club Walter L. Dowdle Contributor Joseph H. Kennedy Jr.
Missouri Southern State University
Morehouse College
Morningside College
Leadership Council Bruce D. Forbes, Ph.D. Loyalty Club Dr. Carolyn J. Rants
Muhlenberg College
President’s Society Barry Weshnak
Loyalty Club Dr. Walter H. Wagner Karl S. Bourdeau, J.D. Contributor Dr. Cynthia L. and Mr. David A. Detwiler
Murray State University Loyalty Club Robert M. Donkin
New Jersey Institute of Technology President’s Society Aivars E. Krumins
Key Club John J. Dell John B. Mandle, P.E. John L. Zozzaro Loyalty Club Dr. Thaddeus J. Kobylarz Glenn R. Geardino Frederick H. Abernathy Karlis V. Kopans Thomas F. Srodin
Contributor Dr. Gary C. Steinhardt Alan C. Stickney, Ph.D.
Key Club Dr. John S. Knapp Jr.
Contributor Vincent J. DeRossi Dr. Peter M. Balma
Molloy College
North Carolina Wesleyan College
Michigan Technological University
Loyalty Club Teresa M. Loheide
Contributor Thomas G. Howell
Moravian College
Northern Illinois University
Michigan State University
Latture Society Cheryl L. Early, P.E.
Loyalty Club William W. Predebon, Ph.D. 44 | odk.org
Loyalty Club Vivian B. Noblett
Key Club Stuart M. Gethner
Contributor Gary E. Kerr Charles L. Benson Larry E. Moser
Harry M. Kepner The Honorable William G. Batchelder III The Rev. James M. Long William G. Plavcan, M.D.
Oglethorpe University
Contributor Anne E. Fry Commander Michael H. Spencer Dr. Robert L. Watson Lt. Col. Jack Hahn, Ret.
Key Club Dr. George G. Watson Belle T. Lynch
Loyalty Club Barbara B. Henry Barbara R. Westfall Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Henry Contributor Ann P. Delatte Karen M. Bryson
Ohio Northern University Loyalty Club David W. Walker Paul L. Govekar
Oklahoma Baptist University Contributor William H. Harrison
Oklahoma State University
Loyalty Club Richard S. Pirrotta Edward J. Beckwith Eugene R. Curry Jr. F. Eric Kulinna Robert L. Stupack William E. Elwood Contributor Capt. George A. Ripsom, U.S.N. Dr. Drew R. Maerz William Bowers III Allan B. Schneirov Richard B. Funk
Pennsylvania State University Altoona
Key Club Sheila M. Collier William R. Barr*
Loyalty Club Olana L. Hedrick-Sheaffer
Loyalty Club Freddie H. Gibson
Pennsylvania State University Erie, The Behrend College
Contributor Todd A. Drouhard
Contributor Col. Kent E. Ervin Linda F. Vaughan
Contributor Barbara M. Johnson
Ohio University
Old Dominion University
Loyalty Club Catherine Elaine Freeman, Ph.D.
Key Club Charles U. Spore Dale E. Selzer Gerry L. Ginsburg Joseph E. De Caminada Linda F. Erwin Loyalty Club Linda S. Ankrom Contributor James A. Kensinger John H. Brannen, J.D. H. Grant Stephenson Roger K. Zimmerman Timothy L. Neal Charles W. Ballinger
Ohio Wesleyan University
Latture Society Joseph P. Costabile, M.D.
Key Club Dr. Gerald R. Marx Michael L. McCluggage Ronald S. Stead The Rev. Richard C. Stazesky Sr. Loyalty Club Glenn C. Blomquist
Leadership Council Anonymous Key Club Karl F. Grandel Harry H. Jennings Robert J. Gies Loyalty Club Dr. Jeffrey C. Fultz Contributor Bruce D. Hall Edwin C. Kilgore Thomas L. Isenhour Carol R. Hudson Jr. Frank M. Krimowski
Olivet College
Contributor Branden J. Czarnecki Heather M. Staniszewski
Pennsylvania State University Key Club Barry L. Brandeis Dr. Dennis P. Taylor John F. Dalrymple William D. McCann, M.D.
*indicates the donor is deceased.
Pittsburg State University
Contributor Carla C. Murphy Daniel L. Mildfelt
Presbyterian College Loyalty Club John R. Turnbull
Purdue University President’s Society Dr. William L. England James A. Katzman
Key Club Peter K. Ho D. Bryce Dryden Gordon M. Hughes, M.D. Jane A. Hamblin, J.D. Loyalty Club Charles T. Fennimore David R. Rea Dr. Anne R. Shields G. William Hoagland Jeremy D. Rogers Leo Millstein Michael D. Kirkpatrick Michael Zagorac Jr. Ronald L. Schwiesow The Circle • Annual Report 2018 | 45
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Donor Honor Roll Contributor Thomas J. Gerfin Cheryl B. Reeves Davis W. Jones, D.V.M. Deanna B. Dikeman Gregory L. Tormoehlen
Radford University Key Club Mary S. Bennett
Loyalty Club Gregory L. Locke Contributor Carol E. Steele Preston L. Durrill
Ramapo College of New Jersey Loyalty Club Niraj Mohin
Contributor Jacqueline J. Barclay
Randolph College
Key Club Capt. Alton L. Lightsey Jr. Jack R. Blair James F. Springfield Loyalty Club Dr. C. Eric Mount Jr. Contributor James M. Vest Dr. Arthur L. Kellermann Emily M. Broocks
Rider University
Loyalty Club Dr. William J. Ward Contributor Dr. Lowell Vann James B. Bannister Kim S. Davey
Sewanee — The University of the South Key Club George W. Bishop III William R. Boling
Contributor Laura H. Seplaki Rita Spaulding James M. Kozik
Loyalty Club Ben I. Jackson Jr. Homer W. Whitman Jr. The Honorable Robert J. Boylston
Roanoke College
Shenandoah University
Latture Society Katherine A. Datz
Key Club Kimberly P. and Thomas S. Blair
Key Club Alicia S. Hofler
Loyalty Club Leah L. Russell
Randolph-Macon College
Rollins College
Key Club Erin J. Qureshi
Southern Utah University Leadership Council Dr. Michael T. Benson
Southern Virginia University Loyalty Club Charles E. Bowen
President’s Society Henry S. Chenault Jr. Irving M. Groves Jr.* Robert E. Gray
Laurel Crowned Society Sally K. Albrecht Leadership Council Lowell A. Mintz
President’s Society Charles A. Luyster
Key Club Dr. Richard M. Hamrick III Carl R. Schlaich Donald B. Henretty James E. Dalton Jr.
Key Club Caroline S. Fullerton Janis E. Hirsch Susan M. Curran
Key Club Anonymous Dr. John F. Weet Kevin L. Hinz Lee E. Bailey
Loyalty Club Col. William R. Spain Contributor Barbara L. Hopkins Mrs. Denise D. and Mr. James M. Kagey Frank H. Robinson Jr. Paul E. Webb Jr.
Rhodes College
Latture Society Andrew L. MacQueen Rudi E. Scheidt President’s Society Robert H. Buckman
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Loyalty Club Lucia G. Marshall, Ph.D.
St. Lawrence University
Salisbury University
Loyalty Club Harrison V. Williams Jr. C. Daniel Shulman Laurie E. Ross
Contributor Carol G. Dubose Moore Lisa B. Niemann
Contributor Sean F. McCarthy I. Michael Wolfe John B. Perry
Samford University
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Loyalty Club Josephine P. Gutierrez
Leadership Council J. C. Bennett, M.D. Key Club Robert F. Owens William J. Stevens
Leadership Council Andristine M. Robinson Key Club Nancy B. Danganan Tuajuanda C. Jordan
Stephen F. Austin State University
Contributor Chad A. Huckaby Molly K. Moody
Stetson University
Key Club The Honorable Sylvan J. Davis Jr. Clarence E. Mullis III Theodore J. Troxel
Stockton University Contributor Dianne H. Stalling
SUNY Oneonta Key Club Victoria B. Andritz Contributor Andrew C. Brandt
SUNY Oswego
Key Club Katherine A. Maxwell Loyalty Club Laura K. Deimel
SUNY Plattsburgh Latture Society Richard J. Zucconi
Key Club Dr. Amy A. Murnane James J. Campbell Sarah C. Collins
Sweet Briar College
Truman State University
Contributor Autum A. Fish Lindsey Cline Eve Mergenthaler
Tulane University
Key Club Kerry D. Scott
Tennessee Technological University
Key Club Jeannie J. Wagner Rear Adm. Robert S. Owens, U.S.N. Contributor Robert F. Alvey Jr.
Texas Tech University
Key Club Lou D. Diekemper
Texas Woman’s University
Contributor Phyllis Bridges, Ph.D.
The Citadel — The Military College of South Carolina
Key Club Elizabeth S. Spoehel
The College at Brockport
Key Club Tambria L. Schroeder
Towson University
Key Club Yolanda M. Permenter
Contributor Lt. Col. William N. Souser (Ret.) Leadership Council Craig H. Cavalier President’s Society David H. Chaffe III Kevin D. Hammar Key Club David R. Schneider Charles D. Viccellio Ernest L. Edwards Frederic A. Fernholz, M.D. Robert G. Jones Robert T. France Robert Wiegand II Loyalty Club Edward C. Bush Keith D. Larose Stephen M. Berman Contributor Dr. Sarah S. Kreutziger John H. Grubbs Joseph G. Gibaldi Alan H. Loehr Max Nathan Jr. Samuel L. Sullivan Jr. Seth Knudsen Vicki M. Darlington William M. Barnett Philip A. Cooper Clyde T. Turner Jr. Norman A. Glosserman
Loyalty Club Angela M. Tallada-O’Connell Dr. Anita T. Morzillo Judith L. Duken Lynn A. Lisy-Macan Richard A. Harlem
Contributor Richard J. Holley
Transylvania University
Key Club Mrs. Jill and Ronald B. Bucinell, Ph.D., P.E.
Contributor Dr. Nancy J. Church Lianne M. Foley
Key Club Tisa Mason, Ed.D. David H. Windley
United States Military Academy
SUNY Potsdam
Loyalty Club Dr. John A. Kuchenbrod
Contributor Dr. Liliana Trevizan
Susquehanna University
Loyalty Club David C. Henry
Leadership Council Palmer G. Vance II
Contributor Dr. James E. Miller
Troy University
Contributor Sharyn S. Nunn
*indicates the donor is deceased.
Union College
Leadership Council Col. Thomas E. Hiebert, U.S.A.
University at Albany
Leadership Council Darwin C. Jones, C.P.A. Loyalty Club Elizabeth J. Conrad Contributor Kevin M. Bronner
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Donor Honor Roll University of Akron
Laurel Crowned Society Drs. Diane and Thomas J. Vukovich Key Club Deborah J. Vargo Dr. Kay W. Fluke* James L. Foght, Ph.D. Spencer Marston Jr. Thomas J. Clark
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Key Club Richard C. Murray Dr. John A. Knox Dr. Judith K. Holcombe Sally W. Johnson Loyalty Club Margie L. Swindall
Loyalty Club Rebecca A. Slayman Barbara L. McCrea Blin B. Scatterday Dr. Jonathan M. Ash Dr. Joseph F. Lestingi Robert L. Moore Tamera L. and Donald R. Dixon
Contributor Tommie G. Cummings, C.P.A. Robert L. Gladney Rosemary H. Faust, M.D.
Contributor Brian E. Breittholz Bart P. Hamilton
University of Arkansas
University of Alabama Key Club Bobby R. Hicks Marly D. Thomas Robert L. Loftin Stantley B. Williams William A. Curry, M.D. William H. Lanford William T. Bryan* William W. McDonald
Loyalty Club Ann Marie Rogers Anne M. Moman Clyde W. Richert III Col. Reginald T. Hamner John E. Lochman Mack O. Matthews III Nina J. Terry, M.D. Perry Caldwell DeBardeleben Jr., M.D. Ralph T. Russell Robert F. Olin Contributor Barry Phelps Cecil G. Duffee Jr. Katharine M. Griscom Phillip G. Rawls Robert L. Hopkins, M.D.
University of Alabama at Huntsville
Contributor P. Samuel Campbell
Leadership Council Eric F. Li
Loyalty Club Cheryll A. Dunn, Ed.D. Gary D. Adams Keith A. Dimond, M.D. Laurie B. Serber Mark H. Montgomery Contributor Eugene R. Allspach Charles R. Engle Cindy J. Urbancic Robert L. Davis Robert W. Dorsey Marianne S. Emmert
University of Dayton Contributor Scott W. Gruber
University of Delaware
Key Club David R. Malone
Loyalty Club Catherine M. DeAngelis Edmond F. Anzalone Jack L. Messman Thomas W. Brockenbrough
Loyalty Club Kenneth W. Theis Col. William A. Martin (Ret.) Dr. James E. Stice
Contributor Charles E. Weil Michael A. Holston Thomas E. Hopkins
Contributor Ellwood F. Whitchurch Jr. Louis E. Hegeman
University of Denver
University of Baltimore
Contributor Donald E. Meyers James P. Dorfman Roy F. Childs Jr.
Latture Society David E. Reutzel
Loyalty Club Dr. Lenneal J. Henderson
University of California Riverside
Loyalty Club Paul H. Nicolaysen
University of Florida
Key Club Michael K. Bergler, C.F.R.E.
Laurel Crowned Society Dr. Thomas G. Goodale
University of Central Florida
Latture Society Matthew B. Nobles
Key Club David W. Woods
Loyalty Club M. Timothy O’Keefe Paul C. Logas, M.D. Richard W. Howe Contributor Sharon G. Reich
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University of Cincinnati
President’s Society Dr. Thomas E. Forte
Key Club Dr. Edward V. Browell Russell A. Plumb Dr. J. B. Page Loyalty Club Brian S. Wilson Maj. Edward P. Cole Steven J. Gilbert
Contributor Erwin F. Grau II
University of Georgia
President’s Society Dr. Willie L. Banks Jr. Key Club Dr. Verner F. Chaffin Howard C. Rowe Jr.
University of Hawaii Key Club Alvin Y. Awaya Kenneth M. Yamashiro Loyalty Club Godfrey H. Chang Kenneth D. H. Chong David T. Fujikawa Contributor Larry H. Fujinaka
University of Houston
Latture Society Charles-Michael Berry Key Club Robin S. Cunningham
Loyalty Club Cynthia F. Reibenstein Justin E. Brown Pamela S. Kaiser Timothy J. Hattenbach William E. Fitzgibbon III Contributor Charles R. Schott Cornelia D. Patterson Victor N. Makris Gregory S. Wassberg Cathy C. Frank Dr. Marlyn Press
University of Houston — Clear Lake Key Club Glenn R. Regner
University of Illinois Leadership Council Dr. Larry H. Hageman Key Club Philip A. Rosborough Contributor Sandra Wideburg
University of Iowa Key Club Dr. David K. Bucher
Loyalty Club Ann M. Mowad-Montanio Dennis R. Samuelson Dr. Alan F. Wentworth Contributor Dr. Larry L. Kinney Franklin L. Myers, M.D. David L. Foster E. Michael Carr
University of Kansas President’s Society Thomas W. Van Dyke Key Club Keith A. Jorgensen Charles A. Marvin Dr. Richard L. Heiny James C. Remsberg Karl E. Becker, M.D. Leonard G. Suelter William H. Coughlin Loyalty Club Dean L. Glasco Contributor David G. Miller Robert M. Crisler William B. Lienhard
University of Kentucky
Leadership Council Virginia B. Edwards Paul W. Chellgren
President’s Society John H. Herbst James W. Stuckert Robert E. Weaver, M.D. Key Club Roy H. Hunt Kenneth M. Pietrowiak Ruth H. Baxter Don C. Kelly Dr. Stuart G. Carpenter Frank V. Ramsey Jr.* Michael R. Nichols, Ph.D. Nancy L. Windley Richard C. Wade Theresa and John T. Bondurant, J.D. Timothy R. Futrell *indicates the donor is deceased.
Loyalty Club Dr. Donald E. Sands Richard J. Sweigard, Ph.D. Marcia K. Butler Rayma K. Beal The Honorable Walter F. Maguire Contributor Arturo A. Sandoval Eugene R. Weakley Dennis L. Cannon S. Sidney Ulmer
University of Louisiana at Monroe Latture Society Dr. Jonathan J. Davies
Key Club Sandra C. Banks Dr. James H. Wharton Loyalty Club Dr. Shirley P. Jordan John A. Davis Jr., M.D. Contributor John E. Zitzmann III
University of Louisville
Leadership Council H. Scott Davis Jr. Tara S. Singer, Ed.D. Gene P. Siegal, M.D., Ph.D. President’s Society Kenneth R. Karr Key Club Robert J. Brand Joni K. Burke Mary M. Korfhage, Ph.D. Robert L. Chiles
Loyalty Club Charles E. Mullins Dr. Frederick A. Fresh Joseph H. Cohen Maj. Gen. Carl D. Black, U.S.A.F. Patrick B. Kimberlin III Contributor Joseph C. Reynolds Rudy C. Beavin D. David Nuss The Honorable Edwin A. Schroering Jr.
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Donor Honor Roll University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Massachusetts — Lowell
University of Minnesota
Key Club Emery J. Rudolph D. Philip Shockley
University of Memphis
President’s Society Donald B. Samuels D. Brooks Holstein Thomas J. Grisham
President’s Society Donald T. Whitley
Loyalty Club Glenn A. Smith Contributor Mary E. Peitersen, Esq.
University of Maryland, College Park Leadership Council Robert A. Yellowlees Kevin W. Kruger, Ph.D. President’s Society Calliopi S. Ratcliff Key Club Barry P. Gossett Col. Martin M. Burdick, U.S.A.F.* Robert M. Rast Bruce L. Berlage David J. Diehl Dr. Culver S. Ladd Edward F. Rodriguez Jr. James L. Beard James R. O’Connell Jesse C. Chen John C. Ford Michael D. Lanier Paul H. Carlson Steve E. Salup Loyalty Club Brooke L. Supple, Ph.D. Denise M. Lewis Dr. Joseph P. Lawrence III Dr. Roy L. Eskow Kelly A. Falcone Ryan R. Dietrich Contributor Anoma Nellore Dr. Jan V. Sengers Dr. Vivian S. Boyd Henri D. Bartholomot
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Key Club Melissa M. and Stephen A. Pennell Key Club David L. Allen Dr. Gregory R. Singleton Dr. Leslie B. Hill William R. Ford
Loyalty Club Jon D. Albright Randolph M. Bratton Walter Lee Davis Jr. William C. Schadrack III Anonymous Contributor Dale W. Polley Dr. Sam A. Monger III Melinda B. Sopher Ronald A. Walter Paula D. Lacy
University of Miami Leadership Council Laura L. Morgan* Russell L. Robinson
Latture Society Cynthia J. and Myles A. Cochran Danny J. Green President’s Society Edward A. Dauer, M.D. Theodore N. Tiemeyer Key Club Gary D. Fry Arnold Grevior Frank J. Millero Dr. Richard H. Ault Howard R. Bromley, M.D. Kathleen M. Shannon Shelly A. Green Tipton D. Jennings Loyalty Club Dr. David M. Gozansky Dr. Paul K. Jahr Ernest W. Kent Contributor James W. Hipp Ronald R. Lein, P.E. William G. Gay Eveleen Lorton, Ph.D.
Key Club Janice L. Sickbert
University of Mississippi
Key Club Maj. Gen. William D. R. Waff, U.S.A.R. Dr. Stirling B. Williams Jr. James A. Peden Jr. John L. McDavid Lee W. Randall, C.P.A. Louis H. McCraw Jr. Loyalty Club David B. Wilson Jr. George D. Dumbaugh Ira W. Carpenter Jr. Melton E. Rhodes Jr. R. Steve Roberts Ryan L. Upshaw Contributor Dr. Michael G. Harrison Dr. Harvey S. Lewis Mayne J. Flenorl
University of Missouri — Columbia Key Club Arnold M. Kaestner Robert M. Clatanoff
Loyalty Club Dr. George B. Gordon III Contributor Dr. Jon D. Cozean Dr. Leon E. Boothe The Rev. Robert M. Hutcherson
University of Missouri — Kansas City Key Club Brianna D. Hitt John R. Parker, M.D. Peter L. Fort
Loyalty Club Timothy W. Martin, M.D. Contributor Dr. Tommy Rose
University of Montevallo Latture Society William F. Denson III
University of Nebraska — Omaha
University of Oklahoma Key Club James F. Gregory Jr. Kathy Willard Paul D. Austin
Key Club J. Patrick Anderson
Loyalty Club William C. McAlister
Contributor Diane Gillespie Kent A. Kirwan Dr. Barbara J. Coffey
Contributor Robert M. Ruggles
University of New Orleans Key Club Kent G. Merritt
University of North Alabama Key Club Dr. Deborah L. Shaw Contributor Angela S. Pickens
University of North Carolina Charlotte Key Club Elliott S. Bryant Contributor Alicia G. Taylor Nora M. Black
University of North Carolina Greensboro Loyalty Club Chad H. Phillips
University of North Carolina Wilmington Contributor Kenneth E. Dieppa
University of North Georgia
Contributor Jane R. Hemmer
University of Northern Iowa
Key Club Anne I. Kirpes Michael R. Armbrecht Dr. Winston Burt Loyalty Club Carol Cooper Contributor Mike D. Wiethorn
University of Pittsburgh
President’s Society Howard M. Brilliant
Key Club Daniel L. Rosenthal Dr. Herman Krier Dr. James A. Kehl Dr. Joseph M. Stelzer Jr. Dr. Thomas E. Cedel Anonymous Michael A. Bryson Mitchell W. Pearlman Ronald G. Hartman Timothy S. Andreychek Loyalty Club Clarence E. Kylander, M.D. Don L. Hennon, M.D. Joanne M. Lebow, M.D. Raymond P. Seymour Richard H. Mattern Jr. Contributor Dr. Thomas M. Meisner Jr. George J. Omiros Morton L. Goldstein, M.D. Irvin H. Jacobs, M.D. James M. Kyros, D.M.D. John P. Finn Philip D. Marcus
University of Redlands Key Club Dr. Phillip L. Doolittle Loyalty Club Linda E. Murray Contributor Adrianna M. Vermilion Jay A. Hagey Julia M. Johnson
University of Richmond
Founders’ Society Mrs. Joyce E. and Mr. Richard S. Johnson *indicates the donor is deceased.
Leadership Council Ms. Kaye LaFollette and Mr. J. David Gibbs Austin Brockenbrough III Latture Society Mrs. Anne L. Bisese and Dr. Stephen D. Bisese Littleton M. Maxwell Mary M. Maxwell Mrs. Elaine J. and The Honorable Archer L. Yeatts President’s Society Hays T. Watkins Benjamin B. Ussery Jr. David S. Showalter Clifford L. Yee Stanley F. Pauley Key Club Otis L. Brown F. Amanda Debusk Richard J. Herschaft, M.D. David Lyons, C.F.A. Dr. William K. Poston Jr. Fletcher Stiers Jr.* Joshua Pretlow Jr. Robert S. Ukrop Russell C. Smelley Loyalty Club Michael C. Kusheba Sr. Allison Jones Vogler Ann T. Burks Barrett E. Farnham Jr. Dr. David B. Propert Dr. Edward C. Peple Jr. Dr. Robert A. Prehn Jr. H. Wayne Biggs John H. Speegle Robert S. Bloxom William H. Goodman Contributor John G. Mizell Jr. Betty Ann Dillon Christopher H. Berger D. Chris Withers Dr. John B. Polhill Frieda E. Penninger, Ph.D. Herbert C. Peterson J. Craig Via Janelle M. Sadarananda Richard C. Rakes* Welford D. Taylor Dr. R. Gent Cofer, M.D. Don B. Henderson
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making a difference
Donor Honor Roll University of South Alabama Key Club Stephen E. Clements Charles K. Hayes Contributor Jeffrey D. Boyles Patricia B. Harris
University of South Carolina — Columbia Latture Society Dr. Joseph H. Gibbons
Key Club John A. Kilpatrick Dr. William Weston III Lowndes F. Stephens, Ph.D. Michelle R. Burke, APR The Honorable Robert F. Chapman Loyalty Club Douglas J. Carter J. Smith Harrison Jr. Mary Brewer Mr. and Mrs. Jerry T. Brewer Robert L. Freeman III Contributor Madison L. Shepherd Denise A. Wellman, Ph.D. Dr. Daniel T. Lackland George Mineff Jr. Elmer W. Beardshall Jr.
University of South Carolina — Upstate Loyalty Club Dr. Joanne G. Jumper
University of South Dakota Loyalty Club Edward J. Pluimer Patrick A. Looby
University of South Florida Key Club Bruce I. Kamelhair Michael E. Saine Norine E. Noonan, Ph.D. Roxane R. Dow Daniel E. Beeman, Ph.D. Dr. David W. Persky
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University of Southern California
University of Texas at Arlington
University of Southern Mississippi
Contributor D. Scott Murray Dr. Victoria A. Farrar-Myers
Contributor Emmanuel G. Caudillo
Key Club Charles D. Young
Loyalty Club Beverly R. Winston The Rev. James K. McCaslin Jr. William D. Sullivan, M.D. Contributor Henry P. Huff
University of St. Thomas President’s Society Dr. Alan L. Sickbert
Key Club Edward G. Donnay, Ph.D. Loyalty Club William H. Ojala
Key Club James P. Grover
University of Texas at Austin President’s Society Dr. Cheryl D. Gunter Key Club Robert E. Boyer Tieman H. Dippel Jr. Loyalty Club Andrew F. Cates Contributor Marlow R. Preston
University of Texas at San Antonio
University of Tampa
Loyalty Club Anonymous
Loyalty Club Arthur D. Peffer III
Contributor Lawrence Mimun, C.P.A. Linda K. Carrillo Jose-Ricardo Pena Jr.
Key Club Michael R. Pender Jr.
University of Tennessee — Knoxville
University of Virginia
Key Club Mark A. Medley Howard B. Allenberg Lt. Col. John F. Yount William J. Trull Jr.
President’s Society W. Reed Johnson, Ph.D.
Latture Society Dr. Joseph E. Johnson
Loyalty Club Belinda Jill Forseman Kenney Charles E. Darnell Dr. James F. Price Harvey L. Sproul William G. Haynes Contributor Dr. Frederick J. Ergen F. Don Wyatt Michael W. Marsh Robert B. Morris Thomas E. Bronson
Latture Society Douglas J. McMahon Murray S. Simpson Jr.
Key Club Alexander Mackay-Smith Jr. Eli W. Tullis Charles E. Bell Jr. Derwood S. Chase Jr. Dr. Edward E. Ruhnke Jr. Herbert Y. Reynolds, M.D. Howell C. McCleskey James G. Cosby Karen R. Detweiler Lizabeth K. Faust, M.D. Phillips S. Peter Sondra F. Stallard Stanard F. Lanford Jr. Thad G. Long
Loyalty Club Charles A. Castle, M.D. Dr. Richard D. Wagner John P. O’Connell Michael S. Miller Susan Jacobs W. Bolling Izard William R. Fox Willie C. Anderson Contributor Gordon C. Burris Alison Mylander Gregory Andrew P. Miller Dr. Catherine F. Kane, Ph.D. Jill S. Tietjen, P.E. Lori-Lynn Wood Ralph C. Muldrow Thomas F. Evans James R. Hart
University of West Georgia Key Club Maurice L. King Jr.
Contributor Suzanne T. Holland D’Angela D. Webb Jesse R. Hall
University of Wisconsin — Eau Claire Loyalty Club Steven P. Draeger
Contributor Matthew W. Gibson Ryan D. Prechel
President’s Society M. Francille Bergquist, Ph.D. Margaret E. Layne Loyalty Club Anthony D. Weaver, M.D. Beth D. Spenadel Paul H. Kuhn Jr. Robert E. Keith Walter A. Casson Jr. Contributor Dr. Daniel L. Brasfield Robert H. Gillespy III Steven R. Winkler William H. Cammack Dr. Carolyn R. Williams
Virginia Commonwealth University Key Club Dr. C. W. Cowles II James D. Reynolds, D.D.S. Loyalty Club David B. Wright Philip Napier
Virginia Military Institute
Wagner College
Latture Society The Honorable George W. Foresman
Leadership Council Robert C. Hastedt
President’s Society George G. Phillips Jr.
Key Club Dr. Jay P. Hartig Dr. Louis DeLuca Roger H. Wesby
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Contributor Dan B. Riggs George J. Argeris
Key Club Clarresa M. Morton W. S. White Jr. Col. Lewis I. Jeffries Dr. Mark A. Pallansch Glenn A. Sieber James C. Overacre John C. Collins John G. Rocovich Jr. Richard H. Harrison Jr. William C. Latham
Key Club Eileen W. Harris
Contributor The Honorable H. A. McLane
Vanderbilt University Leadership Council Betsy B. Holloway, Ph.D.
Virginia Wesleyan University
Key Club George Y. Birdsong Loyalty Club Gail S. Harman Susan T. Ferguson
President’s Society Timothy A. Reed, Ph.D. Dr. Malcolm A. Cutchins
Valdosta State University
Contributor Robert A. Hyduke James S. Kennan Dr. Lourdes L. Travieso-Parker James P. Baker, M.D. Harry P. Rietman Anonymous Dr. G. Gregory Benge Edwin H. Harris Jr. George Dimitriou
Contributor Dr. David E. Fulford
University of Wyoming
Loyalty Club Robert W. Hastings II
Loyalty Club Charles E. Hamner Jr. Christopher C. Kraft Jr. Dr. John T. Frasier Edgar M. Hollandsworth Jr. Frederick L. Benson Jr. Stuart M. Carbaugh William E. Lambert William H. Parcell III Wilson F. Skinner Jr.
*indicates the donor is deceased.
Loyalty Club Daniel J. Sok Gina M. La Rocco Robert W. Siemer Contributor Christine N. Wendt Monica U. Passante Rachel A. Songer Richard P. Weber Victoria Consentino-Diaz Van D. Bucher Rose M. Siciliano
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Donor Honor Roll Wake Forest University Key Club Dr. Barry M. Dorsey Charles M. Reid
Loyalty Club Dr. A. Stanley Meiburg Winthrop S. Headley Contributor Dr. John A. Tumblin Jr. Frederick H. Cooke Harry W. Townshend III
Washington and Lee University
Laurel Crowned Society William R. Johnston Mrs. Louise H. and Mr. William E. Latture Leadership Council J. M. Luttig Hatton C. V. Smith John A. Cocklereece Jr. Rob J. Aliff Latture Society Bernard C. Grigsby II Farris P. Hotchkiss Mrs. Kimberley A. and Dr. Kenneth P. Ruscio President’s Society Lewis G. John, Ph.D.* John Williams Knapp Sr., Ph.D. Thomas P. Rideout Col. Paul J. B. Murphy Jr. Theodore M. Kerr W. Jeffery Edwards C. Dubose Ausley David A. Ellington, M.D. Dennis W. Cross Floyd D. Gottwald Jr. Frances G. Villere Richard W. Stein Timothy J. Kilgallon Key Club Dr. Thomas V. Litzenburg Jr.* Karlene N. Jennings, Ph.D. Herbert J. Hummers, LLM Michelle L. Milligan Waller T. Dudley Albert H. Hamel Brent J. Anderson Charles R. Hough III Clay T. Jackson Dr. Marion M. Caskie III G. Archer Frierson II G. O. Mead III 54 | odk.org
Gerald J. Darrell Gerry U. Stephens Henry J. Heymann J. Alfred Broaddus Jr. J. Thomas Touchton James B. Sharp III Kenneth A. Lang Reid T. Campbell Robert D. Straughan Senator Elliot S. Schewel Theodore C. Delaney William C. Datz Loyalty Club Donald S. Hillman Barry A. Greene Corneal B. Myers Jr. Dr. G. William Whitehurst Dr. William H. Matthai Jr. Francis L. Summers Jr. Henry H. Harrell James K. VanKirk, M.D. Leslie A. Cotter Jr. Matthew K. Mahoney Stephen F. Lichtenstein Steven C. Straub The Honorable Sol Wachtler Thomas P. O’Brien III Contributor Mary B. Burner Dr. Edgar W. Spencer Dr. Samuel A. Syme Jr. James D. Farrar Jr. Joel B. Cooper R. Maxwell McGrew Richard L. Rose Robert G. Brookby Thomas P. O’Brien Jr.
Washington College
Washington University Key Club Dr. William H. Danforth James N. Bierman Kathleen G. Winkle Michael J. Bukstein, M.D. Loyalty Club Benjamin Gulli, M.D. Bruce H. Becker, M.D. Donald W. Smith Contributor Charles S. Colodny, M.D.
Wayne State University Key Club David G. Kolodziej
Loyalty Club Larry R. Pilot Dennis R. Papazian Robert A. Large Contributor Dr. Dacho Dachoff Raymond A. Detter
West Chester University of Pennsylvania President’s Society Robert C. Macmillan Loyalty Club Alyssa C. Conaway
West Virginia Wesleyan College President’s Society James R. Okonak Contributor Edward D. Wagner
Loyalty Club Arian D. Ravanbakhsh David D. Stokes Jennifer E. Rose Nancy W. Jaffe Paul W. Eichler Rebecca K. C. Loree
Western Carolina University
Contributor Margaret A. Walbert Joan E. Burri Robert H. Appleby C. James Holloway Jr.
Contributor Charles L. Pride
Washington State University Contributor Gary Schwendiman, Ph.D. Ray M. Maxson David M. Hirzel
Contributor Dr. Robert Caruso
Western Kentucky University Loyalty Club Dr. Randall Capps
Western Michigan University Key Club Rudolph B. Miksa
Loyalty Club Richard D. Rathburn Contributor James M. Eger
Westminster College (Pennsylvania)
Westmont College
Leadership Council Mildred V. Horn Foundation Fidelity Charitable Clemson University GE Foundation Matching Gifts Program Benevity Elizabeth Luttig The Boeing Company Schwab Charitable Fund The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia
Contributor David C. Finch Jon W. Simons
Latture Society Lowe, Brockenbrough and Company, Inc Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Royal Cup, Inc. The Reutzel Foundation
Key Club Dr. Wallace C. Christy
Loyalty Club Dr. Roger A. Metzler Wayne K. Haskell David K. Schneckenburger Patrick H. Tarr Leadership Council Michael W. Kidd
Whittier College Contributor John M. Wilcox
Wichita State University Key Club Joseph W. Dominguez The Honorable Scott W. Stucky Contributor Carla B. Lee, Ph.D.
President’s Society Chevron Matching Employee Funds Annette John Gary L. Phillips Blue Grass Community Foundation Greater New Orleans Foundation Herndon Foundation Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation
In Honor of Coastal Carolina University
Dr. Robert W. Squatriglia in honor of Morgan Squatriglia McDonald
College of William and Mary
Jon G. Fox in honor of Sam Sadler
College of William and Mary and University of Richmond
Mrs. Anne L. Bisese and Dr. Stephen D. Bisese in honor of John D. Morgan, Ed.D.
Davidson College
Howard B. Arbuckle III in honor of William Latture
Elon University
Carter M. Smith in honor of Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Florida International University
Mary M. Martinez-Tuttle in honor of the FIU Circle and Melissa Cancio
Georgetown College
Dr. Jennifer L. Fairchild in honor of Steve Bisese
Key Club Comcast Corporation Alice T. Dieffenbach Baton Rouge Area Foundation Betty P. Squatriglia Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Community Foundation of Louisville Donna Lou Askew Ermilou H. Bryan Johnson & Johnson Corp Lois Taylor Patterson Family Foundation, Inc. Pepsico Foundation The Paul D. Austin Family Foundation Verizon Foundation
Linda M. Hooks, Ph.D. in honor of Angel Vela de la Garza Evia and Kiki Spiezio
Friends of Omicron Delta Kappa
Loyalty Club Amy Newman David B. Murphy Elaine McVay
Jane A. Hamblin, J.D. in honor of Gregory R. Singleton and Tara S. Singer
Founders’ Society C. Charles Jackson Foundation, Inc. E. A. Morris Charitable Foundation
Contributor Mr. and Mrs. George W. Robinson PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Cardinal Health Foundation, Inc. Jean S. Rakes Mr. and Mrs. Clint Wrede
Willamette University Contributor Robert P. Rasor
Winthrop University
President’s Society Angela S. Sheets
Key Club Dr. Cherry W. Jackson Loyalty Club Mark A. Rodman
Wittenberg University Key Club Barry A. Baines
Contributor David P. Hilton, C.P.A. Laurel Crowned Society Community Foundation of New Jersey Washington and Lee University
*indicates the donor is deceased.
Hampden-Sydney College Ryan M. Pemberton in honor of Katy Datz
Louisiana State University
Maryville University
John D. Morgan, Ed.D. in honor of Steve Bisese
Mississippi State University Dr. R. L. Qualls in honor of Dr. Harvey Lewis
Purdue University
Radford University
Gregory L. Locke in honor of Brendyn Laign Locke
Roanoke College
Katherine A. Datz in honor of Lindsey Cline
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Rollins College
Lucia G. Marshall, Ph.D. in honor of Calixto Garcia-Iniguez
Dr. Gregory R. Singleton in honor of the O∆K National Headquarters Staff
University of Memphis
Friends of Omicron Delta Kappa
Caroline S. Fullerton in honor of Dr. Lorraine Kyle
Melinda B. Sopher in honor of the University of Memphis and Old Dominion University Circles
Betty P. Squatriglia in honor of Morgan Squatriglia McDonald
Samford University
Kim S. Davey in honor of the Samford University Circle
Stetson University
Clarence E. Mullis III in honor of Linda Hooks
SUNY Plattsburgh
Dr. Nancy J. Church in honor of Cheryl Hogle
Texas Woman’s University Phyllis Bridges, Ph.D. in honor of Maj. Gen. Mary Saunders
Tulane University
Kevin D. Hammar in honor of Kathy Hammar
University of Akron
Brian E. Breittholz in honor of Diane and Thomas J. Vukovich Deborah J. Vargo in honor of Thomas J. Vukovich Spencer Marston Jr. in honor of Thomas J. Vukovich
University of Alabama at Birmingham Margie L. Swindall in honor of John Swindall
University of Cincinnati
Dr. Thomas E. Forte in honor of Dr. Rollin W. Workman
University of Louisville
Gene P. Siegal, M.D., Ph.D. in honor of the O∆K National Headquarters Staff
University of Maryland, College Park
John C. Ford in honor of David W. Nelson Paul H. Carlson in honor of Drury G. Bagwell Denise M. Lewis in honor of Drury G. Bagwell
University of Mississippi
Dr. Harvey S. Lewis in honor of Nancy and Dr. R. L. Qualls
University of Missouri - Kansas City
John R. Parker, M.D. in honor of Dr. Joseph C. Parker Jr.
University of North Alabama Dr. Deborah L. Shaw in honor of Brad Botes Angela S. Pickens in honor of Dr. Deborah L. Shaw
University of Richmond
Mrs. Anne L. Bisese and Dr. Stephen D. Bisese in honor of John D. Morgan Allison Jones Vogler in honor of Lit Maxwell Benjamin B. Ussery Jr. in honor of Robert “Bobby” S. Ukrop Clifford L. Yee in honor of Thomas Goodale
University of South Carolina – Columbia
Elaine McVay in honor of Tara S. Singer, Ed.D.
In Memory of Auburn University
Lee B. Griffith in memory of Dean James E. Foy Cynthia H. and Daniel C. Haygood in memory of Samuel Lawton Haygood Horace H. Brady Jr. in memory of Patricia (Patti) S. Brady
Bowling Green State University Dr. Dean L. Shappell in memory of Dr. Joseph C. Buford
Carnegie Mellon University Hillard M. Lazarus, M.D. in memory of Tide Lazarus
College of William and Mary
Dr. Christian H. Moe in memory of Hugh Haynie
Davidson College
Michelle R. Burke, APR in honor of the O∆K National Headquarters Staff
Lt. Col. George B. Murdaugh in memory of Louise Whitfield Murdaugh
University of South Florida
Hampden-Sydney College
Todd V. Scofield in honor Jeanne Ligman Scofield
Kerr C. Ramsay in memory of John Luster Brinkley
University of Texas at San Antonio
Jacksonville University
Washington and Lee University
Joseph P. Costabile, M.D. in memory of Douglas M. Costabile
Leslie A. Cotter Jr. in honor of Dr. John M. Evans
Craig H. Cavalier in memory of John Karlem Riess
William C. Datz in honor of Louise and Bill Latture
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Jose-Ricardo Pena Jr. in honor of Raul Galinda C. Dubose Ausley in honor of William Latture
Robert D. Straughan in honor of Mason Grist Thomas P. O’Brien Jr. in honor of Thomas P. O’Brien III
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Mr. and Mrs. Clint Wrede in honor of Amber Mercil and Hannah Martin
Dr. John A. Luciano in memory of Peter J. Luciano Sr.
Ohio Wesleyan University
Tulane University
Margie L. Swindall in memory of Margaret Swindall
University of Cincinnati
Robert L. Davis in memory of Mary Lee Davis
University of Florida
William C. Datz in memory of Jeanne A. Datz
University of Houston
Donald S. Hillman in memory of Dr. Rupert N. Latture
Dr. J. B. Page in memory of John Page Jr. Cornelia D. Patterson in memory of Sidney Berger, Ph.D.
University of Kentucky
Mrs. Louise H. and Mr. William E. Latture in memory of Robert Edward Gatten Jr.
University of Louisville
Michael W. Kidd in memory of Florida Mae Kidd
Rayma K. Beal in memory of Maurice A. Clay
Westmont College
Joni K. Burke in memory of B. Hume Morris and Spencer Harper
Friends of Omicron Delta Kappa
Robert J. Brand in memory of Bred B. Brand
Alice T. Dieffenbach in memory of Otto W. Dieffenbach Jr.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Mary E. Peitersen, Esq. in memory of Damian Lohmeyer
University of Missouri – Columbia
Lois Taylor in memory of William C. Taylor
Thank You For Your Philanthropic Partnership
Donna Lou Askew in memory of Prof. Reubin O’D. Askew Ermilou H. Bryan in memory of William T. Bryan
Robert M. Clatanoff in memory of Donovan Rhynsburger
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Nora M. Black in memory of Agnes D. Black
University of Pittsburgh
Howard M. Brilliant in memory of Howard Michael Brilliant
Daniel L. Rosenthal in memory of William and Leona Rosenthal
University of Richmond
John G. Mizell Jr. in memory of Dr. Phillip R. Hart and Robert R. Martin
University of South Florida - St. Petersburg
Daniel E. Beeman, Ph.D. in memory of Maurice A. Clay
University of Southern Mississippi
Charles D. Young in memory of Sue D. Young
Vanderbilt University
Dr. Carolyn R. Williams in memory of Lois and Lonnie Armstrong
Virginia Military Institute
The Honorable George W. Foresman in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Foresman and William J. McTague
Washington and Lee University C. Dubose Ausley in memory of Rupert N. Latture
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the view from HQ
Celebrating Leaders in Our Lives A message from the Executive Director Dear member, In the previous pages, there is a listing of those individuals who made gifts in honor or memory of special individuals in their lives. There are gifts honoring longtime circle advisors, favorite professors, close friends and family, and other loved ones who have been important to our members. Any gift to the Omicron Delta Kappa Foundation may be designated as a tribute gift, and when contact information is available, our headquarters sends a letter informing the honoree or that individual’s family of the donation. This issue of The Circle has significantly more pages than normal. The extra pages provide the opportunity to include more photographs. On page 25, there is a collection of photos from the 2018 Biennial National Convention and Leadership Conference. Our collegiate members remain an inspiration to their fellow students and circle advisors, our national volunteers, and the headquarters staff. I often remark that I have great hope for our society because of the talent, competence, and compassion of our student members. On the page to the right, we are introducing a new photo feature: Then and Now. The 1949 convention, held in Atlanta, had a fairly homogenous population of attendees. The 2018 photograph well-represents the sociological diversity in our modern collegiate membership. What the photo doesn’t reveal is the
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diversity of the activities in which our students serve as leaders. Our collegiate members are involved in everything from campus government to sustainability programs to intercollegiate athletics. They are also active participants in university orchestras and gospel choirs. They support youth literacy initiatives, conduct biomedical research, work in residence life, and host campus radio shows. If you have a personal connection with one of our current student members or recently graduated initiates, I invite you to consider making a gift in honor of their service. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate their accomplishments and acknowledge the importance of leadership. Thank you, once again, for all that you do for Omicron Delta Kappa. I truly appreciate your continuing devotion to the Society and your support of outstanding student leaders.
Yours in Leadership,
Tara S. Singer, Ed.D. Executive Director
Then& Now
The 1949 Omicron Delta Kappa National Convention was held in Atlanta, Georgia. It was the Society’s 16th national gathering. At the time, there were only 65 circles.
The 2018 O∆K Biennial National Convention and Leadership Conference, held in Nashville, Tennessee, was the 50th such meeting. It will be the last “biennial” convention for the Society. In 2020, Omicron Delta Kappa will start holding national meetings on an annual basis. The collegiate members wore the convention service t-shirt as they prepared care kits for service men and women through the Circles for Soldiers program. At the time of the 2018 convention, there were 304 active circles on campuses across the United States.
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Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Freeport, Ohio Permit No. 21 Omicron Delta Kappa National Headquarters 224 McLaughlin Street Lexington, VA 24450-2002
Donor Profiles:
Ginny Edwards and John Herbst
Both Ginny and John are initiates of the University of Kentucky Circle. Ginny currently serves O∆K as a Foundation Trustee, and John currently serves as the National Parliamentarian.
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Leadership skills – including goal-setting, problem-solving, and sound decision-making – are not just necessary for leaders; they are essential for success in today’s ever-changing world. Through leadership development programs, young people learn to work in teams, build self-esteem and confidence, and gain skills and knowledge that put them on a path to success in adulthood and the workplace. My more than 40-year commitment to O∆K – enthusiastically backed up by annual contributions and a planned gift – is one way I support leadership development in young people and their communities.
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Being involved with O∆K has been such a great honor for me both personally and professionally. I have met so many incredible leaders on both the national and local level. I have chosen O∆K to be a beneficiary of philanthropic gifts from me because I have witnessed the impact the leadership honor society has had on our student leaders and the networking opportunities it provides. — John Herbst
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— Ginny Edwards
Make a gift to support the mission of O∆K Gifts to the Omicron Delta Kappa Annual Fund may be used to support the future of O∆K through a variety of initiatives: • Scholarships • Convention
• Leadership Development Programs
To make a gift online, visit https://odk.org/donate/.