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Sandra B.Thurmond University of Alabama at Birmingham
Omicron Delta Kappa Society, the National Leadership Honor Society, was founded in Lexington, Virginia, on December 3, 1914. A group of 15 students and faculty members established the Society to recognize and encourage leadership at the collegiate level. The founders established the O∆K Idea—the concept that individuals representing all phases of collegiate life should collaborate with faculty and others to support the campus and community. O∆K’s mission is to honor and develop leaders; encourage collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and alumni; and promote O∆K’s ideals of collaboration, inclusivity, integrity, scholarship, and service on college and university campuses throughout North America. The Society’s national headquarters are located in Lexington, Virginia. annual
On the Cover:
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped to support the 2022 National Leadership Conference.
Vol. 101, No. 1.
National Volunteer Leadership Board of Trustees
Collegiate Leaders Meet the 2022 Leaders of the Year
Clay Grants Circles making a difference across the country
Academic Achievements Announcing the 2022 scholarship recipients
Promoting O∆K Ideals Meet the national service and lifetime achievement award winners
Member News
Higher education news and appointments O∆K Recognition Awards
Celebrating circles through recognition awards Financial Overview 2022 Fiscal Year in Review
Donor Honor Roll Supporters of O∆K
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An ImpActful YeAr
Dear Member,
Since officially becoming chair of the Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation Board of Trustees in July, I’ve had the wonderful opportunities to speak to members of my circle of initiation at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, work with my fellow trustees on advancing our organization, and learn more about the terrific students and advisors who make our circles productive and active across the country. I’ve also been able to observe the significant impact of philanthropy on the organization. Thank you to all our many donors who have supported this year’s scholarship recipients, provided funding for our 2022 and 2023 National Leadership Conferences, helped support the renovation of the National Headquarters, and underwritten the lifetime membership fee so that deserving students with financial constraints are able to join O∆K. I am also grateful for the 1,000+ members who have contributed to the Annual Fund, which helps support the daily operations of the Society and the work of the National Headquarters team.
In 2023, the National Headquarters team will have a new leader. Long-time President/CEO Tara S. Singer is retiring next summer, and the search for her successor has commenced. Please look at the position announcement on the magazine’s back cover and consider those individuals you know who may be interested in this leadership opportunity. You may find additional details on the Society’s website at https:// odk.org/prezceo-search-2023/.
O∆K continues to make progress on the goals and objectives outlined by the FY 2022-24 strategic plan. In summary, the plan focuses on two guiding principles: recognizing and connecting members. In FY 2022, the Society recognized more than 5,800 individuals through hometown news announcements, press releases, awards, scholarships, and social media posts. In FY 2023, the Society is working on enhancing membership connections by implementing a membership engagement platform. Be on the lookout in the Spring 2023 semester for information about how members can set up profiles on the platform and connect with others that share interests and professions.
Finally, as summer approaches, I will be working with Peter Christiaans (University of Miami, 1993), our Board Chair-Elect, to identify individuals to serve on the Society’s national-level governing and operating committees. Information about these service opportunities is located on the website (odk.org). If you are interested in becoming more involved in O∆K, please email President/CEO Singer at tara@odk.org.
Again, thank you for your support and commitment to our Society. I truly appreciate your leadership and service.
Yours in O∆K,
Sandra B. Thurmond Chair, Board of Trustees
Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation, Inc.
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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER Leadership
Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation, Inc. Board of Trustees
SANDRA B. THURMOND Board Chair University of Alabama at Birmingham
PETER A. CHRISTIAANS Board Chair-Elect University of Miami
WILLIE L. BANKS
Immediate Past Board Chair University of Georgia
MARY E. STUART
National Student Vice Chair University of Virginia
ANGELIQUE M. MEVORAH
National Student Vice Chair-Elect St. John’s University
MELISSA M. CANCIO
Immediate Past National Student Vice Chair Florida International University
TRUSTEES
Michael T. Benson, Southern Utah University
Suzanne C. Crandall, Chapham University
Wesley R. Fugate, Centre College
Sheridan W. S. Henson, Cumberland University
Andrew L. MacQueen, Rhodes College
Paula M. Marino, Auburn University
Maureen E. A. Morgan, Marietta College
Tripp W. Perrin, University of Richmond
John T. Roberson, Campbell University
Caroline S. Sangal, University of Akron
Gene P. Siegal, University of Louisville
Gregory R. Singleton, University of Memphis
Ryan L. Upshaw, University of Mississippi
Cheryl R. Waide, Campbell University
Montressa L. Washington, Johns Hopkins University
Richard I. Williams, Grand Valley State University
Keith Wysocki, University of Nebraska – Lincoln
EMERITI TRUSTEES
Sally K. Albrecht, Rollins College
Stephen D. Bisese, William & Mary
Virginia B. Edwards, University of Kentucky
W. Jeffery Edwards, Washington and Lee University
Bruce D. Forbes, Morningside University
J. David Gibbs, University of Richmond
John H. Herbst, University of Kentucky
BRIAN L. HAGER National Counsel Washington and Lee University
MONEQUE WALKER-PICKETT
National Diversity Officer University of Miami
JESSICA E. M c CLAIN National Treasurer Towson University
MICHELLE R. BURKE
2023 National Leadership Conference Chair University of South Carolina – Columbia
TARA S. SINGER President and Chief Executive Officer University of Louisville
Sally Jones Hill, Auburn University
Linda M. Hooks, Louisiana State University
Richard S. Johnson, University of Richmond
William R. Johnston, Washington and Lee University
Darwin C. Jones, University at Albany
Terrence M. Kungel, Purdue University
William E. Latture, Washington and Lee University
Richard S. Pirrotta, Pennsylvania State University
Andristine M. Robinson, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Calder P. Sinclair, Emory University
Marc J. Slotnick, University of Miami
Jeffrey I. Stone, Auburn University
Thomas J. Vukovich, University of Akron
Leslie A. Werden, Morningside University
Individuals who may have an interest in serving on the Board of Trustees for the Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation should contact President and Chief Executive Officer Tara S. Singer (tara@odk.org or 540.458.5340). Trustees serve terms of three years and may be elected for a second term. More information about trustee service may also be found on the website at odk.org.
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MICHELLE
Welcomes
R. BURKE
Chair, 2023 National Leadership Conference
Michelle R. Burke (University of South Carolina – Columbia, 1997) is a university relations director with Mentor Collective. This organization partners with more than 160 colleges and universities to close the higher education equity gap through mentorship. She joined Mentor Collective after more than 20 years as a student affairs professional, faculty member, and higher education consultant.
Throughout her higher education career, Burke was involved as a faculty/staff member of the circles at Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, and Florida State University. She has volunteered in various capacities with the Society, including faculty advisor, regional director, National Advisory Council chair, and national vice president.
Burke has a Bachelor of Arts with a major in creative writing from Florida State University. She received her Master of Arts with a major in education from the University of South Carolina – Columbia. She is a certified Human Resources professional (SHRM-CP) with the Society of Human Resources Management. Burke is also an accredited Public Relations practitioner (APR) with the Public Relations Society of America and an Elite Certified Facilitator with True Colors International.
SUZANNE C. CRANDALL
T rustee-at-Large
Suzanne C. Crandall (Chapman University, 1998) is a board-certified neurologist with the Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) in Charleston, West Virginia. Currently, she is a consulting neurologist in general and vascular neurology. Crandall does both in and outpatient work as well as clinical neurology research. She is also the neurology clerkship director and the graduate medical liaison for CAMC’s internal and behavioral medicine residents. Crandall is also the program director for a new neurology residency program at CAMC, which will open in 2023.
Crandall was president of the Chapman University Circle for one year and was named Province Leader of the Year in 2000. She has been a member of the Society’s Governance and Trusteeship Committee and a supporter of the National Leadership Conference.
Crandall graduated summa cum laude in 2005 with her D.O. degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. She completed her residency through the Saint John’s Health System in 2009. Crandall earned an Executive MBA degree in 2020 from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. She is currently pursuing a Master of Education for Health Professions at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education.
BRIAN L. HAGER National Counsel
Brian L. Hager (Washington and Lee University, 2004) is a partner in the Richmond, Virginia, office of McGuireWoods, a national law firm. His practice focuses on advising public and private companies in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, securities offerings, and corporate governance matters. Hager served as an advisor to Omicron Delta Kappa in developing the Society’s current governance structure and governing documents and was appointed National Counsel in 2022.
Active in his community, Hager volunteers with Central Virginia Legal Aid’s Pro Bono Hotline program. He also serves on the Business Law Council of the Virginia Bar Association. Hager served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Richmond Bar Association from 2018-22.
Hager earned a Bachelor of Science from West Virginia University, where he graduated summa cum laude. Hager graduated cum laude from Washington and Lee University with his Juris Doctorate.
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SHERIDAN W. S. HENSON Faculty/Staff Trustee
and Chair-Elect, Mission Committee
Sheridan W. S. Henson (Cumberland University, 2008) has been a part of the Cumberland University community since 2006. In 2016, he joined the faculty as an assistant professor of leadership studies and executive director of academic support. In this role, Henson oversees the operations of all aspects of student academic needs outside of the classroom.
At the campus level, Henson serves as the circle coordinator for the Cumberland University Circle. In addition, he has served as a member of the Membership Standards Committee, Mission Committee, and National Awards Committee. During the 2021-22 academic year, he was the chair of the National Awards Committee, notably leading its efforts to significantly improve the Circle Leader of the Year and National Leader of the Year processes.
Henson holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, a master’s degree from Cumberland University, and a Doctor of Education degree from Trevecca University.
JESSICA E. MCCLAIN
National Treasurer
National Treasurer (Jessica E. McClain (Towson University, 2005) is the chief financial officer for Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital. In this role, she is a senior leadership team member with strategic responsibility for finance and accounting, risk management, property, product program, retail merchandise, cybersecurity, and business operations. McClain previously served as the controller for Brand USA, the destination marketing organization of the United States. Previously, she spent 11 years in public accounting.
An active member of the American Institute for Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), McClain serves on the AICPA Foundation Board of Trustees and the AICPA Student Recruitment Committee. She is a board member of both the Maryland Association of CPAs Foundation and the Greater Washington Society of CPAs. McClain is also an appointed board member of Maryland 529. She currently serves as the chair of its Audit and Governance Committee.
After receiving her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Towson University, McClain earned her master’s degree in accounting from George Washington University. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Thank You For Your Leadership and Serivice to the Society!
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PAULA M. MARINO Trustee-at-Large
Paula M. Marino (Auburn University, 1992) is the executive vice president of Southern Company’s Technical and Project Solutions (T&PS). In this role, she leads a workforce of approximately 1,700 individuals across the areas of new generation and environmental strategy development, major project design and construction execution, technology due diligence, power delivery engineering, and O&M support. Marino began her Southern Company career in 1993 and progressed through various roles in distribution, transmission, fossil-hydro generation, and nuclear generation. She served as the assistant to the president of Southern Company Generation and managed multiple departments within Engineering and Construction Services (E&CS), including environmental and retrofit projects supporting Alabama Power. Marino also served as vice president of engineering at Southern Nuclear.
As a volunteer, Marino serves on Auburn University’s alumni engineering council and electrical engineering industrial advisory board and the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s (UAB) civil, construction, and environmental engineering advisory board. She is also a founding member of Auburn’s 100 Women Strong. Marino has previously served on the Society’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Committee.
Marino earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from Auburn University. She is a licensed professional engineer in numerous states.
ANGELIQUE M. MEVORAH
National Student Vice Chair-Elect and Student Trustee
Angelique M. Mevorah (St. John’s University, 2020) is the Society’s new National Student Vice Chair-Elect. Previously, she served as circle president and a member of the Marketing Committee for the 2022 National Leadership Conference.
As an undergraduate, Mevorah was involved in many collegiate activities, including being a research assistant, serving as editor of The Torch (St. John’s student-led award-winning newspaper), human resources manager, vice president of the Animal Rights Association, budget committee application analyst chair, Catholic Relief Services Fair Trade chair, and the Fair Trade Committee’s student leader. Her leadership extends past the campus level, as she volunteers her time as a tutor for the New York City (NYC) area through EDUMATE.
Mevorah is a recent graduate from St. John’s University in Queens, New York, where she completed her Bachelor of Science with a major in business and a legal studies and international studies double minor. She is currently enrolled in an accelerated program to complete her MBA at the Peter J. Tobin School of Business at St. John’s. Following the completion of her MBA, Mevorah hopes to attend law school.
MAUREEN E. MORGAN Trustee-at-Large
Maureen E. Morgan (Marietta College, 1992) is the senior vice president for financial analysis and planning with GfK. Her company provides data and analytics to the consumer goods industry and is headquartered in Germany. GfK, initially established as a marketing company, has transformed itself into a technology company that analyzes market data and emerging trends. Before her work with GfK, Morgan was a finance director with the Cooney/Waters Group. Before that, she was a senior partner for finance and operations with WPP, Brouillard (JWT), and The Brand Union for 12 years.
Morgan’s local community involvements include the get-out-the-vote efforts and helping address food insecurity in the Newark area. She is also involved with
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CAROLINE L. SANGAL
Trustee-at-Large
Caroline L. Sangal (University of Akron, 1997) is the chief executive recruiter at The Chatham Group, part of MRI Network. She focuses on helping client companies secure top talent and candidates to advance within their chemical industry-related careers. Previously, Sangal spent a decade as a leading research scientist for rubber and structural adhesives.
Sangal’s volunteer service has included being involved with ACS Rubber Division, Akron Rubber Group, The Tire Society’s awards committee, North Carolina Space Grant reviewer, and The Adhesion Society. In addition to her membership in O∆K, Sangal is a member of Iota Sigma Pi and has served on its awards committee. She served as served in various volunteer capacities with Holy Infant Catholic Church. Sangal has also been the campaign manager for the Triangle United Way.
As a student, Sangal served as the secretary of the Theta Circle. She subsequently served as the Province VI Student Director for four years and is one of the Society’s 2001 Meritorious Service Award recipients. Sangal earned her Bachelor of Science with a major in chemistry, as well as her Ph.D. in polymer science from the University of Akron.
CHERYL R. WAIDE Trustee-at-Large
Cheryl R. Waide (Campbell University, 1999) is the chief communications officer at Vote Run Lead, a national nonprofit organization working to increase women in elected leadership. She has more than 22 years of expertise in online and offline paid and earned media strategy development, rapid response messaging, crisis public relations, government affairs, issue management, branding, project coordination, and staff management. Immediately before joining Vote Run Lead, Waide served as statewide communications director at Florida Rising. She has also served as the deputy communications director for a ranking member of the United States Congress in Florida’s delegation. Waide previously held management positions at several Fortune 500 companies, including Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, iHeart Media, Discovery Channel, and MTV Networks. When not working, Waide lends her time to several organizations, including serving as the first vice president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated (Chi Psi Omega Chapter) and vice president of the A Plus Foundation. She is also a member of ColorComm, the National Association of Black Journalists, and the National Black MBA Association. Waide graduated cum laude from Campbell with her Bachelor of Arts with a major in communications. She earned her Master of Business Administration degree from Strayer University.
KEITH WYSOCKI Trustee-at-Large
Keith Wysocki (University of Nebraska – Lincoln, 2004) is a governance and strategy consultant for non-profit boards. In 2021, he started his own consulting firm, Kedros Leadership, to provide retreat facilitation, governance training and assessment, and strategic planning services for healthcare organizations, fraternal associations, and other non-profits. Wysocki previously worked at The Governance Institute, a membership organization for hospitals and health systems. In that capacity, he moderated national conferences and traveled the country meeting with healthcare executives and trustees to help them implement board development plans.
In his community, Wysocki serves on the board for Launch Leadership, a Nebraska-based non-profit that puts on leadership development programs for middle and high school students. He also serves as a regional advisor for Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, working with the five chapters across Colorado and Nebraska.
Wysocki was the 2014 recipient of Phi Delta Theta’s Chapter Advisor of the Year Award. He is also an active volunteer at his church, Grace Chapel.
Wysocki earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.
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Leaders OF THE YEAR
Each year, Omicron Delta Kappa recognizes its most outstanding student leaders with the Gen. Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year honors. This program is named in memory of Gen. Russell E. Dougherty (University of Louisville, 1947). Gen. Dougherty was a one-time staff member with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He also served in the U.S. Air Force as commander in chief of the Strategic Air Command and director of strategic target planning.
Individual circles nominate a student to be their Circle Leader of the Year. These students receive a certificate and are invited to apply for National Leader of the Year honors. The Society recognizes a student in each of the five pillars of campus life celebrated by O∆K: academics and research, athletics, service to campus and community, communications, and creative and performing arts. Each of these individuals receives a $1,000 award. The committee also selects one student to receive the Gen. Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year Award, which comes with a $4,000 prize. In 2022, there were no qualified communications or creative and performing arts candidates for this honor.
Gen. Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year
2022 MEET THE M PEASE
University of Maryland, College Park, 2020
M Pease spent much of their time at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD), conducting undergraduate research and sought to connect their work to ways to improve the campus community. They served as either author or co-author on two peer-reviewed publications, four publications in progress, one book chapter, and nine additional publications and reports. In addition, M participated in generating 18 research publications and invited talks, and they advised the UMD president, cabinet, and other leadership on matters relating to LGBTQ+ student experiences and COVID-19 responses. M served as the president of the Help Center, a student-run peer counseling and crisis intervention hotline, a senator in the UMD University Senate, a member or co-chair of nine committees and task forces, and a Maryland General Assembly legislative intern. They graduated in May 2022 with a major in psychology, minors in Asian American studies and public leadership, and a 4.0 GPA. M is pursuing a Ph.D. at UMD in counseling psychology.
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NATALIE M. BERGLER
Concordia University Irvine, 2020 Academics and Research
Since she was eight years old, Natalie Bergler has aspired to be an elementary school teacher. Much of her time as a student at Concordia University Irvine was subsequently spent teaching and supporting her fellow students. Natalie worked as an on-campus math tutor for three years, advancing to become the lead math tutor for the university and training eight additional student tutors. She served as the secretary and president of the CUI Circle. Natalie also participated in an “Around the World” study abroad semester, spending five months traveling in 14 countries, focusing on both academic enrichment and service projects. As the Women’s Ministry Coordinator, she organized small groups and supervised 14 Bible study leaders, planning fellowship events for groups of up to 60 students. She graduated in May 2022 with a major in general science, a minor in global cultural studies, and a 3.95 GPA. Upon completing a term as a FOCUS missionary intern, Natalie will begin student teaching and working as a substitute teacher, with the goal of leading her own elementary school classroom in Fall 2023.
JACOB R. THOMAS
Wake Forest University, 2020 Service to Campus and Community
During Jacob Thomas’s tenure at Wake Forest University, he found ways to serve the campus and community through a variety of means – student engagement, research, and the arts. He served as president and secretary of the Black Student Alliance (BSA), leading a nine-member executive team and more than 300 members. During Jacob’s term as president, the BSA raised more than $23,000 to refurnish the group’s on-campus lounge. Through participation on three university committees related to COVID-19 safety protocols and diversity, equity, and inclusion issues, he helped revise WFU’s “Vision for Campus Life” statement, updated the university’s bias response policy with a restorative justice model, and enhanced student organization collaboration efforts. In addition, Jacob conducted undergraduate research in art therapy, received a $4,000 grant from the WFU Scholars Office, and presented findings at the school’s Undergraduate Research Day. He graduated with his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology in May 2022 with a 3.87 GPA. Jacob plans to complete a fellowship with the CEO of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist medical center in the near future.
MAGGIE J. GAVIC
HAMLINE UNIVERSITY, 2020
ATHLETICS
A four-year Hamline University NCAA Division III Volleyball Team member, Maggie Gavic spent 30 hours a week devoted to her student-athlete role. During her tenure, the team advanced through the first round of playoffs for the first time in Hamline’s history. Maggie spent the offseason after her final season providing leadership to the young members of the team. Alongside being a student-athlete, she served as a legislative/public policy intern for the Minnesota Alliance on Crime. Maggie was also the student lead dispatcher for Hamline University’s Department of Public Safety for nearly three years. In addition to her membership in O∆K, she is an initiate of Phi Beta Kappa and Psi Chi honor societies. Maggie graduated in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in psychology, a concentration in forensic psychology and criminology/criminal justice, and a minor in forensic science. She maintained a 3.96 GPA and intends to pursue a career in criminal justice, seeking a role that allows her to foster change within the field.
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2022 CLAY AND CIRCLE GRANTS
Empowering Collegiate Leaders
Omicron Delta Kappa established the Clay Leadership Development Initiative Grants to honor long-time executive director Maurice A. Clay (University of Kentucky, 1954) upon his retirement in 1988. Since the creation of the fund, the endowment for the Clay Grants program has grown to more than $200,000. This endowment supports a range of grants for circles ($300 – $700) to offer a new or expanded leadership development program on campus. Two of the Clay Grants have been specifically designated to finance activities related to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusivity in leadership. In addition, endowed program funds have been established for other circles to help underwrite their work.
Grant recipients are selected in the fall of each academic year, and the circle has the following calendar year to utilize the award. All programs or projects, including service activities, are required to have leadership development components. Circles are expected to use the grant dollars to engage other individuals on campus, beyond the circle’s membership, to raise the awareness of the Society. Circles are encouraged to collaborate with other groups on campus or in the community to complete their grant-funded activity..
UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS
● The University of St. Thomas Circle collaborated with other on-campus departments to host three events focused on Leadership in the Workplace during the Spring 2022 semester. Participants in these events took the StrengthsFinder assessment, and the Career Development Center staff reviewed their results and engaged attendees in activities to learn about personal workplace skills and strengths. A faculty member from the leadership program discussed strategies useful in the workplace and connected those strategies to participants’ StrengthsFinder results. Finally, participants were taught how to address microaggressions and social identities in the workplace effectively.
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY IRVINE
● The Leadership Awaits event featured Concordia University Irvine Circle members leading a panel discussion focused on student leadership roles and opportunities on their campus. O∆K members shared experiences in their own roles, provided hints and insight into what it takes to succeed in their positions, and tips for a successful application for students looking to step into leadership positions. Twenty students attended the discussion, and the circle received positive feedback on the event. The circle plans to engage with administrators and other departments to collaborate and expand the event for future years.
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GEORGIA COLLEGE
● The Georgia College Leadership Ideas Festival brought together the brightest minds from across the state for a daylong discussion of creative ideas and public leadership. The festival showcased the exciting and innovative work of circle members, faculty, fellows, and students, with 80 attendees. Events during the festival included participation in the Georgia College Leadership Forecast Poll, which helps shape the college’s research and public service agenda for the coming year; concurrent sessions featuring student-led discussions; and a keynote address from the Hon. Jane Kidd of the Georgia General Assembly.
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY
● The UAlbany Circle hosted a leadership development conference in March 2022, in conjunction with Women’s History Month. The event was open to all UAlbany students, plus members of the nearby Union College Circle, and allowed for both in-person and virtual participation. Attendees took the StrengthsFinder assessment before the event and had the opportunity to work with StrengthsFinder coaches during the event to explore their top five strengths, incorporating the strengths on professional documents, using strengths during interviews, and discussing how strengths influence team dynamics.
FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY
● The Fontbonne University Annual Summit on Activism, Inclusion, and Leadership, held on February 26, 2022, brought together 40 student leaders to discuss components related to activism, inclusion, and leadership development. The event featured Kayla Reed, co-founder and executive director of Action St. Louis, as a keynote speaker. Reed discussed activism in leadership and shared her journey in creating the organization to represent oppressed voices in the local community. Students were then assembled in small groups to further discuss how to utilize the techniques to improve campus life. The event’s feedback showed that nearly all students saw an increased understanding of campus advocacy and an increased ability to inspire social change.
ADDITIONAL GRANTS AWARDED TO:
● Lincoln Memorial University
● Indiana State University
● Union College
● Rollins College
● University of Minnesota Duluth
● Arizona State University
● Randolph-Macon College
● Florida State University
● Bowling Green State University
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The UAlbany Circle leadership development conference
Every year, Omicron Delta Kappa awards scholarships to more than 45 collegiate members to continue their educations through graduate and professional study. Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $5,000. These recipients demonstrate exceptional academic performance and leadership abilities.
Teresa Aires
Washington and Lee University
Kenneth P. Ruscio (Washington and Lee University) Scholarship Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business, Ph.D.
Teresa Aires graduated cum laude from Washington and Lee University (W&L) in 2019. After earning her Bachelor of Science with a double major in business administration and society, Teresa enrolled at Maastricht University in The Netherlands. There, she continued her studies in organizational behavior. She graduated cum laude from Maastricht with a Master of Science with a major in work and organizational psychology. Much of Teresa’s research focused on sleep deprivation’s impact on employees’ state of mindfulness.
As an undergraduate at W&L, Teresa was involved with the ski and snowboard club and the school’s Center for International Education. In addition, she was a resident advisor, peer counselor, campus tour guide, and student assistant. After earning her master’s degree, Teresa worked as an organizational psychologist at Vitamina P, a private practice in Lisbon, Portugal. She has begun her Ph.D., majoring in business administration with a concentration in management, at Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business.
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Nicholas Barber Mercer University General Scholarship
Mercer University, School of Business, M.B.A.
Nicholas Barber graduated magna cum laude from Mercer University in May 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in business management. While at Mercer, he was initiated into and participated in honor societies such as Beta Gamma Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, and Phi Eta Sigma. Nicholas served as a student instructor for the school’s principles of finance course, vice president of Omicron Delta Kappa, vice chair of College Republicans, and student correspondent on the Student Government Association’s Campus Safety and Improvements Committee. He was a member of Mercer’s Judicial Council and Mercer’s Honor Council.
In recognition of his dedication to the development of the university, Nicholas was awarded the BEAR Award for Outstanding Campus Involvement at the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony. He also received the Outstanding Award in Management presented at the Honor’s Convocation Ceremony. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a finance concentration and a Fintech graduate certificate at Mercer University.
Meredith Beavers
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
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State University General Scholarship
University of Virginia, School of Architecture, M.U.E.P.
Meredith Beavers graduated summa cum laude from Virginia Tech (VT) with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in smart and sustainable cities. In addition, she received a Bachelor of Arts with a major in political science and minors in leadership and social change and visual arts. While at VT, Meredith studied abroad in Switzerland and Ethiopia, spent a semester on co-op at a local planning commission, and was selected to represent her school at a national leadership conference. She held numerous leadership roles, including serving as a residence hall president, college ambassador, and orientation leader. Meredith also held the position of vice president for honorifics for her O∆K circle.
In recognition of her leadership, service, and professionalism, Meredith was awarded the Virginia American Planning Undergraduate with Professional Promise Award, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Dean’s Round Table Scholarship, and the Aspire! Award for Embracing Ut Prosim (“That I May Serve”) as a Way of Life. Meredith is attending the University of Virginia’s School of Architecture, pursuing a master’s dual degree program in architecture and urban and environmental planning.
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Levi Bevis
University of Mississippi General Scholarship Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, J.D.
Levi Bevis graduated magna cum laude from the University of Mississippi in May 2019, earning a Bachelor of Arts with a major in public policy leadership. He received the Ole Miss Circle’s Freshman Leadership Award for his work in student government. During his time on campus, Levi served in the student government for three years, worked as an opinion writer at the student-run campus newspaper highlighting LGBTQ+ issues, and cofounded a student organization to advocate for a more inclusive environment on campus and across the state. In addition, he served as a legislative intern for a U.S. Senator in Washington, D.C., and worked with the McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement to develop a policy proposal plan with a public library system to improve digital services for the residents in the region.
Levi recently completed a Master of Arts with a major in emerging studies at Boston University. He will continue his education as a law student at the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Levi plans to pursue a career in law and policy, especially in the areas of immigration law and LGBTQ+ civil rights law.
Jack Blake
University of Massachusetts Lowell General Scholarship
University of Massachusetts Lowell, M.S.
Jack Blake graduated summa cum laude from the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML) in May 2022, earning a Bachelor of Arts with a major in psychology and a concentration in behavioral analysis. During his undergraduate career, he completed research internships and projects in applied behavior analysis (ABA) and psychology. Jack also completed an honors fellowship in music performance. He founded the Student Association for Behavior Analysis, served as a student ambassador for his master’s program, and received the Outstanding Undergraduate Award.
In Fall 2022 term, Jack will matriculate in the Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Autism Studies at UML. He aspires to become a board-certified behavior analyst and complete his thesis. Jack is completing his supervised fieldwork at a local ABA agency as a behavior technician. He is passionate about research on dissemination and quantitative analyses of behavior. Jack intends to earn a Ph.D. in ABA after finishing his master’s degree.
Katelyn Bodwell
Florida International University
General Scholarship
University of North Carolina Greensboro, School of Education, Ph.D.
Katelyn Bodwell is currently an assistant director with the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement at the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG). She and her colleagues provide leadership for community engagement efforts through various service programs on campus. Prior to joining UNCG, Katelyn earned a Bachelor of Arts with a major in music from Rollins College. Subsequently, she completed a Master of Arts with a major in educational leadership with a concentration in higher education/student personnel from the University of Central Florida. Before starting at UNCG, Katelyn served as a coordinator with the Center for Leadership and Service at Florida International University and is a two-time AmeriCorps member.
Currently, Katelyn is enrolled in UNCG’s Ph.D. in educational studies with a concentration in cultural foundations program. Her goals include studying the relationship between culture and education to strengthen service programs at colleges and universities. Katelyn hopes to provide research that will enhance ethical and effective engagement across the country.
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Mackenzie Brabham
University of Richmond
University of Richmond (Stephen D. Bisese) Scholarship
Duke University, School of Law, J.D.
Mackenzie Brabham graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Richmond (UR) in May 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in healthcare studies. While at Richmond, she served as president of her sorority and president of Mortar Board. In addition, throughout her four years, Mackenzie was a member of the University Honor Council, orientation leader, member of the student government, and a student representative on the University’s Board of Trustees.
During her studies, Mackenzie also balanced volunteering for Crisis Text Line, a mental health organization, in her free time. Pursuing her interests in government and health care, Mackenzie worked internships for two pharmaceutical companies as well as for the House of Representatives over her four years at UR. Mackenzie is passionate about law and government and began pursuing a Juris Doctor from Duke University’s School of Law in Fall 2022. With her degree, she hopes to practice law focusing on its intersection with health care.
Emma Bradley
Lincoln Memorial University
Rupert Nelson Latture Scholarship
Lincoln Memorial University, Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.
Emma L. Bradley graduated from Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) summa cum laude in May 2022 with a biology pre-medicine degree and a chemistry minor. While at LMU, Emma held leadership roles in the Honors Scholars Program, Student Government Association, Student Activities Board, and several other student-led organizations. She also worked as a peer tutor and mentor through LMU’s student services tutoring program. As two-term president of the Honors Scholars Association, Emma was selected by the National Collegiate Honors Council as the 2021 Community Engagement Award recipient for her work on a Little Free Library project in Harrogate, Tennessee.
In addition to her student leadership and community service work, Emma also received recognition for her research project involving microsurgery and scanning electron microscopy to map copepod anatomy. She received the Appalachian College Association’s Ledford Research Scholarship to complete this project and presented her findings at several academic conferences. Emma is a first-year medical student at the Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine and plans to become a practicing physician in the Appalachian area after graduation.
Justin Bright
Emory University
Key Fund Scholarship Emory University, Gouizueta Business School, M.B.A.
Justin Bright is completing a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. He is specifically pursuing a concentration in information systems and operation management and consulting. Justin serves as the vice president for marketing for the Mu Circle at Emory. In addition, he is the vice president of programming for the Goizueta Black Student Association, an event intern for the Office of Sustainability Initiatives, and a peer mentor for the Ethics and Servant Leadership Forum. As an outstanding student, Justin has been named to the Goizueta Dean’s List.
This year, Justin will be the teaching assistant for Marketing 443: Integrated Marketing Communications and Organizational Management 432: Negotiations. He will soon commence pursuing his M.B.A. at Goizueta.
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Cutler Cannon Emory University
General Scholarship University of Kent, M.Sc.
Cutler Cannon graduated magna cum laude from Emory University in May 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in linguistics and a focus on pre-medical studies. While at Emory, Cutler completed an honors thesis and worked as a student researcher with a medical ethnobotany lab that is dedicated to studying the chemistry of medicinal plants used around the world in efforts to characterize novel compounds for antibiotic drug discovery. In Summer 2021, Cutler traveled to the Amazon as a medical ethnobotany intern to research anti-inflammatory plant use among indigenous Shaman communities.
Cutler served as president of the Emory Chapter of the Botanical Society of America, interfaith chair for the Jewish Student Union, and president of the Phi Sigma Iota Foreign Language Honor Society. He also played a fundamental role in Emory HELPS Guatemala, an organization that coordinates medical service trips to underserved Latin American populations. In recognition of his service and scholarship, Cutler received the Dean’s Achievement Scholarship, the Henry L. Bowden Scholarship, and the Departmental Award for Leadership and Service in Linguistics. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in medical ethnobotany at the University of Kent, and he plans to attend medical school to pursue a career in integrative medicine.
Christian Ciattei
Salisbury University
Matthew B. Nobles Scholarship for International Studies
Oxford Brookes University, School of Social Sciences, M.Sc.
Christian Ciattei graduated summa cum laude from Salisbury University in May 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in geography (geographic information science track) and a minor in biology. He was active in multiple areas of campus life while at Salisbury University, including his participation as an athlete and captain of the cross country and track and field teams. In addition, Christian was a section leader in the “Salisbury Pops” Concert Band, a frequent volunteer in the community, and a lab assistant in the Geographic Information Science lab.
As an undergraduate, Christian developed a passion for research working on projects about primate behaviors. His research efforts facilitated Christian being named a Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipient, Fulbright – Brazil scholar, and Rhodes Scholarship finalist. He will take his passion and research with primates for their continued protection into his graduate school pursuits at Oxford Brookes University in the Master of Science program in primate conservation.
Danielle Costanzo
Muhlenberg
College
Albrecht Arts Scholarship Rider University, College of Education and Human Services, M.A.
Danielle Costanzo graduated magna cum laude from Muhlenberg College. She earned a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in dance science and theatre. During her time at Muhlenberg, she was a course tutor for anatomy and kinesiology, biology of movement, and biological and abnormal psychology classes. In addition, Danielle served as a panelist for new admission recruits and was very active as a performer in multiple dance and theatre productions. She was secretary for the Muhlenberg College Circle and helped organize and promote circle service projects and create awareness of O∆K for prospective members. Danielle is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Danielle has been involved in community activities, including a term serving as the Model World Health Organization president and as a volunteer for the Art Therapy program for her local hospital and the National Alliance for Mental Illness. She is pursuing a Master of Arts at Rider University in the clinical mental health counseling program, with a concentration in dance and movement therapy. Danielle hopes to help others through creativity and the healing method of movement.
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Emma Cunningham
William
Woods University
Michael Barla Scholarship
Stella Adler Studio of Acting, Evening Conservatory, Cert.
Emma Cunningham graduated magna cum laude from William Woods University (WWU) with a Bachelor of Arts with double majors in American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting and theatre performance. They also completed the requirements for a minor in ASL. As a member of the Alpha Psi Omega’s Alpha Epsilon chapter and Jester’s Theatre company, Emma held various executive positions during their time at WWU, including president of both organizations during their senior year. They consistently led by example in their theatre department and the campus community throughout their time at WWU. Emma was a Peer Educator, University Ambassador, and an active American Sign Language Honor Society member.
Emma is currently enrolled in the two-year Evening Conservatory at Stella Adler Studio of Acting and will earn a Certificate of Completion. In addition to their studies, they will be working as a contracted ASL interpreter with local agencies and companies. After completing the Evening Conservatory, Emma hopes to attend New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and complete a master’s in performance studies.
Gisella De La Rua University of Miami
Laura Larissa Morgan (University of Miami) Scholarship University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and Herbert Business School, M.D., M.B.A.
Giselle De La Rua graduated from the University of Miami in May 2021 with her Bachelor of Science with a major in neuroscience. She also earned minors in chemistry and health management and policy. While completing her undergraduate degree, Giselle served as the president of the University of Miami Circle and vice president of La Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos. She was also a resident assistant, MCAT tutor, and campus tour guide. In addition to her leadership pursuits, Giselle was also involved in undergraduate research at the Peritz Scheinberg Cerebral Vascular Disease Research Laboratory and recently published a study in biomolecules.
Giselle will use her scholarship to pursue her M.D./ M.B.A. at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine and Herbert Business School. She is interested in pain management and exploring opportunities to improve patient experiences across the healthcare sector.
I have just begun my M.B.A. classes which I hope to use alongside my M.D. to develop practices to improve patient experiences within the healthcare sector. In addition, I plan to explore my interest in pain management throughout my four years of medical school to one day treat those with chronic pain. Thanks to you, I am one step closer to my goal.
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— Giselle De La Rua
Coral Douglas LaGrange College
LGBTQ+ Scholarship
Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences, D.M.A.
Coral Douglas is a composer, flutist, and electronic artist. She received a Bachelor of Music from LaGrange College in 2020 and a Master of Music from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in 2022. As a composer, her focus lies within complex textures and expressivity, owing much of their conception to the shared space between psychology and music. Coral’s compositions often seek to destroy traditional linear models through formal innovation. She values composer-performer collaboration as an extension of their ontological philosophy.
Coral’s music has been played by ensembles and soloists such as loadbang, the Trace Chamber Society, flutist Alina Windell, and the International Contemporary Ensemble. Her works have been performed in various venues and events, such as the Vienna Summer Music Festival, Washington State University Festival of Contemporary Art Music, 2022 MMRC/MARC Festival at the University of Kansas, 2021 Walden’s Creative Musicians Retreat, and University of Nebraska – Lincoln’s Flyover Concert Series. Coral is a recipient of one of the University of Nebraska – Lincoln’s 2022 Ida M. Vreeland Awards in Music. In 2019, Coral was also awarded the John R. Hines Award for her Symphony No. 1. She will continue her work toward a doctorate at Cornell University.
Jeffrey Eden Bowling Green State University
Diane and Tom Vukovich Scholarship Bowling Green State University, School of Art, M.A.
Jeffrey E. Eden is a second-year Master of Art candidate studying art history at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). His research is focused on East Asian ink painting and its intersectionality with Chinese political history through an examination of the work of celebrated painter Fu Baoshi. Jeffrey earned his Master of Fine Arts in two-dimensional studio art at BGSU in 2021. His graduate exhibition, Canopies, served as the progenitive springboard for later study with its novel use of traditional East Asian ink painting married with Western sensibility.
Omicron Delta Kappa has given me validation of the risks I have taken and the opportunities I have seized. Above all, Omicron Delta Kappa has given me tangible ways in which I have been able to give back: I have engaged in community outreach, worked in security capacities at home games, have participated in campus beautification, and have made likeminded friends that I will treasure throughout my days.
— Jeffrey Eden
Previously, Jeffrey earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with a major in fine and studio arts and a concentration in drawing, in 2011 from Ohio Wesleyan University. He later apprenticed and worked as a professional tattoo artist and piercer. In addition, Jeffrey has served as a firstyear studio art instructor. He holds membership in Omicron Delta Kappa and the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. If Jeffrey cannot be found with his nose in a book, one may find him entranced in his studio, laboring away at a painting.
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Emelia Edmondson
Lake Forest College General Scholarship
Illinois State University, School of Kinesiology and Recreation, M.S.
Emelia Edmondson graduated magna cum laude from Lake Forest College (LFC) in May 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in marketing and a minor in English. While at LFC, she was most recently an intern for the school’s athletic department, with her primary project focused on developing a career program for students interested in pursuing a career within intercollegiate athletics. In addition to being involved with Omicron Delta Kappa, Emelia was involved in several activities on campus, including the NCAA women’s hockey team, the Student Academic Advisory Committee for Business, Economics and Finance, and TEDxLakeForestCollege. During her time at LFC, she also completed internships with the Milwaukee Brewers, Northwestern University Athletics, and the Wisconsin Woodchucks Baseball Club. Emelia is continuing her education at Illinois State University (ISU), where she will pursue a Master of Science with a major in sport management within the School of Kinesiology and Recreation. She is also working as a game operations graduate assistant in the Athletics Department at ISU.
George University of Texas at Arlington Chellgren Family Endowed Scholarship University of Texas at Arlington, College of Engineering, M.S.
Binoy George graduated summa cum laude from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) in May 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. During his undergraduate career, Binoy served as a tutor and a supplemental instruction leader for the math department, webmaster for the Honors College Council, public relations officer for the Martial Arts and the Electrical Engineering Autonobots clubs, and as a student advisor for the Electrical Engineering department. In recognition of his leadership roles and volunteering efforts, he was awarded the Leadership Honors and Maverick Advantage at his graduation.
At UTA, Binoy has also participated in undergraduate research, developing ultra wide-band based robot localization techniques, which has bigger implications for self-driving cars. He has won many scholarships and awards for his contributions to research, including the Honors Research fellowship, Undergraduate Research Experience award, and the Phi Kappa Phi fellowship. As a master’s student, he is currently specializing in the controls field, continuing his research on localization of robots and deep learning, with plans to become a research professor in the field of autonomous vehicles.
This scholarship will allow me to dedicate more of my time to research and focus on developing my leadership skills, since it helps reduce the financial burden of funding my master’s program. So, thank you once again for giving me this opportunity and further motivation to pursue my dreams. It is my hope that in the future I will be able to do the same for others like me.
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— Binoy George
Binoy
Margaret Giggey Salisbury University General Scholarship West Virginia School of Osteopathic
Medicine, D.O.
Margaret Giggey graduated summa cum laude from Salisbury University in May 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in biology – biomedical sciences. She completed the pre-medicine track and obtained three minors in chemistry, deaf studies, and outdoor education and leadership. While at Salisbury, Margaret was a competitive NCAA DIII swimmer, a three-year resident assistant, and an honors ambassador for the Clarke Honors College. In addition, she was the vice president/secretary of the American Sign Language club and the two-year editor-in-chief of Laridae, Salisbury’s first-ever undergraduate research/academic journal. In her last year at Salisbury, Margaret planned a deaf bingo event open to the public, finished an honor’s thesis on genetic hearing loss, and completed an independent research project to determine the length of a deletion in a participant with hearing loss.
Beyond her leadership at Salisbury, Margaret held a part-time job in her last semester as an independent living advisor for the deaf and hard of hearing at the Deaf Independent Living Association. She will attend the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and is considering a family physician practice or a specialty in neonatology or clinical genetics. Margaret is also a Phi Kappa Phi Fellow.
Isabella Gordon University of Maryland, College Park General Scholarship Medical University of South Carolina, College of Health Professions, M.S.P.A.S.
Isabella Gordon graduated summa cum laude from the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) in May 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. While at Maryland, she volunteered as a member and served as service vice president of Alpha Phi Omega, coordinating volunteer opportunities to benefit the campus, community, and nation. Isabella worked as a tutor for UMD’s Academic Achievement Programs, supporting low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented first-year students. She was also a campus leader in The Bandana Project, a mental health awareness and suicide prevention campaign that uses backpacks and bandanas to support peers in getting help.
While at Maryland, Isabella also served as an undergraduate teaching assistant for kinesiology and special education classes, club soccer safety officer and secretary, and was a member of UMD’s pre-physician club. In recognition of her extensive involvement, she was selected as the School of Public Health’s commencement speaker and as a senior marshal. Isabella was also recognized as the recipient of the 2020 Dean’s Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar Award. She is passionate about medicine and public health. Currently, Isabella is pursuing a master’s degree in physician assistant studies at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Zachary Gregory Wake Forest University General Scholarship High Point University, Graduate School, M.P.A.S.
Zachary Gregory graduated summa cum laude from Wake Forest University (WFU) in December 2020 with a Bachelor of Science with a major in health and exercise science. During his undergraduate career, he served as president of Take the Fight to Cancer. This non-profit student-led organization assists patients at the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Atrium Health Wake Baptist. Zachary also conducted concussion research in youth athletes as well as osteoarthritis and weight loss research at WFU. As vice president of the Wake Forest University Circle, he utilized his research and volunteer experiences to reach out and recruit other students to get involved in the Winston-Salem community.
Zachary is currently enrolled in High Point University’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies program. He is learning how to become an effective healthcare provider who practices with compassion and empathy. Zachary has a great interest in pediatrics and orthopedics and is excited to finally fulfill his passion for serving others.
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Mason Grist Washington and Lee University
John R. Alford Scholarship in Law University of Texas, School of Law, J.D.
Mason Grist is a second-year law at the University of Texas School of Law. He graduated cum laude from Washington and Lee University (W&L) in May 2018, earning bachelor’s degrees in economics and religion and minors in classics and poverty and human capabilities studies. While at W&L, Mason held a variety of student leadership positions, including two terms as president of the Executive Committee of the Student Body. He also led first-year students on week-long pre-orientation hikes on the Appalachian Trail, which nurtured his avid love of the outdoors.
After graduating from W&L, Mason worked at the Hanover Research Council, a higher education market research and data analytics firm in Washington, D.C. He has also been an active volunteer for the Society, most notably as a member of O∆K’s Annual Giving Subcommittee and a donor. Mason spent the summer after his first year of law school clerking at Vinson & Elkins, a law firm based in Houston, Texas. He primarily gained experience in the venture capital and mergers and acquisitions practice areas, and he hopes to continue pursuing a career in corporate law upon graduation.
— Sarah Guggemos
Sarah Guggemos Tulane University
John Karlem Riess Scholarship University of Oxford, M.St.
Sarah Guggemos graduated magna cum laude from Tulane University in May 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts with majors in English and political science. After her initiation into the Tulane Circle, she was elected as one of its three co-presidents. While at Tulane, Sarah was an active member of the Undergraduate Student Government, the Green Wave Ambassadors, and the Panhellenic Council. She also interned with Southeast Louisiana Legal Services and Tulane University’s Upward Bound Program. For the past year, Sarah has worked as the Project Director of the Transitional Justice Evaluation Tools Project (TJET). TJET is a collective of researchers from Harvard University and Tulane University whose research aims to discover evidence-based trends in transitional justice and human rights issues. Sarah’s interest in this work formed while she studied abroad in The Hague in 2019.
In Fall 2022, Sarah will read for her master’s degree in English and American studies at the University of Oxford. She’s looking forward to working on her dissertation with the resources offered by the Faculty of English and the Rothermere American Institute. Sarah hopes to think critically and creatively about the challenges facing the United States through a career as an author and academic.
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I am honored to be the recipient of the John Karlem Riess Scholarship. It’s especially meaningful to receive this scholarship honoring a fellow Tulanian whose legacy impacted my life as an undergraduate … My Master’s degree at Oxford is the best next step in my goal to working as an author and scholar on the United States, and thanks to this scholarship I can go forward with less of a financial burden.
Reagan Handley
Auburn University
Auburn University Scholarship International Institute of Orthotics and Prosthetics, M.S.
Reagan Handley is a 2022 magna cum laude graduate of Auburn University, where she earned a Bachelor of Materials Engineering. While at Auburn, Reagan served as the director of selections for the Cupola Engineering Ambassadors and as a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. She was also vice president of marketing for the Beat Bama Food Drive. Reagan’s food drive team had a recordbreaking senior year raising 352,389 pounds of food for the Food Bank of East Alabama (the equivalent of 500,000 meals). In addition, she was a member of 100+ Strong Women, the Materials Engineering Society, and the Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society at Auburn.
Reagan’s passions lie in the health care profession and engineering solutions to better the lives of the patients she serves. Reagan is pursuing her Master of Science with a major in orthotics and prosthetics from the International Institute of Orthotics and Prosthetics in Tampa, Florida. She hopes to eventually work with pediatric amputees, children born with birth defects, and veterans to assist them in having active lives.
Joseph Honeycutt Montevallo University
Lucy Jacobs Clemson University
James Barker (Clemson University) Scholarship Clemson University, College of Business, M.B.A.
Lucy Jacobs graduated summa cum laude from Clemson University in May 2022. During her time at Clemson University, she worked on many research projects, completed an internship at BMW in the planning and steering department, participated with the club soccer team, and attended numerous networking events with the various clubs in which she was involved. One of Lucy’s favorite leadership opportunities came when working with Clemson Miracle to raise more than $50,000 for the local Prisma Health Hospital and planning the dance marathon event.
Lucy began her Master of Business Administration degree in August 2022 with hopes of broadening her skill set and network while narrowing her specific career goals. Her internship experience at BMW helped her see the value in pursuing her M.B.A., and she looks forward to specifically exploring the lessons in marketing as part of this degree program. Lucy plans to enter the field of business with an informed set of goals and a strong passion for success.
William M. Blount Scholarship University of Alabama, College of Communication and Information Sciences, Ph.D.
Joseph Honeycutt graduated magna cum laude from Jefferson State Community College (JSCC) in May 2020 with his associate in arts. While at JSCC, Joseph served as Zeta Chapter president for Sigma Chi Eta, helped start an online student newspaper, and competed with the speech and debate team. Additionally, he created and led a new mascot campaign contest for the institution that awarded three one-semester scholarships to students. Joseph’s efforts were acknowledged with his receipt of JSCC’s prestigious James B. Allen Award.
After finishing his associate’s degree, Joseph went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in communications studies and graduate summa cum laude from the University of Montevallo in December 2021. At Montevallo, he helped pilot a new deliberative communication forum for students, Falcon Facilitators, by serving as lead facilitator. Joseph’s student research has been accepted for three conference presentations, with the most recent being selected as a top undergraduate paper. In 2021, Montevallo’s Department of Communication recognized him with the Commitment to the Discipline Award. Joseph has been accepted into the University of Alabama’s expedited doctoral program in the College of Communication and Information Sciences. His goal after completion of his Ph.D. is to teach in higher education.
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Anna Maria Johnson
Davidson
College
General Scholarship
University of Texas, John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School, M.D.
Anna Maria Johnson graduated magna cum laude from Davidson College with a Bachelor of Arts with majors in Hispanic studies and biology. She served as vice president of the Davidson Circle during her senior year. Anna Maria worked to organize the initiation processes and helped to organize current members of the circle to ensure all the events were a success. In addition to her role within O∆K, she served as the chair of the Civic Engagement Council at Davidson for two years and worked with more than 32 service organizations to engage the student body in local service and beyond. In addition, Anna Maria was the president of the Davidson College Global Health Club and led two very fruitful medical service trips to Central America.
Anna Maria will attend the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas to pursue her M.D. She is passionate about serving others and is excited to continue her journey toward becoming a physician.
Angelina Khourisader Rollins College
John D. Morgan Scholarship Rollins College, M.B.A.
Angelina Khourisader is a fourth-year student at Rollins College who has completed an undergraduate degree in computer science and will start her M.B.A. in Fall 2023 as part of Rollins College’s three/two accelerated M.B.A. program. Eventually, she plans to attend law school and use both her undergraduate degree and graduate degree in business to assist her in pursuing a career in intellectual property law.
While at Rollins College, Angelina has been an involved member of the school’s O∆K circle. She served as the communications chair for the 2021-22 and is serving as the vice president for the 2022-23 academic year. Angelina has been a member of two different NCAA DII athletics teams – cross country and sailing. She will be serving as the co-captain of the sailing team for the 2022-23 academic year. At Rollins, Angelina has served on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee for both of her athletic teams and represented her sailing team in the South Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association (SAISA). In particular, she worked on the conference’s TIDE committee, which focuses on increasing inclusion, diversity, and equity within sailing. Angelina has been selected as a 2021-22 Academic AllAmerican for sailing.
Shiru Kimani
St. Lawrence University Key Fund Scholarship
University of Texas at Austin, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, M.G.P.S. Shiru Kimani graduated magna cum laude from St. Lawrence University (SLU) in May 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in international economics and multilanguage (French/Arabic) and a minor in statistics. While at SLU, she participated in undergraduate research on topics such as resolving long-lasting controversial theories on food security, Kenya’s economy, and Chinese foreign direct investments. Shiru Kimani served as a community assistant, co-president of the SLU Bible Study Club, concert co-chair of the Associate of Campus Entertainment, and student ambassador for SLU’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion. She was also selected as a scholar of the Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program.
In recognition of her extensive campus involvement, academic excellence, and exemplary leadership, Shiru was awarded the Outstanding First-Year Student Award. She was also on the Dean’s List and is a member of the school’s economics honorary. Shiru also received the Gilman Scholarship for her study abroad experience in France. She is passionate about international development and finance. Shiru is currently pursuing a master’s degree in global policy studies at the University of Texas at Austin with the goal of becoming an American diplomat.
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Kristen Loughlin
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
General Scholarship University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education, M.S.Ed.
Kristen Loughlin graduated summa cum laude from West Chester University of Pennsylvania (WCU) in 2021 with bachelor’s degrees in early grades preparation and special education. She also earned a minor in music performance. While at WCU, Kristen conducted undergraduate research, studying the influence of music instruction on young children’s literacy development. Her research has been published in journals of the Keystone State Literacy Association and the Play, Policy, and Practice Connections Forum of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. In addition, Kristen’s work will also be included in a forthcoming issue of the Southern Early Childhood Association’s journal, Dimensions of Early Childhood.
Kristen’s undergraduate involvement also included leadership positions in the university’s Honors College, Student Pennsylvania Education Association, Omicron Delta Kappa, and the service organization Rams for Reading. She has been recognized for her achievements as a Women in Leadership and Service Scholar, a Dr. Peter H. Garland Public Service Scholar, and an Undergraduate Research Institute Scholar. Kristen is currently an elementary educator in the greater Philadelphia area and is pursuing her master’s degree in teaching, learning, and leadership at the University of Pennsylvania.
Morgan Milmore
Western
Colorado University
General Scholarship University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work, M.S.W.
Morgan Milmore graduated summa cum laude from Western Colorado University (WCU) in June 2019 with bachelor’s degrees in political science and psychology and a minor in philosophy. While completing her undergraduate studies, she spearheaded the WCU Circle’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. Morgan was a resident assistant, a student representative on the university’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, and an advocate and policy writer for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for Model United Nations. She was also an active leader within the WCU Circle, named to the dean’s list, and enjoyed performing in numerous productions held by the Western Theatre Company.
After graduation, Morgan received the Alumni Excellence Award in recognition of her continued involvement with Western’s clubs and strong relationships with WCU’s faculty. She is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work at the University of Denver. Morgan has interned with Denver Public Schools assisting adolescents struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and substance issues. She is also working at Denver Springs, a behavioral health hospital, to help others.
Amanda Murray
Southern
Connecticut State University Key Fund Scholarship Plymouth State University, M.Ed.
Amanda Murray completed her undergraduate degree at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) in 2020, where she graduated magna cum laude, earning a bachelor’s degree in public health and a minor in leadership development. At SCSU, she participated as a member of the women’s varsity lacrosse team at the NCAA Division II level. In addition, Amanda served in many other leadership roles, including being a peer mentor, success navigator, and secretary of the SCSU Circle. She received multiple awards and honors at SCCU, including the Outstanding Sophomore of the Year Award in 2018 and earning honors recognition for four years. Amanda was repeatedly named to the North-East 10 Division II Academic Honor Roll.
Amanda is presently working on her Master of Education degree, with a focus on K-12 school counseling, at Plymouth State University. She has been a graduate assistant in the Office of Student Life and volunteered in her community by coaching girls’ sports at a local middle school. Amanda, who has type 1 diabetes herself, has also been the assistant director with the American Diabetes Associations’ Camp Carefree. She has worked at a local elementary school and plans to start her career in school counseling shortly after graduation.
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Madison Nagel
Missouri Southern State University General Scholarship
Kansas City University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.
Madison Nagel graduated with honors from Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) in May 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in biology. She earned her undergraduate degree through MSSU’s Advanced Medical School Acceptance Program. Madison was president of the Missouri Southern Circle, vice president of the student senate, vice president of Women in Science, and outreach coordinator for the Society of Physics Students and Chemistry Club. She was also a member of several other organizations. Aside from her student involvement, Madison also served as a teaching assistant for the school’s Advanced Human Dissection course.
In recognition of her various leadership roles and commitment to service, Madison was awarded the Glenn Dolence Leader of the Year Award in 2022. She is currently pursuing her dream of becoming a physician at Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She hopes to one day provide healthcare to rural areas experiencing a physician shortage.
Lindsey Osbon Millsaps University
Scott R. Goodale Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Louisiana State University, School of Architecture, M.Arch.
Lindsey Osbon graduated summa cum laude from Millsaps College in May 2021 with a degree in accounting and a minor in studio arts. While at Millsaps, she held numerous leadership positions, including serving as vice president of the Pi Circle, president of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), treasurer of her sorority, and secretary of the Diversity Council. Lindsey was the captain of the softball team, all-conference player, and a member of Millsap’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. In addition to being a member of O∆K, Lindsey is an initiate of seven other honor societies.
In recognition of her extensive involvement and stellar academic performances, Lindsey was named a Millsaps Presidential Scholar and an Else School Senior Scholar. She is the recipient of Kappa Delta’s highest honor – the Corre Award. Lindsey also received the FCA’s Bill Buckner Impact Award. She is pursuing a Master of Architecture at Louisiana State University to become a licensed architect and businesswoman. Lindsey was awarded the School of Architecture’s Faculty Design Academic Achievement Award in her first year at LSU. She also serves as treasurer for LSU’s American Institute of Architecture Students and the class representative on the college’s Design Council.
M Pease
University of Maryland, College Park LGBTQ+ Scholarship University of Maryland, College Park, College of Education, Ph.D.
M Pease is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD). An initiate of the Sigma Circle, they earned their Bachelor of Science at UMD in psychology with high honors and minors in Asian American studies and public leadership in 2022. Some of their involvements included serving or volunteering with the University Senate, Help Center, the Gender, Culture, and Health Lab, the APIDA Social Justice Task Force, and the Prevention Research Center. M has been recognized with UMD’s Model Citizenship Prize. They was also the student commencement speaker and has been selected as a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow.
M’s research interests broadly include race, gender, and sexuality and how systems and experiences of oppression contribute to mental health disparities, especially for LGBTQ+ and Asian American communities. They are also interested in ways to bridge psychological science with efforts that tangibly improve conditions for marginalized communities towards social justice and equity. M hopes to advance greater compassion, empathy, love, and justice in structural policies, institutional practices, and interpersonal and therapeutic relationships in their work.
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Serena Pedroza
Texas Woman’s University Key Fund Scholarship
University of Texas at El Paso, College of Health Sciences, M.S.
Serena Pedroza graduated summa cum laude from Texas Woman’s University (TWU) in May 2022, earning a Bachelor of Science with a major in communication sciences and a minor in biology. She served as vice president of her circle during the 2021-22 academic year, successfully arranging the initiation of two classes of new members and tripling the number of circle participants. Serena also worked as an academic support assistant on campus, where she planned programs to promote academic success among residents. She was also a member of the Athenian Honor Society, for which she composed a capstone thesis on the dangers of occupational noise-induced hearing loss. In addition, Serena participated in undergraduate research with her botany professor, in which she helped develop a pollen database using samples from the TWU garden. Serena is currently working to earn her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from the University of Texas at El Paso. After graduation, she hopes to work with premature infants as a newborn intensive care unit (NICU) speech pathologist.
Kylie Purcaro
University of South Carolina – Columbia
Louise and William Latture Scholarship Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law, J.D.
Kylie Purcaro graduated magna cum laude with leadership distinction in professional and civic engagement from the University of South Carolina (UofSC). She earned a double major in marketing and human resource management and a minor in criminal justice. As an undergraduate, Kylie served as the president of the Chi Circle, treasurer for Chi Omega, director of Hospital Relations for UofSC Dance Marathon, and pledge education chair for Alpha Kappa Psi. She was also a two-year peer leader for the University 101 Peer Leadership Program and worked as a student intern in the program’s office.
In recognition of Kylie’s involvement on campus and beyond, she was awarded the Thomas Moore Craig Outstanding O∆K Junior Award, Chi Omega’s Symphony Sister Scholarship, and UofSC’s Outstanding Senior Award. She was the 2022 Circle Leader of the Year Award for the Chi Circle. Kylie is attending Villanova University’s Charles Widger School of Law and pursuing her J.D. degree with hopes of working to empower women in law and business through working a career in business law.
Jasmine Robinson Georgetown College General Scholarship
George Washington University, Milken Institute School of Public Health, M.P.H.
Jasmine Robinson graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown College in May 2022. She earned a Bachelor of Arts with a major in sociology, with an emphasis on community health and sustainability. Jasmine also completed a minor in public health. She served as vice president of chapter wellness for Alpha Gamma Delta, president of Alpha Lambda Delta, and secretary of Omicron Delta Kappa. Jasmine was also a member of Alpha Kappa Delta and a residence hall coordinator. She received the Outstanding Senior in Community Health and Sustainability Award in 2022. During her time as a student, she worked at the college’s fitness center.
More recently, Jasmine worked as a project coordinator for the Massac County (Illinois) Drug Awareness Coalition to help prevent youth from using drugs or alcohol. She is pursuing a Master of Public Health at George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health. Jasmine intends to become a public health director after graduation.
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— Jessica Semon
Jessica Semon
Kendall Rollman University of Kentucky Diane and Tom Vukovich Scholarship
Kendall Rollman will soon complete a degree from the University of Kentucky (UK) with a human health sciences major and a dance minor. While at UK, she has been an active member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. Through the work of her sorority, Kendall took part in many philanthropic and charitable activities, such as raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Make a Wish Foundation. She also served as her sorority chapter’s Circle of Sisterhood representative, raising money to eliminate educational barriers for women. Kendall also served her sorority as its director of administration from 2020-22 and as its philanthropy chair (2022-23). She is also incredibly involved in Best Buddies, a club promoting inclusion for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and is currently club president.
Kendall is passionate about helping others and medicine. She intends to enroll in a physician assistant studies program and hopes to become a women’s health physician assistant.
SUNY Brockport General Scholarship University of Eastern Finland, M.A.
Jessica Semon graduated summa cum laude from SUNY Brockport in May 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in English and a concentration in creative writing. While a student, she completed an internship with BOA Editions, Ltd, a non-profit publisher of literary works. In addition, Jessica authored and presented “The Epidemic Sex Trafficking of Girls: Awareness and Prevention,” which placed in the Friends of Drake Library Research Contest and published in the Scholar’s Day Journal. She also contributed to Jigsaw magazine and served as an editor for the publication. Jessica was the English Club representative to the Academic Council, secretary of the Gender Equity Movement and representative to the Service Council, and a member of Brockport Pride. She was also involved with the Environmental Club and a volunteer for Eagle Service Corps.
Jessica was awarded the Maggie F. Fox Award for Creativity in Poetry. She is passionate about literature, culture, and their social impacts from historical and cross-border perspectives. Jessica began a master’s degree in English language and culture at the University of Eastern Finland in August 2022. She plans to conduct research on the social impact of language and culture through various media.
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I am thrilled that I confirmed my place of study in the master’s degree Programme in English Language and Culture at the University of Eastern Finland. In this program I will continue and expand my study of literature and culture and continue to feed my interest in culture and its social impact from historical and cross-border perspectives. This programme will strengthen my skills needed for postgraduate study, teaching, and professions demanding expertise in language and culture.
Sarah Servine
Auburn University Katharine Cater (Auburn University) Scholarship
Sarah Servine graduated summa cum laude as a University Honors Scholar from Auburn University in May 2022 with a bachelor’s degree with a major in biomedical sciences and a minor in business. She was a member of Auburn’s Student Government Association’s Cabinet Branch, Judicial Advisory Committee, and Lambda Sigma Honor Society. In addition, Sarah was the director of Miss Homecoming and president of the Omega Circle. Sarah also volunteered for Project Uplift, where she mentored an underprivileged child. She was a research fellow at the Harrison School of Pharmacy, where she assisted in developing microneedle patches for ocular drug delivery. Sarah also researched childhood obesity trends in rural Alabama. She presented her work at Auburn’s Undergraduate Research Symposium and was awarded first place in the college she represented.
In recognition of her achievements, Sarah was selected as Auburn’s Circle Leader of the Year. Additionally, she received the College of Math and Sciences Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence, recognizing students who graduate with a 4.0 cumulative GPA. Sarah is passionate about healthcare and plans to attend dental school after her gap year, during which she is working as a pediatric dental assistant.
Tiffany Tran Lamar University General Scholarship University of Texas, School of Dentistry, D.D.S.
Tiffany Tran graduated summa cum laude from Lamar University (LU) in May 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in biology with honors and a minor in chemistry. While at Lamar, she was the student body president. In this role, she successfully completed initiatives such as raising the student minimum wage, securing free COVID-19 tests, and implementing a Student Activity Hour that allowed commuter students to be more involved with campus activities. Tiffany was also the vice president of the PreDental Society, a University Ambassador, and a delegate on the Model United Nations team.
While a student at LU, Tiffany was on the Presidential Search Committee, Student Services Fee Committee, and Student-Faculty Relations Committee. In recognition of her leadership, Tiffany was awarded the Texas State University System Regent Scholar Award. She was also recognized as a Senior of Significance at LU, where she received the Bess Gentry Leadership Award. At graduation, Tiffany was presented with the Plummer Award for completing her degree with a perfect 4.0 GPA. She is passionate about dentistry and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Texas’s School of Dentistry and plans to become a dentist.
My experience in O∆K transformed me as a leader and instilled essential skills I will carry with me during my future education and career.
— Sarah Servine
Since I was a child, my dream has always been to become the first dentist within my family. I fell in love with the idea of being able to uplift a person’s confidence by giving them the chance at a beautiful smile. What also attracted me to the profession was the ability to form relationships with patients along the way. Thanks to the Lamar University Omicron Delta Kappa Chapter, I have had the opportunity to be part of a community of scholars in which we collaborate on initiatives to better our community.
— Tiffany Tran
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Tyler Viljaste
University of Pittsburgh General Scholarship
Georgetown University Law Center, J.D.
Tyler Viljaste graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) in April 2022 with two degrees. He earned both a Bachelor of Arts with a major in politics and philosophy and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in finance. Tyler accomplished much during his four years at Pitt. He was elected as the vice president and chief of cabinet of the Pitt Student Government Board. In addition, Tyler was the equity officer for the Parliamentary Debate Team, a member of the Board of New Member Education in Phi Alpha Delta prelaw fraternity, and a member of the judicial committee of his fraternity, Beta Theta Pi.
In addition, Tyler worked as an intern with the Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations for three years. In this role, he created, designed, and led a series of “Know Your Rights” customized train-the-trainer curriculum sessions for more than 200 community leaders spanning 12 unique community organizations. These sessions were designed to help individuals under a person’s rights against discrimination. Tyler has begun the first year of his Juris Doctorate studies at Georgetown University Law Center, where he will study civil rights and anti-discrimination law.
Jenna Walmer
Bridgewater
College
University of Richmond General Scholarship
Syracuse University, College of Arts and Sciences, Ph.D.
Jenna Walmer is currently a Ph.D. student at Syracuse University (SU) in the social psychology program. Her current research addresses why people downplay the severity of human trafficking. At SU, she is also a teaching assistant for the introductory psychology course and led recitations. After her first year as a doctoral student, Jenna was selected to be an instructor of record for the course.
Prior to enrolling at Syracuse, Jenna graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania (WCU) with a Master of Art with a major in Holocaust and genocide studies. She also received a Master of Science with a major in psychology at WCU. While there, Jenna co-wrote a book chapter on diary studies in higher education and an article on her master’s thesis. In 2019, she graduated from Bridgewater College, where she was initiated into O∆K. Since becoming a member of the Society, Jenna has been involved with its Student Advisory Board and National Awards Committee. Outside of her academic endeavors, Jenna coaches a local swim team and volunteers at the crime victims center.
Kendra Walsh University of Rhode Island General Scholarship
Brown University, Warren Alpert Medical School, M.D.
Kendra Walsh is a rising second-year medical student at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School. Before starting medical school in August 2021, she graduated summa cum laude from the University of Rhode Island in May 2021 with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and a minor in biological sciences. After earning her PharmD, Kendra passed her board exams to become a licensed pharmacist in Rhode Island. She currently works as a per diem inpatient clinical pharmacist at Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children’s Hospital.
At her medical school, Kendra is one of the leaders of the Student Ambassadors. This group organizes tours and assists the Office of Biomedical Advancement with its events and fundraising efforts. She also volunteers with Pathways to Medicine, a program designed to introduce high school students from the local area to careers in healthcare. Kendra is pursuing a scholarly concentration in medical education, with a focus on improving how pharmacy topics are taught in medical schools. She is also working on a research project with the Department of Anesthesiology to determine if localized anesthetic blocks to the transversus thoracis muscle group can reduce postoperative pain from thoracic surgery.
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Vivian Wang
Georgia Institute of Technology
General Scholarship University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, M.D.
Vivian Wang graduated summa cum laude from Georgia Tech, earning a Bachelor of Science with a major in biochemistry. At Georgia Tech, she was the opinions editor for the school newspaper and sat on its editorial board. Vivian was also a backpacking instructor and an undergraduate organic chemistry teaching assistant. In addition, she co-chaired an advisory working group for the Alpha Eta Circle.
Outside of school, Vivian’s professional interests have centered around advancing urban health equity. She was a medical assistant in Atlanta for two years before the pandemic before transitioning to a coordinator role as part of a Covid-19 Helpline. Vivian conducted health disparities research as an Amgen Foundation Scholar and as a Fellow with the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C. During the pandemic, she also worked with the U.S. Office of Pandemics and Emerging Threats (Department of Health and Human Services) and as a global health policy consultant with RTI International. She is attending the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Medicine and hopes to integrate her passion for journalism, policy, and clinical research into her medical career.
David Williams
Lamar University Key Fund Scholarship
University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, M.S.
David Williams graduated summa cum laude from Lamar University (LU) in May 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in mathematics. While at Lamar, he held leadership positions in the Honors Student Association, Student Government Association, and Model United Nations Team. David was also a member of the A Cappella Choir and Grand Chorus. In addition, he served as an orientation leader and as a student orientation coordinator for the Office of New Student and Leadership Programs for two years.
David’s other involvements on campus included his service as a university ambassador and a student mentor for LU Lead, a leadership development course. He was also a member of the Diversity Program Planning Committee, Centennial Committee, and Strategic Planning Committee. David received several awards for his leadership and involvement, including the Senior of Significance Award. He is passionate about helping those who are most disadvantaged. After a gap year, David will pursue a master’s degree in rehabilitation technology at the University of Pittsburgh and plans to become a rehabilitation engineer.
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I am grateful that I will be continuing my education as a medical student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine this fall and hope to integrate my passion for global health equity, clinical medicine, and policy into my future career. I’m incredibly grateful to you for your scholarship donation–specifically, your gift will go towards lessening the fee burden of medical school and study resources.
— Vivian Wang
Indya Woodfolk
University of Richmond
Lit and Mary Maxwell Scholarship
Duke University, School of Law, J.D.
Indya Woodfolk graduated summa cum laude from the University of Richmond (UR). She earned double majors in environmental studies and anthropology. Indya also wrote an honors thesis entitled, “Environmental Repercussions of the Strange Fruit: The Implications of our Enslavement on Modern Black Experiences with Nature.” At the UR, she was the president of GreenUR, a Bonner scholar, and a cheerleader. Indya interned with PlanRVA, where she was an environmental planning intern for the City of Richmond and surrounding localities. She also worked as a ReThink Waste Representative. In this role, Indya educated the campus body on composting and waste management opportunities on campus. In Summer 2022, she worked with the Congressional Hunger Center to learn more about how to fight hunger in the U.S.
Indya’s academic focus, as well as her personal passion, is combating environmental racism and increasing access to environmentalism for all. She is attending Duke University’s School of Law and looking forward to beginning her career in environmental law. In her free time, Indya loves reading books and spending time in nature.
I have dreamed of attending medical school since middle school. My goal is to become a pediatric cardiologist, so that I may blend my passion for the heart and my calling to work with children. Now that I am on the cusp of achieving everything to which I’ve devoted the past four years, I must focus on affording such a large financial task. I am so thankful to the O∆K Board of Trustees and scholarship donors for helping make my dreams a reality.
— Amie Woolard
Georgetown College General Scholarship
Johns Hopkins University, University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, M.D.
Amie Woolard graduated summa cum laude from Georgetown College in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science. She majored in biology and minored in chemistry and psychology. Through her enrollment in the science honors program, Amie completed research at the University of Louisville’s Institute of Molecular Cardiology. She also wrote an honors thesis on the ability of a gene therapy treatment to repair heart damage.
During her time at Georgetown, Amie served as president of the American Chemical Society, a club that fostered a love for science in students of all ages and fields of study. She also served as the vice president of the Carnation Cabinet for her sorority, Phi Mu. As part of this role, Amie was a mentor for her sisters who hoped to grow as leaders in the chapter. In addition, she worked as a student medical assistant, state registered nurse aide, medical intern, and peer educator. Amie is currently enrolled in the University of Kentucky’s College of Medicine. She is pursuing her M.D. degree and aspires to pursue a career in pediatric cardiology.
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Awards
RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SOCIETY
JOHN
“JACK” D. MORGAN
AWARD FOR LIFETIME SERVICE
John H. Herbst
John H. Herbst was initiated into the University of Kentucky’s Nu Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa in 1985. He served as the faculty secretary and circle coordinator of the circle from 1991-2019. From 2006-10, Herbst was a regional director for O∆K. He was national convention chair in 2002, when the Society’s conference was held in Lexington, Kentucky. Herbst has also been a member of the General Council and a faculty province director. He has also served as parliamentarian for the 2006, 2008, 2010, 2014, 2016, and 2018 conventions. Herbst is currently National Parliamentarian Emeritus and Trustee Emeritus.
A recipient of both the Eldridge W. Roark, Jr. Meritorious Service Award and the Cheryl M. Hogle Distinguished Service Award, Herbst chaired the Society’s National Public Relations Committee and the National Awards Committee. He was a member of the National Advisory Council from 2010-16. The University of Kentucky Circle Endowed O∆K Scholarship has been named in his honor. At the University of Kentucky (UK), Herbst served as the executive director of the Student Center from 1997 until his retirement in 2019. Previously, he was the director of student activities at UK. Herbst has been recognized nationally as both the Outstanding Student Government Advisor (2000) and the Outstanding Student Activities Director (1985), and he has also served on the national Board of Directors of the National Association for Campus Activities.
MORLAN AND ROBERT L. BISHOP OUTSTANDING CIRCLE ADVISOR AWARD
Joel D. Hermann
The 2022 Morlan-Bishop Outstanding Circle Officer honoree is Joel D. Hermann, a 2007 collegiate initiate of the Maryville University Circle. In the 15 years since his initiation, Hermann has been a devoted servant of the Society. When he arrived on the Fontbonne University campus as a young professional, he immediately set out to bring O∆K to his new institution. Since that time, the Fontbonne University Circle has received circle recognition honors in six different years. The Fontbonne University Circle, under Hermann’s leadership as an advisor, has also secured two Clay Grants during his tenure. The circle always brings a strong contingent to the national gatherings. Hermann has supported the members of the Fontbonne University Circle in their efforts to collaborate with other organizations on campus, encouraged his circle members to achieve academically, and worked with them to increase the diversity found in the membership. He has been involved in planning several national conferences and conventions. Hermann is a former member of the O∆K National Advisory Council, served on the Membership Committee, and is a former recipient of the Eldridge W. Roark, Jr., Meritorious Service Award. Professionally, he is the senior director of leadership and community engagement at Fontbonne.
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ROBERT
O ∆ K COMMUNITY COMMITMENT AWARD FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSIVITY Brent D. Scholar
Brent D. Scholar is a 2018 faculty/staff initiate of the Arizona State University Circle and a lecturer in the Department of Leadership and Integrative Studies at the university. Since 2011, he has been a member of the Diversity Leadership Alliance (DLA), the premiere diversity education organization in Arizona, and has been a part of the DLA’s education and conference committees. In 2020, Scholar began directing the DLA’s online Conversations to Ignite Change, providing education and discussion forums for more than 1,000 members about identifying racism, implicit bias, micro/macro aggressions, and how to be anti-racist. He also started the DLA’s Equity Corner - a one-hour follow-up to monthly workshops where members can come together to discuss their efforts to be more inclusionary in their organizations and lives. More recently, Scholar has collaborated with E. I. Games to include game simulations that are based on empathy. In 2019, he was asked to review the company’s Emotional Intelligent Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Game. Scholar’s thoughtful feedback ultimately led to the game winning a gold medal at the Serious Play Awards in 2020
O ∆ K EMERGING LEADER FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSIVITY AWARD
Kevin K. Dua
Kevin K. Dua is a 2017 initiate of the Eta Circle at William & Mary. As an undergraduate, he worked on everything from community building activities from service and leadership to residence hall community building. Dua even secured a Guinness World Record for the most people doing the Thriller Dance. He is currently a member of the William & Mary Student Engagement and Leadership Advisory Board. Dua was the Massachusetts 2017 History Teacher of the Year and is a two-time Massachusetts Teachers’ Association’s Human and Civil Rights awardee. He is a current member of the Ideation UpLift Legacy Cohort for K-12 Black Male Educators. Currently, Dua is a history and psychology teacher at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School in Massachusetts. He introduced his expertise into discussions on anti-racism, unlearning, and strategies to increase equity in education in the age of Covid. Previously, Dua resurrected and served as an advisor to the award-winning Black Student Union in Cambridge. Over the years, he has become a relied upon leader and ally in examining the Black Lives Matter movement and its impact on teaching.
PILLARS OF LEADERSHIP AWARDS Academics and Research
Rick A. Bright is a 1996 initiate of the Auburn University Montgomery Circle. After becoming a member of the Society, Bright was named his circle’s Leader of the Year in 1997. He eventually enrolled at Emory University, where he received his Ph.D. in immunology and molecular pathogenesis (virology). Bright has extensive experience in global public health, having served with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and scientific advisory boards for the World Health Organization. He has also held positions in the private sector, making significant advancements in vaccine and therapeutic developments for influenza viruses with pandemic potential and new vaccine, treatment, and testing technologies. Several organizations have recognized Bright for his ethical leadership through the COVID-19 crisis. He previously led the Rockefeller Foundation’s collaborative efforts with other organizations to create a pandemic prevention institute. The institute’s goal is to stop future pandemics within the first 100 days after the earliest identification of a disease outbreak. Bright spoke at the 2021 O∆K National Leadership Conference, provided remarks during one of the 2020-21 virtual initiation ceremonies, and endowed O∆K fellowship supporting collegiate members pursuing graduate education in the life and data sciences.
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Rick Bright with Tim Reed
Athletics
James “Jim” L. Caldwell is a 1996 initiate of the Wake Forest University Circle, where he was the football coach from 19932000. He was also the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts from 2009-11 and the Detroit Lions from 2014-17. Caldwell has been a part of two Super Bowl-winning teams in his career. He was the assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach of the 2006 Indianapolis Colts (Super Bowl XLI), who beat the Chicago Bears. He was also the offensive coordinator of the 2012 Baltimore Ravens (Super Bowl XLVII), who beat the San Francisco 49ers. Caldwell also served as an assistant coach in the college ranks at the University of Iowa, Southern Illinois University, Northwestern University, the University of Colorado at Boulder, the University of Louisville, and Pennsylvania State University. Caldwell was the first African American head football coach in the Atlantic Coast Conference and remains actively involved in professional football as a mentor to many.
Service to Campus and Community
Paul W. Chellgren is a 1963 initiate of the University of Kentucky (UK) Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa. During his undergraduate career, he was an honors program student, a star intercollegiate debater, and student body president. Professionally, Chellgren is the retired chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Ashland, Inc. He is currently a partner with Snow Phipps Group, LLC, a New York City-based private equity firm. Chellgren served as a director of the PNC Financial Services Group for more than 20 years. Generously offering his expertise, Chellgren has been a long-time member of O∆K’s Investment Subcommittee. He and his family also established the Society’s Chellgren Family Scholarship Fund. With a significant contribution from Chellgren and his family, UK established the Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence. In addition to his devotion to the UK, he has served on the boards of trustees of the University of Kentucky, Centre College, and the Marshall University Foundation. Chellgren has also been an advocate and advisor for both Eastern Kentucky University and Kentucky Wesleyan College.
Communications
John J. Curley is a 1958 initiate of the Dickinson College Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa. In addition to being a collegiate initiate of our Society, he is a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. Currently, Curley is a professor, distinguished professional in residence, and co-director of the Center for Sports Journalism at Pennsylvania State University. Previously, he was the very first editor of USA Today. Curley was also the head of Gannett News Service, during which time the news service won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. He retired from Gannett as chairman in January 2001 after more than 30 years with the company. During that time, Curley served as an editor at the Rochester Times-Union in Rochester, New York; as editor and later publisher of the Courier-News in Bridgewater, New Jersey; and later as the publisher of the News-Journal in Wilmington, Delaware. In May 1996, he was selected as chairman of the Newspaper Association of America, and in 1999, he was made an honorary alumnus of Penn State. The John Curley Center for Sports Journalism at Penn State is named in his honor.
Creative and Performing Arts
Everett D. McCorvey is a distinguished music faculty member at the University of Kentucky and a native of Montgomery, Alabama. His degrees, including his doctorate, are all from the University of Alabama (UA). McCorvey was inducted into the UA Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, as a graduate student, in 1981. In addition to being on faculty at Kentucky, he is the director of the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre. McCorvey is also in his seventh season as the Artistic Director of the National Chorale of New York City. The 54-year-old National Chorale is a symphonic choir that performs at Lincoln Center. McCorvey is also the founder and director of the American Spiritual Ensemble (ASE). The ASE, established in 1995, has the mission to keep the American negro spiritual alive. The members of the ensemble travel the globe celebrating the music of African American enslaved peoples. Today, thanks to the work of the ASE, more than 3,000 negro melodies have been documented. McCorvey was one of the keynote speakers at the 2022 O∆K National Leadership Conference.
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CHERYL M. HOGLE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS
Michael S. Cashman
Michael S. Cashman is a 2001 initiate of the SUNY Plattsburgh Circle. He was the 200203 president of the circle and has remained actively involved with the Society since. Cashman was a 2006-08 member of the Society Board of Directors, a 2006-10 regional director, and the 2008-10 chair of the Council of Regional Directors. In addition, he served as a long-time advisor to the SUNY Plattsburgh Circle and as a national parliamentarian. He is a former recipient of the Society’s Eldridge W. Roark, Jr. Meritorious Service Award, and he is one of the people who set up the archives display at the 2014 O∆K convention and centennial celebration. Cashman currently serves as town supervisor for the Town of Plattsburgh, New York.
Matthew W. Clifford
Matthew W. Clifford is a 2001 initiate of the Davidson College Circle. He has served both the circles at Jacksonville University and Wake Forest University as an advisor. Clifford joined the Society’s Board of Directors in 2014 and served on the Foundation Board of Trustees. As national president from 201619, he was instrumental in creating a single governing board and became the first chair of the combined board for the Society Clifford served as board chair from 2019-20 and immediate past board chair from 2020-21. In addition to his involvement in O∆K, he is very involved with NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, where he is a past co-chair of the Student Leadership Programs Knowledge Community. Clifford also currently serves as the vice president for marketing and communication for the Southern Association of College Student Affairs. Professionally, he is the assistant vice president and dean of residence life at Wake Forest University.
Cynthia “Cie” Chapel Cochran
Cynthia “Cie” Chapel Cochran is a 2001 initiate of the University of Miami Circle. Her involvement in O∆K has ranged from serving as a circle president, a term as the East Caucus student representative for the Society Board of Directors, a member of the Council of Regional Directors for Region 1, and vice chair of that group for one term. Cochran has also served as a faculty secretary for the University of Miami Circle and a member-at-large on the Board of Directors. Previously, she served as the chair of the National Advisory Council and a member of the Society Board of Directors, as well as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation. Cochran is a 2004 recipient of Omicron Delta Kappa’s Eldridge W. Roark, Jr. Meritorious Service Award, and she was the co-chair of the Society’s 2020-21 Strategic Planning Task Force. She is the owner of SMT Grant and Nonprofit Services.
Daniel C. Holsenbeck
Daniel C. Holsenbeck was initiated into the Auburn University Circle in 1963. By the mid-1970s, he began writing about leadership in the Society’s magazine, The Circle. When Holsenbeck returned to Auburn five years after graduation, he began working with the Omega Circle. As his career continued, he was involved with circles at four other institutions. Holsenbeck was eventually named province director for Alabama and Mississippi. He visited all of the circles in those two states during his tenure as a province director. As a province director, Holsenbeck also served on the Society’s National Council. He also was involved with the National Awards Committee for many years and chaired the Society’s 75th-anniversary celebration. In the mid-1970s, Holsenbeck was one of the champions for the admittance of women as members of the Society, and in 1981, he received the O∆K Leadership Service Award. Holsenbeck retired from the University of Central Florida, where he served as the vice president for university relations. Dr. Holsenbeck passed away in December 2022.
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ELDRIDGE W. ROARK, JR. MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARDS
Marguerite “Peg” K. Cornwell
Marguerite “Peg” K. Cornwell 1997 faculty/staff initiate of the St. Lawrence University Circle (SLU). For many years, she served as the advisor of the SLU Circle. During Cornwell’s tenure as the advisor, the circle twice received Presidential Award of Excellence honors from the Society. More recently, she served the Society as a member of its 2020-21 Strategic Planning Task Force. Cornwell has also been a champion for the circle at Rollins College. In supporting the program at Rollins, she has hosted initiations at her home and supported programming the circle has hosted on campus. Currently, Cornwell serves as the associate to the president for college and community relations at Rollins.
Ralph E. Johnson
Ralph E. Johnson is a 1982 gradu ate student initiate of the Florida State University Circle. He presently serves the Washington Adventist University (WAU) Circle as its circle coordinator. During Johnson’s tenure, the WAU received Circle of Distinction honors in 2017. Professionally, he is the vice president of the Center for Student Life at WAU. In addition, Johnson has been a member of the Scholarship Review and Selection Committee. His professional activities include service as president of the Southern Association for College Student Affairs (SACSA), treasurer of the SACSA Foundation, and chairman of the Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation Board of Directors. Johnson is a past chairman of the Board of Directors for the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and he is the current president of the Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) in Higher Education.
Lorrie M. Kyle
Lorrie M. Kyle is a 1997 faculty/staff initiate of the Rollins College Circle. Since her initiation, she has been an active member of the circle and has served as the circle coordinator for more than two decades. Kyle is devoted to the members of the circle and has helped develop the circle into one of the Society’s strongest. The Rollins College Circle received the 2012 and 2017 Circle of Distinction honors during her tenure as an advisor. Her nominator wrote, “O∆K is in Lorrie’s heart. She has been involved with O∆K for decades and is truly deserving of this recognition.” Kyle is the executive assistant to the president at Rollins College, a role in which she has served four different presidents and the college for more than 30 years.
William D. Wilkerson
William D. Wilkerson is a 2012 collegiate initiate of the Virginia Commonwealth University Circle. He was the first president of the VCU Circle when it was re-chartered in 2012. Wilkerson’s lead ership helped return the circle to active status and made it a vibrant organization at VCU. Since then, he has remained connected to O∆K by serving as a member of both the Mission Committee and the Scholarship Review and Selection Committee for several years. In addition to his membership in O∆K, Wilkerson is also a member of Golden Key, Order of Omega, and Iota Phi Theta. Currently, he serves Central Virginia Community College as its chief of police.
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2021 Laurel Crowned Circle Award
senator paul s . trible , jr .
Senator Paul S. Trible, Jr. (Hampden-Sydney College, 1977) was honored as the 2021 recipient of Omicron Delta Kappa’s Laurel Crowned Circle Award at a ceremony held on November 3, 2021, on the campus of Christopher Newport University (CNU). Trible was appointed CNU’s fifth president in 1996, and he retired at the end of the 2021-22 academic year.
Under Trible’s leadership, the Christopher Newport campus has been completely transformed with new facilities, significant enhancements to the academic programs, and expanded scholarship offerings attracting high-ability students from across the country. In late 2006, CNU’s Board of Visitors announced that a new library and a merit scholarship with a $500,000 endowment would be named in honor of Trible and his wife in recognition of their leadership and contributions to the university. In addition to his service to CNU, Trible previously chaired the Council of Presidents of Virginia’s public colleges and universities and the NCAA Division III President’s Council.
Trible earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from HampdenSydney College and his Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University. He is a 2013 recipient of W&L’s Distinguished Alumni Award. As a law student, Trible was on the Law Review.
After graduation from W&L, Trible served as a law clerk for a federal judge. He then served as a commonwealth’s attorney of Essex County from 1974-76. From 1976-77, he was a member of the Virginia Law Enforcement Officers Training and Standards Commission. Trible was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1977, serving three terms. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1983 and served until 1989. Trible was a member of the United States Delegation to the United Nations in 1988 and a teaching fellow at the Institute of Politics, John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in 1989.
As a frequent guest speaker, Trible is noted for his comments on transformational leadership. During a talk he gave on the campus of Hampden-Sydney, Trible said, “Respect for others is the essence of leadership. We must learn to engage each other, to learn from each other, to work with each other.” He went on to say, “Leadership involves the flowing back and forth of ideas. We must believe that everyone that crosses our path has something important to impart. If we’re willing to listen, we can learn from others and then great things are possible. Leadership and life demand great dreams … We are put on this earth to contribute, to live a life of significance.” ●
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O∆K MEMBER NEWS
Higher EDUCATION News
• Angelo G. Araimo (Wagner College, 2000) has been named the college’s 20th president.
• Daniel “Dann” A. Brown (Pittsburg State University, 1981) was named provost at Lamar University.
• Alison J. Buckley (Randolph University, 1990) has been selected as the new president at SUNY Ulster.
• Olivier Charles (University of West Alabama, 2008) has been appointed president of Bishop State Community College in Alabama.
• Bradley J. Cook (Southern Utah University, 2012) is the new president of the American University of Bahrain (AUBH).
• Mark E. Emmert (Louisiana State University, 2002), the president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, will retire in 2023.
• Teresa M. Flannery (University of Maryland, College Park, 1981) is the new executive vice president and chief operating officer for the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
• Pamela R. Fox (Mary Baldwin University, 2006), the long-serving president of MBU, has announced her retirement at the end of the 2022-23 academic year.
• Ashley B. Harzog (Berry College, 2011) has been appointed director of alumni relations and outreach for the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences at East Carolina University.
• Douglas A. Hicks (Davidson College, 1989) has been named president of Davidson, his undergraduate alma mater.
• Warren M. Hilton (Moravian College, 2008) has been named president of Onondaga Community College.
• R. Britton “Brit” Katz (Mississippi State University, 1980) is the 2022 recipient of the NASPA Region III John Jones Award for Outstanding Performance as a Senior Student Affairs Officer.
• Ethena L. Lighty (University of South Carolina – Columbia, 2021) is the 2022 recipient of the NASPA Region III Undergraduate Rising Star Award.
• Karla K. Murdock (Washington and Lee University, 2017) has been named that institution’s Jo M. and James M. Ballengee 250th Anniversary Professor. Murdock is the director of W&L’s Mudd Center for Ethics.
• Santa J. Ono (University of Cincinnati, 2012) has been selected as the president of the University of Michigan.
• J. H. Binford Peay III (Virginia Military Institute, 2010) will receive VMI’s New Market Medal in November 2022.
• Daniel Shipp (University of Nebraska – Omaha, 2013) is the new president at Pittsburg State University.
• Rodney A. Smolla (University of Richmond, 2006) is the new president of Vermont Law and Graduate School.
• Donald M. Stansberry (Old Dominion University, 2000) is the 2022 Region III NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program Champion Award recipient.
• John M. Stein (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009) is the 2022 recipient of the NASPA Region III AVP/Senior Level Student Affairs Professional Award.
• Ashley B. Tutzauer (Cabrini University, 2021) has joined the basketball coaching staff at Susquehanna University.
• Drew Van Horn (Elon University, 1981) is the president of Young Harris College in Georgia.
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FULBRIGHT Awards
• Katie S. Cones (Washington and Lee University, 2020) was awarded a Fulbright to study in Bulgaria.
• Jack Corby (Elon University, 2021) has received a Fulbright to teach English as a Second Language in Bulgaria.
• Bridgit R. Lujan (Wilson College, 2020) is spending part of the 2022-23 academic year in Sevilla, Spain, as a Fulbright research scholar at the Universidad de Pablo Olavide.
• Melanie “Mellie” G. Trager (Mercer University, 2021) has received a Fulbright to teach English as a Second Language in Spain in the 2022-23 academic year.
• Mansi Tripathi (Washington and Lee University, 2021) has been awarded a Fulbright to study in Columbia.
ASPEN INDEX IMPACT Fellows
The Aspen Institute recently announced its inaugural class of Aspen Index Impact Fellows. These individuals have been selected to lead efforts to advance future youth leadership development efforts.
• Jacob E. Clemens (Ohio Northern University, 2003), Courtney Holder (University of Maryland, College Park, 2016), Ryan C. Holmes (University of Miami, 2018), Matthew R. Johnson (University of Maryland, College Park, 2010), Mark A. Kenyon (University of Maryland, College Park, 2006), Helen K. Lafferty (Villanova University, 1990), Julie E. Owen (University of North Carolina Wilmington, 1997), and Vernon A. Wall (University of Georgia, 1990) have been named Impact Fellows by the Aspen Institute.
• The following members have been named Senior Impact Fellows by the Aspen Institute: Willie L. Banks (University of Georgia, 2002), Patricia A. Perillo (SUNY Plattsburgh, 1989), James “Dusty” Porter (Emory University, 1988), Donna A. Lee (University of Tampa, 1988), Luoluo Hong (Louisiana State University, 1996), and Javuane M. AdamsGaston (University of Maryland, College Park, 1997).
IN Memoriam
• Maurice L. Fowler (Albion University, 1952) died in May 2021. Fowler was one of the earliest African American initiates of Omicron Delta Kappa.
• Susan Wheeler Johnston (Rollins College, 1975) died in August 2022. Johnston served as president and CEO of the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) from 2018-22 and was its first female leader.
• David G. McCullough (Washington and Lee University, 2003), the award-winning historian and author, died in August 2022.
• Thomas Meixner (University of Maryland, College Park, 1990) died in early October. Meixner was a professor and head of the hydrology and atmospheric sciences at the University of Arizona.
• Adam E. Peck (Stephen F. Austin State University, 2014) died in late September. Peck was the assistant vice president for student affairs at Illinois State University. In addition, he was a long-time champion of the SFASU Circle and a mentor to many of its members.
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LIFETIME MEMBER Achievements AND Honors
• Sally K. Albrecht (Rollins College, 1975) received the 2021 Frost Distinguished Alumna Award from the School of Music at the University of Miami. Albrecht has also recently been appointed to the Board of Trustees at Rollins College, her undergraduate alma mater.
• Dorothy D. Alling (Ramapo College of New Jersey, 1998) has been active with local and state school boards and several nonprofits. She has also served as a coach for the Odyssey of the Mind competitions.
• Marcia P. Alstott (Purdue University, 1978) has been named to the Co-op Hall of Fame for the College of Engineering at Purdue.
• Charles B. Arendall, Jr. (University of Richmond, 1934) has been posthumously inducted into the Alabama Lawyers Hall of Fame.
• Carol Ann Benanti (Wagner College, 2003) received the Community Partner Award, presented by the Global Medical Relief Fund.
• Adam L. Bourne (University of South Carolina – Columbia, 2000) is a Mobile area lawyer and a city councilman in Chickasaw, Alabama. Bourne was recently elected vice president of the Alabama League of Municipalities, a statewide organization consisting of nearly 450 cities and towns throughout Alabama.
• David E. Bowers (Olivet College, 1975) received the Distinguished Alumni Award from his alma mater earlier this year.
• Michael A. Caves (Clemson University, 2019) recently won his election to be a California superior court judge shortly after completing his Ph.D. at Clemson University in rhetoric, communication, and information design in May 2022.
• Michelle Asha Cooper (College of Charleston, 1994) has recently joined the Lumina Foundation as its vice president for public policy and executive director of Lumina’s Washington, D.C., office.
• John C. Ford (University of Maryland, College Park, 1964) gave the commencement address for the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies at Maryland in Spring 2022.
• Mortar Board has named L’Issa L. Gates (Loyola University New Orleans, 2019) as a 2022 Alumni Emerging Leader Award recipient.
• D. Lee Goble, Jr. (University of South Carolina – Columbia, 2016) has been named one of Columbia Business Monthly’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under for 2022.
• Barry P. Gossett (University of Maryland, College Park, 2008) was awarded an honorary doctorate during the Spring 2022 commencement ceremonies at Maryland.
• Theresa A. Hess (McDaniel College, 2007) was selected as her alma mater’s Young Alumna of the Year.
• Andrew W. Howard (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2003) was honored as one of the 40 Under 40 by the school’s alumni association.
• Chad A. Huckaby (Stephen F. Austin State University, 2013) was elected to the Nacogdoches City Council in Texas.
• Silas W. Kelly (Adelphi University, 2013) received the International Rhoda G. Sarnat Award. The Sarnat Award recognizes significant contributions to the public understanding of professional social work by an individual, a group, or an organization.
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• Jeffrey P. Kinney (University of Maryland, College Park, 2021) was the main commencement speaker for the university during the Spring 2022 ceremonies. Kinney is the author of the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series.
• Benjamin P. Leader (Clemson University, 2008) has been appointed to the school’s alumni board of directors.
• Drew A. Maerz (Pennsylvania State University, 1989) has been appointed superintendent of the Highland County Public Schools in Virginia.
• Shawn C. McGuffey (Transylvania University, 1996) has been named to that institution’s alumni board and its fundraising and diversity and inclusion committees.
• Robert G. Melton (Wake Forest University, 1975) has been elected as a full member of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), an organization focused on global scientific cooperation across disciplines to advance human space exploration.
• Jacob A. Misenheimer (Wake Forest University, 2005) has been selected as a Top Doctor by Marquis Who’s Who.
• G. C. Murray II (Florida State University, 2011) is the 2022 recipient of the American Bar Association’s Rosner & Rosner Young Lawyer Professionalism Award.
• Walter J. “Wally” Pagan (Wagner College, 1960) is this 2022’s John “Bunny” Barbes ’39 and Lila T. Barbes ’40 Wagner Alumni Laureate, presented by the Wagner’s alumni association.
• Leigh S. Pollet (University of Maryland, College Park, 1978) has been elected as the chairman of the Reform Party of New York State. He also currently serves as the Reform Party’s national vice-chair.
• Stephen T. Powell (Clemson University, 2009) has been appointed to his alma mater’s alumni board of directors.
• Odessa H. Pride (HampdenSydney College, 2021) has been recognized as a Top Educator by Marquis Who’s Who.
• Sophia G. Rahming (Florida State University, 2018) has been presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who.
• W. Ansel Sanders (Washington and Lee University, 2004) will begin his tenure as the president of the Webb School of Knoxville in Summer 2023.
• James S. Strickland (University of Memphis, 1984) is the City of Memphis, Tennessee, mayor.
• Cynthia K. Todd (University of Montevallo, 1987) has been appointed to Montavello’s Board of Trustees. Todd is the first African American woman to serve on the board.
• Keith E. Wilson (University of Southern Mississippi, 2003) was named a Top Ten under 40 Business Leaders in the One Coast Awards Class of 2020.
• Jared C. Zwick (Youngstown State University, 1999) has been inducted into the Wayne County (Ohio) Sports Hall of Fame.
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LET US KNOW YOUR NEWS! Many of the accomplishments in the Member News section are picked up from O∆K’s media monitoring. Others are submitted as member updates. If you have news to share, please complete the form at odk.org/update-information.
COLLEGIATE MEMBER AND RECENT GRADUATE Accomplishments
• Grant Boyes (Hillsdale College, 2021) was recently commissioned into the U.S. Marine Corps and was named Outstanding Senior Man at Hillsdale in conjunction with his graduation.
• Jenna N. Carty (Wilson College, 2020) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference 2022 Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
• Natalie A. Devlin (Eastern Connecticut State University, 2022) is the recipient of the 2022 Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award at ECSU.
• Meaghan L. Forbes (Western Colorado University, 2019) was named the top graduate by her university in Spring 2022.
• Kayla M. Foster (University of Maryland, College Park, 2021) has been named a Youth Impact Fellow by the Aspen Institute.
• The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities selected Nina Giddens (Xavier University of Louisiana, 2021) as a 2022 HBCU Scholar.
• Aylon D. Gipson (Morehouse College, 2022) was also selected by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities as a 2022 HBCU Scholar.
• Madison B. Holmes (Elon University, 2021) is the 2022 recipient of the school’s Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award.
• Emma R. Houston (Union College, 2021) was one of 2022’s co-valedictorians for the college.
• Christopher M. Hulburt (Virginia Military Institute, 2021) was the peer-elected valedictorian at his school in Spring 2022.
• Emily A. Katz (Elon University, 2021) is the 2022 recipient of the Ella Brunk Smith Award at Elon and the 2022 recipient of the John W. Barney Memorial Award.
• Anastasia Jones-Burdick (University of Mississippi, 2021) has been selected as a Mountain State Forest Festival Princess.
• Luke W. Jordan (Lycoming College, 2020) is the 2022 recipient of the school’s Chieftain Award winner. He also received an NCAA post-graduate scholarship.
• Caroline H. Morin (William & Mary, 2021) is this year’s recipient of W&M’s Carr Memorial Cup. This award is the highest honor given to a graduating student at the school.
• Elizabeth A. O’Hara (Rider University, 2019) received the President’s Award in conjunction with her graduation from Rider in Spring 2022.
• M Pease (University of Maryland, College Park, 2020) was the student commencement speaker at UMD’s graduation exercise in May 2022. M also received one of the school’s two Spirit of Maryland Awards.
• Carolina E. Penfield (Elon University, 2021) is the 2022 school’s William Moseley Brown Award recipient. Brown was one of Omicron Delta Kappa’s original 15 founders.
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• Sydney E. Popsuj (Agnes Scott College, 2018) received a Mortar Board Fellowship for the 2022-23 academic year.
• Jaret S. Price (The Citadel – The Military College of South Carolina, 2021) received the school’s 2022 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award.
• Laura-Louise Rice (University of South Carolina –Columbia, 2020) is the 2022 recipient of the school’s Swanger Award. The Steven N. Swanger Award recognizes a senior student for significant contributions to UofSC as an Omicron Delta Kappa member.
• Emanuel J. Rodriguez (Rutgers University – Camden, 2020) has been selected for a research program at Harvard Business School.
• Javaughn Taylor (New England College, 2020) is the 2022 recipient of the President’s Leadership Award, selected by the presidents of the Campus Compact institutions in New Hampshire. This award honors a student or student organization that has made outstanding contributions to the community and/or civic engagement efforts on their campus.
• Maria G. Voss (Alfred University, 2022) was named a 2022 SUNY Chancellor’s Award winner.
• Tyrone D. Warren II (Bridgewater College, 2022) was the 2022 recipient of Bridgewater College’s Citizenship Award. This award is presented annually to a senior who has demonstrated citizenship and made contributions within the college community.
• Claire B. Windsor (University of South Carolina – Columbia, 2022) was the school’s 2022 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award winner.
• Karl J. Wold (Davidson College, 2015) received the Student Excellence Award from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Alumni Association in Spring 2022.
• Mallory A. Yowell (University of Lynchburg, 2021) is the 2022 recipient of the school’s Robert L. Hill Distinguished Senior Award.
• Katherine G. Zimmerman (Elon University, 2021) is the 2022 recipient of the Truitt Center Reconciliation Award from her school.
MEMBER Books
• Lara O. Hodgson (Georgia Institute of Technology, 1990), along with former Atlanta Mayor Stacy Abrams and Heather Cabot, have released their new book, Level Up: Rise Above the Hidden Forces Holding Your Business Back. Hodgson was the 1993 National Leader of the Year for Omicron Delta Kappa.
• Estill C. Pennington (University of Kentucky, 1970) has had two books published: Lessons in Likeness: Portrait Painters in Kentucky and the Ohio River Valley, 1802-1920 and Matthew Harris Jouett (1788-1827): His Life & Work
• Matthew S. Primous (SUNY Brockport, 2015) published a new collection of poetry entitled Kind Prayers
• Ann M. Silverthorn (Gannon University, 1996) has published William E. Dimorier: Servant Leader. This biography discusses how throughout Dimorier’s early life and long career in education, he embodied the concept of servant leadership. He aimed to serve first and through that became a leader.
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2021
HonorsCIRCLE RECOGNITION 2022
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. In addition to meeting Circle Minimum Standards, circles must have completed additional requirements to be honored with these awards..
CIRCLE OF DISTINCTION
In addition to the Circle Minimum Standards, this award honors circles that have completed at least three of 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)
Adelphi University
Auburn University
Clemson University
Concordia University Irvine
Dallas Baptist University
Doane University
East Carolina University
Emory University
Florida State University
Furman University
Grove City College
Hampden-Sydney College
Loyola University Maryland
● Applied for the Maurice A. Clay Leadership Initiative Grant
● Submitted a nomination for a national award (Hogle, Roark, etc.)
Award Recipients
Missouri Southern State University Randolph-Macon College
Rollins College
Southern Utah University
SUNY Brockport
Texas Woman’s University
The College of New Jersey
Transylvania University
Union College
University of Akron University of Georgia University of Kentucky
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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SUPERIOR CIRCLE
This award honors circles that have done the following:
● Fulfilled all the requirements to be recognized as a Circle of Distinction
● Sent delegate(s) to the virtual National Leadership Conference (April 2021) or the June 2022 National Leadership Conference.
● Qualified for one of the supplementary recognitions (Membership Growth and Stability or Circle Stewardship)
Award Recipients
Bowling Green State University
Campbell University
Fontbonne University
Loyola University New Orleans
Merrimack College
Murray State University
Stephen F. Austin State University
SUNY Plattsburgh
University of Richmond University of South Carolina – Columbia
Presidential Award of Excellence
This award honors circles that have:
● Circle of Distinction for five consecutive years; or,
● Superior Circle for three consecutive years; or,
● Been recognized with some combination of both (Circle of Distinction or Superior Circle) every year for five consecutive years.
Award Recipients
Austin Peay State University
Cumberland University
Florida International University
Morningside University University at Albany University of Maryland, College Park
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48 | odk.org INVESTMENT LOSS <39.3%> 29.7% UNRESTRICTED INCOME 3.8% ROYALTY INCOME Total Income* $904,938 39.3% RESTRICTED INCOME 5.0% MERCHANDISE SALES INCOME (NET) 61.5% MEMBERSHIP INCOME *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 14 - 33. Scholarship amounts are determined based on the market value of the endowed accounts as of December 31 of each year. In FY 2022, the Society utilized funds previously held in its reserve to offset the loss of membership revenue related to the pandemic. Also, in FY 2022, the loss on investment endowment funds of $355,289 significantly impacted the Society’s revenue total. Financial Report FY 2022 Year In Review 2022 Fiscal 321 Circles 185 Circle Visits 15 Grants Awarded 1,155 Number of Donors
The Circle • Fall Annual Report 2022 | 49 financial report CIRCLE VISITS, INSTALLATIONS, AND TRAVEL 28.7% 8.3% SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS 2.2% MEMBERSHIP SUPPLIES & MAGAZINE 9.3% NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 20.5% MANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATION 22.6% FUNDRAISING 8.4% GOVERNANCE Total Expenses $1,321,285 3 Circles Chartered 4 Leaders of the Year Scholarships Awarded 49 169 National Leadership Conference attendees 6,327 New members $38,339 Day of Giving Total Raised
2021-22 CIRCLE Installations
During the 2021-22 academic year, three new O∆K circles were established. Each of this year’s installation ceremonies was held in person. Congratulations to the 154 individuals who are the charter members of these new circles. President and Chief Executive Officer Tara S. Singer was the presiding officer at each of these ceremonies.
HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY
High Point, N.C. October 24, 2021
LAMAR UNIVERSITY (pictured above) Beaumont, Texas March 3, 2022
BETHANY COLLEGE
Bethany, W.Va. April 20, 2022
Are you interested in helping establish a new circle at a nearby institution?
Check out the Society’s website at https://odk.org/extension-process/ to learn more about opportunities to increase the reach of Omicron Delta Kappa.
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We’re Getting Close To Our Goal
Can Help O∆K Get There!
Omicron Delta Kappa has secured $5.3 million toward its goal of raising $5.6 million by June 30, 2023. Please help the Society reach the finish line!
Gift of membership award $100 Lifetime initiation fee for one member
Conference scholarship $250 Conference registration fee for one member
Adopt a National Headquarters window $1,000 – 3,000 Windows available in three sizes
2023 National Leadership Conference $1,000 – 10,000 General sponsorship for the 2023 NLC
Circle Advisor Training Workshop $1,000 – 5,000 General sponsorship for the CATW
Outright circle cash grant $1,500 Payable over three years
Outright cash scholarship $3,000 Payable over three years
New circle support grants $5,000 Payable over five years
Circle endowed program fund $10,000 Payable over five years
Kitchen at the National Headquarters $10,000 Payable over five years
Endowed scholarship $25,000 Payable over five years
Office at the National Headquarters $25,000 Payable over five years
GIFTS OF ANY AMOUNT MAY BE USED TO SUPPORT EXISTING ENDOWMENTS, INCLUDING THOSE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Gen. Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year
National Headquarters Preservation
GIFTS ARE ALL SIZES ARE WELCOME AND NEEDED. SOME GIVING AREAS TO CONSIDER INCLUDE: SCAN to Learn More!
Key Fund
National Leadership Conference
General Scholarships
Program funds for circles at Auburn University, Hampden-Sydney College, and the University of Miami
Scholarship funds for members of circles at Clemson University, Samford University, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, University of Maryland, University of Richmond, and Washington and Lee University
For more information about the Campaign for Our Second Century, contact President/CEO Tara S. Singer at tara@odk.org or (540) 458-5340. Visit: odk.org/campaign.
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$750,000
Washington and Lee University Johnston Family Foundation + $500,000
Auburn University Dr. Linda J. and Mr. Jeffrey I. Stone + University of Richmond Joyce E. and Richard S. Johnson + $250,000
Auburn University Susan C. and Thomas H. Lowder
Grand Valley State University Anonymous Rollins College Sally K. Albrecht + Washington and Lee University Louise H. and William E. Latture +
$100,000
Auburn University Sally Jones Hill
Belmont University Kaye LaFollette and J. David Gibbs University of Akron Drs. Diane and Thomas J. Vukovich + University of California Riverside Michael K. Bergler, C.F.R.E. + University of Kentucky John H. Herbst + University of Louisville Tara S. Singer, Ed.D. + University of Richmond Kaye LaFollette and J. David Gibbs
$50,000
Auburn University
Dr. Betsy Bugg and Mr. James T. Holloway + Emory University Dan R. Carmichael
Transylvania University Palmer G. Vance II University of Alabama at Birmingham Sandra B. Thurmond, MSHA, FACHE, CMPE + University of Florida Thomas G. Goodale, Ph.D. + University of Kentucky Virginia B. Edwards + University of Miami Sandra I. Parras and Peter A. Christiaans + Vanderbilt University Dr. Betsy Bugg and Mr. James T. Holloway + Wagner College Robert C. Hastedt +
$25,000
Agnes Scott College Gail S. and Marion B. Glover
Alfred University Mrs. Christa R. and Dr. Michael N. Christakis Auburn University Alison M. and Magnus J. Gorrie Auburn University Montgomery Rick A. Bright, Ph.D. Georgia Institute of Technology Gail S. and Marion B. Glover
Georgia State University
Benjamin M. Williams + Rhodes College
Andrew L. MacQueen
University of Kentucky Paul W. Chellgren
University of Louisville Sandra H. and Gene P. Siegal
University of Maryland, College Park Robert A. Yellowlees
University of Memphis Gregory R. Singleton
University of Richmond
Anne Leigh Bisese and Dr. Stephen D. Bisese Mary M. and Littleton M. Maxwell
Washington and Lee University Elizabeth and J. M. Luttig Mrs. Kimberley A. and Dr. Kenneth P. Ruscio Hatton C. V. Smith
Westmont College Michael W. Kidd
William & Mary Mrs. Anne Leigh Bisese and Dr. Stephen D. Bisese
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+ indicates the total includes a planned gift.
Friends of O∆K
Aerospace Corp.
C. Charles Jackson Foundation, Inc. Clemson University Circle
E. A. Morris Charitable Foundation
John and Mary Franklin Foundation, Inc.
Liberty Mutual
Mildred V. Horn Foundation
Mr. J. Donald Childress
Mr. C. Douglas Fuge
Mr. Michael Segal
The Boeing Company Washington and Lee University
$10,000
Alfred University
Gene M. Bernstein
Auburn University Betty M. DeMent
Belmont University
Bruce H. Jackson, Ph.D. Bowling Green State University Dr. Lee A. Meserve
Campbell University
John T. Roberson, Ed.D. Centre College
Raymond M. Burse
Wesley R. Fugate, Ph.D. Dickinson College
John J. Curley
Robert W. Crawford Jr. Emory University Calder P. Sinclair Georgetown College Robin L. Murphey
Johns Hopkins University Montressa L. Washington, Ph.D. Marietta College
Jo Ellen Diehl Yeary
Maryville University John D. Morgan, Ed.D. Rollins College Lowell A. Mintz
Southern Utah University Michael T. Benson, D.Phil
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Andristine M. Robinson
SUNY Plattsburgh
Jo Ann P. and Kevin P. Romano Richard J. Zucconi
United States Military Academy Col. Thomas E. Hiebert, U.S.A. (Ret.) University at Albany Darwin C. Jones, D.B.A., C.P.A.
University of Florida Matthew B. Nobles
University of Kentucky Matthew S. Whisman +
University of Louisiana at Monroe Dr. Jonathan J. Davies
University of Miami Marc J. Slotnick
University of Nebraska - Omaha Donald L. Fjellin
University of Richmond Tripp W. Perrin
Washington and Lee University Russell W. Chambliss
David A. Lehman
Martin E. Stein Jr. William M. Webster IV
William & Mary Anne Leigh and Dr. Stephen D. Bisese
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*indicates the donor is deceased.
making a difference 54 | odk.org O ∆ K DONORS made 2021-22 a great success! NEW CIRCLES 3 49 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDS 1 NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE HELD 4 NATIONAL LEADER OF THE YEAR HONOREES $684,063 CONTRIBUTED 6,237 NEW INITIATES 15 CLAY GRANTS DISTRIBUTED 1,155 DONORS Thank You!
Heritage Society
Omicron Delta Kappa’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. As of June 30, 2022, the following living individuals have established estate plans which include Omicron Delta Kappa and are members of the Heritage Society.
Auburn University
Dr. Betsy Bugg and Mr. James T. Holloway Dr. Linda J. and Mr. Jeffrey I. Stone
Ferris State University
Steven M. Harvey
Georgia State University Benjamin M. Williams
Rollins College Sally K. Albrecht University of Akron Drs. Diane and Thomas J. Vukovich University of Alabama Ermilou H. Bryan
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Sandra B. Thurmond
University of California Riverside Michael K. Bergler, C.F.R.E
University of Florida Thomas G. Goodale, Ph.D. University of Kentucky Virginia B. Edwards
John H. Herbst
Matthew S. Whisman University of Louisville Tara S. Singer, Ed.D. University of Memphis Gregory R. Singleton
University of Miami
Peter A. Christiaans and Sandra I. Parras University of Richmond Richard S. Johnson
Vanderbilt University Dr. Betsy Bugg and Mr. James T. Holloway Wagner College Robert C. Hastedt
Washington and Lee University William R. Johnston Louise H. and William E. Latture
Washington State University Gary Schwendiman, Ph.D.
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*indicates the donor is deceased.
2021-22 Honor Roll of Donors
The 2021-22 Donor Honor Roll includes gifts that were made between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, at the contributor level or higher. Thank you for making an investment in leadership! With your support, O∆K reaffirms its mission of identifying, honoring, and developing leaders in collegiate and community life. Your gift helps to advance the O∆K Idea, which still resonates after more than a century. If you have any questions regarding contributions, please contact Michelle Dilk at (540) 458-5344 or at michelle@odk.org.
Adelphi University
Key Club
David S. Feron
Contributor
Fredda H. Wolk
Agnes Scott College Latture Society
Gail S. and Marion B. Glover
Albion College Key Club
Robert H. Hartwig, M.D. Michael W. Sundberg Loyalty Club Donald R. Haffner
Alfred University Leadership Council Gene M. Bernstein Mrs. Christa R. and Dr. Michael N. Christakis
Allegheny College Loyalty Club Kristen M. B. Zito
Alma College Loyalty Club
Karyn L. Stockwell, D.M.D.
American University Latture Society
Frank J. Patterson III
Contributor
Philip Henry
Arizona State University Key Club
Lady Dominique G. Johnson Kawanna R. Moffett Zoe A. McKenzie-Rosa
Ashland University Key Club
Andrew J. Lozinak
Auburn University
Laurel Crowned Society Susan C. and Thomas H. Lowder Dr. Linda J. and Mr. Jeffrey I. Stone
Founders' Society
Alison M. and Magnus J. Gorrie Leadership Council
Sally Jones Hill
Gerald S. Leischuck, Ed.D. Latture Society
Mark D. Jacobs Callie and Wilson Nash President's Society
Lee B. Griffith Key Club
William J. Caskey The Hon. Ronald D. Castille E. Boyd Cobb
Conan Q. Dickson, Ph.D. John K. Dixon, Jr. Mr. Lawrence L. Hearn III Dr. Betsy Bugg and Mr. James T. Holloway Raymond D. Laney
Curtis O. Liles III
Randolph A. McKean George D. H. McMillan, Jr. Susan A. Payne-Dobbs Jerry F. Smith
Jim Vickrey, Ph.D. Loyalty Club
Raymond J. Briscuso, Jr. Col. Wayne E. Dillingham, U.S.A.F. (Ret.)
Capt. James A. Gibson William H. Johnston, Jr. James D. Kay, Jr.
Contributor
J. Daniel Ennis
Michael J. Henry Scott B. Murray William V. Tucker Ben B. Spratling III Lynn M. Tamblyn Madyson G. Taylor
Auburn University
Montgomery Laurel Crowned Society
Rick A. Bright, Ph.D. Key Club Margaret V. Moody Lee M. Russell, Jr.
Loyalty Club
Beverly Johnson Augustana College Key Club George T. Drost Richard C. Godfrey
Loyalty Club David E. Ketter
Trevor J. Will
Contributor
Denise Walters Dobson
Janice L. Johnson, M.D.
Aurora University Loyalty Club
Dawn Pouliot
Contributor Khadeil Ergas
Austin Peay State University Latture Society
Congressman Phil Roe
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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
PHIN IUM
The Delphinium Society
The Delphinium Society is a special philanthropic club recognizing and honoring the loyal members who support Omicron Delta Kappa consistently over time. Designated in the Donor Honor Roll by a delphinium flower, these members have made a gift for at least five consecutive years, including this year. The delphinium flower is the official flower of O∆K.
Key Club
Brother Jeff B. Cherry
Melissa W. Earnest, Ed.D.
Loyalty Club
Jolann A. Baldwin, Ed.D.
Kimberly P. Masengill, RNC, NP, CNM
Benny F. Skinner
Contributor
Billy W. Fields
Robert W. Martin
Baldwin Wallace University Key Club
Nadine M. Leisz
William R. Roy, Ph.D.
Floyd A. Trouten III
Contributor
Diane E. Dockrill
Deidra R. Sibila
Baylor University President's Society
Marie and Edward A. Brigham Key Club
David C. Kent Dr. Nick L. Strimple
Loyalty Club
Dr. James M. Mitchell
Belmont University Founders' Society
Kaye LaFollette and J. David Gibbs
Beloit College Contributor Robert M. Rosenberg
Berry College Contributor M. Todd Westfall
Birmingham-Southern College President's Society Callie and Wilson Nash
Contributor
Dr. Richard D. Glasgow
Bowling Green State University
Latture Society Dr. Lee A. Meserve President's Society
Larry L. Miles Edward H. Ward
Key Club
Dr. Roger C. Anderson Christopher C. McCracken David F. Mertz
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~indicates the donor is deceased.
President’s Society........................................................$250 - $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.
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Donor Honor Roll
Loyalty Club
Lisa A. Bowers
Maynard H. Seiler, Jr. Dean L. Shappell, Ph.D. Richard R. Usmiller
Contributor
Kristen K. Batcho Roger E. Thibault
Bradley University Key Club
Anonymous Dale E. Fredericks Wayne G. Klasing Robert A. Mondillo
Bridgewater College President's Society
Troy M. Glembot, M.D.
Loyalty Club
Dr. James H. Benson, Col., USMC (Ret.)
Contributor
Jenna M. Walmer
Bryant University Key Club
Patricia E. Miernicki
Bucknell University Key Club
Richard L. Humphreys
Rudolph A. Palmer, D.M.A.
Loyalty Club
Mark C. Gebhardt, M.D. Glenn S. Graef Caryn S. Moran William E. Swartz
Contributor
David J. Coulter
Penn P. Shelley, M.D.
California State University Northridge President's Society
Mark S. Green
Loyalty Club
James J. Mapes
Contributor Meya E. Hargett
Campbell University Leadership Council
John T. Roberson, Ed.D.
Key Club
Betsy Dunn-Williams
Loyalty Club
Dr. Daniel W. Hester
Contributor
David E. Buckingham
Carnegie Mellon University President's Society
Henry J. Gailliot
Hillard M. Lazarus, M.D. Key Club
Edward C. Jesteadt
Loyalty Club
Nathaniel Teich Contributor
George H. Miley II, Ph.D.
Carthage College Contributor Rachel E. Gunawardena
Case Western Reserve University Key Club
Richard A. Braun, M.D. Contributor
Lance Turkish, M.D. Centenary College of Louisiana Key Club
Susan M. LaGrone Rosemary Seidler, Ph.D.
Loyalty Club
Charles L. Wilder
Contributor Dr. Wilfred L. Guerin
Central Methodist University Key Club
Mary and Donald L. Armitage, Ph.D. Albert F. Mutti III Jeff N. Hogenmiller
Centre College Leadership Council
Wesley R. Fugate, Ph.D. Latture Society
Raymond M. Burse President's Society Richard L. Frymire, Jr.
Key Club
Capt. Paul F. Burkey
J. Gregory Cooper, M.D.
Loyalty Club
Lisa M. Daniel, M.D.
Richard A. Mateer, Ph.D. George W. Robinson
Chapman University Leadership Council
Suzanne C. Crandall, D.O.
Christopher Newport University
Loyalty Club
H. Marshall Booker
Baxter B. Vendrick, Jr.
Clemson University Key Club
Connelly-Anne Ragley
Coastal Carolina University Leadership Council
Alexander D. Klaus Key Club
Mrs. Betty and Dr. Robert W. Squatriglia College of Charleston Latture Society
The Hon. Sylvia Matthews Loyalty Club
Pamela B. Floyd Contributor John G. Bouvette Colorado State University Loyalty Club George M. Beeman, DVM
Concordia University Irvine Loyalty Club
Anonymous
Creighton University President's Society
Anonymous
Cumberland University President's Society
Dr. C. William McKee
Key Club
Dr. Ron D. Ford
Sheridan W. S. Henson, Ed.D.
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Loyalty Club
Dr. Mark R. Cheathem Charles E. Shaw
Contributor
Kent Hallman, Ph.D. Dean Jenny L. Mason Leslie L. Steele
Davidson College Latture Society
Sallie and John H. Bailey
Matthew W. Clifford, Ed.D. Key Club
Thomas W. Ross Loyalty Club Blain B. Butner Chris A. Clunie Margaret H. Dillon
Delta State University Loyalty Club Elbert R. Hilliard
Denison University President's Society Pastor Howard O. Reynolds
Key Club
Jon B. Boss Don P. Brown
David G. Corbin
Michael D. Hagen, M.D. R. Dean Jollay, Jr. James M. Petro
James L. Quarles III
Angela D. Seaworth, Ph.D. Donald E. Sharp Gerald W. Wischmeyer
Loyalty Club
The Hon. Dean H. Hansell David H. Lewis, M.D. James G. Thorne
Contributor
Anthony J. Biggio Dr. Christopher N. Swanson
Dickinson College Leadership Council
John J. Curley
President's Society
Tara F. Condon
Phillip B. Stott, M.D.
Key Club
James A. Kenney III Donald L. Masten
Paul H. Silverman
Thomas V. Zug, Jr. Loyalty Club
Robert A. Hartley, M.D. John P. Laszlo
The Dr. Rev. Charles H. Lippy Charles W. D. B. Reighart Dr. David R. Short Contributor Shari M. Brunner
Drake University President's Society Thomas J. Rossley Key Club
Roland D. Peddicord Contributor Morgan E. Cisneros
Drury University Loyalty Club Dr. Paul F. Reichardt
Duke University Key Club
John E. Jenkins, Jr. Loyalty Club
Dr. William F. Chambers James S. Dorsey, M.D. Contributor
James D. Barker, Jr. Duquesne University Key Club George Manolangas Loyalty Club Elisa J. Choi
East Carolina University Contributor
Katherine D. Jetter Helen L. Williams
Eastern Connecticut State University Key Club
Thomas M. Foley, Jr. Diana M. Ingraham
Loyalty Club
Pearl I. Rathbun
Eckerd College Key Club
David A. Hoffman, Ph.D. Eric P. Lundin
Elmhurst University Loyalty Club Dr. Janice H. Fodor Contributor
Janet P. Bryant
Elon University Contributor Carter M. Smith
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Key Club
William R. Frey, Jr. Emory University President's Society Virginia H. Smith Key Club Carol T. Bush
Henry S. Campell, M.D. William H. Kitchens, Sr. Contributor Katelyn Boisvert
The Rev. John H. Harper Ronald J. Krotoszynski, Jr. Thomas D. Lancaster, Ph.D. Dr. Warren W. Quillian II
Erskine College Key Club Richard T. Mauldin Richard G. Taylor, Jr., M.D. Loyalty Club Henry B. Miller
Ferris State University President's Society
Steven M. Harvey Christine D. and Russell Visner
Key Club Dr. Kent Sun Loyalty Club Richard J. Allen Susan W. Ward ~indicates the donor is deceased.
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Donor Honor Roll
Contributor
Debbie J. Gustafson
Flagler College President's Society
James W. Babcock
Key Club
Sue E. and James E. Freytag Sue S. Hale
Contributor
Florian T. Boyce
Michael A. Gallen
Florida Atlantic University Loyalty Club
Jayne E. Hafer
Florida Gulf Coast University Key Club
Steven C. Binninger
Florida International University Loyalty Club Carmen Mendez
Contributor
Melissa M. Cancio
Alberto Garcia Marrero Alexis P. Perdomo
Florida Southern College President's Society Hoyt R. Barnett
Key Club
L. R. Dillon
Stephen E. Frazier, Ph.D. Contributor
Deborah Howett Frantz
Florida State University Key Club
Dr. Hugh L. Davis
Frederick D. Harper
Ralph E. Johnson, Ph.D. Robert M. Porter
Dorsey Spencer Jr., Ph.D. Ruben A. Whitehead
Loyalty Club
The Rev. William P. McLemore
Gordon K. Reid, Jr. Harold A. Saul
Steven L. Sparkman Harold J. Winner
Contributor
Cyrus Amir
Jake E. Hicks, Jr.
Fontbonne University Leadership Council
Michael A. Barla, Ed.D.
Loyalty Club
Dyllan L. Haggard
Contributor
Taylor R. Bond Anna K. Laine Luca R. Roma
Francis Marion University President's Society
James E. Roark Key Club
Darrell P. Jameson
Loyalty Club
Dr. Joseph E. Heyward
George Washington University Key Club
The Hon. Joseph P. Farina Dr. Lisa A. Fusillo Mary H. Futrell
Loyalty Club
J. M. Brown Benjamin B. Klubes Joyce L. Owens, M.D. Georgetown College Key Club
Alma Hall
Georgia College Key Club
Michael A. Franklin
Contributor
Karen J. Berman, Ph.D. John E. Sallstrom
Georgia Institute of Technology Latture Society
Gail S. and Marion B. Glover
President's Society
Ana I. Anton, Ph.D. Parker D. N. Vascik, Ph.D.
Key Club
William R. Defoor, Jr. Gary T. Jones
Raymond Willoch
Loyalty Club
Prof. Anthony J. Arduengo III Keith J. Kilpatrick
Georgia State University President's Society
William T. Adams Key Club
Dr. Carol D. Walker
Benjamin M. Williams
Loyalty Club
Angela M. Patterson Thomas J. Venker
Contributor
Justin C. Jackson, Jr.
Grand Valley State University Laurel Crowned Society
Anonymous
Latture Society
Andrew J. Brown, Ph.D.
Key Club
Carla S. Tousley
Stevan J. Veldkamp, Ed.D. Loyalty Club
Michelle R. Burke and Brett Huddleston Jarrett K. Martus
Contributor
Katie A. New
Greensboro College Loyalty Club
Dr. Louis A. Sasser Grove City College Key Club
Robert L. Buckham
Arlie M. and Douglas V. Cornelius Robert A. Simmonds
Loyalty Club
Bruce G. Boak David S. Hutchison
Contributor
Louise S. Baird William G. Miller Toni J. Sulkowski
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Hampden-Sydney College
Founders' Society
Marion P. Harrison
Leadership Council
S. Michael Sharp, M.D. Latture Society
Anita Holmes Garland President's Society
Kerr C. Ramsay III, Ed.D. Key Club
Edward E. Cooke
Mark E. Feldmann, Sr. Frank W. Friedman Anne Tyler B. McCabe
Warren M. Pace III
Odessa Pride, Ed.D. Henry C. Spalding, Jr. Senator Paul S. Trible, Jr. Stephen K. Waskey
Loyalty Club
James H. Smith, D.D.S. Contributor
Arthur H. Sperry
Hillsdale College Key Club
David W. Bahlmann
Loyalty Club
Charles E. Ervin III
Contributor
John A. Kendall
Hiram College Key Club Dr. Norman E. Kelker
Hollins University Contributor
Erin R. Jones
Huntingdon College Key Club
Craig A. Bowe, Ph.D. Mary H. Thornton
Illinois State University Contributor
Marc C. Loro
Jacksonville State University Contributor
The Rev. Lynn W. Moore, R.N. Tammy G. Stephens
Jacksonville University President's Society
Dr. John A. Luciano
Key Club
Kristie S. Gover, Ed.D. Loyalty Club
Bruce R. Anderson, Jr. James Madison University Key Club
Diane F. Trent Loyalty Club Elbert G. Espanol
Johns Hopkins University Leadership Council Montressa L. Washington, Ph.D.
Key Club
Gerald Q. Greenfield, Jr. Tony P. Tsai, M.D. Loyalty Club
Laurence Huang, M.D. Philip A. Konort Ingram M. Roberts, M.D. Contributor
Dennis A. Estis
Juniata College Contributor George Fattman
Kent State University Key Club Dr. Sarah E. Shumate Elizabeth L. Teti
Loyalty Club
Melanie A. Hanssen Evert C. Wallenfeldt
Lamar University Key Club
Congressman Nicholas V. Lampson Lehigh University Loyalty Club
Elizabeth D. Dewalt
Kathryn L. Franklin Marshall D. Hendrian, Jr. Gerald W. Miller Donald F. Parsons, Jr. Contributor
Darlene A. Dreyer Michael H. Zimring
Louisiana Christian University Contributor Dr. Ann M. McAllister
Louisiana State University Latture Society Col. Frank P. Simoneaux
President's Society
Linda M. Hooks, Ph.D. Robert A. Seale, Jr. Key Club
Thomas Crichton IV Jerry J. Guillot
Lucien P. Laborde, Jr. Alex W. Rankin
Loyalty Club
Frank M. Houston, M.D. Kathleen F. Marcel Contributor Sam W. Bergeron, Jr.
Louisiana State University in Shreveport Key Club Bruce T. Shear, Jr. Contributor Beverly E. Smith
Louisiana Tech University Key Club
Rives B. Lowrey James E. Sparkman
Loyalty Club James S. Jenkins Robin C. Thomas
Marietta College Leadership Council Jo Ellen Diehl Yeary
President's Society
Charlene C. Samples Maureen E. A. Morgan Key Club
Drs. Mabry M. and James H. O'Donnell III John G. Teichmoeller
Loyalty Club
Timothy O. Cooper Alfred Felici Aaron L. Handleman
Dale W. Van Voorhis Matthew A. Wurtzbacher
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~indicates the donor is deceased.
Donor Honor Roll
Contributor
Dr. William H. Hohman
Marshall University Key Club
Maywood C. Ellifritt
Dr. David E. Lawhon Mark F. Sheridan
Loyalty Club
Lorie A. Wyant
Mary Baldwin University Latture Society America de la Garza
Key Club
Kathryn M. Lee Loyalty Club
Anonymous
Dr. Elizabeth M. and Mr. Hampton H. Hairfield Contributor Susan Adkins Jane L. Harcus
Marymount Manhattan College Key Club
Christina L. McDonald
Maryville College Contributor Kimberly Finger Maryville University Latture Society
John D. Morgan, Ed.D. Loyalty Club Joel D. Hermann
McDaniel College Loyalty Club Dr. Bruce L. Miller
Contributor
Maj. Gen. Howard T. Mooney, Jr. Mercer University Loyalty Club
Kayla S. Adams
Merrimack College Contributor Peter Rojas
Miami University President's Society
Michael J. Raymond, Ph.D. Key Club
Ann and Todd H. Bailey
Robert Andrew Bell Richard A. Ciccarone James G. McCormick Gregory S. Shumaker
John A. Sims, Jr.
Capt. Kelsey S. Stewart, U.S.N. (Ret.) Paul B. Swanson
Loyalty Club
Donald B. French
Contributor Kathleen L. Haubrich Rodney M. Miller Lynn M. Ritchey
Michigan State University Loyalty Club
Kenneth C. Beachler
Richard I. Murahata, Ph.D. William J. Skocpol Diane E. Waligora
Contributor
Alan C. Stickney, Ph.D. Michigan Technological University Leadership Council
Cheryl L. Early, P.E.
Middle Tennessee State University Loyalty Club
Philip E. Phillips, Ph.D. Millsaps College President's Society Robert W. Donaldson
Key Club
William M. Stanton, M.D.
Mississippi College Key Club Guy P. Land
Mississippi State University Key Club
Raymond McClinton, Jr. Walter L. Dowdle
Contributor John W. Hatmaker, Jr.
Missouri Southern State University Key Club
Dr. John S. Knapp, Jr. Molloy College Loyalty Club Teresa M. Loheide
Moravian University Key Club Robert R. Windolph Loyalty Club
Vivian B. Noblett
Contributor Andrea A. Centofanti George S. Diamond, Ph.D.
Morehouse College Key Club Iretha Stoney
Contributor
Anonymous Morningside University Key Club
Bruce D. Forbes, Ph.D. Leslie A. Werden, Ph.D.
Loyalty Club
Dr. Carolyn J. Rants
Muhlenberg College Key Club Barry Weshnak
Loyalty Club
Quentin D. Bernhard Karl S. Bourdeau, J.D.
Contributor
Dr. Cynthia L. and Mr. David A. Detwiler Dr. Walter H. Wagner
Murray State University President's Society Robert M. Donkin New Jersey Institute of Technology President's Society Aivars E. Krumins
Key Club
Dr. Thaddeus J. Kobylarz John L. Zozzaro
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Contributor
Dr. Peter M. Balma
North Carolina Central University
Contributor
Mitchell R. Archer II
North Carolina Wesleyan University
Contributor
Thomas G. Howell
Northern Illinois University Contributor
Charles L. Benson
Oglethorpe University Latture Society Norman P. Findley III
Key Club
Dr. Anthony S. Caprio
Mrs. Carol L. and Dr. George G. Watson
Loyalty Club
Karen M. Bryson
Barbara B. and Donald R. Henry
Contributor
Julie K. Greenwell
Barbara R. Westfall
Ohio Northern University Key Club
Chris Burns-DiBiasio and Daniel A. DiBiasio
Loyalty Club
David W. Walker
Contributor
Todd A. Drouhard
Michele A. Govekar, Ph.D. and Paul L. Govekar, D.B.A. Matthew L. Primmer
Ohio University President's Society
Richard F. Carlile
Holly J. Raffle, Ph.D. Dr. Karin L. Spicer
Key Club
Donald L. Henry Mark L. Miller
Loyalty Club
Linda S. Ankrom
James A. Kensinger
Contributor
Charles U. Spore Roger K. Zimmerman
Ohio Wesleyan University President's Society
Joseph P. Costabile, M.D. Dr. Gerald R. Marx
Michael L. McCluggage
Key Club
Michael J. Jordan
The Rev. James M. Long
Loyalty Club
Glenn C. Blomquist
Cmdr. Michael H. Spencer Dr. Robert L. Watson
Contributor
Anne E. Fry Lt. Col. Jack Hahn (Ret.)
Oklahoma Baptist University Key Club
William H. Harrison Dr. Burton H. Patterson
Oklahoma State University Key Club Dr. Clyde J. Northrup, Jr.
Loyalty Club
Douglas C. Wilkerson
Contributor
James S. Drennan ~ Col. Kent E. Ervin Jim R. Goodin II
Linda F. Vaughan
Old Dominion University President's Society
Patti and David Shufflebarger Key Club
Robert J. Gies Harry H. Jennings Frank M. Krimowski
Loyalty Club
Michelle A. Dilk
Carol R. Hudson, Jr. Contributor
Bruce D. Hall
Olivet College Contributor Heather M. Staniszewski
Pennsylvania State University President's Society
James R. Antoniono
Key Club
Eugene R. Curry, Jr. William E. Elwood David M. Epstein
Dr. Drew R. Maerz
Paul B. Nelson, M.D. Lisa B. Pomraning
Loyalty Club
Edward J. Beckwith
Eugene B. Chaiken
Richard B. Funk
Capt. George A. Ripsom, U.S.N.
Contributor
William Bowers III
Allan B. Schneirov
Pennsylvania State University Altoona Key Club Olana L. Hedrick-Sheaffer
Pennsylvania State University Erie, The Behrend College Key Club
Barbara M. Johnson
Pittsburg State University Leadership Council
Calvin E. Mein, M.D.
Key Club
Catherine Elaine Freeman, Ph.D. Patrick O. Nwafor David B. Ward
Contributor
Daniel L. Mildfelt
Presbyterian College Key Club
Christopher P. Witte Purdue University Leadership Council Thomas H. Lupfer
Latture Society
Michael Zagorac, Jr.
President's Society
William L. England, Ph.D., J.D. Ann Z. Garrett ~indicates the donor is deceased.
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Donor Honor Roll
Key Club
Gordon M. Hughes, M.D.
Michael D. Kirkpatrick
David R. Rea, Ph.D.
Loyalty Club
Bruce R. Brodie, M.D. Gail and Charles T. Fennimore
Davis W. Jones, D.V.M. Cheryl B. Reeves
Jeremy D. Rogers Dr. Anne R. Shields
Contributor
Thomas J. Gerfin Ronald L. Schwiesow
Radford University Key Club
Mary S. Bennett
Randolph College Key Club
Alicia S. Hofler
Loyalty Club
Elizabeth J. Lipscomb
Randolph-Macon College Leadership Council
Robert E. Gray
Key Club
Henry S. Chenault, Jr. Wendy M. Farmer
Carl R. Schlaich
Loyalty Club
Barbara L. Hopkins
Rhodes College Leadership Council Andrew L. MacQueen
Latture Society Robert H. Buckman
Key Club
Jack R. Blair
Randall B. Robertson
Loyalty Club
Edward A. deVillafranca
Dr. Arthur L. Kellermann Dr. C. Eric Mount, Jr. Contributor
James M. Vest
Rider University Key Club
Anna Robbins
Contributor
Joanne F. Lesher Anonymous
Roanoke College President's Society
Katherine A. Datz
Key Club
Kimberly P. and Thomas S. Blair
Rollins College
Laurel Crowned Society
Sally K. Albrecht
Leadership Council
Lowell A. Mintz
President's Society
Lorrie M. Kyle, Ph.D. Key Club
Susan M. Curran
Caroline S. Fullerton ~ Cary C. Kresge, Jr. Bryan B. Lavine Alexis D. Matton Adis Maria Vila
Salisbury University Contributor
Lisa B. Niemann
Samford University Key Club
J. C. Bennett, M.D. Robert F. Owens C. W. Shaddix, Jr. William J. Stevens
Loyalty Club
J. Bruce Bannister Dr. Jon L. Clemmensen
Contributor
William M. Kremer
Sewanee - The University of the South Key Club
Dr. William B. Patterson, Jr. Loyalty Club
Ben I. Jackson, Jr., C.I.C., C.R.M. Ben I. Jackson, Sr.
Contributor
William B. Hamilton II
Southern Utah University Leadership Council
Michael T. Benson, D.Phil. Loyalty Club
Michael Adams
St. Lawrence University Key Club
Kevin L. Hinz
John M. Householder
Loyalty Club
Andrea J. Nouryeh, Ph.D.
Laurie E. Ross C. Daniel Shulman
Contributor
Sean F. McCarthy John B. Perry
St. Mary's College of Maryland Latture Society
Carrie J. Harrison Key Club
Nancy B. Danganan
Tuajuanda C. Jordan, Ph.D. Andristine M. Robinson Loyalty Club
Emily B. Jackson St. Norbert College Contributor
Shelly Mumma
Stephen F. Austin State University Key Club
Jamie F. Bouldin
Stetson University Loyalty Club Dr. Stephen T. Barnett
Contributor
Clarence E. Mullis III
Stockton University Latture Society
April M. Schrank-Hacker, Ed.D.
SUNY Brockport Key Club
Dr. Matthew S. Primous
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Contributor
Joshua C. Farnsworth
SUNY Oneonta Key Club
Victoria B. Andritz
Contributor Andrew C. Brandt Ronald R. Feldstein
SUNY Oswego Key Club
Katherine A. Maxwell
SUNY Plattsburgh President's Society
The Rev. J. Roger McGuinness Richard J. Zucconi Key Club
Christian A. Ambrosini
Kathleen K. and Eric J. Kirleis Lynn A. Macan
Loyalty Club Judith L. Duken
Contributor
Nancy J. Church, Ph.D. Laurie A. Mack
SUNY Potsdam
Contributor
Swaroop K. Korni Dr. Liliana Trevizan
Sweet Briar College Loyalty Club
Autum A. Fish
Tennessee Technological University
President's Society
Gilbert G. Fernandez
Towson University President's Society Yolanda M. Permenter
Key Club
Hara I. Henshell
Jessica E. McClain
Contributor
Lt. Col. Richard J. Holley
Transylvania University Founders' Society
Palmer G. Vance II
Key Club
Tisa Mason, Ed.D. Lucy S. Williams
Contributor
James E. Miller, Ph.D. Trinity University Contributor
Cynthia A. Uviedo
Troy University Loyalty Club Joy L. Dunlap
Truman State University Key Club
David A. Hoffman, Ph.D. Tulane University
Latture Society
Marcelle D. Saussy and Samuel Sullivan, Jr. ~ Key Club
Frederic A. Fernholz, M.D. Lee P. Gary, Jr. Kevin D. Hammar Robert G. Jones Xiaoxiao Ma
Loyalty Club
Stephen M. Berman Keith D. LaRose Lamar R. Murphy Dr. Roger W. Timperlake Contributor Norman A. Glosserman Seth Knudsen Alan H. Loehr Robert G. Metcalf
United States Military Academy Key Club Col. Thomas E. Hiebert, U.S.A. (Ret.)
University at Albany Leadership Council
Darwin C. Jones, D.B.A., C.P.A. Key Club
Zakhar Berkovich Lee A. McElroy, Jr., Ed.D. Contributor Christine Rice
University of Akron Leadership Council
Sally D. and Roger T. Read Drs. Diane and Thomas J. Vukovich
Key Club
Thomas J. Clark Thomas L. Faessel
Len E. Krause Dr. Joseph F. Lestingi Edward C. Pullekins
Loyalty Club
Anonymous Dr. John A. Messina
Joanne R. Moore
Contributor Dan E. Moldea
University of Alabama Leadership Council Dr. Barbra L. Torgusen
President's Society
William T. Bryan ~ Key Club
Karen M. Baldwin Bruce K. Berger, Ph.D. Mrs. Marly D. Thomas ~ Perry C. DeBardeleben, Jr., M.D. Dr. John R. Denton, Jr. Bobby Ray Hicks
Robert L. Loftin
Mack O. Matthews III
Loyalty Club
William A. Curry, M.D. Corine B. Crayton-Pitches
John E. Lochman
Barry Phelps
Clyde W. Richert III
Ralph T. Russell
Contributor
Phillip G. Rawls
Jack Smalley Jr. Oscar D. Taunton
Robert L. Hopkins, M.D.
University of Alabama at Birmingham Leadership Council
Sandra B. Thurmond, MSHA, FACHE, CMPE ~indicates the donor is deceased.
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Donor Honor Roll
Key Club
Wayne H. Finley, Ph.D.
Richard C. Murray
Loyalty Club
Dr. Gwenda R. Gnadt
Contributor
Rosemary H. Faust, M.D. Robert L. Gladney
University of Arkansas Latture Society
David E. Reutzel President's Society
David R. Malone
Charles E. Yates
Loyalty Club
Kenneth W. Theis
Contributor
Dr. Jack S. Ballard
Louis E. Hegeman
University of Baltimore Contributor
Cory J. Malinowski
University of California Riverside Key Club
Michael K. Bergler, C.F.R.E.
University of Central Florida Key Club
M. Timothy O'Keefe, Ph.D. Loyalty Club
Timothy W. Brown Contributor
Richard W. Howe
Ross A. Wolf, Ph.D. University of Cincinnati Loyalty Club
Gary D. Adams
Charles R. Engle
Danielle L. Gee
Mark H. Montgomery
Contributor
Eugene R. Allspach
Neal R. Berte
Robert L. Davis
Robert W. Dorsey
Marianne S. and Andrew C. Emmert
Dr. Ben T. Yamaguchi, Jr.
University of Delaware President's Society
I. Barry Guerke, Esq.
Key Club
Dr. John V. Flynn, Jr. Jack L. Messman
Loyalty Club
Edmond F. Anzalone George M. Chamberlain, Jr. Contributor
Dr. Eric Brucker
Catherine M. DeAngelis Charles E. Weil
University of Denver Key Club
Bernard S. Kamine
Loyalty Club
Donald E. Meyers Paul H. Nicolaysen
Contributor
Michael I. Goodish
University of Florida Leadership Council Matthew B. Nobles Key Club
Anonymous Col. Jeff Cain, U.S.A.F. Russell A. Plumb
Loyalty Club
Dub Ashton
Steven J. Gilbert
University of Georgia Leadership Council
Willie L. Banks, Jr., Ph.D.
President's Society
Victoria I. Dorsey, M.Ed., C.F.R.E. John F. McMullan
Contributor
Jacqueline M. GaNun
University of Hawaii Key Club
Lawrence S. Okinaga
Kenneth M. Yamashiro
Loyalty Club
Kenneth D. H. Chong David T. Fujikawa
Contributor
Godfrey H. Chang
Peter A. In
Henry M. Nakatani
University of Houston Loyalty Club
Timothy J. Hattenbach Cynthia F. Reibenstein
Contributor
Cathy C. Frank Pamela S. Kaiser Marlyn Press
University of Houston - Clear Lake Key Club
Glenn R. Regner
University of Illinois President's Society
Larry H. Hageman, Ph.D. Philip A. Rosborough
Contributor
Sandra Wideburg
University of Iowa Latture Society
John A. Eckstein Claudia T. Marban Key Club
Benjamin F. Crane Michael E. Hooton
Ann M. Mowad-Montanio
Lawrence D. Prybil, Ph.D., LFACHE Jeffrey B. Warner
Loyalty Club
Dennis R. Samuelson James A. Wiese
Contributor
Gregory J. Buehner E. Michael Carr
University of Kansas Latture Society
Glenn W. Anschutz ~ Key Club
Keith A. Jorgensen
Charles A. Marvin Leonard G. Suelter
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University of Kentucky Leadership Council
Paul W. Chellgren
Timothy R. Futrell
John H. Herbst
Latture Society
Harry L. Dadds II
Virginia B. Edwards
President's Society
Ruth H. Baxter-Crawford
Dr. Stuart G. Carpenter
Charles E. English, Jr. Ken M. Pietrowiak
James W. Stuckert
Key Club
John T. Bondurant, J.D. Dr. Sarah T. Henry
Arturo A. Sandoval
Richard C. Wade
Ronald D. Wagoner
Loyalty Club
Sue S. Bohon
The Hon. Walter F. Maguire
Philip R. Mayer, Ph.D. Stephen L. Miller
Michael R. Nichols, Ph.D. Contributor
EveMarie N. Bessenbach
Dennis L. Cannon Douglas G. Overhults
University of Louisiana at Monroe Leadership Council Dr. Jonathan J. Davies
Contributor
Mark C. Bazile
J. Spencer Hays
John E. Zitzmann III
University of Louisville Laurel Crowned Society
Sandra H. and Gene P. Siegal
Tara S. Singer, Ed.D.
Founders' Society
Raymond L. Massey
Latture Society
Robert L. Chiles
President's Society
Dr. David E. Bybee Key Club
Robert J. Brand
Joni K. Burke
Mrs. Edith M. Fresh and Dr. Fredeick A. Fresh
Shawn C. Jones, M.D. Charles E. Mullins
John M. Sykes III
Loyalty Club
Alan M. Silbert, M.D.
University of Lynchburg Loyalty Club
Douglas W. Brown, Jr. University of Maryland, Baltimore County Key Club
Robert W. Ogburn D. Philip Shockley
Sarah D. Swatski
Dr. James E. Washington Contributor
Mary E. Peitersen, Esq. University of Maryland, College Park Latture Society
Adm. Lowell E. Jacoby Edward F. Rodriguez, Jr.
President's Society
Ralph W. Crosby Key Club Anonymous
James L. Beard Bruce L. Berlage
Paul H. Carlson
David B. Mitchell
Tom N. Ruggieri
Robert B. Schaftel
Carl W. Smith, Ph.D. Marc W. Solomon Jacob M. Veitch
Loyalty Club
Dr. Paul T. Barrett Yvonne A. Brooks Dr. Roy L. Eskow John C. Ford Greg D. Hollen
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Dallas C. Kennedy II
Dr. Joseph P. Lawrence III
Christina P. Prather, M.D.
Contributor
Ernesto Cuesta
Daniel H. Framm, M.D. Anoma Nellore
University of Memphis Leadership Council
Gregory R. Singleton
Key Club
Jon D. Albright
H. LaDon Baltimore, J.D. William C. Schadrack III
Ronald A. Walter Loyalty Club
Capt. Randy M. Bratton
Barry Chase Roy G. Trafton III
Contributor
Dale W. Polley
Gary O. Proctor, Jr.
University of Miami Founders' Society
Sandra I. Parras and Peter A. Christiaans
Leadership Council Marc J. Slotnick
Latture Society
The Hon. Frank R. Jimenez
President's Society
Cynthia C. and Myles A. Cochran
Tipton D. Jennings IV
Theodore N. Tiemeyer
Moneque S. Walker-Pickett, J.D., Ph.D.
Key Club
Dr. Richard H. Ault
Howard R. Bromley, M.D.
Edward A. Dauer, M.D.
Lydia A. De Santis
Dr. Daniel J. Green
Ernest W. Kent
Dean Steven K. Priepke, J.D.
The Rev. Dr. Manuel J. Tejeda
Loyalty Club
Dr. David M. Gozansky Frank J. Millero
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Contributor
Diane M. Doolan
William G. Gay
University of Minnesota President's Society
Mrs. Janice L. and Dr. Alan L. Sickbert Loyalty Club
Leane E. Cerven
University of Mississippi Leadership Council
Maj. Gen. William D. R. Waff, U.S.A. (Ret.) Latture Society
Lee W. Randall, C.P.A. Key Club
Martha S. Brehm, M.D. Steve D. Dobbs
Byron J. Huff Melton E. Rhodes, Jr. David B. Wilson, Jr.
Loyalty Club
Michael L. Edmonds, Ph.D. Dr. Michael G. Harrison R. Steve Roberts David B. Wilson, Jr.
Contributor
Ryan L. Upshaw University of Missouri - Columbia Key Club
Susan W. Bridges Arnold M. Kaestner Dr. Stuart F. Voss Loyalty Club
Stanley R. Bull
Contributor
Dr. George B. Gordon III Charles F. Kircher ~ Dr. Gordon D. McLaren
University of Missouri - Kansas City President's Society
John R. Parker, M.D. Key Club
Peter L. Fort Dr. James J. Wheeler
University of Montevallo Latture Society
William F. Denson III
Key Club
Lindsey A. Sherrill, Ph.D. Carla P. Clark
Contributor
Romissa M. Walton
University of Nebraska - Lincoln Key Club
Keith A. Wysocki Loyalty Club
Kalena Barnes
University of Nebraska - Omaha Latture Society
Beverly M. Sibbernsen, A.C.S.W. Key Club
J. Patrick Anderson Richard D. Brown George L. Marling
Contributor
Daniel C. Kinsella, Jr. Hameidah W. Alsafwani
University of Nevada - Reno Contributor
Staci N. Bangert
University of New Orleans Loyalty Club
Jenny and Barry Lacour
University of North Alabama Key Club
Dr. Deborah L. Shaw Loyalty Club
Dr. Fred M. Heath
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Contributor
Nora M. Black
University of North Carolina Greensboro Key Club
Chad H. Phillips William G. Dausner
University of Northern Iowa Key Club
Michael R. Armbrecht
Contributor
Michael D. Wiethorn
University of Oklahoma Key Club
James F. Gregory, Jr. William C. McAlister
Contributor
Robert M. Ruggles
University of Pittsburgh President's Society
Louis J. Briskman
Key Club
Michael A. Bryson
Timothy S. Andreychek
Ronald G. Hartman
Don L. Hennon, M.D.
Clarence E. Kylander, M.D. Mitchell W. Pearlman
Raymond P. Seymour Loyalty Club
Lisa C. Barker
Richard H. Mattern, Jr. Contributor
Morton L. Goldstein, M.D. Albert Henry Pacella
Mark R. Winters, M.D. James M. Kyros, D.M.D. Joseph A. Anistranski, M.D. Philip D. Marcus
University of Redlands President's Society
Dr. Phillip L. Doolittle
Key Club
Dr. J. Dennis Staley
Contributor
Jay A. Hagey
Dr. Julia M. Johnson
University of Richmond Laurel Crowned Society
Joyce E. and Richard S. Johnson
Mary M. and Littleton M. Maxwell
Founders' Society
Kaye LaFollette and J. David Gibbs
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Leadership Council
Mrs. Anne Leigh Bisese and Dr. Stephen D. Bisese
Alice A. and Robert S. Jepson, Jr. Tripp W. Perrin
Latture Society
Austin Brockenbrough III President's Society
Otis L. Brown
Elizabeth Dunkum William H. Goodman
Richard J. Herschaft, M.D. Dr. Edward H. Pruden, Jr. Hays T. Watkins
Clifford L. Yee
Key Club
Ann T. Burks
Betty N. and Ronald A. Crutcher
Merlin T. Grim
Michael C. Kusheba, Sr.
David A. Lyons, C.F.A. D. Scott Showalter
Russell C. Smelley, M.Ed. John H. Speegle
Robert S. Ukrop
Ben B. Ussery, Jr. Ling and John Wu Mrs. Elaine J. and The Hon. Archer L. Yeatts
Loyalty Club
H. Wayne Biggs
Barrett E. Farnham, Jr. Contributor
R. Gent Cofer
Betty Ann Dillon
F. Dudley Fulton, Jr. Don B. Henderson
John G. Mizell, Jr. Dr. John B. Polhill
Janelle M. Sadarananda
Welford D. Taylor
D. Chris Withers
University of South Alabama Key Club
Stephen E. Clements
Contributor
Patricia B. Harris
University of South Carolina - Columbia Latture Society
Joseph H. Gibbons, Ph.D. President's Society
Douglas J. Carter Robert L. Freeman III
Key Club
Dr. Charles S. Davis
Ronald P. Johnson, J.D. Eugene K. Jones Dr. Valinda W. Littlefield Dr. William Weston III
Loyalty Club
Michelle R. Burke and Brett Huddleston
Jonathan L. Dieter
J. Smith Harrison, Jr. Cheryl A. Miller
George Mineff, Jr. Jeffery M. Wilson
Contributor
Michael T. Selby
University of South Carolina - Upstate Loyalty Club
Dr. Joanne G. Jumper
University of South Dakota Key Club
Patrick A. Looby Constance J. Nelson, Ph.D. Contributor
Richard A. Bursell
University of South Florida Key Club
Madison K. Arsenault
David W. Persky, Ph.D.
Loyalty Club
Todd V. Scofield
Contributor
Carolyn W. Allen
Bruce I. Kamelhair
Ada C. Ward-Timmons, Ed.D. Heather Patrick
University of Southern Mississippi Latture Society
Charles D. Young
Key Club
Jerry G. McClain
Loyalty Club Beverly R. Winston
University of St. Thomas President's Society
Mrs. Janice L. and Dr. Alan L. Sickbert
Key Club
Edward G. Donnay, Ph.D. William H. Ojala
Loyalty Club
Gregory Roberts, Ed.S.
University of Tampa Contributor William R. Richardson
University of Tennessee - Knoxville President's Society Mark A. Medley
Key Club
Howard B. Allenberg
John M. Burkhart, M.D. Cheryl S. Massingale Dr. James F. Price Lt. Col. John F. Yount
Loyalty Club
George W. Bishop, Jr. Michael W. Marsh F. Don Wyatt
Contributor
Dr. Frederick J. Ergen David L. McLain Robert B. Morris
University of Texas at Arlington President's Society James P. Grover
Key Club Sherri L. Ulbrich Loyalty Club
Ellen L. Palmer, Ph.D. Linda J. Rougeux Mary Ann Van Siclen
University of Texas at Austin Latture Society
Cheryl Gunter, Ph.D.
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Donor Honor Roll
University of Virginia Leadership Council
Eli W. Tullis
Latture Society
Sondra F. Stallard, Ph.D. President's Society
Valerie B. Ackerman
Julie M. Gravallese
W. Reed Johnson, Ph.D. Douglas J. McMahon Phillips S. Peter
Key Club
James G. Cosby Karen R. Detweiler
Alexander Mackay-Smith, Jr. Marvin M. Phaup, Jr. Dr. Richard D. Wagner
Jeffery L. Zilberfarb, M.D. Loyalty Club
Willie C. Anderson
Gordon C. Burris
Derwood S. Chase, Jr.
Lizabeth K. Faust, M.D. William R. Fox
James R. Hart
Susan B. Jacobs
Stanard F. Lanford, Jr. Michael S. Miller
Dr. Edward E. Ruhnke, Jr. ~ Clyde R. Smith
Audrey E. Snyder, Ph.D. Mary E. Stuart
Contributor
George R. Brenneman, M.D. Thomas F. Evans
Catherine F. Kane, Ph.D. David V. Strider, Jr. Jill S. Tietjen, P.E.
University of Virginia's College at Wise Key Club
Sally S. Baird
University of West Florida President's Society
Dean Richard M. Fountain
University of West Georgia Key Club
Maurice L. King, Jr.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Contributor
Steven P. Draeger
Matthew W. Gibson, Ph.D. University of Wyoming Loyalty Club
Robert W. Hastings II
Valdosta State University President's Society
Dr. Frank H. McElroy, Jr. Key Club
Eileen W. Harris
Loyalty Club
The Hon. H. A. McLane
Contributor
Senator Mack Mattingly John H. McRae, Ed.S.
Vanderbilt University President's Society
Margaret E. Layne
Key Club
Dr. Betsy Bugg and Mr. James T. Holloway James G. Martin III Kenneth L. Roberts
Loyalty Club
Dr. Daniel L. Brasfield
Walter A. Casson, Jr. Beth D. Spenadel Steven R. Winkler
Contributor
Carolyn R. Williams, Ph.D.
Virginia Commonwealth University Key Club
Drs. Deb and C. W. Cowles II
The Rev. David E. Fulford
Contributor
Philip Napier
William W. Ward, Ph.D.
Virginia Military Institute Leadership Council
The Hon. George W. Foresman
Latture Society
Lt. Gen. Michael L. Oates (Ret.)
President's Society
George G. Phillips, Jr.
Lt. Gen. Walter F. Ulmer, Jr. (Ret.)
Key Club
Lt. Gen. Gwendolyn Bingham (Ret.)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Leadership Council
Gary D. Knipling, D.V.M. David K. Glenn
President's Society
Timothy A. Reed, Ph.D.
Key Club
John C. Collins
Clarresa M. Morton
James C. Overacre
Mark A. Pallansch, Ph.D. John G. Rocovich, Jr. Glenn A. Sieber
Loyalty Club
Anonymous
William D. Anderson
Richard H. Harrison, Jr. Irene E. Leech
William H. Parcell III Marsha V. Phillips
Contributor
Dr. G. Gregory Benge
George Dimitriou Robert A. Hyduke James E. Sheppard
Virginia Wesleyan University Key Club
George Y. Birdsong Gary D. Bonnewell
Loyalty Club Gail S. Harman
Wagner College Leadership Council Robert C. Hastedt
President's Society
Susan O. Cappelmann
Dr. Jay P. Hartig
Key Club
Roger H. Wesby, D.M.
Loyalty Club
Kathleen F. Oberfeldt Christine O. and Thomas Tani
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Contributor
Monica L. Passante
Robert W. Siemer
Richard P. Weber, Sr. Christine N. Wendt
Wake Forest University Key Club
Nancy L. Atwell
Bradley G. Bute, M.D. Dr. A. Stanley Meiburg Loyalty Club
Roland C. Woodward
Contributor
Frederick H. Cooke
Washington and Lee University Laurel Crowned Society
William R. Johnston
Founders' Society
Louise H. and William E. Latture Leadership Council
John R. Alford
John A. Cocklereece, Jr. W. Jeffery Edwards
Mrs. Kimberley A. and Dr. Kenneth P. Ruscio
President's Society
David A. Ellington, M.D. John W. Knapp, Sr., Ph.D. Richard W. Stein
William F. Stone, Jr. Key Club
Brent J. Anderson
Christopher F. Armstrong, Ph.D. C. Dubose Ausley
J. Alfred Broaddus, Jr. Reid T. Campbell
Marion M. Caskie III, Ph.D. Leslie A. Cotter, Jr.
William C. Datz
Suzanne P. Keen, Ph.D. Elizabeth P. Knapp, Ph.D. J. Hardin Marion
David D. Redmond
Herbert R. Rubenstein
James B. Sharp III
Samuel R. Stafford
The Hon. Sol Wachtler
Dr. G. William Whitehurst
Loyalty Club
Channing M. Hall III
Henry H. Harrell
Herbert J. Hummers, L.L.M.
Dr. William H. Matthai, Jr. Dr. Lex O. McMillan III
G. Otis Mead III
Thomas P. O'Brien, Jr. Morgan Schafer
Steven C. Straub
Dr. Samuel A. Syme, Jr. James K. VanKirk, M.D.
Contributor
Robert G. Brookby T. Mason Grist
Washington College Key Club
Paul W. Eichler
Harry D. McEnroe
Arian D. Ravanbakhsh
David D. Stokes
Audrey E. Sutherland
Loyalty Club
Joan E. Burri
William H. Coleman C. James Holloway, Jr. Nancy W. Jaffe
Jennifer E. Rose
Contributor Dr. Victor S. Desantis
Washington State University Key Club
Dr. Craig M. Jackson Gary Schwendiman, Ph.D. Darell R. Whitehead
Contributor David M. Hirzel
Washington University Key Club
James N. Bierman
Loyalty Club
Bruce H. Becker, M.D. Benjamin Gulli, M.D. Donald W. Smith
Contributor Charles S. Colodny, M.D.
Wayne State University Key Club
Harold P. Mahanes, Jr. Larry R. Pilot
Loyalty Club
Robert A. Large Dennis R. Papazian, Ph.D. Contributor Dr. Jack D. Cronk Ross J. Fazio John E. Kotwick
Webster University Key Club
Jana L. Holstein
Loyalty Club Brian J. Riegel
West Chester University of Pennsylvania Key Club Robert C. MacMillan
West Virginia Wesleyan College Latture Society
James R. Okonak
Key Club
Randolph R. Scott, SPHR Contributor
The Rev. Harry A. Coleman
Western Kentucky University Leadership Council Dr. H. Randall Capps ~ Contributor Charles L. Pride
Western Michigan University Key Club
Richard D. Rathburn Loyalty Club Rudolph B. Miksa Contributor James M. Eger
Western New England University Key Club Elizabeth L. R. Elam, Ph.D.
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Donor Honor Roll
Westminster College (Missouri)
Loyalty Club
James E. Musgrave, M.D. Contributor
Kimberly A. Huelsing
Westminster College (Pennsylvania)
Loyalty Club
Dr. Roger A. Metzler
Patrick H. Tarr
Westmont College Loyalty Club
David C. Finch
Jon W. Simons
Wichita State University Key Club
David J. Murray
The Hon. Scott W. Stucky Widener University Contributor
Maria S. Robb
Willamette University President's Society Dr. Thomas J. Mathiesen
Key Club
Frank R. Sites
Contributor
Robert P. Rasor
Laurel Crowned Society
Clemson University
Washington and Lee University Leadership Council
Anonymous
Diane Dougherty Ralston
Latture Society
Ellen Pennine
Christopher Newport University
Lowe, Brockenbrough & Company, Inc.
The Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central Virginia The Reutzel Foundation
William & Mary Leadership Council
Mrs. Anne Leigh and Dr. Stephen D. Bisese
Latture Society
A. Marshall Acuff, Jr., CFA
Key Club
Dr. Richard R. Babcock, Jr. Ann G. Baise
James R. Bennett D. B. Christian
William E. Clayton, Jr., M.D. David B. Diehr
Wandalyn Fanchon Glover, Ed.D. Robert V. Jones, M.D. Nancy L. Johnston
David G. Oelberg, M.D. Thomas S. Reavely Douglas E. Sankey
Dr. Elizabeth H. Sinz Janet B. Strafer
Loyalty Club
James H. Dillard II James H. Layne Maria A. Stamoulas
Charlotte M. Wilkes
Contributor
Dr. Christian H. Moe Elizabeth A. Lanz
William Carey University President's Society
Tommy King, Ed.D. Winthrop University Loyalty Club
Adrienne Bell
Tijuana A. Gladman
Mark A. Rodman
Wittenberg University Key Club
Barry A. Baines
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Loyalty Club
Joseph J. Miceli III
Friends of Omicron Delta Kappa
President’s Society
Ermilou H. Bryan
Laura and Barry Crume
Blue Grass Community Foundation
Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation
Key Club
Mary L. Armitage
Arleen Brilliant
April Lozinak
Amy A. Newman
Douglas Seaworth
Betty P. Squatriglia
Thomas J. Tremmel
Community Foundation of Louisville Johnson & Johnson Corp.
Mastercard
Paul D. Austin Family Foundation
Loyalty Club
Jerome Katcher
Linda C. Hodges
Joseph Wargel
Charter Oak Credit Union
Contributor
Kevin Richter
Anheuser-Busch Erie Insurance
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In Memory Of
In Honor Of
Ferris State University
Christine D. and Russell Visner in memory of Dacho Dachoff
Maryville University
John D. Morgan, Ed.D. in memory of Russell A. Cargo Mildred V. Horn Foundation
In memory of Edith and Jacob Horn
Pittsburg State University
Calvin E. Mein, M.D. in memory of Ann M. Mein
Rollins College
Lorrie M. Kyle, Ph.D. in memory of Caroline Sandlin Fullerton
Tulane University
Samuel Sullivan, Jr. and Marcelle Saussy in memory of Samuel L. Sullivan
Wayne State University
Ross J. Fazio in memory of Dacho Dachoff
William & Mary
William E. Clayton, Jr., M.D. in memory of Dorothy S. Clayton
Friend
Ellen D. Hargrave in honor of Bridget H. Starr
Roanoke College
Katherine A. Datz in honor of William C. Datz
University of Louisville
Joni K. Burke in honor of Tara S. Singer
University of Missouri, Kansas City
John R. Parker, M.D. in honor of Greg Fuller
University of Tampa
William R. Richardson in honor of Sheridan W. S. Henson
Washington and Lee University
Louise H. and William E. Latture in honor of Katy Datz
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The Circle
Annual
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Thank You For Your Philanthropic Partnership
leAdershIp Is
Dear Members,
Love
In the book, Conversations with God, author Neale Donald Walsch writes, “All human actions are motivated at their deepest level by two emotions-fear or love.” The journey of my life has certainly seen evidence of his observation.
During my time with Omicron Delta Kappa, there have been some real moments of fear as our national volunteers and headquarters team considered the potential negative impact that the recent pandemic might have had on the Society’s programs, operations, and revenues. However, during my years of service, I have seen much more evidence of love as the source primary emotion within our organization.
Our circle advisors share their commitment and devotion to our collegiate members and the founding principles of our organization on a daily basis. My colleagues at the National Headquarters actively care for and have concern for the needs of our circles throughout the academic year. Our members support each other through their work to connect and collaborate in advancing leadership and enhancing their campuses and communities. The Society’s trustees show their passion and desire to improve the organization through the hours of service they provide each year and their serious approach to their fiduciary responsibilities. Our donors support and give the necessary financial resources to help sustain our operations.
During my last year of service as Omicron Delta Kappa’s president and chief executive officer, the theme for my talks is “leadership is love.” I am genuinely grateful to all those who love our Society as I do.
Omicron Delta Kappa will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you for the opportunity to serve in continuing our mission of recognizing, developing, and connecting collaborative leaders.
Yours in O∆K,
Tara S. Singer, Ed.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Omicron Delta Kappa Society and
Pictured: President/CEO Tara Singer, along with Vice President Tim Reed and Immediate Past National Student Vice Chair Melissa Cancio, at the 2022 National Leadership Conference
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Johnson Center for Leadership Omicron Delta Kappa National Headquarters 224 McLaughlin Street Lexington, VA 24450-2002
O∆K Seeks Its Next Visionary Leader
Omicron Delta Kappa welcomes applicants for a visionary leader skilled in driving organizational success and empowering highperforming staff. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the President/CEO will have overall management responsibility for a growing, impactful collegiate society.
Combining inspirational leadership and strong management abilities, they will advance the Society in terms of culture, capability, processes, and impact. While working closely with the Society’s executive team, the President/CEO will inspire innovation and ensure that the Society is continually well equipped to advance its mission, vision, and leadership values.
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For more information about the President/CEO Search, contact Cynthia “Cie” Cochran at cie@odk.org. Additional information may be found at https://odk.org/prezceo-search-2023/ Preference given to applications received by January 31, 2023.
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