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Contents Vol. 100, No. 1.

The Circle® is a publication of the Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation, Inc., and it has been published since 1923.

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Collegiate Leaders Meet the 2021 Leaders of the Year

Clay Grants Circles making a difference across the country

Academic Achievements Announcing the 2021 scholarship recipients

Promoting O∆K Ideals Meet the circle officer and service award winners

O∆K Recognition Awards Celebrating circles through recognition awards

Donor Honor Roll Supporters of O∆K

Publisher

Tara S. Singer, Ed.D., President and CEO University of Louisville

Editor in Chief

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Creative Director

O∆K Welcomes New Staff

Katy Datz, Vice President for External Relations Roanoke College Amy A. Newman, Communications Assistant

Board of Trustees

Willie L. Banks, Jr. University of Georgia The Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational

Foundation, Inc., the National Leadership Honor Society for college students, recognizes and encourages superior

scholarship, leadership, and exemplary character. O∆K was

founded December 3, 1914, at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va. by 15 student and faculty leaders. Omicron Delta Kappa was the first college honor society of a national scope to give recognition for meritorious leadership and

service in extracurricular activities; membership in Omicron

Delta Kappa continues to be a mark of highest distinction and

The National Headquarters has two new full-time employees and one new part-time employee. Ellen Pennine is the Society’s new financial services manager. Jamie Bouldin (Stephen F. Austin State University, 2004) is the director of membership services. Jamie is a former long-time circle advisor and is a recipient of the Robert L. Morlan and Robert Bishop Outstanding Circle Advisor Award. She is also a recipient of the Eldridge W. Roark, Jr. Meritorious Service Award. Amy Newman is the new communications assistant and the Society’s long-time graphic designer.

honor. The Society is now present on the campuses of more than 300 colleges and universities around the country.

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board chair’s letter

Leading

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21st Century

Dear Member, As I have looked back upon the accomplishments of Omicron Delta Kappa in the challenging, immediate past year, I know that I am more hopeful than ever about the future of our organization. The hard work of our members and volunteers has positioned O∆K to continue to grow through the 2021-22 academic year. I genuinely appreciate your contributions of time, talent, and resources, which strengthen our Society.

Omicron Delta Kappa’s new strategic plan, entitled Leading in the 21st Century, was featured in the Summer 2021 issue of The Circle. During this fiscal year, the Society will work on a number of the goals and objectives outlined in the plan. Here is a sampling of the tactics to be implemented: GOAL 1: Provide an excellent, relevant campus

member and circle experience Objective: Provide greater support for advisors As COVID-19 precautions allow, our staff began visiting circles on campus, in addition to continuing with virtual visits. An extensive in-person orientation program is being planned for new advisors. The formal position of an alumni advisor has been established. If you may be interested in serving in this role, contact Vice President for Membership and Operations Tim Reed at tim@odk.org.

GOAL 2: Build a more diverse and

inclusive organization Objective: Develop and implement policies that ensure equitable access to membership for historically marginalized and underrepresented individuals

In FY 2022, the Society will collect demographic data for the first time in its history. This data will be helpful to the members of the Board of Trustees and our National Headquarters staff as we work to better understand our current collegiate population. In addition, we will expand our gift of membership program supporting all students during this academic year. We hope to award at least 30 memberships to deserving student leaders this year.

GOAL 3: Champion, recognize, and celebrate

collaborative and inclusive leadership Objective: Develop strategies for greater celebration and engagement of individual members One tactic that has already been implemented is the acquisition of a system called Merit. This platform allows Omicron Delta Kappa the opportunity to send notices to hometown newspapers when new members are initiated. It also facilitates the distribution of press releases about Society news and volunteers. A great feature of the program is that it also shares member achievements that are outside of O∆K activities. I encourage you to check odk.meritpages.com to learn about some of the awards and honors presented to our members.

Much of what we have accomplished and will work on in the future has been funded through your philanthropy. Thank you again for your annual fund, outright restricted, and planned gifts. These investments in leadership truly sustain the Society, and for your support, we are genuinely grateful.

Yours in O∆K,

Willie L. Banks, Jr., Ph.D. Chair, Board of Trustees 4 | odk.org

national news

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER

Leadership

Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation, Inc. Board of Trustees WILLIE L. BANKS, JR. Board Chair University of Georgia

SANDRA B. THURMOND Board Chair-Elect University of Alabama at Birmingham

SALLY K. ALBRECHT Immediate Past Board Chair Rollins College

MELISSA M. CANCIO National Student Vice Chair Florida International University

MARY E. STUART National Student Vice Chair-Elect University of Virginia

HAMEIDAH W. ALSAFWANI Immediate Past National Student Vice Chair University of Nebraska – Omaha

W. JEFFERY EDWARDS National Counsel Washington and Lee University

MONEQUE WALKER-PICKETT National Diversity Officer University of Miami

DARWIN C. JONES National Treasurer University at Albany

TARA S. SINGER President and Chief Executive Officer University of Louisville

TRUSTEES Michael T. Benson, Southern Utah University Eve Marie Bessenbach, University of Kentucky H. Randall Capps, Western Kentucky University Peter A. Christiaans, University of Miami Wesley R. Fugate, Centre College Andrew L. MacQueen, Rhodes College Tripp Perrin, University of Richmond John T. Roberson, Campbell University Jeffrey D. Senese, Saint Leo University Gene P. Siegal, University of Louisville Gregory R. Singleton, University of Memphis Jeffrey I. Stone, Auburn University Leslie A. Werden, Morningside University Ryan L. Upshaw, University of Mississippi Montressa L. Washington, Johns Hopkins University Richard I. Williams, Grand Valley State University

EMERITI TRUSTEES Stephen D. Bisese, William & Mary Bruce D. Forbes, Morningside University J. David Gibbs, University of Richmond John H. Herbst, University of Kentucky Sally Jones Hill, Auburn University Linda M. Hooks, Louisiana State University Richard S. Johnson, University of Richmond William R. Johnston, Washington and Lee University William E. Latture, Washington and Lee University Richard S. Pirrotta, Pennsylvania State University Andristine M. Robinson, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Marc J. Slotnick, University of Miami Thomas J. Vukovich, University of Akron

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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NEW TRUSTEES

MICHAEL T. BENSON

Trustee-at-Large

WESLEY R. FUGATE

Trustee-at-Large

ANDREW L. MACQUEEN

Michael T. Benson (Southern Utah University, 2012) is the president of Coastal Carolina University. He helped to establish the Southern Utah Circle when he was president of that institution. Prior to his appointment at SUU, Mike served as president of Snow College.

Wesley R. Fugate (Centre College, 2001) is the president of Wilson College.

Previously, he was instrumental in the revitalization of the Randolph College Circle and supported the effort to establish the circle at Wilson College in 2020.

Andrew L. MacQueen (Rhodes College, 1986) is a principal with NewSouth Capital Management, Inc. in Memphis, Tennessee. He has been the head trader at NewSouth since he joined the firm in 1988. He was previously a fixed income analyst with First Tennessee Investment Management in Memphis.

Immediately prior to leading Coastal Carolina, Mike served as the 13th president of Eastern Kentucky University. He was also instrumental in the establishment of the EKU Circle of O∆K. While at EKU, Mike held an appointment as professor of government. He recently served as a visiting professor in the Department of History of Science and Technology in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences at Johns Hopkins University.

Mike earned his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in 1990 with a major in political science and double minors in English and history.

He completed his doctorate in modern history from the University of Oxford (St. Antony’s College) in 1995. Mike also earned a master’s degree in nonprofit administration in 2011 from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame. He recently completed a Master of Liberal Arts at Johns Hopkins University.

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Prior to his appointment at Wilson, Wes served Randolph College in a variety of roles including, vice president for student affairs and dean of students; vice president and chief of staff, and secretary of the Board of Trustees; and interim vice president for enrollment management.

Previously, Wes served as deputy chief of staff for planning and education policy to the governor of Kentucky; director of events for a national political party’s victory efforts, where he coordinated events for the president, vice president, and first lady of the United States; advisor to the Interfraternity Council at the University of Georgia; and director of program advancement for Kentucky’s Governor’s Scholars Program.

After receiving his bachelor’s degree in dramatic arts and economics at Centre College, Wes earned a master’s degree from Vanderbilt University in higher education administration with an emphasis on institutional advancement. He received a doctorate in higher education from the University of Georgia.

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Andy earned his Bachelor of Arts with majors in economics and business administration from Rhodes in 1987. He previously served as the St. Columbia Episcopal Retreat Center’s treasurer and is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Memphis Redbirds Foundation. He received his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 1991 and is a member of the CFA Society Memphis.

Andy is a third-generation member of Omicron Delta Kappa. His father, Robert MacQueen, was initiated into the Rhodes College Circle in 1960. His grandfather, Marion MacQueen, was initiated in 1930 into the Rhodes Circle.

TRIPP W. PERRIN

JEFFREY D. SENESE

Trustee-at-Large

Trustee-at-Large

Tripp W. Perrin (University of Richmond, 2014) is the vice president for state governmental relations with Lindl Corporation in Richmond, Virginia. In this role, he works closely with several Fortune 500 companies and Virginia-based associations. Prior to his appointment at Lindl, Tripp served in a variety of senior level roles in the investment banking, management consulting, and healthcare fields. He began his career serving in the administrations of two Virginia governors.

Jeffrey D. Senese is a 2018 faculty/staff initiate of the Saint Leo University Circle. He has served St. Leo as its tenth president since 2018, where he previously was appointed as the university’s first provost.

While an undergraduate at the University of Richmond, Tripp was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and was elected vice president of the Richmond College student government association. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in with a major in leadership studies and went on to be a fellow at the University of Virginia’s Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership. Tripp earned his Master of Business Administration from William & Mary.

JOHN T. ROBERSON

Trustee-at-Large John T. Roberson (Campbell University, 2017) is the executive vice president of Campbell University. He was a leader in the effort to revitalize the Campbell University Circle and is currently serving as the circle’s faculty advisor.

From 1989 to 1996, John served Campbell as assistant vice president for alumni relations and assistant to the president. From 1997 to 2005, he served as an executive with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina.

John returned to Campbell in 2005 as the vice president for marketing and planning. In 2008, he was named vice president for enrollment management and marketing, and three years later was tapped to be vice president for enrollment management and assistant to the president. In 2013, John became the dean of Adult and Online Education, a position he held until 2016.

After completing his undergraduate degree at Campbell, John went on to earn his master’s degree from the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He earned his Doctor of Education degree, with a major in higher education administration, from North Carolina State University.

Jeff earned his bachelor’s degree with a major in the administration of justice from the Pennsylvania State University. He went on to earn a Master of Arts with a major in criminology from Indiana State University and a Ph.D. in criminal justice/research methods/ statistics from Michigan State University.

Prior to his appointment at Saint Leo, Jeff was the provost at Cardinal Stritch University. He previously held senior academic leadership roles at Indiana University, Mount Ida College, Philadelphia University, Johnson & Wales University – Providence, the University of Baltimore, and one of the campuses of the Pennsylvania State University. Jeff is a member of the Board of Enterprise Florida, the Global Listening Centre’s Advisory Board, and the Board of Directors of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce and its Executive Committee.

MARY E. STUART

National Student Vice Chair-Elect and Student Trustee Mary E. Stuart (University of Virginia, 2019) is a new student trustee for Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation, Inc. In the 2022-23 academic year, she will be the Society’s National Student Vice Chair and Chair of the Student Advisory Board.

Mary served as the UVA Circle president during her junior and senior years at the school. She recently completed a Bachelor of Arts with a major in English at UVA. Mary began work on her law degree at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University in the 2021 fall semester.

A native of King George, Virginia, Mary was involved in several collegiate activities at UVA, including the College Republicans, the Virginia Riding Team, and the Frank Batten Investment Fund. As an undergraduate, she also held positions with the university’s disability access center and athletic academic affairs office. Mary also supported numerous programs and events at the Batten School of Leadership during her time at UVA.

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NEW TRUSTEES

RYAN L. UPSHAW

Faculty/Staff Trustee and Chair-Elect, Mission Committee Ryan L. Upshaw (University of Mississippi, 2005) is the chair-elect of the Mission Committee and a Faculty/ Staff Trustee. In the 2022-23 academic year, Upshaw will serve as chair of the Society’s Mission Committee.

Professionally, Ryan is the chief diversity officer of Jackson Preparatory School in Jackson, Mississippi. Previously, he was the assistant dean for student services in the School of Engineering at the University of Mississippi. Ryan served the Ole Miss Circle as its advisor until July 2020, and he is a 2018 recipient of the Society’s Eldridge W. Roark, Jr. Meritorious Service Award. Ryan was also a four-year member of O∆K’s National Advisory Council.

After receiving his bachelor’s degree in psychology at Ole Miss, Upshaw earned a master’s degree in higher education and student personnel administration from the school. He is currently working on completing his doctorate in educational administration at Mississippi. His involvement in community activities includes serving as board president for the United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County and as director of alumni relations for the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program.

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MONTRESSA L. WASHINGTON

Trustee-at-Large Montressa L. Washington (Johns Hopkins University, 1995) is the co-director of Shenandoah University’s Institute for Entrepreneurship and an assistant professor of management in the School of Business. She is currently serving as an advisor to the Shenandoah University Circle.

Montressa worked in management consulting for 17 years, specializing in change management, technology adoption and business transformation before transitioning into academia. Montressa teaches courses in entrepreneurship and design thinking. She holds a Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) SCP certification and teaches courses in human resources at the university as well as for SHRM. Montressa holds a doctorate in management from Case Western Reserve University, a MBA in international business and marketing from Johns Hopkins University, and a bachelor’s in English from the University of Maryland, College Park. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Zonta International, and Leaderships Maryland and Howard County.

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EVEMARIE BESSENBACH

2022 National Leadership Conference Co-Chair EveMarie Bessenbach (University of Kentucky, 2016) was initiated into O∆K at the University of Kentucky in 2016. She served as the chair of the Sponsorship Committee for the online 2021 National Leadership Conference.

EveMarie is the co-chair of the Conference Planning Team for the 2022 National Leadership Conference in June 2022, held in Lexington, Kentucky.

EveMarie is the donor and grants manager for the Indianapolis Opera, and she is the editorial assistant for the Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society. She is working toward her Ph.D. in Arts Administration at the University of Kentucky, where she also earned her Master of Arts with a major in arts administration in 2018. EveMarie graduated summa cum laude from Butler University with her Bachelor of Arts with a major in dance pedagogy.

For more than a decade, EveMarie has danced professionally with the Lexington Ballet, Dance Theatre of Tennessee, Hosanna Sacred Arts, Allegro Dance Project, and Gale Force Dance, as well as four seasons with Missouri Ballet Theatre as a demi-soloist.

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Installations

uring the 2020-21 academic year, three new O∆K circles were

established. The ceremonies were each a mix of in-person and virtual activities. Congratulations to the 104 individuals who are the charter members of these new circles.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DULUTH Duluth, Minn.

October 23, 2020

Installing Officer: Tara S. Singer, President and Chief Executive Officer

WILSON COLLEGE

Chambersburg, Pa. November 11, 2020 Installing Officer: Tara S. Singer, President and Chief Executive Officer

TALLADEGA COLLEGE (pictured below) Talladega, Ala. April 21, 2021

Installing Officer: Sally K. Albrecht, 2020-21 Board Chair

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Leaders MEET THE 2021

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 member of 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. In 2021, there was not a qualified communications candidate for this honor. 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.

Gen. Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year

EMILY BERRY University of Maryland, College Park Emily Berry, a 2018 initiate of the University of Maryland, College Park Circle, is the 2021 Gen. Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year. This award is the Society’s highest collegiate honor.

Emily served the Sigma Circle at Maryland as its alumni and membership engagement chair. She received her Bachelor of Arts with a major in government and politics in May 2021 and will complete a Master of Public Policy at Maryland in 2022. After finishing her master’s degree, Emily intends to pursue a career in law.

During the 2021-22 academic year, Emily is serving as the president of the Sigma Circle. Previously, she served as a resident assistant, president of the Residence Hall Association, and a member of the Service Committee for the National Residence Hall Honorary. Emily was the Student of the Year Runner-Up for the Central Atlantic Region of College and University Residence Halls. She 10 | odk.org

was also named the RHA President of the Year in 2020.

Emily has also been active in student government and the Student Alumni Leadership Council.

Emily also worked as a teaching and research assistant in the Department of Government and Politics.

She received several scholarships, including the Kiyomi D. Harper Omicron Delta Kappa Sigma Circle, Katherine Pedro and Robert S. Beardsley, Morinigo Family Terpstart, University of Maryland Alumni Association, Student Government Association Student Leadership, and Murray E. Polakoff scholarships. Emily is also a member of Kappa Omega Alpha, a public policy professional fraternity and honorary.

In addition to her campus activities, Emily was the fundraising coordinator for the Broadneck Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, a marketing and development intern for Vikara Village, a legislative intern for the Maryland General Assembly, and a communications intern for the Office of the Maryland Governor.

RECOGNIZE

ABRAM CLEAR William & Mary Academics and Research Abram Clear received his Bachelor of Arts with majors in linguistics and anthropology in May 2021. He was named a Rhodes Scholar Finalist, Charles Center Honors Fellow, and the 2021 Carr Cup winner, which recognizes a graduating senior based on character, leadership, and scholarship.

Abram served as vice president of Omicron Delta Kappa, co-president and education chair for the Rainbow Coalition, president of the Linguistic Club, and as an aide in the Office of First Year Experience. He was a research assistant for Discourse Analysis at W&M, the W&M Phonetics and Phonology Lab, and the W&M LGBTIQ Research Project. In addition, he helped curate three and design more than 20 exhibits on a range of topics during his undergraduate career. Abram enrolled at the University of Toronto in Fall 2021 to pursue a Master of Arts in linguistics.

ERIN HUGHES WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS Erin Hughes received her Bachelor of Science with a major in cognitive and behavioral sciences at Washington and Lee in May 2021.

She also earned two minors. Erin served as the team captain for women’s basketball at W&L for two years. She was on the Old Dominion Athletic Conference All-Academic Team for four years and was the Defensive Player of the Year in 2019. She also earned First Team AllConference, Second Team All-State, and Second Team All-Conference honors. Erin is a member of Alpha Delta Pi and served as a Rho Gamma volunteer supporting sorority rush at W&L. Erin was also a facilitator for the university’s First Year Experience course. She was named assistant women’s basketball coach at W&L, and she eventually intends to pursue a law degree.

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DANIEL KHOSHKEPAZI SUNY Plattsburgh and University of Baltimore Service to Campus and Community Daniel Khoshkepazi received his Bachelor of Arts with majors in political science and anthropology and minors in archaeology and gender and women’s studies from SUNY Plattsburgh in May 2019, where he was initiated into O∆K. He is currently a student at the University of Baltimore pursuing a Master of Arts in global affairs and human security. He will graduate in May 2022. Daniel is also a member of the Order of Omega, Pi Sigma Alpha, Iota Iota Iota, and Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. At SUNY Plattsburgh, he served as the vice president of student affairs and diversity for the school’s Student Association. In addition, he was the founder and president of the Plattsburgh Political Union and the Red Cross Club. At the University of Baltimore, Daniel has been re-elected for a second term as president of the Student Government Association.

INDIA HENDERSON University of Richmond Creative and Performing Arts India Henderson received her Bachelor of Arts with a major in leadership studies from the Jepson School of Leadership at the University of Richmond in May 2021. She also received the James MacGregor Burns Award, the Jepson School’s highest honor. India served as president of the Epsilon Circle, president of Choeur du Roi A Cappella (performing arts group), and received the Excellence Award from the Department of Theatre and Dance.

She is an initiate of Alpha Psi Omega, the national theatre honor society, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. India was also the associate chair and co-chair of multicultural pre-orientation programs for the Office of New Student Orientation. She moved to France to teach English in Fall 2021 and will begin post-graduate training to prepare for a career in the performing arts in spring 2022.

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2021 CLAY AND CIRCLE GRANTS

Empowering Collegiate Leaders O

micron 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.

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CLAY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE GRANT RECIPIENTS ●

Cabrini University Micro-credentials for the 7 Cs of the Social Change Model of Leadership Development

Cumberland University Erasing Hate Through Understanding ●

Dalton State College Super Powers 101

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSIVITY GRANTS ●

Shenandoah University University-wide Facilitator Training Program for Diversity, Inclusion, and Racial Justice

University of Massachusetts – Lowell Diversity Peer Champions ●

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ENDOWED CIRCLE GRANTS

East Carolina University Injustices in Communities: The Lumbee Tribe

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Fontbonne University Giving Back and Getting More: Alumni, Scholarship, and Mentorship Program ●

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Hampden-Sydney College Professional Development Workshop on Leadership Through Effective Communication

Middle Tennessee State University O∆K Leadership Lending Library ●

Stockton University Leadership Lunch Series: Lead with Your Clifton Strengths ●

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University of Central Florida U-LEAD Lead Out Loud, Latinx, and Pride Programs

University of Maryland, College Park Sigma Circle LinkedIn Workshop ●

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University of South Carolina – Columbia O∆K Leadership Development Dialogue

University of Richmond Spider First – Mentor Leadership Development

Washington and Lee University W&L Monacan Immersion Program ●

ESTABLISH AND SUPPORT A GRANT FOR YOUR CIRCLE A total of $10,000 of gifts supporting a specific circle are needed to establish an endowed program fund.

Once the endowment minimum is reached, your circle can receive $500 a year in perpetuity to finance its operations. Grant funds may be used to fund circle travel as well as circle programming on campus.

A donor does not need to contribute the entire endowment. To learn more, contact Vice President for External Relations Katy Datz at katy@odk.org or (540) 458-5344.

University of Virginia Meet, Engage, and Swap: Exchanging and Collecting Business Cards ●

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very year, Omicron Delta Kappa awards scholarships to more than 40 collegiate members to continue their educations through graduate and professional study. Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $3,500.

These recipients demonstrate exceptional academic performance and leadership abilities.

Hunter Berry Berry College Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship Vanderbilt University, J.D. Hunter Berry graduated from Berry College with summa cum laude honors. He was a double major in political science and cyber-security and earned a minor in economics. At Berry, Hunter served as the president of the Honors Student Union and was also student government treasurer. A member of Berry’s Leadership Fellows, Hunter cultivated his leadership skills and used them to help others grow as well. His leadership was reflected in his roles as founder and vice president of his school’s Mock Trial Association and as a training coordinator for Berry’s Office of Admission, where he oriented new admissions ambassadors.

Aside from his work and involvement in groups such as the Model United Nations team at Berry, Hunter also served as a research assistant in the political science department. He worked with professors to publish articles on global incarceration rates. Hunter is a Phi Kappa Phi Fellow and a recent recipient of Berry’s Order of St. Andrew award. He is currently enrolled at Vanderbilt University’s Law School and received the institution’s Cheatham Scholarship and Chancellor’s Scholarship.

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As I enter my graduate studies, I plan to still seek out volunteering opportunities and carry the O∆K ideals with me. I am extremely excited to embark on this part of my educational journey, and I believe that my experience with O∆K played a major role in getting me to this point.

Brandon Beyke

— Brandon Beyke

Muskingum University Diane and Tom Vukovich Scholarship Kettering College, M.S. Brandon Beyke graduated summa cum laude from Muskingum University (MU) with a Bachelor of Science with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry in December 2020. As the vice president of the MU Circle, he helped organize various events, including the annual leaf raking fundraiser benefiting a local charity.

In Fall 2020, Brandon connected his volunteering experiences with Interim Hospice to O∆K. He was able to help fundraise for their patients to receive holiday gifts while maintaining safe COVID-19 practices. Brandon was also a prephysician assistant mentor, chemistry tutor, pre-health club secretary, and lab manuscript contributor.

In addition, Brandon was recognized for his hard work and dedication by earning the Hugh Kuhn Senior Biology Award. He was also a Muskingum University S.T.E.M.M. scholar. From his volunteering and shadowing experiences, he found a strong desire to help those in need. This passion led Brandon to pursue his master’s degree in physician assistant studies at Kettering College. He intends to live in Ohio upon graduation and help his fellow Ohioans lead healthier lives.

Ryan Brownlee Mercer University Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship Ryan Brownlee is an initiate of the Mercer University Circle. He spent summer 2021 researching the toxicity of mercury-cyanide complexes on zebrafish adult and embryo viability. In addition to his membership in Omicron Delta Kappa, Ryan is an initiate of Alpha Epsilon Delta and Phi Eta Sigma honor societies. He has also volunteered for MerServe, a student-run service leadership board for the Macon undergraduate campus of Mercer University, and at a local homeless shelter.

Aside from being recognized by O∆K, Ryan was also awarded the Foothills A.H.E.C. Intensive Program Graduate Scholarship for 2021. He plans to attend an M.D. or combined M.D./Ph.D. program with the goal of becoming a primary care physician.

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Stephanie Cannon University of Georgia Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship Georgetown University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, M.A. Stephanie Cannon graduated from the University of Georgia (UGA) in May 2021 with her Bachelor of Arts with a major in Arabic. She also earned a minor in Russian and a certificate in global studies. While completing her undergraduate degree, Stephanie was a security leadership program scholar at the Center for International Trade and Security, a fellow with UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government, and a research assistant at the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities. She also served as president of the UGA Circle and was selected as its Leader of the Year in Spring 2021. In addition to her academic pursuits, Stephanie is involved with Paper Airplanes, an organization dedicated to providing tutors to Syrian refugees and other conflict-affected individuals.

Stephanie will use her scholarship to pursue a Master of Arts at Georgetown University. She will major in security studies with a concentration in technology and security. Stephanie is also pursuing a certificate in business diplomacy through Georgetown’s Walsh School of Foreign Service. She plans for a career in private sector intelligence with a focus on securing supply chains.

Bryan Carroll

Amanda Catalan

Fontbonne University

Eastern Kentucky University

Fontbonne University Scholarship Washington University in St. Louis, James McElvey School of Engineering, M.Eng.

Eastern Kentucky University Scholarship Eastern Kentucky University, College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences, Psy.D.

Bryan Carroll is enrolled in a dual degree program coordinated by Fontbonne University and Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL). He has completed his studies in applied mathematics at Fontbonne. Bryan enrolled in the Master of Engineering in Energy, Environmental, and Chemical Engineering program at WUSTL in Fall 2021.

Amanda Catalan received her master’s degree in clinical psychology from Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) in May 2021, with a 3.94 GPA. During her time at EKU, Amanda participated in graduate research, discovering coping strategies for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and understanding severity and best teaching practices for students in that field. She also worked as a graduate assistant and a course facilitator. Amanda was active in the psychology clinic on campus, providing assessments and therapies to different populations with various mental health concerns. For two years, Amanda served as a PASS tutor, where she assisted underperforming students in their coursework. She plans to pursue her doctoral studies at Eastern Kentucky University. Her goal is to become a clinical psychologist focusing on mental health and assessing and managing suicidal ideations experienced by individuals and other mental health concerns.

Bryan was active in campus life at Fontbonne. He served as the Fontbonne Circle’s president and historian. In addition, he was a WING and Griffin 1010 (orientation) leader, a Dance Marathon participant, and a university programming intern.

Bryan was also a starter on the university’s soccer team.

He was on the dean’s list for several semesters, and he was selected as Fontbonne’s Circle Leader of the Year in honor of his hard work and dedication to O∆K. Bryan is excited to continue his educational career at Washington University in St. Louis and is looking forward to the challenges and new experiences that lie ahead. He plans to use his M.Eng. degree to begin a career in chemical engineering.

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Stephanie Clark

McKenna Deaton

Muskingum University

Morningside University

Diane and Tom Vukovich Scholarship University of Toledo, College of Medicine and Life Sciences, M.D.

Stephanie Clark graduated summa cum laude from Muskingum University with a bachelor’s degree with majors in chemistry and mathematics. As co-president of the O∆K Muskingum University Circle, she helped organize events, including Parents’ Weekend and a fundraiser benefiting a local food pantry.

Stephanie was also a student mentor, chemistry and math tutor, and the Pre-Health Club president. In addition, she was a co-captain of the women’s basketball team.

Stephanie is currently enrolled at the University of Toledo’s College of Medicine and Life Sciences pursuing her M.D. degree. She developed a passion for medicine through her experiences shadowing a family physician and volunteering at a children’s hospital. Stephanie continues to participate in a variety of campus and community activities.

She volunteers at the Community Care Clinic, a student-run free medical clinic, and is the treasurer of Students for Medical Missions. Stephanie has helped pack supplies for mission trips, managed finances, and assisted with fundraising at the clinic. She provides tours of the anatomy lab and plastination museum to students for the organization, Student-2Student. Stephanie also volunteers as an assistant coach for a local girls’ basketball team.

Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship University of Iowa, College of Public Health, M.P.H. McKenna Deaton graduated summa cum laude from Morningside University in 2021.

She earned a Bachelor of Science with a major in biology and a Bachelor of Arts with a major in chemistry. McKenna also earned a minor in general psychology. During her time at Morningside, she was involved as an undergraduate teaching assistant for a course in introductory genetics and as a research assistant studying COVID-19’s impact on students’ attitudes throughout the pandemic.

In addition to these roles, she served as an executive within several campus student organizations, including treasurer and historian of Chemistry Club, treasurer of Alpha Psi Omega, treasurer of O∆K, and a student member of Pre-Professional Health Club. McKenna received academic recognition by being named to the dean’s list and as a Roadman Scholar. She was also active in campus theater, both on and off the stage.

McKenna is continuing her education at the University of Iowa and is working on a Master of Public Health with a major in epidemiology. She aspires to work in public health and would like to help bridge the inequities within the health care system.

Avery Forsythe Western Colorado University Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship Western Colorado University, School of Graduate Studies, M.A. Avery Forsythe graduated summa cum laude from Western Colorado University (WCU) in May 2020 with a major in sociology and a minor in psychology. She served as president of the WCU Circle during her undergraduate career. Having enjoyed helping to strengthen the relatively new circle, Avery joined forces with fellow initiates to establish an afterschool club for middle schoolers which focused on the importance of service. She was able to instill the mission and values of O∆K with the students by coordinating their participation in service projects. Avery also remained active in campus life through her work as an EPIC Mentor, an organization that utilized student mentorship to foster student engagement and retention.

Avery is working toward a Master of Arts at WCU. She is studying elementary education with an emphasis on reading leadership. She has served as a student teacher in a third-grade classroom as part of her educational journey. After graduation, Avery plans to work toward achieving an English as a Second Language certificate in hopes of teaching internationally.

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Hailey Glick Washington and Lee University Kenneth P. Ruscio (Washington and Lee University) Scholarship

Mary Lynn Freeman Auburn University

Winton M. Blount Scholarship Samford University, School of Health Professions, M.S. Mary Lynn Freeman graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University in May 2021 with a Bachelor of Science with a major in speech, language, and hearing sciences. As an undergraduate, in addition to being a member of O∆K, she was a member of Mortar Board and Lambda Sigma. Mary Lynn was also a member of the National Student Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. She was active in the Omega Circle at Auburn University and held the treasurer position in her senior year. Mary Lynn was also significantly involved in her sorority and held a leadership position every year during her collegiate experience, including her service as recruitment chair during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mary Lynn is currently enrolled in the speech-language pathology master’s program at Samford University. She is excited about the next steps in her education journey and hopes to use those new skills to serve others and provide health care to those who need it most. After graduating, Mary Lynn plans to specialize in pediatric speech pathology in either a private practice or a hospital setting.

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Hailey Glick graduated magna cum laude from Washington and Lee University (W&L) in May 2019. She received a Bachelor of Science with a major in psychology and a minor in poverty and human capability studies. While at W&L, Hailey participated in campus life as an applied statistics teaching assistant, a student researcher in the Gender Development Lab, and served on the student board of W&L Hillel. Hailey also served as the alto section leader for the University Singers and stage-managed productions for the theatre department, music department, and dance company. Additionally, Hailey was an intern at Project Horizon and was inducted into the Alpha Circle in January 2019.

After graduation, Hailey worked in professional theatre until the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered the industry. She then revived her passion for social work and became a child welfare caseworker. Hailey plans to pursue a master’s degree in social work. She hopes to become a child forensic interviewer at a rural child advocacy center.

Mason Grist Washington and Lee University John R. Alford Scholarship in Law University of Texas at Austin, School of Law, J.D. Mason Grist graduated cum laude from Washington and Lee University (W&L) in May 2018. He earned bachelor’s degrees in economics and religion and minors in classics and poverty and human capabilities studies.

Mason served two terms as president of the Executive Committee of the Student Body, was a member of W&L’s Presidential Search Committee, a member of the Dean of the College Search Committee, and worked on the Student Life Task Force for the university’s strategic planning process. 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 helped Hanover launch its community college practice, which supports the strategic missions of two-year institutions nationwide. Mason has also been an active volunteer, most notably as a member of O∆K’s Annual Giving Subcommittee. Having spent the last year working remotely in Colorado, he is excited to pursue a law degree from the University of Texas at Austin this fall.

Being a member of O∆K and holding a leadership position has allowed me to become an effective and efficient listener, better communicator, and overall has provided me a rewarding experience as I witness my fellow peers build on these similar skills.

— Thuy Ho Thuy Ho Morningside College Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy, Pharm.D. Thuy Ho graduated summa cum laude from Morningside University (MU) in May 2021 with a Bachelor of Science with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry.

She transferred to Morningside after earning her Associate of Science at Northeast Community College. Thuy was recognized for excellence in academics in her early academic career by being inducted into Phi Theta Kappa.

After transferring to Morningside at the start of her junior year, Thuy participated in various student organizations and performed research within her department. She was the vice president and secretary of the Chemistry Club, a member of Beta Beta Beta (the biology honor society), and a member of the Pre-Professional Health Club. She also served as the co-vice president of new member selection and initiation for the MU Circle from 202021. Thuy is currently enrolled at the University of Minnesota’s College of Pharmacy. She is pursuing her Doctor of Pharmacy degree and aspires to pursue a career in pediatric pharmacy.

Adam Horey Elmira College Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship Georgetown University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, M.A. Adam Horey graduated summa cum laude from Elmira College in June 2021 with a double major in history and political science and a minor in American studies. In addition to being a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, he was also selected for Phi Beta Kappa. Adam was treasurer for the Elmira College Circle during his senior year. He completed internships for the New York State Assembly, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, and Berman and Company. These positions helped inform Adam’s political science senior thesis on civic education standards in the United States and their effect on democratic participation.

In recognition of his academic excellence, he was awarded the Barbara H. Palmer ’67 Prize in History by Elmira.

Adam is attending Georgetown University to pursue a Master of Arts degree in American government. While continuing his education, he will also serve as a teaching assistant for an undergraduate introductory course in American government. After completing graduate school, Adam plans to work in education policy and is deeply committed to improving civic literacy and efficacy.

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Ada Ruth Huntley Auburn University Auburn University Scholarship Culinary Institute of America, A.C.A.P. Ada Ruth Huntley graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University in May 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in global studies. She was involved in various campus leadership activities at Auburn through the school’s Student Government Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Camp War Eagle, Campus Food Pantry, Black Student Union, Student Recruiters, Phi Eta Sigma, and Omicron Delta Kappa. In addition, Ada Ruth held a position at Tiger Dining on campus.

She also participated in undergraduate research and study abroad and served as an undergraduate teaching assistant. Ada Ruth was recognized for her leadership efforts by the Honors College with its Meritorious Service Award, which is presented to the student whose service to the local, regional, or national community embodies the school’s mission to “serve others with compassion.”

In February 2020, Ada Ruth was elected president of the Student Government Association at Auburn, making her the first African American female to hold the position. She is continuing at the Culinary Institute of America, where she is partaking in the Accelerated Culinary Arts Certificate Program (A.C.A.P.).

My ultimate goal is to connect the world by what we all love: food. We are much more alike thanwe are different, and I hope to show people that through a restaurant experience that brings exposure to various countries and their cultures. My whole future is about creating fellowship through food, serving the community around me,enhancing the character of people around me, promoting scholarship through my education, andmaintaining my integrity through

it all. This award helps me achieve just that.

— Ada Ruth Huntley

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David Hutchison Grove City College Rupert Nelson Latture Scholarship University of Texas at Austin, School of Law, J.D. David Hutchison graduated from Grove City College in May 2021 with a 4.0 GPA. He received a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and earned a double minor in political science and biblical and religious studies. David was very active on campus and served as the editor-in-chief for the Grove City College Journal of Law & Public Policy. He was also president of the Grove City College Circle and a teaching assistant for several professors.

Additionally, David was a tour guide, student mentor, resident assistant, and a tutor for various classes ranging from symbolic logic to constitutional law.

He was recognized for his scholarship, leadership, and service by being inducted into Scroll and Key (an academic honor society), named the Resident Assistant of the Year, and was a finalist for the Senior Man of the Year, the college’s most prestigious award.

David is attending the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Law. He is passionate about the law and helping people, and it is his life goal to serve the common good by pursuing equal justice for all.

Part of the reason why I want to pursue graduate studies in public health is to address issues of systemic racism and mental health in communities like my own.

— Jaime Jiminez Jaime Jiminez, Jr. Loyola University New Orleans Key Fund Scholarship Tulane University, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, M.P.H. Jaime Jimenez, Jr. graduated from Loyola University New Orleans in May 2021.

He received a bachelor’s degree with majors in environmental studies and mass communication and a minor in biological sciences. Jaime served as the assistant director and diversity and inclusion officer of the Shawn M. Donnelley Center for Nonprofit Communications at Loyola during his undergraduate career. He was also the president of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, a member of the student newspaper staff, an orientation leader, and a resident assistant. Jaime received the 2021 Ignatian Award for outstanding service to Loyola as a student leader.

Currently, Jaime travels across the southern United States, leading a team of cyclists as the project manager for Journey of Hope – The Ability Experience South Team, a project dedicated to raising funds and awareness for people with disabilities. After earning his master’s degree at Tulane University’s School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Jaime plans to tackle food scarcity issues in the lower ninth ward of New Orleans and work on environmental justice and equity issues in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley,” a region known for the high percentage of cancer cases in the population.

Kristin Joostema University of Richmond University of Richmond (Stephen D. Bisese) Scholarship Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, M.P.A.S. Kristin Joostema graduated in May 2020 from the University of Richmond with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and minors in biology and women, gender, and sexuality studies. While pursuing her degree at the University of Richmond, Kristin was heavily involved with serving as an assistant for the Sport Club Program, president of the Sport Club Council, and manager of the Quidditch team. She spent time as the service chair for O∆K and the campus pre-health fraternity. Kristin also enjoyed volunteering with U.S. Quidditch, Lion’s Club International, and Virginia Voice. She rounded out her schedule off-campus by working as a certified nurse assistant in both assisted living and memory care units.

Kristin is currently enrolled at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in the accelerated Master of Physician Assistant Studies program. She plans to pursue a career in pediatric pain management and looks forward to growing as a medical provider and patient advocate.

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Taylor Ketcham Stockton University LGBTQ+ Scholarship Stockton University, M.A. Taylor Ketcham graduated summa cum laude from Stockton University in May 2021. She is a first-generation college graduate who earned a bachelor’s degree in literature and minors in political science, historical studies, and holocaust and genocide studies. Taylor was active in campus life as the assistant student director of the Stockton University Honors Program and as an honors peer mentor. She also worked as a resident assistant on campus, was president of the university’s Residence Hall Association, and co-curated multiple university-sponsored exhibits. Taylor was selected as a Spring 2021 Stockton University Board of Trustees Fellowship for Distinguished Students honoree. She was awarded the 2021 Stockton University Master of Arts in American Studies Outstanding Graduate Student Award recognizing her work as a dual degree student.

Taylor serves as president of Stockton University Circle, where she is currently pursuing a master’s degree in American studies. She is a member of the Richard E. Bjork Library Exhibits Team and has earned a graduate assistantship in her program. Taylor plans a career in a museum or non-profit administration and is considering continuing her studies to earn a doctorate in English or history.

Sydney LaRue Transylvania University Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship University of Kentucky, J. David Rosenberg College of Law, J.D.

Xiao Li University of Houston – Clear Lake Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Ph.D.

Sydney LaRue graduated magna cum laude from Transylvania University in May 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in history and minors in French and anthropology.

While attending Transylvania, Sydney served as president of the Transylvania Environmental Action League, vice president of Omicron Delta Kappa, and was a member of the Transylvania Catholic Organization. She participated in the theater department as a front-of-house manager, properties designer, and assistant stage manager. Sydney was also a member of Phi Alpha Theta History Honors Society, Pi Delta Phi French Honors Society, and was named to the dean’s list for her academic achievements. She received the Cralle Foundation/ Joan Cralle Day Fellowship, awarded to one student from a private Kentucky college or university who plans on attending professional school at the University of Kentucky.

Xiao Li graduated with honors from the University of Houston – Clear Lake in May 2021, where she received both a Master of Health Administration and a Master of Business Administration. Xiao also earned the Excellence in Academic Research and Community Connector awards. She was a research assistant and co-authored several research papers and the series, Leadership123. Xiao was an active leader on campus as the student representative of the University Planning and Budget Committee, treasurer of the O∆K circle, and vice president of the Operation in Medical Group Management Association. She was also the vice president of the Outreach and Communication of Healthcare Financial Management Association, vice president of the Finance of Healthcare Student Association, and vice president of the Outreach and Communication of Business-Oriented Student Society. In addition, Xiao volunteered for the Houston Methodist Vaccination Program and the Houston Food Bank.

This fall, Sydney began attending the J. David Rosenberg College of Law at the University of Kentucky. She is passionate about women’s history and criminal law and plans to expand upon those interests in a career as a public defender.

Xiao is pursuing a Ph.D. in healthcare management and policy development at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Her goal is to reduce healthcare costs and improve accessibility and disparity for the general public.

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Samantha Luby Roanoke College Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship Colorado State University, School of Public Health, M.P.H. Samantha Luby graduated summa cum laude from Roanoke College in May 2021.

She earned a Bachelor of Science with a major in biology and was a part of the school’s honors program. In addition to being an active member of O∆K, Samantha was selected for membership in Phi Beta Kappa. In addition, she volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, Colleges Against Cancer, and Best Buddies. In recognition of her academic excellence, Samantha received the Alpha Lambda Delta Senior Certificate, the Senior Scholar in Biology award, and was named to the president’s list. Having attended a formative after-school program growing up called “Mad Science,” she was inspired to move into the fields of science and public health.

Samantha is attending Colorado State University’s School of Public Health, beginning her work toward a master’s degree in public health. She is focused on studying animals, people, and the environment to explore how these factors facilitate the spread of various pathogens.

In the future, Samantha hopes to pursue a career in public health.

I will uphold the values of the Society by holding myself to the highest moral and ethical standard and valuing diversity and inclusion by working to foster a respectful workplace. Overall, the ideals of O∆K will remain guiding principles throughout my law school journey and after.

— Kaitlyn Marut Kaitlyn Marut Rider University John D. Morgan Scholarship Rutgers University, School of Management and Labor Relations, M.L.E.R. Kaitlyn Marut graduated summa cum laude from Rider University in December 2020. She earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational psychology, a minor in general business, and a certificate in leadership. Throughout her undergraduate career, Kaitlyn conducted research on creativity in the workplace. Additionally, she served in leadership roles in various campus organizations, including Psi Chi, the Society for Human Resource Management, Zeta Tau Alpha, and the Rider University Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa. Kaitlyn was also a graduate of the Leadership Development Program and a protégé in the Gail Bierenbaum Women’s Leadership Council. She participated in five internships as an undergraduate.

In honor of her extensive internship experiences, Kaitlyn was awarded the Rider University Engaged Learning Award in the Internships, Co-Ops, and Fieldwork category. She was also selected as the Rider University Circle Leader of the Year in recognition of her leadership on campus and the Society. Kaitlyn is currently pursuing a master’s degree in labor and employee relations at Rutgers University.

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Morgan Milmore

Catriona Mitchell

Western Colorado University

Johns Hopkins University

Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work, M.S.W.

LGBTQ+ Scholarship Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering, MDataSc

Morgan Milmore graduated summa cum laude from Western Colorado University (WCU) in June 2019 with bachelor’s degrees in both political science and psychology and a minor in philosophy.

While completing her undergraduate studies, she spearheaded the WCU Circle’s Day of Service activity.

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, was 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 her strong relationships with the campus faculty.

Catriona Mitchell graduated from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) in May 2021 with a Bachelor of Science with a major in applied mathematics and statistics. She also studied Mandarin Chinese and used her knowledge of the language in a study abroad program in Beijing during Summer 2019. Catriona participated in several activities on campus, including serving as a mathematics tutor, a resident advisor, and as the director of volunteer management on the executive board of Baltimore First, a student-led direct service program. Baltimore First taught her the importance of volunteer work and helped shape her understanding of social justice. Catriona was also highly active in the JHU Circle, and becoming a member of O∆K helped further instill her ideals of service.

Morgan is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work from the University of Denver. She plans to become a school social worker and hopes to impact the lives of young people.

Emi Mondragon Trinity University Key Fund Scholarship Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering, Ph.D. Emi Mondragon graduated magna cum laude from Trinity University in May 2021. She earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering science with a major in electrical engineering and a minor in mathematics and physics.

While studying at Trinity, Emi was captain of the women’s club soccer team, president of club tennis, and founder of a new running club. In addition to her athletic pursuits, she was an officer and member of Trinity chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Trinity Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Club. Emi also received several honors, including the Professional 24 | odk.org

Catriona is currently pursuing a Master of Data Science at Johns Hopkins. Her goal is to become a data scientist, and she hopes to encourage other young, queer women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Promise Award, R.V. Andrews Outstanding Junior and Sophomore Engineering Student Award, Margaret Jean Abernethy Scholarship, and University Scholar.

She participated in undergraduate research making soft actuators that could be used as a splinting mechanism in an exoskeleton for her senior design project.

Emi is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering at Johns Hopkins University. Her career goal is to develop and build medical devices as an electrical engineer.

Lindsey Osbon Millsaps College Louise and William Latture Scholarship Louisiana State University, College of Art and Design, M.Arch.

Benjamin Morrow Westminster College Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship Washington University in St. Louis, Olin School of Business, M.S.F. Benjamin Morrow is a recent graduate of Westminster College.

He graduated summa cum laude from the honors program with dual bachelor’s degrees in accounting and mathematics. Benjamin was active on campus and participated in a variety of organizations. He was president of Phi Delta Theta for two years, served as president of the Oath and Values Board, and as Grand Marshal of the Skulls of Seven. Benjamin was also a freshman transition mentor for three years and a student ambassador for two. In addition, he served on various campus committees, including the Blue Blazers Investment Committee, the hiring committee for new business professors at Westminster, and on a task force with board members to brainstorm potential leadership opportunities to bring to campus.

Benjamin is an initiate of Alpha Lambda Delta, Delta Mu Delta, and Pi Mu Epsilon honor societies along with being a member of Omicron Delta Kappa.

Benjamin is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Finance with a concentration in quantitative finance from the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. His goal is to become a casualty actuary.

Lindsey Osbon graduated summa cum laude from Millsaps College in May 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minor in studio arts. While at Millsaps, she held numerous leadership positions. Lindsey was vice president of the Pi Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), captain and all-conference player of the softball team, treasurer of her sorority, secretary of the Diversity Council, and secretary of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. She is also an initiate of Phi Eta Sigma, Sigma Lambda, Beta Gamma Sigma, Kappa Pi, Beta Alpha Psi, and Order of Omega honor societies.

Lindsey expanded her studies globally in Summer 2019, studying the culture and architecture in Florence, Italy, and Munich, Germany. She also participated in numerous panels for prospective students at Millsaps. In recognition of her extensive involvement on campus and her academic excellence, Lindsey was named a Millsaps Presidential Scholar, an Else School Senior Scholar, a Corre Award Recipient, and an FCA Bill Buckner Impact Award winner. She is currently pursuing a Master of Architecture at Louisiana State University and hopes to become a licensed architect and businesswoman.

Rachel Reed Arizona State University Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship Arizona State University, College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, M.S. Rachel Reed graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University (ASU) in May 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership.

Although she was an online student, Rachel found serving as president of the ASU Circle to be a way to engage in campus life from afar. She felt incredibly empowered by the faculty at ASU throughout her virtual learning experience. As a current graduate student, Rachel remains involved on campus by serving as the president of both the Master of Organizational Leadership Student Organization and the Academic Integrity Committee.

Rachel is continuing her enrollment at Arizona State, pursuing a Master of Science with a major in organizational leadership. In the future, she wants to leverage research and technology to create a more equitable and inclusive digital landscape for academe. After completing her master’s degree, Rachel plans on pursuing her Ph.D. studying learning, literacy, and technology. She also hopes to help future O∆K leaders build the framework for expanding virtual circles that span the globe.

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Tambria Schroeder SUNY Brockport Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship Queen’s University Belfast, M.A.

Joanna Rosenberger Transylvania University Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship Purdue University, The Graduate School, Ph.D. Joanna Rosenberger graduated cum laude from Transylvania University in May 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and minors in mathematics, music, and physics. While attending Transylvania, she participated in undergraduate research in computational and inorganic chemistry, leading her to be credited with authorship on a paper published in December 2020. Joanna also served as a Writing Center consultant, president of the campus chapter of the American Chemical Society, and first chair clarinetist in Transylvania’s Concert Band. She was the 2021 recipient of the Transylvania University Bands Outstanding Service Award. Joanna was also the Lampas Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa president at Transylvania and was selected as its Circle Leader of the Year in 2021.

In recognition of her dedication to chemistry research, Joanna was awarded the Polymer Education Undergraduate Award in 2019 and the American Institute of Chemists Award in 2021.

This fall, she began a Ph.D. program in chemistry at Purdue University and plans to specialize in materials science.

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Tambria Schroeder graduated summa cum laude from The College at Brockport, State University of New York (SUNY Brockport) in May 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in political science and international studies. She also earned a Bachelor of Science with a major in women’s studies.

Tambria was a dedicated scholar and an active member of various campus organizations. She was the co-coordinator of the Honors College Peer Mentor Program, a student member of the College Senate, helped lead a Campus Action Grant funded by the American Association of University Women, and served as the president of the SUNY Brockport Circle. In recognition of her leadership and academic achievements, she was awarded the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. After graduation, Tambria worked as a contractor for the U.S. Department of State.

Tambria is pursuing her Master of Arts with a major in conflict transformation and social justice at Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland. She hopes to deepen her understanding of gender and power dynamics and ultimately build a more peaceful, inclusive, and secure world for all.

Brooke Shimer Millersville University Chellgren Family Endowed Scholarship Millersville University, College of Graduate Studies and Adult Learning, M.S. Brooke Shimer graduated summa cum laude from Millersville University in May 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology with departmental and university honors. While attending Millersville, she completed an honors thesis about gratitude and mindfulness, which was accepted for presentation at the 2021 Eastern Psychological Association conference. On-campus, Brooke served as the clinic coordinator and peer mentor for the psychology department. She was also a peer mentor University Honors College and was the vice president of the Honors College Student Association. In addition, Brooke represented Millersville at the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Women’s Consortium Leadership Institute, where she participated in educational and service opportunities. She was also named an outstanding junior psychology major and awarded scholarships from the Honors College.

Brooke was the inaugural president of Millersville University Circle when it was established in 2019. She is also a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Psi Chi honor societies. Brooke will continue her studies at Millersville University, working toward a Master of Science with a major in clinical psychology. Her goal is to become a licensed professional counselor, and she dreams of opening her own private practice.

Madison Stephens Auburn University Katharine Cater (Auburn University) Scholarship University of Montevallo, College of Arts and Sciences, M.S. Madison Stephens graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University in May 2020, having earned a Bachelor of Science with a major in communication disorders and minors in psychology and human development and family studies. In addition to being a member of O∆K, she was a member of Cardinal Key, Phi Eta Sigma, and Rho Lambda honor societies. Madison also participated in several campus organizations, including the National Student Speech-Language and Hearing Association, Alpha Chi Omega, and the College of Liberal Arts Student Council. She also volunteered with IMPACT Volunteer Organization. Madison was named to Auburn’s dean’s list and received multiple scholarships in recognition of her academic excellence and leadership on campus.

Madison is a second-year graduate student at the University of Montevallo, where she is working toward a Master of Science with a major in speech-language pathology. She is currently an intern at a pediatric clinic where she works with children to assess, diagnose, and treat various communication disorders. Madison is looking forward to becoming a certified speech-language pathologist next year.

Stefan Suazo Tulane University John Karlem Riess Scholarship Stanford University, Stanford Law School, J.D. Stefan Suazo graduated magna cum laude from Tulane University in May 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in political economy and minors in history and political science. While at Tulane, Stefan was active on campus and in his community. He ran for the school board in Jefferson Parish, La., and volunteered as a firefighter with the Third District Volunteer Fire Department.

In addition to being a member of O∆K, Stefan served as president of the community government in Wall Residence Hall.

He also established the Tulane University Academy of Politics, was a Stamps Scholar, an honors student, and had a long-standing internship in the District Attorney’s Office.

Stefan was awarded the Murphy Institute Public Service Award and the Tulane 34 Award in his senior year. This award is presented annually to the 34 graduates who most exemplify Tulane’s values.

Stefan is currently pursuing his J.D. at Stanford Law School. He is motivated by his long-term goal of becoming politically involved in his hometown of New Orleans.

Nicole Thornton University of Miami Laura Larissa Morgan (University of Miami) Scholarship Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, M.D. Nicole Thornton graduated from the University of Miami (UM) in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science with a major in biomedical engineering. She served as the vice president of the UM Circle, where she arranged the induction of two classes of new members. Nicole enjoyed spreading the ideals of Omicron Delta Kappa to new members and seeing their pride upon tapping. She also participated in a variety of other campus activities. Nicole worked as a resident assistant and peer tutor, served as the College of Engineering Senator, and participated in microbiology research.

Nicole is currently enrolled in medical school at Nova Southeastern University’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine. She is president of the Pediatric Interest Group, works on medical education projects, and serves on the executive board of the Student National Medical Association. Nicole is interested in preventative medicine and the connection between engineering and healthcare. She plans to go into pediatrics after graduation and would like to help chronically ill children.

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Jenna Walmer Bridgewater College Scott R. Goodale Memorial Endowed Scholarship Syracuse University, College of Arts and Sciences, Ph.D. Jenna Walmer graduated from Bridgewater College in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in international studies. Jenna was a varsity swimmer for Bridgewater and broke three school records during her four years on the team. She was also involved with swimming program at a local YMCA as a lead age group coach. Jenna focused her undergraduate research on the Holocaust and genocide. She spent a month studying at Oxford University through Bridgewater’s Flory Fellows program, studying under one of the world’s leading Holocaust historians.

After graduating from Bridgewater, Jenna attended West Chester University, where she received a Master of Art with a major in Holocaust and genocide studies. She also received a Master of Science with a major in Psychology from West Chester. Her studies focused on analyzing Holocaust diaries to demonstrate how adolescent development acted as a form of resilience for the diarists. Additionally, she co-wrote a book on diary studies in higher education and was honored with the Graduate Student Association Award and Frederick Douglass Institute Award. This fall, Jenna is attending Syracuse University in pursuit of a Ph.D. in social psychology.

Kerri Wong Kendra Walsh

Clemson University

University of Rhode Island

James Barker (Clemson University) Scholarship Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, M.S.

Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship Brown University, Warren Alpert Medical School, M.D. Kendra Walsh graduated summa cum laude from the University of Rhode Island (URI) in May 2021 with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and a minor in biological sciences. She received URI’s Natural Medicines Recognition Award and the College of Pharmacy Academic Excellence Award. While attending Rhode Island, Kendra was a leader in and outside of the classroom. She served as a basic life support instructor, resident advisor, pharmacy program tutor, vice president of administration and finance for the URI Student Alumni Association, and as an intern for CVS Health.

Additionally, Kendra worked on the URI Community First Responder Program, an outreach project designed to increase access to naloxone in rural Rhode Island communities. Kendra also published a research article in the Journal of Pharmacy Practice on using case-based learning to teach pharmacy students about dietary supplements.

In addition to being an initiate of O∆K, she is a member of Rho Chi, Phi Lambda Sigma, and Lambda Kappa Sigma honor societies. Kendra is also a member of the American Pharmacists Association. Kendra is enrolled in the M.D. program at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

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Kerri Wong graduated with general and departmental honors from Clemson University in May 2021 with her Bachelor of Science with a major in bioengineering.

While at Clemson, she participated in several projects through her internship as an undergraduate research assistant. Kerri assisted in developing techniques to deliver antioxidative therapy safely and examined the effects of estrogen on the fibroblast signaling network after a heart attack. In addition to being a member of O∆K, Kerri was also extensively involved in her cultural sorority, Lambda Phi Lambda, serving on the executive board for multiple years. She won several awards from the Fraternity and Sorority Life department for her consistent and exemplary leadership. In 2019, she received the Benjamin A. Gillam International Scholarship, awarded by the U.S. Department of State, supporting international study and enabling students to gain proficiency in diverse languages and cultures.

Kerri is currently attending the Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine, pursuing a master’s degree in anesthesia. After graduation, she plans to work as an anesthesiologist assistant.

Stanley Zheng The College of New Jersey Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health, M.H.A. Stanley Zheng graduated from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in 2018 with his Bachelor of Science with a major in industrial product and design. He was inducted into TCNJ’s Blue and Gold Hall of Fame and completed the Honors Program curriculum. Throughout his undergraduate education, Stanley was heavily involved on campus as a community advisor, college ambassador, peer tutor, and research project assistant.

In 2018, he presented research to the American Public Health Association with TCNJ faculty members.

Stanley also held several leadership positions within student organizations and honor societies, including Circle K, the world’s largest student-led college service organization. In addition, he served as copresident of the TCNJ Circle.

This fall, Stanley is attending Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Public Health, working toward a master’s degree in health administration. Stanley is passionate about helping others, and he plans to pursue a career in healthcare administration to positively impact healthcare systems.

My future aspirations are to become a Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired (TVI). When I was in second grade, I was diagnosed with an optic glioma, a brain tumor pushing against the optic nerve, causing atrophy, and decreasing visual acuity.

During high school, my TVIs showed me and gave me the skills and confidence needed to succeed, and I plan to do the same for other blind and visually impaired youth.

— Jonathan Zobek

Jonathan Zobek The College of New Jersey Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship Salus University, College of Health Sciences, M.Ed. Jonathan Zobek graduated magna cum laude from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree with a major in communication studies and a concentration in interpersonal/organizational communication. While at TCNJ, he was the treasurer of Catholic Campus Ministry and a disc jockey for the school’s radio station. In recognition of his academic success, Jonathan was inducted into Lambda Pi Eta. He also served as president of TCNJ’s Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa.

Jonathan co-wrote an article about universal design for learning, which was accepted for a poster session for the 2020 Educause E.L.I. Annual Meeting.

Outside the classroom, he served as president of the New Jersey Association of Blind Students, a division of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey. He also was a volunteer for the National Homework Hotline, where he helped blind and low-vision students with technology and braille. Jonathan is currently attending Salus University and is working toward earning his Master of Education degree with a focus on the education of students with visual impairments.

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Awards

RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SOCIETY

JOHN “JACK” D. MORGAN AWARD FOR LIFETIME SERVICE

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William E. Latture

illiam E. Latture (Washington and Lee University, 1948) has been involved with Omicron Delta Kappa throughout his life. He was a long-time member of the O∆K Foundation Board of Trustees and is an emeritus trustee of the Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation. Bill and his wife Louise (Washington and Lee University, 2017) have supported the Society in multiple capacities. They established the Rupert Nelson Latture Scholarship, named for Bill’s father, who was one of the original 15 founders of the Society. In addition, they helped with the fundraising to purchase the historic train station, which houses the organization’s national headquarters, and they funded the Louise H. and William E. Latture Endowed Scholarship. Bill continues to serve the Society as a member of its Board Awards Committee. He retired in 1982 after 33 years as an executive with Blue Bell, Inc..

ROBERT MORLAN AND ROBERT L. BISHOP OUTSTANDING CIRCLE OFFICER AWARD

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Sheridan W. S. Henson

he 2021 Morlan Bishop Outstanding Circle Officer honoree is Sheridan W. S. Henson, a 2008 initiate of the Cumberland University Circle. In addition to being a long-time advisor to the CU Circle, he has been a member of the National Awards Committee and the Mission Committee. In the current academic year, Sheridan is chairing the National Awards Committee. As a campus leader at Cumberland, he directs the Academic Success Center, which contains the offices of Student Success, Career Services and Internships, the Chaplain, Retention and Tennessee Promise Services, and the Writing Center. In his role as a catalyst for student social integration, Sheridan serves as the faculty advisor for the Theta Prime Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, and the Tennessee Lambda Chapter of Alpha Chi, and the Cumberland Chapter of Gamma Beta Phi.

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CHERYL M. HOGLE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS

Michael N. Christakis

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ichael N. Christakis is a 1998 initiate of the Alfred University Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, where he served as the circle’s chartering president. He was elected Province I student director in 1999, O∆K’s first-ever national student vice president in 2000, and later national vice president for Circle Standards in 2002. Mike served as national president from 201216, immediate past national president from 2016-19, and immediate past board chair from 2019-20. He also served on the O∆K Foundation Board of Trustees. Mike presided at the Society’s Centennial Celebration in 2014 in Lexington, Virginia, and was an advisor to the University at Albany Circle. He is a current member of the Society’s Board Awards Committee.

Michael L. James

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ichael L. James was a 1995 charter member of the Harding University Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa. Mike served as circle coordinator from that date, except for five years while serving Harding in Greece, until his retirement as dean of the school’s Honors College in 2020.

Mike also served O∆K as national regional director and a member of the National Advisory Council. He received the Eldridge W. Roark Meritorious Service Award in 2008. Mike was appointed to the Society Board of Directors in 2018 and served on the Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation from 2019-20. Throughout his career, Mike actively participated in the National Collegiate Honors Council and the six-state regional Great Plains Honors Council, where he once served as president. Mike passed away in October 2021. A remembrance of Mike may be found on page 39.

ELDRIDGE W. ROARK, JR. MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARDS

Brandon G. Bell

Brandon G. Bell, a 2013 initiate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington Circle, served as the circle’s advisor from the time of his initiation until 2017. He was the circle assistant at Elon University from 2017-20. Most recently, Brandon served as a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI) Committee and chair of the DEI Resources Subcommittee. Previously, he was on the Society’s Membership Committee. Brandon has attended national conventions and helped develop two podcasts about matters of diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Professionally, Brandon is the lead for diversity and inclusion, North American region, for Sygenta.

Denise A. Wellman

Denise A. Wellman was initiated into the University of South Carolina – Columbia in 1979. Since that time, she has served as an advisor to the Chi Circle for many years, attended the national convention, and served as a scholarship reviewer for the Society for the past four years. In addition, Denise has served as a member of the Scholarship Review and Selection Committee. Professionally, she has served South Carolina in various roles, including as director of admissions for the medical school, associate director of financial aid and scholarships for the university, and director of visitors services. She is currently the program director for Beyond the Classroom.

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ANDRISTINE M. ROBINSON CHAMPION AWARD FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSIVITY

Kent Hallman and Cumberland University’s Celebrating Voices Program

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ent Hallman, a 2021 initiate of the Cumberland University Circle, created the institution’s Celebrating Voices program in 2020. The program’s first session brought Dr. Ernest “Rip” Patton, Jr. to campus to discuss his experiences as a legendary Freedom Rider in 1961. The second session program celebrated the growing and thriving community of Hispanic students at Cumberland. The third activity was facilitated to bring greater attention to the university’s annual Holocaust Remember Day. The Celebrating Voices program has given a voice to several elements of the institution’s slowly growing and diverse campus population and provides the necessary building blocks for the educational betterment of the school’s students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community.

COMMUNITY COMMITMENT AWARD FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSIVITY

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Darlene X. Rodriguez

arlene X. Rodriguez, a 1993 initiate of the Florida International University Circle, is the first recipient of the Society’s Community Commitment Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity. This award recognizes the achievements of members who consistently promote an inclusive campus and/or community, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity, and appreciate that diversity is integral to healthy and productive communities. Professionally, Darlene is an associate professor of social work and human services at Kennesaw State University (KSU). In addition, she is the Gender and Diversity Scholar for the KSU Children and Family Program’s Two-Generation Initiatives. Her research is focused on immigrant integration and the role of nonprofits in facilitating policy change in this area. Darlene was also the Society’s 1996 National Leader of the Year.

NATIONAL VIRTUAL AWARDS

Ceremony

The 2021 National Virtual Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, December 3 (Founders’ Day). The program is available on the ODK HQ YouTube channel, and details may be found at odk.org/prgrams/awards.

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2020 Laurel

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Crowned Circle Award

donna e . shalala

he Omicron Delta Kappa Society and

government career, Shalala was also the U.S. Assistant

Trustees presented Donna E. Shalala

Development and Research (1977-80). She represented

Educational Foundation Board of (University of Miami, 2002) with the

2020 Laurel Crowned Circle Award on November 11, 2020.

First presented in 1980, the Laurel Crowned Circle Award is the highest individual honor awarded by Omicron

Delta Kappa. Recipients are exceptional leaders in their respective fields or noted for their service in advancing

leadership development. Award winners also demonstrate the leadership values of the Society: collaboration, inclusivity, integrity, scholarship, and service.

Shalala has served the country on both campus and national levels. She was the president of the University

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for Policy Florida’s 27th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2019-21.

In recognition of her civic contributions, numerous

organizations and individuals have honored Shalala.

President George W. Bush awarded her the Presidential

Medal of Freedom in 2008. In 2010, she was presented with the Nelson Mandela Award for Health and Human

Rights. Shalala is a 2014 recipient of the Harry S. Truman

Legacy of Leadership Award. She was selected to be in the first class of inductees in the Government Hall of Fame in 2019, and she has been presented with more than 50 honorary degrees.

of Miami (2001-15), chancellor of the University of

Shalala earned her undergraduate degree from Western

College (1981-88). Shalala was the inaugural head of the

of Miami University). She received her Master of Arts,

Wisconsin – Madison (1988-93), and president of Hunter Clinton Foundation, and she was the 18th Secretary of the

Department of Health and Human Services (1993-2001).

In 2007, President George W. Bush appointed Shalala and

Bob Dole to lead the President’s Commission on Care for

America’s Returning Wounded Warriors. Earlier in her

College for Women (now known as the Western Campus

as well as her Ph.D., from Syracuse University. Before beginning her administrative and government careers,

Shalala was on the faculty at Baruch College (part of the

City University of New York system) and Teachers College, Columbia University. ●

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O∆K MEMBER NEWS

Congratulations

LEADERS IN U.S. GOVERNMENT There are presently nine members serving in the U.S. Senate and fifteen individuals serving in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Our members represent all parties and all parts of the country.

SENATORS

REPRESENTATIVES

• Senator William “Bill” M.

• Congressman Robert “Bob” E.

• Congressman Richard L.

• Senator Charles “Chuck” E.

• Congressman Brad R. Wenstrup

• Congressman Ronald “Ron” G.

• Senator Gary C. Peters – MI (D)

• Congressman David F. Kustoff

• Congressman Steny H. Hoyer

• Congressman A. D. “Donald”

• Congressman Steven M. Palazzo

• Congresswoman Elise M.

• Congressman John W. Rose –

• Congressman James “Jim” H.

• Congressman Dustin “Dusty” M.

• Congressman John A. Yarmuth

• Congresswoman Deborah

Cassidy – LA (R) (Louisiana State University, 2010) Grassley – IA (R) (University of Northern Iowa, 2003) (Alma College, 1979)

• Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand –

NY (D) (SUNY Plattsburgh, 2012)

• Senator Mark R. Warner – VA (D) (George Washington University, 1995)

• Senator A. M. “Mitch” McConnell, Jr. (R) (University of Louisville, 1963) • Senator Roger F. Wicker – MS (R) (University of Mississippi, 1972)

• Senator Timothy “Tim”

M. Kaine – VA (D) (University of Missouri – Columbia, 1978

Latta – OH (R) (Bowling Green State University, 1995) – OH (R) (University of Cincinnati, 1979)

– TN (R) (University of Memphis, 1987) McEachin – VA (D) (University of Richmond, 2012) Stefanik – NY (R) (SUNY Plattsburgh, 2015) Cooper – TN (D) (Cumberland University, 2011) – KY (D) (University of Louisville, 2014)

• Congressman Lloyd A. Doggett – TX (D) (University of Texas at Austin, 1967)

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Hudson, Jr. – NC (R) (University of North Carolina Charlotte, 1994) Estes – KS (R) (Tennessee Technological University, 1977)

– MD (D) (University of Maryland, College Park, 1962) – MS (R) (University of Southern Mississippi, 1994) TN (R) (Tennessee Technological University, 1987) Johnson – SD (R) (University of South Dakota, 1998)

“Debbie” Wasserman Schultz – FL (D) (University of Florida, 1989)

APPOINTMENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION • Alaine M. Allen (University

of Pittsburgh, 2013) is the new associate dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion for the College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University.

• Katrice A. Albert

(Louisiana State University, 2005) has been named the new vice president for institu tional diversity at the University of Kentucky.

• Princeton University has selected

Nakia White Barr (University of Maryland, College Park, 2000) as the assistant vice president in the Office of the President.

• Sylvia Carey-Butler (Dillard

University, 2003) has been appointed as Brown University’s next vice president for institutional equity and diversity.

• Former Congressman Brad R.

Carson (Baylor University, 1988) has been named president of the University of Tulsa.

• Edward T. Bonahue, Jr.

(Wake Forest University, 1986) is the new president of Suffolk County Community College in New York.

• Robert U. Fischer (Eastern Illinois

University, 1999) has been named provost and vice president for academic affairs at Western Kentucky University.

• David H. Jackson, Jr. (Florida

A&M University, 2008) became provost and vice president for academic affairs at North Carolina Central University on July 1.

• Lacretia Johnson Flash (University • Elizabeth A. Kennedy (University

of Maryland, College Park, 1992) is the inaugural vice president of diversity and inclusion at Berklee College of Music.

• Bennie L. Harris

of Akron, 2003) was named president of Missouri State Western University. Kennedy served as an advisor for the Theta Circle at the University of Akron at one time.

(Washington State University, 1997) is the new chancellor of the University of South Carolina – Upstate.

• Denise M. King (University of

• Erin E. Hughes (Washington and

University, 1992) has been named the incoming president of Taylor University in Indiana.

Lee University, 2021) is the new assistant women’s basketball coach at W&L. Hughes was named the 2021 O∆K Leader of the Year in Athletics.

• Kathy W. Humphrey (St. Louis University, 2004) is the new president of Carlow University.

• Nicole F. Hurd

• Kristin G. Esterberg (SUNY

Potsdam, 2015) has been selected as the new chancellor at the University of Washington – Bothell.

• Shannon M. Finning (Bridgewater State College, 2000) is the new vice president for student services at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

(University of Virginia, 2001) is the new president of Lafayette College.

Hurd is the founder and former chief executive officer of College Advising Corps.

Rhode Island, 2003) is the new head women’s basketball coach at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

• D. Michael Lindsay (Baylor

• Kimberly D. McCorkle (Louisiana

State University, 1992) has been selected as the new provost and vice president for academic affairs at East Tennessee State University.

• Krista L. Newkirk (Converse

College, 2017) is the new president of University of Redlands. Newkirk is the former president of Converse College.

• Todd A. Olson

(Georgetown University, 2004) has been named the 11th president of Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Memoriam

Several members of the Society died during 2021.

• Long-time Florida State APPOINTMENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION • Harris Pastides (University of South

Carolina – Columbia, 2010) is currently serving as the interim president of the University of South Carolina. He is the university’s former president. Stephen J. Cutler (a 2020 initiate of the Chi Circle) is currently serving as interim provost.

• Dione D. Somerville (Ohio

Northern University, 1992) has been selected as the eighth president of Owens Community College in Ohio.

• Clara Ross Stamps (Kentucky

State University, 2019) has been appointed interim president at Kentucky State University.

MEMBER

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• Jaime R. Taylor (Austin Peay State University, 1998) is the new president of Lamar University.

• Marjorie S. Thomas (Florida

International University, 1998) has been selected to serve as the new vice president of student affairs at New College of Florida.

• Sharon L. Wood (University of

Virginia, 1981) is the new executive vice president and provost at the University of Texas at Austin.

• Kumar Yelamarthi (Wright

State University, 2005) has been named the associate dean in the College of Engineering at Tennessee Technological University.

Books

• Tara F. Condon (Dickinson College, 1996) recently released her first book entitled, “Some Assembly Required: An Organ Transplant Love Story.”

• J. David Irwin

(Auburn University, 1975) has recently published “Practical and Inspirational Guidelines for Winning.”

University head football coach Robert “Bobby” C. Bowden (Samford University, 1951)

• Former Louisiana Governor Edwin W. Edwards (Louisiana State University, 1972)

• Former U.S. Senator

Michael B. Enzi (George Washington University, 1966)

• Former Theta Circle advisor William A. C. Francis (University of Akron, 1990)

• Long-time University

of Kentucky administrator Frank H. Harris (University of Kentucky, 1971)

• Former U.S. Vice President

Walter G. Mondale (University of South Carolina – Columbia, 1981)

• Distinguished journalist Roger H. Mudd (Washington and Lee University, 1966)

• Former Alabama Governor John M. Patterson (University of Alabama, 1959)

• Comedian and Pillars of

Leadership in the Arts award winner Jeanne S. Robertson (Auburn University, 1990)

• Former Egyptian First Lady

Jehan Sedat (University of South Carolina – Columbia, 1985)

• Former U.S. Senator

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LIFETIME MEMBER

Achievements • The American Council on

Education announced its Class of 2021 fellows. Included in this year’s class are O∆K’s National Diversity Officer Moneque Walker-Pickett (University of Miami, 1994); Mary K. Ramsey (Oklahoma Baptist University, 1983); Manoochehr Zoghi (University of Dayton, 1998).

• Norman C. Mosrie (Marshall

University, 1984) and Jerome A. Gilbert (Mississippi State University, 1976) have been named to West Virginia Executive Magazine’s Sharp Shooters Class of 2021.

• John N. Banter (Georgetown

College, 2008) received the 2021 Robin Orr Outstanding Practitioner Award from the Association of Leadership Educators. Banter is an advisor to the Georgia Southern University Circle.

• Gary D. Bonnewell (Virginia

Wesleyan University, 2006) gave the Founders Day address at his alma mater on September 9.

• Janet Ruth Wisner Burton

(Jacksonville State University, 2002) received the Marquis Who’s Who Humanitarian Award.

• Daniela Darquea (University of Miami, 2016) represented Ecuador on its golf team during the 2021 Summer Olympics.

• Joanna M. Gonzales (Creighton

University, 2007) received the Meritorious Volunteer Service Medal from the U.S. Navy in 2019. In 2020, she was awarded the 17th Annual Latina Style, Inc. Distinguished Military Service Award.

AND

Honors

• Silas W. Kelly (Adelphia

University, 2013) has been honored by the Press Club of Long Island with a first-place award recognizing his work on a mental health podcast entitled “Destigmatize to Normalize.” Kelly was also recently named the 2021 NASW LI (Nassau/ Suffolk) Social Worker of the Year.

In addition, Kelly and his company, Kelsunn Communications, have received several other awards. The “Kelsunn-on-the-Air” social work podcast has been named one of the Top 35 “Social Work Podcasts” to follow in 2021.

• Congratulations to

University of South Carolina and USA Women’s Basketball Team Coach Dawn M. Staley (University of South Carolina, 2017) on winning the gold medal at this year’s summer games.

• Linda J. Stone (Auburn

University, 1977) was recognized with the Auburn University’s College of Science and Mathematics Distinguished Alumni Award on September 10, 2021.

• Vincent Mastracco, Jr. (Virginia

• James W. Stuckert (University of

• Karoline Park (2013) has been

• Judith D. Trott (University of

Wesleyan University, 2006) and James “Jim” E. Ukrop (William & Mary, 2002) were both recently recognized as one of the “Eight Over 80” by Virginia Business Magazine. elected to the Franklin College Alumni Council.

• Matthew S. Primous (SUNY

Brockport, 2015) had his poetry curated at the U.S. National Museum of African American History and Culture.

• Pastor Beverly Renford (SUNY

Brockport, 2021) was named to Marquis Who Who’s Top Executives 2021.

• Kayley Emma Seawright (2013)

and Jaletta Long Smith (2004) have both been elected to the Clemson University Alumni Association’s Board of Directors.

Kentucky, 1961) was named the 2019 Kappa Sigma Fraternity’s Man of the Year. Due to the pandemic, celebration of Stuckert’s achievements was delayed until April 2021.

Mississippi, 1986) has been named a member of the 2021 Distinguished Alumni class for the University of Mississippi Alumni Association.

• Joseph G. Wakim (University

of Massachusetts – Lowell, 2017) received a fellowship from Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society.

• Jonathan M. Wortham (Washington and Lee University, 2003) has been appointed to W&L’s Board of Trustees.

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COLLEGIATE MEMBER AND RECENT GRADUATE

Accomplishments

• Several collegiate members were recently selected

as Goldwater Scholars: Claire E. Bunn (University of Georgia, 2020); Sydney E. Bottcher (Samford University, 2020); Anna Voss (Emory University, 2021); Kayli Bolton (University of Kentucky, 2020); and Troy J. Larsen (Washington and Lee University, 2021). These scholarships are given to outstanding natural science, engineering, and mathematics students.

• Miguel A. Velasquez (Adelphia University, 2020),

Ivy M. Clarke (Mercer University, 2021), Elise Sturgeon (Simpson College, 2019), Zoey E. Mendoza (University of Rhode Island, 2021), Daniel Khoshkepazi (SUNY Plattsburgh, 2017), Cydney Funk, (Westminster College, 2021), and Sai K. Reddy (University of Cincinnati, 2020) have all been chosen as 2021 Newman Civic Fellows. Khoshkepazi was named the 2021 O∆K Leader of the Year in Service.

Daniel Khoshkepazi • Courtney A. Berry (Washington and Lee University, 2020) has been named the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s nominee for the 2021 NCAA Woman of the Year Award.

• Christian Del Castillo (University of Miami, 2021) was named to the CoSIDA First-Team Academic All-American.

• Harrison P. McKinnis (University of Mississippi,

2020) received a Phi Kappa Phi scholarship to attend Cornell University for graduate school.

• Kasey G. Meredith

(Virginia Military Institute, 2021) is the first woman to serve as the school’s top military commander.

• Matthew Toy (Union

College, 2019) has been named to the all-district CoSIDA Academic All American.

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Service

• Four initiates of the Purdue

University Circle are currently serving as members of the Vice Provost for Student Life’s Advisory Council: Chair John “Jack” J. Calhoun (1987), Vice Chair Andrew “Drew” W. Mattison (1994), John P. Pierce (1978) and Teresa E. Roche (1977).

• Monica Best James (North

Carolina Wesleyan University, 1980) has been appointed by the Governor of Maryland to serve on the Consumer Protection Council.

• Francis G. R. Samonte (Johns

Hopkins University, 2010) has organized a medical mission in the Philippines involving indigenous Aeta communities in remote areas of the country.

REMEMBERING

Mike James

Michael (Mike) L. James, a charter member

of the Harding University Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, died on October 9, 2021. Born

on September 24, 1946, Mike lived a full life

devoted to family, faith, profession, and Omicron Delta Kappa.

The Harding University Circle was established on April 20, 1995. Mike served as

circle coordinator from its founding until his retirement in 2020, except for the five

years he and his wife Beth spent in Greece in service to Harding. He also served O∆K

as a national regional director and a member of the National Advisory Council. Mike received the Eldridge W. Roark Meritorious Service Award in 2008. He was appointed to the Society Board of Directors in 2018, and he

served as a trustee of the Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation from 2019-20.

Before his retirement, Mike served Harding University as its dean of the

Honors College, directing the curriculum, faculty, and student activities.

The university honored him by inviting him to be the 2020 commencement speaker.

Mike received his Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Harding,

a Master of Science in mass communication from Arkansas State University, and a Ph.D. in communication from Florida State University. While at Harding, he served as a faculty member, department chair, program direc-

tor, and dean during his tenure. At the time of his retirement, he held the position of distinguished professor of communication, a title granted to

him after receiving the Distinguished Teaching Award on three occasions.

Prior to his role as dean of Harding’s Honors College, Mike served as the

director of the Harding University, Greece (HUG) program. With his wife, he directed all aspects of this semester-abroad program with travels (three

• Stephen T. Williams (Marshall University, 1978) is current serving as mayor of Huntington, West Virginia.

per year) to Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, Israel, and other countries in Europe from a home base in Porto Rafti, Greece. He was active with the Searcy Rotary Club and his church.

Mike is survived by his wife, four married children, and eight grandchildren.

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Honors

CIRCLE RECOGNITION 2020

E

2021

ach 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 in order 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

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Applied for the Maurice A. Clay Leadership Initiative Grant

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Sponsored a circle-driven signature event on campus

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Participated in the National Day of Service (or an equivalent service project)

Submitted a nomination for a national award (Hogle, Roark, etc.)

Award Recipients Adelphi University

Randolph-Macon College

Bowling Green State University

Rider University

Campbell University

Stephen F. Austin State University

Concordia University Irvine

SUNY Plattsburgh

Dallas Baptist University

The College of New Jersey

Emory University

University of Akron

Georgia Institute of Technology

University of Georgia

Georgia Southern University, Armstrong Campus

University of Massachusetts – Lowell

Hampden-Sydney College

University of South Carolina – Columbia

Loyola University Maryland

University of West Alabama

Presbyterian College

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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SUPERIOR CIRCLE

CIRCLE GROWTH

This award honors circles that have done the following:

If a circle initiated a total of ten more collegiate and faculty/staff members than the average of the previous five fiscal years (FY 2016-20), the circle was recognized with this award.

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Fulfilled all the requirements to be recognized as a Circle of Distinction

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Sent delegates to the O∆K Conclave (March 2019) or National Leadership Conference (April 2021)

Award Recipients Austin Peay State University

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Qualified for one of the supplementary recognitions (Membership Growth and Stability or Circle Stewardship)

Belmont University Bryant University

Award Recipients

Cumberland University

East Carolina University

Dillard University

Fontbonne University

East Carolina University

Hamline University

Georgia College

Middle Tennessee State University

Jacksonville University

Murray State University

Rollins College

Shenandoah University

University at Albany

University of Kentucky

University of Georgia

University of Miami

University of Maryland, College Park

University of Richmond

University of Mississippi Virginia Military Institute

Presidential Award of Excellence This award honors circles that have: ●

Circle of Distinction for five consecutive years; or,

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Superior Circle for three consecutive years; or,

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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

Morningside University

Cumberland University

University at Albany

Florida International University

University of Maryland, College Park

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CIRCLE RECOGNITION 2020

2021

CIRCLE INITIATION INCENTIVE AWARDS The 2020-21 academic year was tough on many of our circles with campuses adjusting operations in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many circles and their officers worked very hard to make certain that Omicron Delta Kappa was a priority at our colleges and universities. Circles that increased their membership, in a variety of ways, have their annual Institutional Membership Fee waived or received O∆K merchandise.

INCREASE THE REACH

If a circle initiated five more collegiate members than the total collegiate members initiated in FY 2020, or if a circle initiated four paid faculty, staff, or alumni members, the circle was recognized with this award.

Award Recipients

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Adelphi University

Lincoln Memorial University

Albion College

Louisiana Tech University

Arizona State University

Mary Baldwin University

Auburn University

Marymount Manhattan College

Brevard College

Middle Tennessee State University

Dalton State College

Mississippi State University

Eckerd College

Missouri Southern State University

Elon University

Moravian College

Florida Gulf Coast University

Murray State University

Fontbonne University

Muskingum University

Georgia Institute of Technology

New England College

Hamline University

Ohio Northern University

Huntingdon College

Oklahoma Baptist University

Johns Hopkins University

Old Dominion University

CIRCLE REVITALIZATION If a circle did not initiate in the 2019-20 academic year, but it initiated 30 new, paying members (collegiate, faculty, staff, and alumni) in 2020-21, the circle received this award.

Award Recipients Mercer University Nova Southeastern University Randolph College Randolph-Macon College Tulane University University of Alabama Xavier University of Louisiana

Pittsburg State University

Trinity University

Presbyterian College

Union College

Rhodes College

University of Baltimore

Roanoke College

University of Kentucky

Saint Louis University

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Shenandoah University

University of Miami

Simpson College

University of North Carolina Asheville

St. Lawrence University

University of Richmond

St. Norbert College

University of South Carolina – Columbia

Stetson University

University of St. Thomas

Stockton University

Washington and Lee University

SUNY Brockport

Washington College

The Citadel – The Military College of South Carolina

Western New England University

The College of Idaho

Widener University

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2021 Fiscal Year In Review 16

Grants Awarded

318 Circles

1,377 Number of Donors

96

Circle Visits

FY 2021

Financial Report 32.1%

MEMBERSHIP INCOME

19.5%

UNRESTRICTED INCOME

16.6%

RESTRICTED INCOME

ROYALTY INCOME

2.1%

25.6%

INVESTMENT INCOME

MERCHANDISE SALES INCOME (NET)

4.1%

Total Income*

$2,027,669

*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 - 29.

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financial report

3

5

Circles Chartered

Leaders of the Year

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Scholarships Awarded

$32,173

7,109

Day of Giving Total Raised

New members

22.9%

CIRCLE VISITS, INSTALLATIONS, AND TRAVEL

25.6%

FUNDRAISING

22.4%

MANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATION

SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

9.6%

1,528

Virtual Initiation Ceremony Attendance

7.1% 2.9%

MEMBERSHIP SUPPLIES & MAGAZINE GOVERNANCE NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

9.5%

Total Expenses

$1,062,806

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T he C ampaign for O ur S econd C entury

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eginning in July 2016, Omicron Delta Kappa embarked on its first-ever comprehensive campaign. To date, more than $4.7 million toward the Society’s goal of $5.6 million has been secured. The campaign goal includes $1.4 million for annual fund and operations support, $2.0 million in planned giving, and $2.2 million for campaign priorities. Read below to learn more about the campaign priorities, initiatives that have been funded, and how you can help.

SUPPORTING COLLEGIATE MEMBERS

The Key Fund specifically supports funding for schol-

Currently, O∆K provides 40 scholarships for graduate

arships and membership for students from historically

and professional school study. Our goal is to provide at

marginalized and underrepresented populations.

least 50 scholarships on an annual basis. An endowment

gift of $25,000 will provide a scholarship of at least $1,000

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CIRCLE RESOURCES

per year in perpetuity. Scholarships may also be funded

outright with a three-year commitment of $1,000 per year.

They may be designated for members of a particular circle, region, or area of leadership (i.e., athletics, service).

The Gift of Membership program supports the underwriting of a portion of the national initiation fee for

collegiate members who have significant financial con-

straints. Through membership in O∆K, these collegiate members have access to other programs, including schol-

arships, leadership development conferences, and career resources. An endowment gift of $25,000 will cover the initiation fee for 10 students a year.

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Through Omicron Delta Kappa’s current signature programs, the work of the circles on the individual member

campuses is supported. Funding is sought to under-

write circle participation and support for presentations

from nationally recognized speakers at the National Leadership Conference. Grants for circles to facilitate programming and conference participation are also

welcome. To endow a circle-specific program fund, an

endowment gift of $10,000 will provide a $500 grant to

a circle each year. Also, support to establish new circles, so that a wide range of institutions can bring O∆K to

campus, is needed. An outright gift of $5,000 will support

help O∆K secure its future

the creation of two new circles by covering the $1,500 char-

digital archives technology ($25,000), offices ($25,000),

for the first year of operation.

and entrance area ($50,000). Other naming opportunities

tering fee and providing $1,000 in programming support

COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES The primary purpose of O∆K has always been to facili-

tate collaboration among student leaders and others in the college community to address matters of campus and

kitchen renovation ($10,000), patio and garden, and deck in the building include several exterior features (ranging from $5,000 to $25,000).

CAMPAIGN GOALS

community concern. While the Society has consistently

Annual Giving Goal: $1.4 million

leadership activities on host campuses, our organization

WAYS TO GIVE

series of collaborative leadership initiatives, including the

to odk.org/campaign. Individuals can participate in The

supported the efforts of individual circles to enhance

Planned Giving Goal: $2 million

Campaign Priorities Goal: $2.2 million

seeks to provide more resources to members through a

To read more about the specific campaign priorities, go

following with outright support: new member education

Campaign for Our Second Century in several ways.

program ($150,000); leader-in residence ($125,000 for five years; $25,000 for one year; or $5,000 for a one-year place-

ment at a single institution); a congressional collaborative leadership forum ($125,000 for five years; $25,000 for one year); an annual collaboration symposium focused on a specific leadership area such as health, business, athletics,

etc. ($125,000 for five years; $25,000 for one year); and collegiate, campus, and community collaboration prizes ($75,000 for five years; $15,000 for one year).

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS The 1883 train station, which houses the Society, is a treasure. Funds are needed to preserve, maintain, and

● Make a gift online at odk.org/donate/give-now/. ● Send a check to Johnson Center for Leadership,

O∆K National Headquarters, 224 McLaughlin Street, Lexington, VA 24450.

● Contact the Society’s development team at

(540) 458-5344 or katy@odk.org to discuss a multi-year (up to five years) pledge.

● Learn about planned giving opportunities, along

with information about including Omicron Delta

Kappa in your will or bequest, at odkheritage.org.

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1914 Society

Individuals and organizations with lifetime giving of $10,000 or more: $750,000

$50,000

$25,000

Washington and Lee University Mr. William R. Johnston≈

Auburn University Dr. Betsy Bugg and Mr. James T. Holloway

Alfred University Mrs. Christa R. and Dr. Michael N. Christakis

Emory University Dan R. Carmichael

Auburn University Alison M. and Magnus J. Gorrie

$500,000 University of Richmond Mrs. Joyce E. and Mr. Richard S. Johnson≈

$250,000 Auburn University Dr. Linda J. and Mr. Jeffrey I. Stone≈ Grand Valley State University Anonymous Rollins College Sally K. Albrecht≈

$100,000 Auburn University Sally Jones Hill Susan C. and Thomas H. Lowder

Transylvania University Palmer G. Vance II University of Florida Thomas G. Goodale, Ph.D.≈

University of Alabama at Birmingham Sandra B. Thurmond, MSHA, FACHE, CMPE≈

University of Kentucky Virginia B. Edwards≈

University of Kentucky Paul W. Chellgren

Vanderbilt University Dr. Betsy Bugg and Mr. James T. Holloway≈

University of Louisville Sandra H. and Gene P. Siegal

Wagner College Robert C. Hastedt≈

Westmont College Mr. Michael W. Kidd Washington and Lee University Mrs. Kimberley A. and Dr. Kenneth P. Ruscio Hatton C. V. Smith

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 Louisville Tara S. Singer, Ed.D.≈ University of Kentucky John H. Herbst≈ University of Richmond Kaye LaFollette and J. David Gibbs Washington and Lee University Louise H. and William E. Latture≈

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≈indicates the total includes a planned gift.

$10,000 Auburn University Betty M. DeMent

University of Kentucky Mr. Matthew S. Whisman≈

Dickinson College Mr. Robert W. Crawford Jr. John J. Curley

University of Miami Peter A. Christiaans and Sandra I. Parras Marc J. Slotnick

Emory University Mr. Calder P. Sinclair Georgetown College Robin L. Murphey Georgia State University Mr. Benjamin M. Williams≈ Maryville University John D. Morgan, Ed.D. Rollins College Lowell A. Mintz SUNY Plattsburgh Jo Ann P. and Kevin P. Romano Richard J. Zucconi University at Albany Darwin C. Jones, D.B.A., C.P.A.

University of Nebraska - Omaha Donald L. Fjellin University of Richmond Mrs. Anne Leigh and Dr. Stephen D. Bisese Washington and Lee University Russell W. Chambliss David A. Lehman Elizabeth and J. M. Luttig Hatton C. V. Smith William M. Webster IV Western Kentucky University Dr. H. Randall Capps William & Mary Mrs. Anne Leigh and Dr. Stephen D. Bisese

*indicates the donor is deceased.

Friends of O∆K Mr. J. Donald Childress Mr. C. Douglas Fuge Mr. Michael Segal C. Charles Jackson Foundation, Inc. E. A. Morris Charitable Foundation John and Mary Franklin Foundation, Inc. Mildred V. Horn Foundation Clemson University Washington and Lee University Aerospace Corp.

The Boeing Company

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302

NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

PARTICIPANTS

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SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Thank you!

$190,000+ IN ANNUAL FUND DONATIONS

O∆K DONORS made 2020-21

a great success!

7,109 NEW INITIATES

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NEW CIRCLES

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.

Auburn University Dr. Betsy Bugg and Mr. James T. Holloway Dr. Linda J. and Mr. Jeffrey I. Stone Emory University Richard E. Hodges Jr. 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 MSHA, FACHE, CMPE at UAB 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 Richmond Mrs. Joyce E. and Mr. 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.

University of Louisville Tara S. Singer, Ed.D.

*indicates the donor is deceased.

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2020-21 Honor Roll of Donors

The 2020-21 Donor Honor Roll includes gifts that were made between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021, 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 Katy Datz at (540) 458-5344 or at katy@odk.org.

Adelphi University Loyalty Club David S. Feron

Contributor Fredda H. Wolk

Agnes Scott College

Leadership Council Gail S. and Marion B. Glover

Albion College

Key Club Michael W. Sundberg Loyalty Club Robert H. Hartwig, M.D.

Alfred University

Leadership Council Mrs. Christa R. and Dr. Michael N. Christakis Latture Society Gene M. Bernstein

Allegheny College Contributor Kristen M. B. Zito

Alma College

Loyalty Club Karyn L. Stockwell, D.M.D. Contributor Lori A. Dane

American University Latture Society Frank J. Patterson III Key Club Patricia A. Wand Contributor Philip Henry

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Arizona State University Key Club Alison A. Banks Bartholomew A. Brunner Hallie R. Wachowiak Loyalty Club Ashaki Jackson

Ashland University President’s Society Andrew J. Lozinak

Auburn University

Laurel Crowned Society Susan C. and Thomas H. Lowder Dr. Linda J. and Mr. Jeffrey I. Stone Founders’ Society Dr. Betsy Bugg and Mr. James T. Holloway Alison M. and Magnus J. Gorrie Leadership Council Sally Jones Hill Latture Society Mark D. Jacobs Carole C. and Clifford F. Clegg III Callie and Wilson Nash President’s Society Lee B. Griffith Key Club John K. Dixon Jr. Lawrence L. Hearn III The Hon. Ronald D. Castille Dr. Robert J. Stalcup Paula M. Marino Dr. Valeta Carol Chancey E. Boyd Cobb Curtis O. Liles III Randolph A. McKean George D. H. McMillan Jr.

Loyalty Club Conan Q. Dickson Col. Wayne E. Dillingham, U.S.A.F. (Ret.) James A. Gibson Daniel C. Holsenbeck, Ph.D. Scott B. Murray Jerry F. Smith Contributor Charles C. Thomas Michael F. Tinkey Michael J. Henry Benjamin B. Spratling III Lynn M. Tamblyn

Auburn University Montgomery Key Club Margaret V. Moody

Loyalty Club Rick A. Bright, Ph.D.

Augustana College Key Club Richard C. Godfrey George T. Drost Loyalty Club David E. Ketter Trevor J. Will Contributor Shawn E. McKay

Aurora University Loyalty Club Dawn Pouliot

Austin Peay State University President’s Society Congressman Phil Roe

Donor levels Laurel Crowned Society............................................$10,000 or more Founders’ Society..........................................................$5,000 - $9,999 Leadership Council......................................................$1,000 - $4,999 Latture Society..............................................................$500 - $999 President’s Society........................................................$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.

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.

Loyalty Club Kimberly P. Masengill, RNC, NP, CNM James M. Roe Jr. Shelia W. Ross Contributor John L. Schuler III Billy W. Fields Angela M. Neal

Baldwin Wallace University Key Club W. Daniel Rushing III William R. Roy, Ph.D. Contributor Eugene N. Borza Paul E. Froman Deidra R. Sibila Diane E. Dockrill

Baylor University

President’s Society Marie and Edward A. Brigham Key Club Dr. Nick L. Strimple David C. Kent Loyalty Club Dr. James M. Mitchell Anonymous

Belmont University

Laurel Crowned Society Kaye LaFollette and J. David Gibbs

Beloit College

Birmingham-Southern College Latture Society Callie and Wilson Nash Key Club C. Coleman Daniel II Loyalty Club Dr. Richard D. Glasgow

Bowling Green State University Latture Society Dr. Lee A. Meserve Edward H. Ward

President’s Society Lawrence C. Pakula, M.D.

President’s Society Larry L. Miles

Berry College

Key Club Christopher C. McCracken Richard R. Usmiller

Contributor M. Todd Westfall

*indicates the donor is deceased.

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Donor Honor Roll Loyalty Club Lisa A. Bowers David F. Mertz Janet B. Parks Dean L. Shappell, Ph.D. Contributor Kristen K. Batcho Roger E. Thibault

Bradley University Key Club Dale E. Fredericks Wayne G. Klasing Robert A. Mondillo Brenau University Contributor Charles J. Gaspar

Brevard College Key Club Pamela S. Sacco

Bucknell University President’s Society Darryl L. Novak

Key Club L. Raymond Hettche, Ph.D. Rudolph A. Palmer, D.M.A. Loyalty Club Glenn S. Graef Richard L. Humphreys Caryn S. Moran William E. Swartz Contributor Penn P. Shelley, M.D.

California State University Northridge Key Club Lesley D. Birch Craig R. Mathias Loyalty Club James J. Mapes

Campbell University Key Club Betsy Dunn-Williams Sarah E. Roberson

Contributor David E. Buckingham Walter J. Campbell

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Carnegie Mellon University Latture Society Henry J. Gailliot

Key Club Edward C. Jesteadt Dr. Joseph S. Ceo Hillard M. Lazarus, M.D. George H. Miley II, Ph.D. Loyalty Club Mrs. Sally S. and Dr. Bernard J. Dobroski Nathaniel Teich

Carthage College

Contributor Rachel E. Gunawardena

Case Western Reserve University President’s Society William F. Kolis Jr.

Contributor Lance Turkish, M.D.

Centenary College of Louisiana Key Club Susan M. LaGrone Dr. Rosemary Seidler

Central Methodist University Key Club Albert F. Mutti III F. Jerry Benner Jeffrey N. Hogenmiller

Christopher Newport University Loyalty Club H. Marshall Booker

Contributor Dr. Nicole R. Guajardo Baxter B. Vendrick Jr.

Clemson University Key Club Connelly-Anne Ragley Jonah L. Robison Contributor Dr. Julia A. Frugoli

College of Charleston Latture Society The Hon. Sylvia Matthews Loyalty Club Pamela B. Floyd

Columbia College Key Club Gina P. Wells

Concordia College President’s Society Steven B. Rohr Key Club Catherine J. Bruns

Concordia University Irvine Loyalty Club Anonymous

Creighton University

Centre College

Loyalty Club Richard E. Rossi

President’s Society Richard L. Frymire Jr.

Key Club Dr. Michael J. Spalding Sheridan W. S. Henson, Ed.D.

Latture Society Raymond M. Burse

Key Club Capt. Paul F. Burkey Loyalty Club J. Gregory Cooper, M.D. Richard A. Mateer, Ph.D. George W. Robinson

Chapman University

Leadership Council Suzanne C. Crandall, D.O.

Cumberland University

Contributor Lynn D. Maddox Nancy R. Willis Carolyn B. Gregory Mary B. Griffith Leslie L. Steele Courtney L. Vick

Davidson College

Latture Society Matthew W. Clifford, Ed.D.

President’s Society Sallie and John H. Bailey Key Club Thomas W. Ross Loyalty Club Blain B. Butner Chris A. Clunie Lt. Col. George B. Murdaugh David M. Powell

Delta State University

Contributor Robert A. Hartley, M.D. Shari M. Brunner Thomas L. Drucker

Elmhurst University

Drake University

Loyalty Club Dr. Janice H. Fodor

Key Club Roland D. Peddicord

Drury University

Key Club Dr. Diane L. Cornelison

Key Club Elbert R. Hilliard

Loyalty Club Dr. Paul F. Reichardt

Loyalty Club Dr. Vagn K. Hansen

Duke University

Denison University President’s Society Don P. Brown David G. Corbin

Key Club R. Dean Jollay Jr. Donald E. Sharp Gerald W. Wischmeyer Loyalty Club Michael D. Hagen, M.D. James L. Quarles III Jon B. Boss David H. Lewis, M.D. James G. Thorne Contributor Anthony J. Biggio The Hon. Dean H. Hansell Angela Dawn Seaworth Dr. Christopher N. Swanson

Dickinson College Leadership Council Robert W. Crawford Jr. John J. Curley Key Club Tara F. Condon Phillip B. Stott, M.D. Donald L. Masten James A. Kenney III Thomas V. Zug Jr. Loyalty Club John R. McClelland Dr. Charles H. Lippy Charles W. D. B. Reighart Dr. David R. Short

President’s Society Craig D. Choate Key Club Joe Grills

Loyalty Club James D. Barker Jr. Dr. William F. Chambers James S. Dorsey, M.D. Dr. William W. McCutchen Jr.

Duquesne University Key Club George Manolangas Loyalty Club Elisa J. Choi Contributor Dr. Bruce D. Martin

East Carolina University Contributor Margaret E. LeGrand Helen L. Williams

Eastern Connecticut State University Loyalty Club Diana M. Ingraham Thomas M. Foley Jr. Pearl I. Rathbun

Eckerd College

Loyalty Club Dr. David A. Hoffman

Key Club David W. Spooner, Ph.D.

Contributor Lawrence P. Fricke

Elon University

Loyalty Club Nancy K. and Michael J. Robinson Contributor Carter M. Smith Michelle A. Sartori

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Key Club Suku S. Kurien

Emory University President’s Society Virginia H. Smith

Key Club James L. Ferman Jr. Carol T. Bush Solon P. Patterson Loyalty Club Keith R. Bailey William H. Kitchens Sr. Contributor Thomas D. Lancaster, Ph.D. The Rev. John H. Harper Ronald J. Krotoszynski Jr. Razeen Kabir

Erskine College

Key Club John F. Shuler Richard G. Taylor Jr., M.D. Contributor Henry B. Miller

Ferris State University

President’s Society Christine D. and Russell Visner Key Club Steven M. Harvey Kelly M. Harrison

*indicates the donor is deceased.

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Donor Honor Roll Loyalty Club Richard J. Allen Debbie J. Gustafson

Flagler College Latture Society James W. Babcock L. John Arbizzani Key Club James E. Freytag Sue E. Freytag Contributor Michael A. Gallen

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Contributor Alex DeJarnett, M.A.S.S.

Florida Gulf Coast University Key Club Steven C. Binninger

Florida International University Contributor Alexis P. Perdomo Melissa M. Cancio

Robert J. Wallace, M.D. Harold J. Winner

Contributor John E. Sallstrom

Contributor Jake E. Hicks Jr. The Rev. William P. McLemore Anne E. Rowe

Georgia Institute of Technology

Fontbonne University

President’s Society Goodman B. Espy III, M.D. Parker D. N. Vascik, Ph.D.

Contributor Taylor R. Bond Adriana T. Buechel Dyllan L. Haggard Anna K. Laine Brandon M. Schmiedeskamp

Key Club Gary T. Jones William R. Defoor Jr. Dr. Warren J. Locke Jr. Gary T. Williamson

Leadership Council Michael A. Barla, Ed.D.

President’s Society James E. Roark

Loyalty Club Justin L. Rowland Dr. Anthony J. Arduengo III Keith J. Kilpatrick

Loyalty Club Dr. Joseph E. Heyward

Contributor Dr. Gary H. Lunsford

Franklin College

Georgia Southern University

Francis Marion University

Loyalty Club Todd B. Clark, Esq. Shanice L. Myers

Florida Southern College

Furman University

Key Club Stephen E. Frazier, Ph.D.

George Washington University

President’s Society Carol J. and Hoyt R. Barnett

Loyalty Club Col. Robert F. Broyles, U.S.A. (Ret.)

Florida State University Key Club Gabriel Kohn Dr. W. Shuford Davis Dr. Hugh L. Davis Clifford K. Madsen

Loyalty Club Ruben A. Whitehead Denise D. and James M. Kagey Annelise Leysieffer, Ph.D. Dr. Frederick W. Leysieffer* John R. Marks III Robert M. Porter Harold A. Saul Steven L. Sparkman Dorsey Spencer Jr., Ph.D.

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Leadership Council Gail S. and Marion B. Glover

Key Club Dr. Lillian Brock Flemming

Loyalty Club Dr. Christopher J. Garretson

Georgia State University President’s Society William T. Adams

Loyalty Club Angela M. Patterson Benjamin M. Williams

Key Club The Hon. Joseph P. Farina Benjamin B. Klubes Mary H. Futrell

Contributor Amanda Emery Thomas J. Venker

Loyalty Club Joyce L. Owens, M.D.

Loyalty Club Theresa M. Bowers Mr. and Mrs. Craig E. Sicknick

Contributor Dr. Lisa A. Fusillo

Georgetown College Leadership Council Alma Hall

Georgia College Key Club Michael A. Franklin

Loyalty Club Karen J. Berman, Ph.D.

Georgian Court University

Contributor Rita Kearney

Gettysburg College Key Club Jacob H. Verner

Grand Valley State University Laurel Crowned Society Anonymous

President’s Society Andrew J. Brown Carla S. Tousley

Harding University

Johns Hopkins University

Loyalty Club Jarrett K. Martus

Hastings College

Key Club Gerald Q. Greenfield Jr.

Contributor Katie A. New

President’s Society Michael L. James, Ph.D.* Contributor Hauli D. Sabatka

Hillsdale College

President’s Society Tony P. Tsai, M.D.

Loyalty Club Phil A. Konort

Greensboro College

Key Club James F. Richendollar Wendell J. Shiffler

Contributor Dennis A. Estis Dr. Ingram M. Roberts

Grove City College

Contributor John A. Kendall

Kent State University

Key Club Dr. Louis A. Sasser

Key Club Robert A. Simmonds Arlie M. Cornelius Douglas V. Cornelius Robert L. Buckham

Contributor William G. Miller Toni J. Sulkowski Louise S. Baird The Rev. Dr. Benjamin Pratt James J. Puglisi Jr. Susan L. Gibbins-Davis

Hampden-Sydney College Leadership Council Thomas N. Allen Henry C. Spalding Jr.

President’s Society Stephen K. Waskey Martin M. McNerney Kerr C. Ramsay III

Hiram College

Key Club Elizabeth L. Teti

Key Club Dr. Norman E. Kelker Dr. Deidre M. De Roia Larry A. DeYoung

Loyalty Club Dr. Sarah E. Shumate Evert C. Wallenfeldt

Loyalty Club Charles D. Brininger Virl Andrick Jr.

Key Club Alan W. Koppes

Hollins University Contributor Erin R. Jones

Huntingdon College Key Club Craig A. Bowe, Ph.D.

Lehigh University

Loyalty Club V. Rodger Digilio Kathryn L. Franklin Marshall D. Hendrian Jr. Donald F. Parsons Jr.

Illinois State University

Contributor Dr. William E. Longenecker Sr. Joseph P. De Vito Michael H. Zimring Darlene A. Dreyer

Indiana University Southeast

Longwood University

Contributor William D. Sponsler

Contributor Trudy B. Berry

Key Club Anita Holmes Garland Chad M. Krouse, Ed.D. Edward E. Cooke Warren M. Pace III

Contributor Joseph J. Devito

Jacksonville State University

Louisiana College

Loyalty Club Frank W. Friedman Thomas E. Adkins Jr. Anne Tyler B. McCabe Odessa Pride

Contributor Tammy G. Stephens

Louisiana State University

Contributor Patrick A. Elb Matthew R. Moore Ryan M. Pemberton, Ed.D. Patty T. Pugh Dr. Travis B. Goodloe III

Loyalty Club Selina M. Carpenter

Jacksonville University President’s Society Dr. John A. Luciano

Key Club Kristie S. Gover, Ed.D. Sara J. Myers Elizabeth L. McCullough Contributor Anonymous

*indicates the donor is deceased.

Contributor Dr. Ann M. McAllister Leadership Council Col. Frank P. Simoneaux President’s Society Jake L. Netterville Edgerton L. Henry Linda M. Hooks, Ph.D. Key Club Patrick A. Juneau Jr. Kay K. Kirkpatrick Robert D. Lawrence

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Donor Honor Roll Loyalty Club Lucien P. Laborde Jr. Jeanne B. Lacour Alex W. Rankin Contributor Sam W. Bergeron Jr.

Louisiana State University in Shreveport Key Club Dr. Peggy W. Murphy Loyalty Club Bruce T. Shear Jr. Contributor Beverly E. Smith

Louisiana Tech University Loyalty Club Rives B. Lowrey Robin C. Thomas

Marietta College Leadership Council Jo Ellen Diehl Yeary

Key Club Robert E. Burns John G. Teichmoeller

Contributor Lorie A. Wyant

Loyalty Club Donald B. French

Mary Baldwin University

Contributor Gary L. Froelich Lynn M. Ritchey Rodney M. Miller

Latture Society Anne Graves Foster

Key Club Elizabeth M. Hairfield, Ph.D. Hampton H. Hairfield Kenneth W. Keller, Ph.D. Loyalty Club Kellie A. Warner Contributor Susan Adkins Jane L. Harcus Carroll B. Keiger

Marymount Manhattan College Loyalty Club Christina L. McDonald

Maryville University Latture Society John D. Morgan, Ed.D.

Key Club Kathleen H. Quinn, Ed.D.

Loyalty Club Timothy O. Cooper Dale W. Van Voorhis Alfred Felici Maureen E. A. Morgan Drs. Mabry M. and James H. O’Donnell III Charlene C. Samples Jacquelin H. Wheeler Eric M. Wilken

Contributor Joel D. Hermann

Contributor Aaron L. Handleman Dr. William H. Hohman

Key Club Maren Comfort

Marshall University President’s Society Mark F. Sheridan

Key Club Maywood C. Ellifritt James E. Kuhn Loyalty Club Dr. David E. Lawhon Clark D. Todd Jr.

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McDaniel College Loyalty Club Dr. Bruce L. Miller

Contributor Atticus L. Rice Maj. Gen. Howard T. Mooney Jr.

Methodist University

Loyalty Club Roger D. Pait

Miami University

Key Club Michael J. Raymond, Ph.D. Ann and Todd Bailey Robert Andrew Bell Richard A. Ciccarone James G. McCormick Gregory S. Shumaker Capt. Kelsey S. Stewart, U.S.N. (Ret.) Paul B. Swanson

Michigan State University Key Club William J. Skocpol

Loyalty Club Kenneth C. Beachler Richard I. Murahata, Ph.D. Contributor Alan C. Stickney, Ph.D.

Michigan Technological University Leadership Council Cheryl L. Early, P.E.

Middle Tennessee State University Key Club Mary S. Hoffschwelle

Millikin University Key Club Linda C. Arends

Millsaps College

Key Club William M. Stanton, M.D.

Mississippi College Key Club Dr. Millard B. Smith Contributor Carl R. Brown

Mississippi State University Key Club Laci M. and John E. Wallin Loyalty Club Walter L. Dowdle Contributor John W. Hatmaker Jr. Joseph H. Kennedy Jr.

Molloy College Loyalty Club Teresa M. Loheide

Moravian College Loyalty Club Vivian B. Noblett Robert R. Windolph

Contributor George S. Diamond, Ph.D. Andrea A. Centofanti

Morehouse College Loyalty Club Ernest A. Brooks III

Contributor Quardricos B. Driskell

Morningside College Key Club Dr. Carolyn J. Rants Bruce D. Forbes, Ph.D. Leslie A. Werden, Ph.D.

Muhlenberg College Key Club Karl S. Bourdeau, J.D. Loyalty Club Dr. Walter H. Wagner Contributor Dr. Cynthia L. and Mr. David A. Detwiler Quentin D. Bernhard

Murray State University President’s Society Robert M. Donkin

New Jersey Institute of Technology President’s Society Aivars E. Krumins

Key Club Glenn R. Geardino John B. Mandle, P.E. John L. Zozzaro Dr. Thaddeus J. Kobylarz Loyalty Club Thomas F. Srodin Contributor Dr. Peter M. Balma

North Carolina Wesleyan College Contributor Thomas G. Howell

Northern Illinois University Contributor Charles L. Benson

Oglethorpe University

Key Club Dr. Anthony S. Caprio Karen M. Bryson Belle T. Lynch David M. Ross Mrs. Carol and Dr. George G. Watson Loyalty Club Barbara R. Westfall Contributor Daniel L. Uffner Jr. Julie K. Greenwell

Ohio Northern University Key Club Chris Burns-DiBiasio and Daniel A. DiBiasio

Contributor Michele A. Govekar, Ph.D. Paul L. Govekar Jordan Weiser

Ohio University

Key Club Ronald S. Stead Chris Burns-DiBiasio and Daniel A. DiBiasio Michael L. McCluggage Michael J. Jordan Loyalty Club Glenn C. Blomquist Lt. Col. Jack Hahn (Ret.) The Rev. James M. Long Contributor William R. Fox Anne E. Fry Dr. Robert L. Watson

Oklahoma Baptist University Key Club Dr. Burton H. Patterson Loyalty Club William H. Harrison

Oklahoma State University Key Club Sheila M. Collire Dr. Clyde J. Northrup Jr. David A. Bagwell

President’s Society Gerry L. Ginsburg Dr. Holly J. Raffle

Contributor Linda F. Vaughan

Key Club Richard F. Carlile Joseph E. De Caminada Linda F. Erwin Donald L. Henry Mark L. Miller Anonymous Dale E. Selzer

President’s Society Patti and David Shufflebarger

Loyalty Club Linda S. Ankrom James A. Kensinger J. Michael Lawrie Contributor John H. Brannen, J.D. David G. Budd Roger K. Zimmerman Charles W. Ballinger

Ohio Wesleyan University President’s Society Joseph P. Costabile, M.D.

*indicates the donor is deceased.

Old Dominion University

Loyalty Club Robert J. Gies Carol R. Hudson Jr. Frank M. Krimowski Contributor Michelle A. Dilk Bruce D. Hall Thomas L. Isenhour

Olivet College

Loyalty Club Heather M. Staniszewski

Pennsylvania State University Latture Society Richard S. Pirrotta

President’s Society Dr. Dennis P. Taylor

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Donor Honor Roll Key Club Dr. Drew R. Maerz Barry L. Brandeis Eugene R. Curry Jr. Mark H. Schwarz Loyalty Club Edward J. Beckwith Eugene B. Chaiken William E. Elwood David M. Epstein Nancy P. Forrest William D. McCann, M.D. Dr. Margaret G. Meloy Paul B. Nelson, M.D. Capt. George A. Ripsom, U.S.N. Richard J. Spontak, Ph.D. Contributor Thomas J. Sambolt Richard B. Funk

Pennsylvania State University Altoona

Loyalty Club Olana L. Hedrick-Sheaffer

Pittsburg State University Leadership Council Calvin E. Mein, M.D.

Key Club Sammy N. Pennington Loyalty Club Daniel L. Mildfelt Catherine Elaine Freeman, Ph.D.

Purdue University

George W. Irving III David R. Rea, Ph.D. Loyalty Club Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Fennimore Michael D. Kirkpatrick John P. Miller Ronald L. Schwiesow Dr. Anne R. Shields Contributor Thomas J. Gerfin

Radford University Key Club Mary S. Bennett

Contributor Virginia L. Sowers

Randolph College Key Club Alicia S. Hofler

Randolph-Macon College Leadership Council Robert E. Gray

President’s Society Irving M. Groves Jr.* Key Club Henry S. Chenault Jr. Donald B. Henretty Loyalty Club Russell D. Evett, M.D. Denise D. and James M. Kagey Carl R. Schlaich Col. William R. Spain

Leadership Council Terrence M. Kungel Leo Millstein and Linda Finkelman

Contributor Paul E. Webb Jr.

Latture Society Tom H. Lupfer

President’s Society Andrew L. MacQueen

President’s Society Jane A. Hamblin, J.D. William L. England, Ph.D., J.D. James A. Katzman Key Club Rhonda Phillips, Ph.D. Michael Zagorac Jr. Ann Z. Angle Bruce R. Brodie, M.D. Gordon M. Hughes, M.D.

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Rhodes College

Key Club Jack R. Blair Randall B. Robertson Loyalty Club Mary R. Goodloe Chaplain Joseph M. Ripski Contributor James M. Vest Edward A. deVillafranca

Rider University Loyalty Club Olive M. Joseph Contributor Ashley R. Leeds

Roanoke College

President’s Society Kimberly P. and Thomas S. Blair Katherine A. Datz Contributor Leah L. Russell

Rollins College

Laurel Crowned Society Sally K. Albrecht Leadership Council Lowell A. Mintz President’s Society Cary C. Kresge Jr. Key Club Caroline S. Fullerton Fred W. Hicks III, Ph.D. Susan M. Curran Lorrie M. Kyle, Ph.D. Dr. John V. Sinclair Loyalty Club Lucia G. Marshall, Ph.D. Kathleen J. Reich

Salisbury University Contributor Lisa B. Niemann

Samford University

Latture Society Elizabeth G. Dobbins, Ph.D. Key Club William J. Stevens Loyalty Club William M. Kremer Contributor J. Bruce Bannister Susan P. Andrews

Sewanee - The University of the South Key Club The Hon. Robert J. Boylston

Loyalty Club George W. Bishop III Ben I. Jackson Sr. Ben I. Jackson Jr., C.I.C., C.R.M.

Southern Utah University Latture Society Michael T. Benson, D.Phil.

St. Lawrence University Key Club Andrea J. Nouryeh, Ph.D. C. Daniel Shulman John M. Householder Kevin L. Hinz Robert V. Sypher Jr. Loyalty Club Allison L. Baier Laurie E. Ross Contributor Peter A. Konrad John B. Perry

St. Mary’s College of Maryland President’s Society Andristine M. Robinson

Key Club Tuajuanda C. Jordan, Ph.D. Loyalty Club Emily B. Jackson

St. Norbert College Contributor Shelly Mumma

Stephen F. Austin State University Key Club Jamie F. Bouldin

Stetson University

Key Club The Hon. Sylvan J. Davis Jr. Clarence E. Mullis III

Stockton University

President’s Society April M. Schrank-Hacker, Ed.D.

SUNY Brockport Loyalty Club Matthew S. Primous Tambria L. Schroeder

SUNY Oneonta

Trinity University

Loyalty Club Jennifer N. Ecuyer Dr. David W. Brenner

Tulane University

Contributor Ronald R. Feldstein

Key Club Robert G. Jones Frederic A. Fernholz, M.D. Lee P. Gary Jr. Dr. Roger W. Timperlake

Key Club Victoria B. Andritz

SUNY Oswego

President’s Society Katherine A. Maxwell

SUNY Plattsburgh President’s Society Richard J. Zucconi

Key Club Lynn A. Macan Christian A. Ambrosini James J. Campbell William D. Laundry Loyalty Club Judith L. Duken The Rev. J. Roger McGuinness Contributor Dr. Nancy J. Church

Sweet Briar College Loyalty Club Autum A. Fish

Tennessee Technological University

Contributor Cynthia A. Uviedo

Leadership Council Craig H. Cavalier

Loyalty Club Stephen M. Berman Keith D. LaRose Samuel Sullivan Jr. and Marcelle Saussy Contributor Dr. Sarah S. Kreutziger Seth Knudsen Alan H. Loehr Robert G. Metcalf Lamar R. Murphy Clyde T. Turner Jr.

Union College

Contributor Mrs. Jill and Ronald B. Bucinell, Ph.D., P.E.

United States Military Academy

Leadership Council Col. Thomas E. Hiebert, U.S.A. (Ret.)

Key Club Jeannie J. Wagner Gilbert G. Fernandez

University at Albany

Loyalty Club Dr. Karen D. Foster

Key Club Lee A. McElroy Jr., Ed.D.

Contributor Robert F. Alvey Jr.

Towson University President’s Society Yolanda M. Permenter

Transylvania University Key Club Tisa Mason, Ed.D.

Loyalty Club James E. Miller, Ph.D.

*indicates the donor is deceased.

Leadership Council Darwin C. Jones, D.B.A., C.P.A.

Contributor Kevin M. Bronner

University of Akron

Founders’ Society Drs. Diane and Thomas Vukovich Leadership Council Sally D. and Roger T. Read President’s Society Thomas J. Clark

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Donor Honor Roll Key Club Thomas L. Faessel Rebecca Slayman-Gallagher Karen S. and Donald Hicks James L. Foght, Ph.D. Dr. Joseph F. Lestingi Edward C. Pullekins Loyalty Club Joanne R. Moore Robert L. Moore Contributor Bart P. Hamilton Dan E. Moldea

University of Alabama President’s Society William T. Bryan*

Key Club Karen M. Baldwin Dr. John R. Denton Jr. R. R. Hickey Jr. John E. Lochman William W. McDonald Ann Marie Rogers Loyalty Club Dr. Harry M. Barnes III Corine B. Crayton-Pitches Bobby Ray Hicks Andrea Quinn Hudson Anne M. Moman Robert F. Olin Catherine C. Palmer Barry Phelps Clyde W. Richert III Ralph T. Russell Contributor Robert L. Hopkins, M.D. Phillip G. Rawls

University of Alabama at Birmingham Founders’ Society Sandra B. Thurmond, MSHA, FACHE, CMPE Key Club Dr. Gwenda R. Gnadt Loyalty Club Rosemary H. Faust, M.D. Wayne H. Finley, Ph.D. Robert L. Gladney Richard C. Murray

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Contributor Tommie G. Cummings, C.P.A. James G. Redden

Andrew C. Emmert Marianne S. Emmert, J.D.

University of Alabama at Huntsville

Contributor Scott W. Gruber

Loyalty Club Linda K. Vaughan

University of Dayton

University of Delaware

University of Arizona

President’s Society Jack L. Messman

University of Arkansas

Key Club I. Barry Guerke, Esq. Dr. John V. Flynn Jr.

Key Club Valerie D. Warner Latture Society David E. Reutzel Charles E. Yates

Key Club David R. Malone Kenneth D. Robirds Loyalty Club Robert S. Lowe Kenneth W. Theis

Loyalty Club Edmond F. Anzalone Thomas W. Brockenbrough Catherine M. DeAngelis Samuel J. Tomaino Contributor Dr. Eric Brucker George M. Chamberlain Jr. Charles E. Weil

Contributor Dr. Jack S. Ballard Louis E. Hegeman

University of Denver

University of California Riverside

Contributor Donald E. Meyers

Key Club Michael K. Bergler, C.F.R.E.

University of Central Florida

Key Club Michael I. Goodish

University of Florida Key Club J. Bryan Page, Ph.D. Russell A. Plumb

Key Club Sharon G. Reich Paul C. Logas, M.D.

Loyalty Club Maj. Edward P. Cole Steven J. Gilbert

Loyalty Club Timothy W. Brown

Contributor Col. Jeff Cain, U.S.A.F. Harvey M. Alper* Erwin F. Grau II

Contributor Richard W. Howe

University of Cincinnati

University of Georgia

Loyalty Club Gary D. Adams Charles R. Engle Mark H. Montgomery Laurie B. Serber Dr. Ben T. Yamaguchi Jr.

Latture Society Willie L. Banks Jr., Ph.D. Victoria I. Dorsey, M.Ed., C.F.R.E.

Contributor Eugene R. Allspach Robert W. Dorsey Danielle L. Gee

Key Club Ronald T. Kobayashi Kenneth M. Yamashiro

Loyalty Club Robert L. Izlar

University of Hawaii

Loyalty Club David T. Fujikawa Lawrence S. Okinaga

University of Jamestown

Contributor Kenneth D. H. Chong Godfrey H. Chang Donald G. Aten, Ed.D. Henry M. Nakatani

University of Kansas

University of Houston Loyalty Club William E. Fitzgibbon III Raymond T. Garcia Claudia C. Gonzalez Contributor Pamela S. Kaiser Timothy J. Hattenbach Victor N. Makris Dr. Marlyn Press Cathy C. Frank

University of Houston Clear Lake Key Club Glenn R. Regner

University of Illinois Latture Society Larry H. Hageman, Ph.D. Key Club Philip A. Rosborough Loyalty Club Sandra Wideburg

University of Iowa President’s Society H. M. D’Olier

Key Club Kelly T. Clouse, M.D. Jeffrey B. Warner Dr. David K. Bucher Michael E. Hooton Lawrence D. Prybil, Ph.D., LFACHE Robert W. Soll, M.D. Loyalty Club Kenneth P. Anderson Jr. Rodney A. Anderson, M.D. Contributor David L. Foster Frank L. Myers, M.D. E. Michael Carr

Key Club James Unruh

Leadership Council Robert A. Kleist

President’s Society Karl E. Becker, M.D., M.B.A. Key Club Keith A. Jorgensen William H. Coughlin

University of Kentucky Leadership Council Paul W. Chellgren

Latture Society John H. Herbst Virginia B. Edwards President’s Society Dr. Stuart G. Carpenter James W. Stuckert Key Club Ronald E. Kincaid Jr. Arturo A. Sandoval Ruth H. Baxter-Crawford Robert E. Weaver, M.D. Robert Vaughan John T. Bondurant, J.D. Timothy R. Futrell Kenneth M. Pietrowiak Richard C. Wade Ronald D. Wagoner Loyalty Club Sue S. Bohon The Hon. Walter F. Maguire F. Story Musgrave, M.D. Michael R. Nichols, Ph.D. Contributor EveMarie N. Bessenbach Dennis L. Cannon Stephen L. Miller Bobby A. Stanton

University of Louisiana at Monroe Latture Society Dr. Jonathan J. Davies

Loyalty Club Shirley P. Jordan, Ph.D.

*indicates the donor is deceased.

Contributor John E. Zitzmann III

University of Louisville Laurel Crowned Society Gene P. Siegal, M.D., Ph.D. Founders’ Society Tara S. Singer, Ed.D. President’s Society Mary M. Korfhage, Ph.D. Key Club Joni K. Burke Robert L. Chiles Robert J. Brand Dr. David E. Bybee Mrs. Edith M. and Dr. Frederick A. Fresh Dr. Jerald R. Harrell Charles E. Mullins B. J. Parson, M.D. John M. Sykes III Loyalty Club Rudy C. Beavin Maj. Gen. Carl D. Black, U.S.A.F. Contributor Joseph C. Reynolds

University of Maryland, Baltimore County Key Club Sarah D. Swatski Robert W. Ogburn D. Philip Shockley

University of Maryland, College Park Laurel Crowned Society Col. Edward M. Rider* Latture Society Philip B. Livingston Adm. Lowell E. Jacoby President’s Society Edward F. Rodriguez Jr. Barry P. Gossett Hillary C. and Douglas S. Mintz Key Club Kate B. Peterson Marc W. Solomon Brooke L. Supple, Ph.D. Cornelia G. Kennedy Jacob M. Veitch Paul H. Carlson The Circle • Annual Report 2021 | 63

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Donor Honor Roll Kevin W. Kruger, Ph.D. Karen K. De Matteo Carl W. Smith, Ph.D. James L. Beard Bruce L. Berlage Michael Schwab Pedro E. Wasmer Loyalty Club Anoma Nellore Dr. Paul T. Barrett Sherita H. Golden, M.D. Dallas C. Kennedy II Dr. Joseph P. Lawrence III David B. Mitchell Contributor Ernesto Cuesta Edmund J. Kenny

University of Massachusetts Lowell Key Club Deborah D. Finch, Ed.D.

University of Memphis Latture Society Gregory R. Singleton

Key Club H. LaDon Baltimore, J.D. Don J. Lollar, Ed.D. J. B. Latimer Jon D. Albright William R. Ford Dr. Leslie B. Hill William C. Schadrack III Loyalty Club Roy G. Trafton III Randy M. Bratton Barry Chase Contributor Dale W. Polley Gary O. Proctor Jr. George R. Alsobrook Jr.

University of Miami Founders’ Society Sandra I. Parras and Peter A. Christiaans

Leadership Council Marc J. Slotnick Cynthia C. and Myles A. Cochran

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President’s Society Tipton D. Jennings IV Theodore N. Tiemeyer Moneque S. Walker-Pickett, J.D., Ph.D.

Contributor Stanley R. Bull Dr. Gordon D. McLaren Dr. Leon E. Boothe

Key Club Edward A. Dauer, M.D. Dr. Richard H. Ault Dr. Frederick A. Kam Jr. Deborah S. Bailey Lydia A. De Santis Dr. Paul K. Jahr Alexis Martinez, Ed.D., J.D. Frank J. Millero Mark Multach, M.D.

University of Missouri Kansas City

Loyalty Club John P. Georgini Jr. Dr. David M. Gozansky Roland J. Lavelle Jr.* Meline A. Markarian The Rev. Dr. Manuel J. Tejeda

Loyalty Club Dr. Lindsey A. Sherrill

Contributor Myles B. Abbott, M.D. William G. Gay Diane M. Doolan Eveleen Lorton, Ph.D. Julius T. Lee Jr.

University of Mississippi Latture Society Maj. Gen. William D. R. Waff, U.S.A. (Ret.) Lee W. Randall, C.P.A. Key Club Patrick E. McNarny Melton E. Rhodes Jr. Loyalty Club R. Steve Roberts David B. Wilson Jr. Dr. Michael G. Harrison Contributor George D. Dumbaugh James A. Peden Jr. Ryan L. Upshaw

University of Missouri Columbia Key Club Susan W. Bridges Tommy W. Taylor

Loyalty Club Dr. George B. Gordon III

President’s Society John R. Parker, M.D. Key Club Peter L. Fort

University of Montevallo Latture Society William F. Denson III

Contributor Romissa M. Walton

University of Nebraska - Omaha Latture Society Beverly M. Sibbernsen, A.C.S.W. Key Club J. Patrick Anderson George L. Marling Contributor Diane Gillespie Dr. Barbara J. Coffey Hameidah W. Alsafwani

University of Nevada - Reno Contributor Staci N. Bangert

University of North Alabama Key Club Dr. Deborah L. Shaw

Contributor Dr. Ernestine B. Davis Dr. Fred M. Heath

University of North Carolina Greensboro Key Club Chad H. Phillips William G. Dausner

Loyalty Club Leslie M. Provanchie

University of Northern Iowa Key Club Michael R. Armbrecht

Contributor Mary L. Franken, Ed.D.

Latture Society Austin Brockenbrough III

University of Oklahoma

President’s Society Otis L. Brown Charles T. Caldroney Hays T. Watkins Richard J. Herschaft, M.D. Robert S. Ukrop William H. Goodman Mary M. Maxwell Littleton M. Maxwell

Key Club Paul D. Austin Robert G. Vaughn James F. Gregory Jr. William C. McAlister Loyalty Club Patrick E. Hosford Peter M. Weyrens II Contributor Robert M. Ruggles

University of Pittsburgh Latture Society Thomas E. Cedel, Ph.D. President’s Society Herman Krier, Ph.D. Key Club Michael A. Bryson Mitchell W. Pearlman Ronald G. Hartman Clarence E. Kylander, M.D. Raymond P. Seymour Dr. Laura A. Sproat Loyalty Club Timothy S. Andreychek Contributor Morton L. Goldstein, M.D. Lisa C. Jones Barker George J. Omiros Mark R. Winters, M.D. Joseph A. Anistranski, M.D. James M. Kyros, D.M.D. Philip D. Marcus

University of Redlands President’s Society Dr. Phillip L. Doolittle

Contributor Jay A. Hagey Adrianna M. Vermilion

University of Richmond

Laurel Crowned Society Kaye LaFollette and J. David Gibbs Mrs. Joyce E. and Mr. Richard S. Johnson Leadership Council Mrs. Anne Leigh Bisese and Dr. Stephen D. Bisese

Key Club Janice H. Moore Dr. Edward H. Pruden Jr. Ben B. Ussery Jr. Clifford L. Yee Ann T. Burks F. Amanda Debusk Thomas E. James Michael C. Kusheba Sr. David A. Lyons, C.F.A. Herbert C. Peterson D. Scott Showalter Allison J. Vogler Mrs. Elaine J. and The Hon. Archer L. Yeatts Loyalty Club Rhonda L. Parson Dr. William K. Poston Jr. Barrett E. Farnham Jr. Joyce N. Massey Dr. Edward C. Peple Jr. Janelle M. Sadarananda Welford D. Taylor Contributor R. Gent Cofer Betty Ann Dillon Chris Withers Don B. Henderson

University of South Alabama Contributor Patricia B. Harris

University of South Carolina - Columbia Latture Society Joseph H. Gibbons, Ph.D. President’s Society Robert L. Freeman III

*indicates the donor is deceased.

Key Club Dr. William Weston III Dr. Charles S. Davis Stephen D. Hibbard Michelle R. Burke, A.R.P. Eugene K. Jones George Mineff Jr. Jeffery M. Wilson Loyalty Club J. Smith Harrison Jr. Dr. Daniel T. Lackland Contributor Michael T. Selby Douglas J. Carter

University of South Carolina Upstate Loyalty Club Dr. Joanne G. Jumper

University of South Dakota Key Club Richard A. Bursell Patrick A. Looby

University of South Florida Tampa President’s Society David W. Persky, Ph.D. Key Club Bruce I. Kamelhair Michael E. Saine Loyalty Club Todd V. Scofield Contributor Diane K. Lynch

University of Southern Mississippi President’s Society Billy F. Thornton Jr. Key Club Charles D. Young Jerry G. McClain Loyalty Club William D. Sullivan, M.D. Beverly R. Winston

University of St. Thomas Key Club Edward G. Donnay, Ph.D. William H. Ojala

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Donor Honor Roll University of Tampa Loyalty Club William R. Richardson Contributor Walter W. Hurst

University of Tennessee Knoxville Key Club Drury G. Bagwell Jr. Howard B. Allenberg Lt. Col. John F. Yount

Loyalty Club John M. Burkhart, M.D. Dr. James F. Price Contributor Michael W. Marsh F. Don Wyatt

University of Texas at Arlington Key Club James P. Grover

Contributor Ellen L. Palmer, Ph.D. Sherri L. Ulbrich Mary Ann Van Siclen

University of Texas at Austin Leadership Council Rodney C. Koenig President’s Society Dr. Cheryl Gunter Loyalty Club W. Calvin Chaney

University of Texas at San Antonio

Ambassador Edward E. Elson John H. Armstrong, M.D. Charles E. Bell Jr. Derwood S. Chase Jr. W. Hunter Debutts Jr. Virginia A. Loftin Phillips S. Peter Dr. Richard D. Wagner Loyalty Club Catherine F. Kane, Ph.D. Willie C. Anderson William R. Fox Howard E. Gordon, J.D. Susan B. Jacobs Stanard F. Lanford Jr. Howell C. McCleskey Michael S. Miller Joseph H. Santarlasci Jr. Clyde R. Smith Contributor Herbert Y. Reynolds, M.D. Gordon C. Burris Ralph C. Muldrow Thomas F. Evans Andrew P. Miller Laurence C. Pettit Dr. Edward E. Ruhnke Jr. James R. Hart

University of West Georgia

Loyalty Club Beth D. Spenadel Walter A. Casson Jr. Anthony D. Weaver, M.D. Contributor Dr. Daniel L. Brasfield Robert H. Gillespy III Steven R. Winkler

Villanova University Contributor Charles A. Dougherty III

Virginia Commonwealth University Key Club Dr. Deb Cowles Dr. C. W. Cowles II

Contributor The Rev. David E. Fulford William W. Ward, Ph.D.

Virginia Military Institute Latture Society Lt. Gen. Michael L. Oates (Ret.) President’s Society The Hon. George W. Foresman George G. Phillips Jr.

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire

Key Club Lt. Gen. Walter F. Ulmer Jr. (Ret.)

Loyalty Club Steven P. Draeger

University of Wyoming Loyalty Club Robert W. Hastings II

University of Virginia

Key Club Anonymous Eileen W. Harris

President’s Society W. Reed Johnson, Ph.D. Douglas J. McMahon

Loyalty Club The Hon. H. A. McLane

Key Club Valerie B. Ackerman James G. Cosby Karen R. Detweiler

Founders’ Society Dr. Betsy Bugg and Mr. James T. Holloway

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Key Club Jennifer E. Long, Ph.D.

Key Club Maurice L. King Jr.

Contributor Hassan K. Barzani Jose-Ricardo Pena Jr.

Latture Society Murray S. Simpson Jr.*

President’s Society Margaret E. Layne

Valdosta State University

Vanderbilt University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Leadership Council Gary D. Knipling, D.V.M. Latture Society Timothy A. Reed, Ph.D. Dr. Bruce A. Conway Leo A. Vecellio Jr. Key Club Dr. Malcolm A. Cutchins* Frederick L. Benson Jr. John C. Collins Dr. Billy W. Friar Mark A. Pallansch, Ph.D. Marsha V. Phillips John G. Rocovich Jr.

Loyalty Club Richard H. Harrison Jr. George Dimitriou James C. Overacre Contributor Robert A. Hyduke Dr. Lourdes L. Travieso-Parker Dr. G. Gregory Benge Edwin H. Harris Jr.

Virginia Wesleyan University Key Club George Y. Birdsong Gail S. Harman

Wagner College Leadership Council Robert C. Hastedt

President’s Society Susan O. Cappelmann Key Club Roger H. Wesby, D.M. Loyalty Club Monica L. Passante Christine and Thomas Tani Tiffany E. Hanna Contributor Robert W. Siemer Victoria Diaz Richard P. Weber Sr. Christine N. Wendt Barbara E. Zito

Wake Forest University President’s Society Dr. Barry M. Dorsey* Key Club Charles M. Reid John W. Wagster Loyalty Club Nancy L. Atwell Dr. A. Stanley Meiburg Roland C. Woodward Contributor Frederick H. Cooke Dr. John A. Tumblin Jr.

Washington and Lee University Laurel Crowned Society William R. Johnston

Founders’ Society Louise H. and William E. Latture Hatton C. V. Smith Leadership Council John A. Cocklereece Jr. Mrs. Kimberley A. and Dr. Kenneth P. Ruscio Latture Society William C. Datz W. Jeffery Edwards David A. Ellington, M.D. President’s Society Henry J. Heymann Herbert R. Rubenstein C. Dubose Ausley Richard W. Stein Key Club T. Mason Grist Henry H. Baey The Rev. Reginald A. Early Herbert J. Hummers, L.L.M. Albert H. Hamel James B. Sharp III Brent J. Anderson The Honorable Christopher Burnham Reid T. Campbell Marion M. Caskie III, Ph.D. Leslie A. Cotter Jr. Frank L. Eppes G. Archer Frierson II Barry A. Greene James D. Humphries III Clay T. Jackson John Williams Knapp Sr., Ph.D. J. Hardin Marion G. Otis Mead III Michelle L. Milligan Glenn O. Thornhill Jr. Jeffrey L. Willis Loyalty Club J. Alfred Broaddus Jr. Thomas A. Gosse Henry H. Harrell R. Maxwell McGrew Dr. Lex O. McMillan III Steven C. Straub Dr. Samuel A. Syme Jr. Joseph B. Tompkins Jr. James K. VanKirk, M.D.

*indicates the donor is deceased.

Contributor Robert G. Brookby Mary B. Burner James D. Farrar Jr. Thomas P. O’Brien Jr.

Washington College Key Club Arian D. Ravanbakhsh David D. Stokes Audrey E. Sutherland Loyalty Club Paul W. Eichler Joan E. Burri Nancy W. Jaffe Jennifer E. Rose Contributor C. James Holloway Jr.

Washington State University Key Club Gary Schwendiman, Ph.D. Johnny C. Thoren Contributor Ray M. Maxson David M. Hirzel

Washington University President’s Society Alan R. Blank

Key Club Ramon A. von Drehle Kathleen G. Winkle Loyalty Club Donald W. Smith Bruce H. Becker, M.D. Benjamin Gulli, M.D. Contributor Charles S. Colodny, M.D. W. F. Samuel Hopmeier

Wayne State University Loyalty Club Larry R. Pilot Robert A. Large Contributor Ross J. Fazio

West Virginia Wesleyan College Latture Society James R. Okonak

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Donor Honor Roll Key Club Jeffrey H. James Loyalty Club Edward D. Wagner

Western Kentucky University Laurel Crowned Society Dr. H. Randall Capps Contributor Charles L. Pride

Western Michigan University President’s Society James M. Eger

Key Club Richard D. Rathburn

Westmont College Leadership Council Michael W. Kidd Loyalty Club Jon W. Simons

Whittier College

Key Club Michael S. Robertson, M.D.

Widener University Contributor Maria S. Robb

Willamette University Key Club Dr. Thomas J. Mathiesen

Westminster College (Missouri)

William & Mary

Loyalty Club James E. Musgrave, M.D.

President’s Society A. Marshall Acuff Jr., CFA D. B. Christian William E. Clayton Jr., M.D.

President’s Society Robert J. Hollander

Westminster College (Pennsylvania) Key Club Patrick H. Tarr

Loyalty Club Dr. Roger A. Metzler

Leadership Council Mrs. Anne Leigh and Dr. Stephen D. Bisese

Key Club Wandalyn Fanchon Glover, Ed.D. Nancy L. Johnston Ann G. Baise James R. Bennett Douglas E. Brown Janet B. Strafer

David B. Diehr James H. Dillard II Thomas S. Reavely Douglas E. Sankey Suzanne R. Schaeffer Loyalty Club Maria A. Stamoulas Robert V. Jones, M.D. James H. Layne Contributor Carmen J. Romeo Dr. Christian H. Moe Charlotte M. Wilkes

Winthrop University Key Club Dr. John E. Anfin Loyalty Club Anonymous Mark A. Rodman

Wittenberg University Loyalty Club Barry A. Baines

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Key Club Joseph J. Miceli III

Youngstown State University Loyalty Club Michael A. Listopad

Friends of Omicron Delta Kappa Laurel Crowned Society Clemson University Washington and Lee University Leadership Council Anonymous Mildred V. Horn Foundation Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Nick Stone Latture Society Christopher Newport University Lowe, Brockenbrough & Company, Inc. The Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central Virginia The Reutzel Foundation

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President’s Society Ermilou H. Bryan Laura and Barry Crume Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundation

Loyalty Club Valerie Katz Irene McCutchen Ellen Pennine Mr. and Mrs. George W. Robinson

Key Club Anonymous Arleen Brilliant Community Foundation of Louisville Olivia Klosterman Elaine McVay Mid Valley Press David B. Murphy Amy Newman Patterson Family Foundation, Inc. Pershing LLC

Contributor AEGIS Foundation Anonymous John B. Cantrell Kevin Richter Douglas Seaworth Youthbridge Community Foundation

In Memory Of Ferris State University Christine D. and Russell Visner in memory of Dacho Dachoff

University of Florida Judy Alper in memory of Harvey M. Alper

Virginia Military Institute The Hon. George W. Foresman in memory of Henry J. Foresman

Pittsburg State University Calvin E. Mein, M.D. in memory of Ann M. Mein

University of Louisville Joni K. Burke in memory of Robert S. Allison

The Hon. George W. Foresman in memory of Willliam J. McTague

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Emily B. Jackson in memory of Elizabeth C. Bangston

University of Maryland, College Park David B. Mitchell in memory of Our Fifteen Founders

SUNY Plattsburgh Dr. Nancy J. Church in memory of Cheryl M. Hogle

University of Miami Deborah S.Bailey in memory of Willie J. Mills

University of Cincinnati Ms. Danielle L. Gee in memory of Rollin W. Workman

Roland J. Lavelle Jr. in memory of Roland J. Lavelle University of Mississippi Patrick E. McNarny in memory of Michael Lawrence McNarny

In Honor Of Auburn University Sally Jones Hill in honor of Tara S. Singer

Tulane University Lee P. Gary Jr. in honor of Joseph A. Tetlow

Susan C. and Thomas H. Lowder in honor of John R. Alford

University of Akron Sally D. and Roger T. Read in honor of Thomas J. Vukovich

Bucknell University Darryl L. Novak in honor of Marguerite S. Novak Cumberland University Carolyn B. Gregory in honor of Cumberland University Maryville University John D. Morgan, Ed.D. in honor of Stephen D. Bisese Purdue University Terrence M. Kungel in honor of John A. Sautter Roanoke College Katherine A. Datz in honor of William C. Datz Rollins College Sally K. Albrecht in honor of William E. Latture Caroline S. Fullerton in honor of Lorrie M. Kyle

Washington and Lee University William C. Datz in memory of Jeanne A. Datz G. Otis Mead III in memory of Rupert N. Latture Westmont College Michael W. Kidd in memory of Florida M. Kidd Kevin Richter in memory of Joseph Cinque Mildred V. Horn Foundation in memory of Edith and Jacob Horn

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University of Louisville Tara S. Singer, Ed.D. in honor of Natalie M. Bergler University of Maryland, College Park Philip B. Livingston in honor of Drury G. Bagwell University of North Alabama Dr. Deborah L. Shaw in honor of Jeffrey I. Stone University of Richmond Clifford L. Yee in honor of Stephen D. Bisese Washington and Lee University William C. Datz in honor of Katy Datz and Ally Davis William & Mary William E. Clayton, Jr., M.D. in honor of Dorothy Sapoch Clayton Valerie Katz in honor of Jason Katz *indicates the donor is deceased.

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