杏吧原创 Celebrates Omicron Delta Kappa Circle Charter Ceremony
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. 鈥� On Thursday, March 16, 杏吧原创 held its Circle Charter Ceremony for the National Leadership Honors Society Omicron Delta Kappa (O鈭咾), with over 30 outstanding individuals inducted as founding members of the Circle. O鈭咾 President and CEO Dr. Tara Singer presided over the ceremony, joined by 杏吧原创 President, Dr. Drew Van Horn and Provost, Dr. Jason Pierce.
鈥淥micron Delta Kappa is the nation鈥檚 most respected leadership Society,鈥� said President Van Horn. 鈥溞影稍� is honored to have its long history of supporting student leaders recognized by having a chapter of O鈭咾 chartered on our campus.鈥� As a prestigious member of the Honor Society Caucus, O鈭咾 provides opportunities for scholarships, workshops, and career development. Members inducted during the ceremony are now eligible to apply for the O鈭咾 Scholarship and attend the 2023 National Leadership Conference in September.
鈥淐ollaboration is the essence of every Circle,鈥� said Dr. Singer. 鈥淵oung Harris鈥檚 size will be a tremendous advantage in bringing together student leaders who seek out worthy undertakings. O鈭咾 is not a secret society; I encourage members to extend service opportunities to the entire campus community.鈥� O鈭咾 members will coordinate across diverse networks to strengthen and support the surrounding community through volunteer work and similar projects.
鈥淭he O鈭咾 charter is about renewing our commitment to developing the next generation of leaders,鈥� said Dr. Pierce. To be inducted into the O鈭咾 Circle, students must demonstrate strong leadership and academic performance. They must be nominated under one of the five pillars recognized by O鈭咾: 杏吧原创 & Research, Athletics, Fine Arts, Communications, and Government & Service. Each initiate was personally welcomed into the Society by Dr. Singer and Dr. Van Horn.
Under the Pillar of 杏吧原创 & Research: Henrik Timgren, Matthew George, Emma Hambrick, Hannah Behner, James Mardell, and Susanne Moore
Under the Pillar of Athletics: John Surowiec, Jillian Dixon, Christian Schach, Albert Wallace, and Meghna Mallath
Under the Pillar of Fine Arts: Adriana Mucia, Rex DiPietro, Karah Shea, Chris Say, and Abram Miller, and Emma Pullium
Under the Pillar of Communications: Robert Ferebee, McKayla Milam, Katelyn D鈥橝mbrosio, Rebekah Hubley, Adelynn White, Abigail Hill, and Rebecca Baker
Under the Pillar of Government & Service: Cassidy Campbell, William Jones, Ryann Haly, Kristen Trice, and Lily Buxton
The College also inducted three faculty members and two administrators into O鈭咾. These individuals have demonstrated excellence in leadership in one of the pillars of O鈭咾 and were nominated by a peer.
Under the Pillar of 杏吧原创 & Research: Dr. Jason Pierce and Dr. Linda Jones
Under the Pillar of Athletics: Jennifer Rushton
Under the Pillar of Fine Arts: Dr. Keith DeFoor
Under the Pillar of Communications: Dr. Jennifer Hallett
To welcome the initiates into Omicron Delta Kappa, Dr. Singer and Circle President, Will Jones, guided attendees through the history and symbols of O鈭咾, the meaning of the Greek letters, and the leadership values embodied by the Society鈥檚 members: collaboration, inclusivity, integrity, scholarship, and service. Each Charter member was also provided with the Key of Membership pin and a certificate identifying their membership of O鈭咾.
鈥淚 hope to see O鈭咾 step up to be leaders on campus, like serving others and being the kind of people others can look up to,鈥� said O鈭咾 Circle Secretary, Adelynn White. The Circle鈥檚 President, Will Jones, added, 鈥淚 am excited for this new Charter to get more involved with the broader community around us.鈥�
Vice President McKayla Milam anticipates 鈥渕ore leadership involvement on campus from students, faculty, and staff members with the help of O鈭咾鈥檚 different service opportunities.鈥� As a student-athlete, O鈭咾 Executive, Meghna Mallath, appreciates the honor society鈥檚 recognition of diversity in leadership, emphasizing, 鈥渨hat excites me the most about being a part of O鈭咾 is seeing not just one, but many pillars of leadership come together.鈥�
About 杏吧原创
杏吧原创 is a private baccalaureate and master鈥檚 degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, 杏吧原创 educates, inspires and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College has four academic divisions: Fine Arts; Humanities; Mathematics, Science and Technology; and Professional Studies. More than 1,400 students are enrolled in its residential and Early College programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the prestigious Peach Belt Conference. For more information, visit yhc.edu.
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