LEXINGTON, VA — Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 1,869 new initiates from 78 universities during April 2023.
Students initiated into the Society must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate/professional students in the top 35% of their class, demonstrate leadership experience in at least one of the five pillars, and embrace the ODK ideals. Fewer than five percent of students on a campus are invited to join each year.
Leah Borders of Montgomery (36111) – Rhodes College
Kelsey Porter of Jemison (35085) – University of Alabama
Samuel Guerrero of Eclectic (36024) – University of Alabama
Anna Cavnar of Eclectic (36024) – University of Alabama
Patrick Whetstone of Montgomery (36117) – University of Alabama
Devincia Rogers of Marbury (36051) – University of Alabama
Cody Womble of Prattville (36067) – University of Tennessee Southern
Omicron Delta Kappa Society, the National Leadership Honor Society, was founded in Lexington, Virginia, on December 3, 1914. A group of 15 students and faculty members established the Society to recognize and encourage leadership at the collegiate level. The founders established the ODK Idea-the concept that individuals representing all phases of collegiate life should collaborate with faculty and others to support the campus and community. ODK’s mission is to honor and develop leaders; encourage collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and alumni; and promote ODK’s leadership values of collaboration, inclusivity, integrity, scholarship, and service on college and university campuses throughout North America. The Society’s national headquarters are located in Lexington, Virginia.
