Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, was founded December 3, 1914 at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia by 15 student and faculty leaders. The founders formulated the idea that leadership of exceptional quality and versatility in college should be recognized, that representatives in all phases of college life should cooperate in worthwhile endeavors, and that outstanding students, faculty, and administrators should meet on a basis of mutual interest, understanding, and helpfulness. OΔK® was the first college honor society of a national scope to give recognition and honor for meritorious leadership and service in extracurricular activities and to encourage development of general campus citizenship. Since its founding, Omicron Delta Kappa has initiated over 300,000 members. The Society recognizes achievement in the following five areas: Scholarship Athletics Campus or Community Service, Social or Religious Activities and Campus Government Journalism, Speech and the Mass Media Creative and Performing Arts If you are interested in joining, please visit our website to complete the online application at: https://membership.odk.org/audience/prospective_members/membership_application_form
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Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, was founded December 3, 1914 at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia by 15 student and faculty leaders. The founders formulated the idea that leadership of exceptional quality and versatility in college should be recognized, that representatives in all phases of college life should cooperate in worthwhile endeavors, and that outstanding students, faculty, and administrators should meet on a basis of mutual interest, understanding, and helpfulness. OΔK® was the first college honor society of a national scope to give recognition and honor for meritorious leadership and service in extracurricular activities and to encourage development of general campus citizenship. Since its founding, Omicron Delta Kappa has initiated over 300,000 members. The Society recognizes achievement in the following five areas: Scholarship Athletics Campus or Community Service, Social or Religious Activities and Campus Government Journalism, Speech and the Mass Media Creative and Performing Arts If you are interested in joining, please visit our website to complete the online application at: https://membership.odk.org/audience/prospective_members/membership_application_form
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Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, was founded December 3, 1914 at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia by 15 student and faculty leaders. The founders formulated the idea that leadership of exceptional quality and versatility in college should be recognized, that representatives in all phases of college life should cooperate in worthwhile endeavors, and that outstanding students, faculty, and administrators should meet on a basis of mutual interest, understanding, and helpfulness. OΔK® was the first college honor society of a national scope to give recognition and honor for meritorious leadership and service in extracurricular activities and to encourage development of general campus citizenship. Since its founding, Omicron Delta Kappa has initiated over 300,000 members. The Society recognizes achievement in the following five areas: Scholarship Athletics Campus or Community Service, Social or Religious Activities and Campus Government Journalism, Speech and the Mass Media Creative and Performing Arts If you are interested in joining, please visit our website to complete the online application at: https://membership.odk.org/audience/prospective_members/membership_application_form