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OMICRON DELTA KAPPA

LAKE FOREST COLLEGECIRCLE

December31,

2014

NEWSLETTER ED. 1

Inside this Issue

What is Omicron Delta Kappa? (pg. 2)

The Executive Board 14 (pg. 3)

Speaker Series (pg. 4)

Student Spotlight (pg. 5)

Whats New? (pg. 6)


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Omicron Delta Kappa was founded on Dec. 3,

1914 on the campus of Washington and Lee

University in Lexington, Va. The Society was

founded by a group of 15 students and faculty

who believed that leadership at the collegiate

level should be recognized and encouraged

across all phases of campus life. This general

principlethat scholarship alone couldnt

predict success, and that other intrinsic

qualities had value toobecame known as the

O!K Idea.

Initially, the founders had no intention of

extending the Society to other college

campuses. However, requests for charters began

to come in from local groups at The Johns

Hopkins University, the University of

Pittsburgh and Davidson College. It was clear

that the O!K Idea was one that could benefit

other institutions of higher learning. By 1917

just three years after founding the Washington

and Lee CircleOmicron Delta Kappa became

a national leadership honor society.

During World War I, O!K remained intact in

large part because of its faculty membersmany

of whom were too old to serve in the Army or

Navy. After the war when students returned to

their campuses, O!K continued to grow and

develop, chartering new circles at colleges and

universities across the country.

What is

Omicron Delta Kappa?

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The Fifteen

Founders

of The

OmicronDelta

Kappas

First

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The Executive Board

2014-2015

(From left to right) : Ayden Lopez 15, Jeremy Boeing 15, Philip Rindom 1

Audra Donnelly 15, Sam Hermann 15, Kasper Buur 15 (not in the picture), Ash

artman 15 (not in the picture) and Shashikala Wanigasinghe 15 (not in the pict


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SPEAKER SERIES

William Dlugokienskiserves as the Assistant Dean of Students and Director o

the Gates Center, overseeing leadership and service programs. He advise

Student Government and chairs the Presidents Council of studen

organization Presidents. William also coordinates the Gates Leadershi

Scholars program as well as the Leadership Speaker Series and other campu

leadership workshops. In addition to this, he is currently the advisor for th

Omicron Delta Kappa Lake Forest College Circle.

Here is a friendly conversation with the brains behind the circle on campus.

Q.How did you get involved with Omicron Delta Kappa?

A. I got involved with the organization as an undergraduate, where I was inducted in 2001. At Lake Forest

College, the Gates Center had hoped to bring the organization to campus for the last two years. It is an

additional opportunity for involvement on campus and it is an honor society for campus leaders, which

did not exist previously. Last year was when we decided to pull the trigger and contact the National

Office. They seemed very interested and in about a semester we got official.

Q. During this process of setting Omicron Delta Kappa on campus, what surprised you the most?

A. The most surprising part of this process has been the number of students that are interested in thisorganization. For it being brand new, we always had to turn some students away because of the number o

members we can have. I think it is because of the prestige that comes with it, but nevertheless, I have bee

surprised as this does not happen commonly for a new organization. Moreover, there are leaders from all

around campus that make the selection extremely competitive.

Q. Where do you see this circle going in the next few years?

A. The next step is defining what programming will take place as well as balancing between active honor

society and just inducting leaders on campus. Over the next year, we plan to connect with non-Lake

Forest College O!Kmembers in the area and build a network with other colleges to have that supportand network from other O!Kmembers affiliates.

Q. Whats one piece of advice you would give to students interested in O!K?

A. Do it. Learn about the organization and make sure its a fit for you. Also, understand what reason you ar

interested in the organization for: if your are looking to actively involve in its programming or if you are

looking for the honor that comes with it. Both are fair reasons for applying, but it is important for the

circle to know your purpose.


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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Michelle Greenway is a junior at Lake Forest College. She plays for the Womens hockey an

soccer team at the college. Academically, she is currently studying Finance and Psychology. Thi

fall, she and her soccer team had a record-breaking season of 21-1 for the college. She was awarded

the Offensive Player of the Year, along with her soccer team sweeping all the awards this season

Recently, she was inducted in the Lake Forest College Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa.

Lets hear how she feels!

Q. Congratulations on your recent induction. Please

tell us about how you heard about O!K?

A. I knew someone in the circle before. They

recommended that I should try to apply as they were

taking new members. So, I checked out the

application and believed that I would be a good fit

for them. Hence, I filled the application out, sent it

in and soon found out that I was accepted. It is

exciting because I have a lot of athletic accolades,

which are always nice, but I thought O!K is an

honor recognizing leadership that I believe is one of

my stronger qualities.

Q. What are your goals as a member in the organization?

A. I definitely want to be a strong member and stay involved. Even though I am busy with school

and sports, I want to be an active member and help the organization in whatever way I can do.

As a result, I will learn a lot from it and use it as a building experience for myself.

Q. Did something surprise you when you first met all the other members?

A. Yes definitely, I saw a lot of new faces. I did know a few people but there were a lot I have never

met. I look forward to meeting them again and knowing more about them, especially how they

got to know about O!K and what they bring to the table.

Q. What are your future plans after Lake Forest College?

A. I am interested in graduate school for accounting to further my education. I also want to stay

close to the city to enhance my experience.


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Whats New?

Founders Day with Bob Crawford

On Founders Day, O!K members of the Lake Forest College Circle visited BoCrawford, a prominent O!K member, to learn about his life as a leader in business an

how O!Khelped shape his path. Here are some memories of that wonderful night.


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Whats New?

Newly Inducted Members Fall 14

Newly inducted members of the Omicron Delta Kappa Society share their bri

smiles as they become part of a century of leadership.


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