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LEXINGTON, VA (11/27/2023)-- Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 348 new initiates from 12 universities during October 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.

Bella Banfe of Cherry Hill (08002) - Rider University

Christa Campisi of Williamstown (08094) - Rider University

Ginamarie Capozzoli of Mount Laurel (08054) - Rider University

Jared Hiller of Pennsauken (08109) - Rider University

Domenic Parisi of Sicklerville (08081) - Rider University

Desiree Pitt of Columbus (08022) - Rider University

William Polise of Haddonfield (08033) - Rider University

Vanessa Rivera of Burlington (08016) - Rider University

Ashley Rotindo of Marlton (08053) - Rider University

Josiah Thomas of Burlington (08016) - Rider University

Madilyn Steffe of Lumberton (08048) - University of South Carolina - Columbia

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.