Omicron Delta Kappa recently inducted 23 students and two faculty members into the national leadership honor society at Nicholls.Omicron Delta Kappa is a national leadership honor society for college students, which recognizes and encourages superior scholarship, leadership and exemplary character.

The society was founded in 1914 at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va., by 15 students and faculty leaders.

To become a member, the student must have at least a 3.0 grade point average and must display leadership ability in at least two of several areas: athletics, scholarship, campus or community service, social activities, religious activities, campus government, journalism, speech and the mass media, and creative or performing arts.

The two faculty members inducted were Dr. Glenn Antizzo, assistant professor of government, and Dr. Blaise Bergiel, professor of marketing.

“I believe in Nicholls, and I enjoy being part of the community. I was motivated to be in this fraternity, because it puts me with like-minded individuals who are involved on campus,” Antizzo said.

The 23 students inducted include Jessica L. Allen of Houma, Veronica R. Arcoraci of Fredonia, N.Y., Danielle B. Boudreaux of Bourg, Kyna R. Boyer of Paradis, Michelle L. Breaux of Houma, Jeremy T.A. Brown of Ontario, Canada, Brent D. Callais of Cut Off, Amy A. Cedotal of Larose, Brooke R. Champagne of Marrero, Deanna M. Duet of Cut Off, Jason P. Gaudet of Napoleonville, Douglas H. Gill of Tacoma , Wash., Emily C. Guidry of Houma, Rebecca G. McMeel of Houma, Sarah G. Muller of Folsom, Karen J. Russell of Montegut, Luciana Soler of Joao Pessoa, Brazil, Alsten E. Tauro of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Elizabeth L. Terracina of Thibodaux and Kristen A. Torres of Raceland.

Inductee Danielle B. Boudreaux says the most beneficial thing about the Society is it allows students from different backgrounds to learn from each other.

“The good thing about the fraternity is that it is campus-wide, and it lets you see what students from other areas are doing in their majors. It opens your eyes to what opportunities are out there,” Boudreaux said.

“It’s an honor to be in such a leadership honor organization with such high standards,” inductee Sarah G. Muller said.

Former president of the fraternity, Jeremy Becnel, who graduated in May with degrees in computer science and mathematics and was inducted into the Hall of Fame, also appreciates the privilege of being part of the society.

“It’s an honor to get inducted, and it’s nice to be involved with the other leaders in the fraternity,” Becnel said.

Dr. Eugene Dial, dean of student life, who is in charge of pre-initiation orientation for the Society, says the formation of an Omicron Delta Kappa chapter at the University is representative of the University’s high standards.

“We’re really happy to have a chapter at Nicholls, because it places the University among great academic institutions across the country, who are outstanding in academic and extracurricular activities,” Dial said.