The Hastings College chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), a national leadership honor society, welcomed 16 new members at its annual induction ceremony in November.

To be a part of ODK, membership qualifications include being in the top 35 percent of juniors and seniors classes. ODK encourages collaboration among members across the five phases celebrated by ODK: scholarship, athletics, service, communications and arts. Students must also demonstrate exemplary character.

ODK honors and develops leaders through scholarships, workshops, career opportunities, leadership resources and a lifelong connection to other members.

Hastings College initiates for 2017 include:

·       Caroline Black of Ft. Collins, Colorado

·       Levi Cermak of Hastings, Nebraska

·       Zane Eddy of Louisville, Colorado

·       Kirsten Gilliland of Ainsworth, Nebraska

·       Myla Graae of Norfolk, Nebraska

·       Kaitlynn Harvey of North Platte, Nebraska

·       Sarah Johnson of Hastings, Nebraska

·       Karsen Keech of Castle Rock, Colorado

·       Caleb Merritt of Brookings, South Dakota

·       Eboni Nash of Eads, Colorado

·       Rebecca Riley of Grand Island, Colorado

·       Lyndsay Ruane of Papillion, Nebraska

·       Miranda Scoggins of Hastings, Nebraska

·       Danielle Shenk of Polk, Nebraska

·       Bethany Simoens of Plattsmouth, Nebraska

·       Katherine Taylor of Alamosa, Nebraska