Honors Society

Opportunities for Leadership

Honors Program students show their Ashland University spirit

The Honors Society is a student-run organization that plans a variety of social, educational, and service events for Honors Program students, thereby strengthening the learning community by building friendships outside the classroom.

The Society kicked off the 2011/2012 academic year on August 26th and 27th with its 4th Annual Honors Program Retreat at the Comfort Inn in Bellville, Ohio. A book discussion was held about the summer reading, Where Am I Wearing? A Global Tour to the Countries, Factories, and People that Make Our Clothes by Kelsey Timmerman, and students participated in a number of team building activites. The annual retreat provides an opportunity for the Honors Program freshmen to meet many of the current Honors Program students.

Previous Honors Society events include game nights, Pizza with the Profs, a trip to Cleveland to see a musical, and laser tag. Recent service projects include a book drive for Teach for America, Trick or Treat for UNICEF, and participating in Relay for Life.

2011/2012 Honors Society Officers:

• President:  Lindsey VanSparrentak
• Vice President:  Lindsey Knapp
• Secretary:  Melany Bagnola
• Treasurer:  Hailey Sult
• Public Relations:  Katy Higaki
• Freshmen Representatives:  Kate Brickner and Ethan Crawford