14 Students Inducted into National Speech & Debate Association's Honor Society

Congratulations to the following inductees: Evelyn Carpenter ’28 (Degree of Honor), Amber Clemens ’27 (Degree of Merit), Hayden Coumanis ’29 (Degree of Honor), Elizabeth Handwerger ’29 (Degree of Honor), Colman Klecker ’29 (Degree of Honor), John Stephen Klimjack ’28 (Degree of Excellence), Zoë Langley ’28 (Degree of Honor), Bennett Lieb ’29 (Degree of Honor), Burke Ramagosa ’28 (Degree of Merit), Frank Smith ’29 (Degree of Merit), Wells Smith ’28 (Degree of Honor), Anne Riley Williams ’28 (Degree of Merit), Drew Williams ’29 (Degree of Merit), Mary Helen Williams ’28 (Degree of Merit).

 

Additionally, three current members were recognized for receiving new degrees: Lee Ginger ’27 (Degree of Distinction), Anna Heiser ’28 (Degree of Excellence), and Dori Small ’27 (Degree of Excellence).

 

The NSDA’s Honor Society was founded in 1925 and is now one of the oldest and most respected honor societies known to colleges and universities.

 

Participants in sanctioned speech and debate competitions and tournaments who earn at least 25 merit points and uphold the standards of the honor society can be inducted. Once a member, they can continue to earn more points within the Honor Society through competitions (including Youth in Government), public speaking activities (such as play performances), service, and leadership. As points are earned, they lead to higher degrees in the Honor Society. Degrees recognize progress and distinction among the members.

 

Members of the Honor Society are held to the Code of Honor, which reflects the core values of and standards for participation within their organization. Over the past 100 years, NSDA has celebrated the honorable actions and achievements of nearly two million alumni.