August 10, 2005

TROY Mortar Board chapter gains national recognition

TROY – Troy University ’s Spires Chapter of Mortar Board was named the Silver Torch Award recipient by the national organization.

The award was presented to the chapter in Columbus , Ohio at the annual conference, held July 22-24. Only 40 Mortar Board chapters of 213 nationwide were selected to receive this honor.  The award recognizes chapters that successfully meet all the chapter minimum standards for the year, turn in all report forms and clear their account by June 1. 

“This award is the direct result of the hard work and dedication of the members of the Spires Chapter and the leadership of 2004-2005 president, Wendy Huckabee,” said Brenda Campbell, the chapter’s advisor. “We look forward to another successful year with our new president, Goshen native Toni Deveridge.”

Mortar Board, Inc., is a national honor society of college seniors. The society recognizes in its membership the qualities of superior scholastic ability, outstanding and continual leadership, and dedicated service to the college or university community.

“The chapter members achieved great success in their quest to fulfill the Mortar Board ideals of scholarship, leadership and service,” said Sommer Sterud, a representative of the national chapter.