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Students Selected for ODK Honorary at Alma College

ALMA, Mich. -- Ten Alma College students -- nine juniors and one senior -- have been selected for membership in Omicron Delta Kappa, national leadership honor society. New members were announced April 3 at Alma's 2008 Honors Convocation.

To qualify for membership in Omicron Delta Kappa, students must be juniors or seniors in the top third of their class and participate in a wide variety of campus activities. Founded nationally at Washington and Lee University (VA) in 1914, Alma's chapter was established in 1967.

Alma College, a four-year, liberal arts and sciences college in the middle of Michigan's lower peninsula, is known for its strong academic programs emphasizing a global perspective. Students actively engage in learning through original research projects, often addressing community issues. Founded in 1886 by the Presbyterian Church, Alma has positioned itself as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.

Students who are new members are:

Junior Drew Emge of Bay City, a 2005 graduate of John Glenn High School, is the son of Mark and Judith Emge of Bay City.

Junior Catherine Millon of Cedarville, a 2005 graduate of Les Cheneaux-Cedarville High School, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Millon of Cedarville.

Junior Katherine Porter of Cheboygan, a 2005 graduate of Cheboygan High School, is the daughter of Phil and Valerie Porter of Cheboygan.

Junior Megan Crawford of Fenton, a 2005 graduate of Fenton High School, is the daughter of David and Jennifer Crawford of Fenton.

Junior Alexander Bouwhuis of Grand Rapids, a 2005 graduate of Forest Hills Northern High School, is the son of Jerry and Lisa Bouwhuis of Grand Rapids.

Junior Kristina Fuehring of Hart, a 2005 graduate of Hart High School, is the daughter of Douglas and Kathy Fuehring of Hart.

Junior James Kruse of Midland, a 2005 graduate of Bullock Creek High School, is the son of Brian and Susan Kruse of Midland.

Senior Hadley Boehm of Perry, a 2004 graduate of Morrice High School, is the daughter of Robert and Michell Boehm of Perry.

Junior Adam Sypniewski of Petoskey, who graduated from home school in 2005, is the son of Dr. Joseph and Mrs. Karen Sypniewski of Petoskey.

Junior William Allen of Unionville, a 2005 graduate of Valley Lutheran High School, is the son of Rev. Michael and Mrs. Lynda Allen of Unionville.

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Spring Term at Alma is a one-month immersion on a single academic topic that offers learning experiences not typically available during the more traditional 15-week fall and winter terms. For example, during Spring Term ’08, students toured cultural sites in Argentina, studied lizards in Jamaica, analyzed World War II topics at the British National Archives in London, performed music in Italy, and examined the natural wonders of New Zealand.

 

Student Profile

Melissa Carstens

Melissa Carstens
Graduation: 2008
Major: Education
From: Marquette, Michigan
Interests: Singing, Dancing

Alma’s off-campus study programs do more than place students in exciting locales to meet interesting people; they also create new opportunities for personal growth and skill development. One of the best ways to learn about other societies and cultures is to study and travel in international settings. You do not always have to know a foreign language.