About us
Mortar Board at a National and Local Level
"Mortar Board is a national honor society that recognizes college seniors for excellence in the
areas of scholarship, leadership and service. Mortar Board members are first-rate leaders, selected
from the tops of their classes. Since its establishment in 1918, nearly a quarter of a million
members have been initiated at more than 200 chapters across the nation. Mortar Board provides
opportunities for continued leadership development, promotes service to colleges and universities and
encourages lifelong contributions to the global community. Additionally, Mortar Board offers numerous
benefits and opportunities to members, including career networking, fellowships and awards."
-Mortar Board's national website
The University of Oregon Mortar Board was founded in 1923, and currently consists of about 50 members from diverse majors and backgrounds.
2011-2012 Mortar Board Members
KaLynn Alley, Lauren Boucher, Megan Brogan, Grace Burnham, Lauren Cartmell, Megan Clarey, Rachell Cochran, Katelyn Conroy, Stefani Crocker, Kevin DeAngelo, Jenna Eikmeier, Connor Elekes, Trevor Feldman, Nicole Frye, Cecilia Fuleki, Julia Goldstein, Melanie Greenspan, Allison Grundy, Alyssa Hill, Erin Howe, Vanessa Kristensen, Quintin Kueth, Gordon Levitt, Gabriel Lovinger, Michael McInerney, Ann Oluluro, Emily Palmer, Arezo Pizard, Taylor Straley, Laura Vigeland, Lindsay Walker.
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Preamble to the Mortar Board Constitution
We, the undersigned, recognizing the advantage of a national union of senior honor societies, do hereby unite to form a national society whose purpose shall be to facilitate cooperation among these societies, to contribute to the self-awareness of its members, to promote equal opportunities among all peoples, to emphasize the advancement of the status of women, to support the ideals of the university, to advance a spirit of scholarship, to recognize and encourage leadership, to provide service, and to establish the opportunity for a meaningful exchange of ideas as individuals and as a group.
Some Famous Mortar Board Members
Condoleezza Rice, Judith Resnick, Aron Ralstong, Drew Brees, and Bruce Littlefield.
