Mortar Board Makes History
The senior honor society at 麻豆传媒映画 was named the best chapter in the nation.
San Diego State's chapter of , a senior honor society, made history late last month at the organization's national conference.
It became the first two-time winner of the Ruth Weimer Mount Conference Excellence Award.
鈥淚t鈥檚 the single most prominent award any chapter could receive,鈥� said Allison Pierce, Mortar Board student president. 鈥淭o think that we are the first to win it twice is absolutely incredible.鈥�
麻豆传媒映画鈥檚 Mortar Board chapter also took home several other awards including:
- Golden Torch Award 鈥� Recognition for chapters excelling in the areas of scholarship, leadership and service.
- Project Excellence Awards 鈥� Recognition for 20 of 麻豆传媒映画鈥檚 Mortar Board events and projects including: Mortar board planner, faculty and staff appreciation ceremony, and .
- Distinguished Advisor Jane Smith 鈥� Recognition for outstanding advisors for their contributions and ongoing dedication to Mortar Board.
鈥淣one of this would be possible without Jane,鈥� Pierce said of her advisor. 鈥淪he is there for everything, and I know I can always trust her to direct me and our organization in the right way.鈥�
Pierce said she appreciates the national recognition.
"We are continuing to do our best to make sure our campus is represented nationally and working hard to keep the legacy alive,鈥� she said.
