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History of the Sigma Circle Statement of Purpose Event Photos
Col. J. Logan Schutz ODK Leader of the Year ODK Sophomore Leader of the Year ODK Top Ten Freshmen
History of the Sigma Circle Statement of Purpose Event Photos

Sigma Circle Presidents

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The Sigma Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) has a rich history spanning nearly 100 years, marked by a legacy of leadership, service, and excellence. Since its establishment, the Sigma Circle has been guided by a distinguished list of Presidents, each contributing to the enduring values and traditions of our organization. These leaders have played a pivotal role in shaping the circle's path, fostering a strong community of scholars and leaders dedicated to upholding the ideals of ODK. As we reflect on nearly a century of achievement, we honor the vision and dedication of those who have led us, ensuring that the Sigma Circle remains a beacon of leadership on our campus.

Presidents from 1927 - Present

1927-27 - George E. Melchoir
1927-28 - Daniel C. Fahey, Jr.
1928-29 - Omar D. Crothers, Jr.
1929-30 - J. Donald Kieffer
1930-31 - Arley R. Unger
1931-32 - William M. Kricker
1932-33 - Harry E. Hasslinger
1933-34 - Fredrik H. Cutting
1934-35 - Denzel E. Davis
1935-36 - Frank P. Duggan
1936-37 - M. Courtney Langford
1937-38 - J. Logan Schutz
1938-39 - Jerome S. Hardy
1939-40 - Richard M. Lee
1940-41 - Joseph M. Murphy
1941-42 - Orville C. Shirey
1942-43 - Milton H. Van den Berg
1943-43 - Howard Keller
1943-44 - Edward M. Rider
1944-45 - William E. Scull, Jr.
1944-45 - John W. Stuntz
1944-45 - Robert A. Bishon
1945-46 - J. Robert Spence
1946-47 - Edward M. Rider
1947-48 - Edward P. Matthews
1948-49 - Henry C. Saylor
1949-50 - John A. Holter
1950-51 - Arthur E. Biggs
1951-52 - G. Lawson Jump
1952-53 - James L. Sinclair
1953-54 - John F. Martin, Jr.
1954-55 - Anthony A. Abato
1955-56 - Charles E. Wickard
1956-57 - Gerald E. Hartdagen
1957-58 - John E. Allen
1958-59 - Joseph W. Cox
1959-60 - Stanley G. Mazaroff
1960-61 - John E. Swanson
1961-62 - Robert C. Barry
1962-63 - James I. Humphrey
1962-63 - Steny H. Hoyer
1963-64 - Philip R. Rever
1964-65 - Robert C. Gibson
1965-66 - Donald W. Robertson
1966-67 - Kenneth Y. Stiles
1967-68 - Howard A. Metro
1968-69 - Edwin R. Fry
1969-70 - Thomas M. Milroy
1970-71 - Dennis Hatfield
1971-72 - Michael A. Blank
1972-73 - Fred P. Fenstermacher
1973-74 - Bert Black

1974-75 - Joseph B. Maloney, Jr.
1975-76 - Thomas M. Miller
1976-77 - Frederic W. Vogelgesang
1977-78 - Audrey S. Bergman
1978-79 - John R. Fraser
1979-80 - Richard L. Jaklitsch
1980-81 - Martin J. Rosenstock
1981-82 - Nancy Pearl
1982-83 - Wendy K. Gelfand
1983-84 - John R. Tegen
1984-85 - Burman A. Berger
1985-86 - Charles M. Gonzalez
1986-87 - Calvin L. Ellis
1987-88 - Marcie J. Shapiro
1988-89 - Eric W. Young
1989-90 - Bradley J. Federman
1990-91 - Michael D. Smith
1991-92 - Dawn K. Nichols
1992-93 - Kenneth G. Brown
1993-94 - Marc W. Solomon
1994-95 - Penina Riebman
1995-96 - Mark Shaner
1996-97 - Hillary Cherry
1997-98 - Jennifer Lee
1998-99 - Joshua Janow
1999-00 - Ryan Spiegel
2000-01 - Jason Ward
2001-02 - Marie Tomarelli
2002-03 - Adam Chepenik
2003-04 - Christine Hwang
2004-05 - Christina Pernia
2005-06 - Derrick Pfeffer
2006-07 - Diana Newsom
2007-08 - Roberto Münster
2008-09 - Megan Harvey
2009-10 - Nadine Simpson
2010-11 - David Nelson
2011-12 - Melissa Nathanson
2012-13 - Katy Rennenkampf
2013-14 - Stephanie Graf
2014-15 - Khalil Pettus
2015-16 - Sarah Niezelski
2016-17 - Samantha Bingaman
2017-18 - Jacob Veitch
2018-19 - Doron Tadmor
2019-20 - Doron Tadmor
2020-21 - David Rekhtman
2021-22 - Emily Berry
2022-23 - Matthew Ober
2023-24 - Zoa Nicholson
2024-25 - Kaitlyn Zhou

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