February 19, 2026
Linda Blaser
Omicron Delta Kappa inducts outstanding students in annual ceremony
Photos by Sisi Wattanagool '26
Lake Forest College recently celebrated the induction of new members into Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), a prestigious national leadership honor society.
This year’s ceremony, held February 16 in Calvin Durand Hall, marked the 12th anniversary of the signing of the Lake Forest College Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa charter by its founding members.
ODK recognizes and encourages superior leadership and exemplary character while fostering collaboration through its five pillars of leadership: academics, athletics, service, communications, and the arts. Lake Forest College is proud to be one of 300 Omicron Delta Kappa circles nationwide.
The ceremony opened with a welcome from Adriana Voloshchuk ’27, vice president of the Lake Forest College Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa. Margaret Fields ’26, Circle president, delivered the invocation and closing remarks, while College Board Trustee Bob Crawford provided opening remarks. Holly Kiernan ’26, Membership Selection and Initiation Chair, gave the benediction. New initiates received the Laurel Crown Circle, the society’s symbol of achievement, upon their induction.
Members of the Spring 2026 ODK Class
Gota Akagiri ’26
Zachary Calcagno ’26
Emilia Guilhermina de Paula Fonseca ’26
Jacob Adam Engel ’26
Seth Aiden Jayaprabhu ’26
One Bantle Kenosi ’2
Nicholas Cole Kusinski ’26
Sakhile Mathunjwa ’26
Tiyandza Senamile Mngomezulu ’26
Minal Mohammed ’26
Caleb Kibirango Mukasa ’27
Elise Nguyen ’26
Julieta Rodarte ’26
Mishel Voskanyan ’26