The University of Alabama honored the achievement of numerous students, faculty and staff during the annual Tapping on the Mound ceremony April 3. As a part of the ceremony, several students were inducted into the Mortar Board National Honor Society.
Local students inducted: Mackenzie Pardue of Mc Calla.
Mortar Board, a national honor society for men and women, is based on leadership, scholarship and service. It is one of the highest honors that can be granted to seniors. Members must display outstanding dedication to service and leadership. Mortar Board is the premier national honor society recognizing college seniors for superior achievement in scholarship, leadership and service. UA’s Hypatia Chapter is one of the oldest chapters in the nation.
The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service. With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides a forwardthinking environment and over 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus. A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers. As the state’s largest higher education institution, UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.
