Hobart and William Smith Honor Societies
HOnor Societies
The Deans of the College oversee academic honor societies historically grounded in the traditions of Hobart and William Smith.
Hai Timiai
Founded in 1953, the Hai Timiai Society honors seniors for their outstanding achievements in scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Seven students are selected annually by their peers and the deans. Students of this historic William Smith College honor society have been female-identifying and/or gender nonbinary. Members of The Society represent the student body and advise the deans on academic matters.
2023-24 Members
Marlayna DiFante
Maddi Meyer
Katelyn Weeks
Samari Brown
Lillian Davis
Bianca Jameau
Rodman Stout
Kennedy Jones
DRUID SOCIETY
The Druid Society was formed by Hobart College in 1903 and honors senior student leaders to further the ideals of character, service, loyalty, and leadership. Seven students are selected annually by their peers and the deans. Students of this historic Hobart College honor society have been male-identifying and/or gender nonbinary. Members of The Society represent the student body and are the official keepers of The Oar. The passing of The Oar at the induction symbolizes the link between generations of Druids.
2024-25 Members
Luke Aquaro
Brogan Dietsche
Ethan Kowalski
Jadon Layne
Biruk Nardos
Ryan Pero
Liam Whelan
Laurel Society
The Laurel Society celebrates sophomore and junior students who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to our Hobart and William Smith community through experiences that emphasize their academic accomplishments (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0), leadership, and a deep commitment to life on campus. In addition, the Laurel Society especially values a strong commitment to mentorship. Fifteen to twenty students are selected annually by the deans. Established in the 1990s by a former Dean of William Smith, students of this honor society historically have been female-identifying and/or gender nonbinary.
2023-24 Members:
Zoe Aracena
Isabella Babikian
Rebecca Barr
Marlayna DiFante
Djeneba Diop
Kennedy Jones
Heather Kerns
Cailin Kessman
Kayla Ketchabaw
Marissa Mastracco
Madeleine Meyer
Katelyn Oswalt
Annabel Ramsay
Genesis Rosario
Kimberly Saavedra-Mendez
Annette Stephens
Florence Rodman Stout
Laurens Van Alen
Emma VanGorder
Autumn Washington
Ella Weiss
Britta Wilkerson
CHIMERA ORANGE KEY
Chimera Orange Key recognizes sophomore and junior students who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to our Hobart and William Smith community through experiences that emphasize their academic accomplishments (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0), leadership, and a deep commitment to life on campus. In addition, Chimera Orange Key regards service to others as of particular significance. Fifteen to twenty students are selected annually by the deans. Students of this honor society historically have been male-identifying and/or gender nonbinary.
2024-25 Members
Derrick Abnoos
Daudi Aden
Ignat Belov
Quinn Broggy
Jayden Dasher
Randall Dominguez
Mason Fairfield
Anis Hassini
Randy Hong
Nicholas Jones
Nikolas Lutz
Holden May
Sandeep Tissaaratchy
Wyatt Tobin
Tymofii Trakhachov
Magnus von Krusenstiern
John Bewley
Leonardo Bonacci
Mehdi Cherrab
Hudson Chou
Nathan Deller
Christopher Duclair
Thomas Fahey
Asher Landis
Colton Lestorti
Callum Letters
Bauer Morrissey
Rupert Ramsay
Christopher Robles
Gavin Rueda
Nicholas Short
Brooks Stephenson
BE A MEMBER
Members for honor societies are selected based on their scholarship, leadership, character and service.
Typically, they are students who have made a strong commitment to HWS and have helped to create a sense of community on campus.
For more information about the societies and/or the application process, please contact the Office of the Deans at hwsdeans@hws.edu or (315) 781-3467.