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.
2025-26 Members
Marie Diarrassouba
Hailey Galvan
Kelly Howe
Haley Levine
Meaghan Mahoney
Ariel Messenger
Delaney Williams
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.
2025-26 Members
Kahlil Fontana
Nicholas Jones
Bode Lonergan
Tarang Malhotra
Christian Petry
Sandeep Tissaaratchy
Tim Trakhachov
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.
2025-26 Members:
Juliza Ariza
Cori Bohan
India Buff
Zaira Bulatova
Ella Donaldson
RJ Fangmann
Ela Gardiner
Antonia Goerke
Jasmine Goncalves
Alyssa Hanuscin
Sadie Herr
Megan Ingraham
Rachel Krauss
Christina Mohonta
Elle Oberfield
Chloe Odell
Isabella Scudder
Julianna Thornburg
Leah Wiebe
Delainy Williams
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.
2025-26 Members
Ryan Agans
John Michael Bewley
Leo Bonacci
Hudson Chou
Thinh Andy Dinh
Thomas Fahey
William Hogan
Ryan Daniel Jackson
Christian Kneaskern
Conor Lally
Asher Landis
Callum Letters
Alain Malcolm
Bauer Morrissey
Rupert Ramsay
Jack Sherwood
Zachary Snyder
Brooks Stephenson
Tru Styles
Jack Tafolla-Garcia
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.