Scholars...Chosen for Leadership...United to Serve
Mortar Board is a national honor society recognizing college
seniors for their exemplary scholarship, leadership and service.
Since its founding in 1918, Mortar Board has grown and evolved
to match the needs of members, providing exclusive service and
educational opportunities that only Mortar Board can offer.
More than 240,000 members have been initiated at more than 200
chapters nationwide, including notable members such as:
- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
- Astronaut on the Challenger Judith Resnick
- Best-selling author Aron Ralston
- Professional football player Drew Brees
- Best-selling author Bruce Littlefield
Additionally, numerous community and international leaders have
been named honorary members. To name a few:
- Professional cyclist Lance Armstrong
- Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
- Poet Maya Angelou
- Former President Jimmy Carter
- Former Mayor of New York Rudolph Giuliani
Although there are many honor societies nationwide, Mortar Board
is truly a unique organization:
- Mortar Board seeks to honor the best of the best, traditionally
selecting first-rate members
- Members are active and involved, accepting the responsibility
and obligation to be devoted to their chapters and communities
- Mortar
Board is governed entirely by the students, who annually set
the purpose and direct the organization by participation at
the national
conference
- As lifetime members, there is enormous potential
for involvement in
Mortar Board
- Mortar Board offers unique benefits exclusively for members
