Dear Applicant,
Congratulations on your decision to apply to the 109th class of the Bucket and Dipper Junior Class
Honorary. Bucket and Dipper is rich with Ohio State tradition. The second oldest honorary on
campus, Bucket and Dipper recognizes approximately 30 outstanding members of the Junior class
based on the three pillars of the honorary system: scholarship, leadership, and service. Bucket and
Dipper is active in many areas throughout the university. The most notable event is the Illibuck pass,
a football tradition dating back to 1925. In addition, members of Bucket & Dipper bond over giving
back to the community in various service activities and volunteer opportunities. Bucket and Dipper
members also meet frequently for socials and participate in activities with other honoraries.
While completing your application, please feel free to look over Bucket and Dipper’s website at
http://bucketanddipper.org.ohio-state.edu/to get a further understanding of what this class
honorary values in its members.
After completing the forms and components below, applications will need to be compiled into two
separate word documents. The first should include the general information sheet, the applicant’s
resume, and the grade release form. The second should contain all essay responses. Both documents
should be titled with the applicant’s name (i.e. janedoe1.doc and janedoe2.doc). These documents
should then be sent as an attachment to mccracken.100@osu.edu. Applications are due by January
22nd at 11:59PM
A few other things to consider when applying for Bucket and Dipper, or any other class honorary
include:
-Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to apply.
-When considering the Junior class honoraries, applicants are only permitted to apply to one
of the two honoraries: Bucket and Dipper OR Chimes. Applying to both Junior Class
Honoraries will result in the application being discarded.
-When writing essays, applicants should NOT state their names anywhere in this portion of
the application. The Word Document should be titled with the applicant’s name and that is
all.
-Please note that members of Bucket and Dipper will be asked to pay $40 in dues once they
are accepted into the organization.
If you are chosen to advance in the application process beyond the written portion, we will contact
you about an interview no later than February 8th. If selected to move forward in the selections
process, Bucket & Dipper will be conducting interviews on February 20th and 21st. Please hold
these dates free in your schedules. If you have any questions about Bucket and Dipper or the
application, please feel free to contact me (mccracken.100@osu.edu) or Bucket and Dipper
President, Daniel Rodriguez (rodriguez.559@osu.edu).
Thank you so much for taking the time to apply to the 109th class of Bucket and Dipper!
Best Wishes,
Summer McCracken
Selections Chair, the 108th Class of Bucket and Dipper
General Information:
Last Name
First Name
Current Campus Address
Middle Initial
Date Valid Through
City/State/Zip
Telephone Number
Gender
Email Address
Date of Birth
Cumulative GPA at the end of Autumn Semester 2015
Ethnicity (Optional)
Student ID Number
Name(s) of Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
Current Address
City/State/Zip
Name of Hometown Newspaper
Resume:
On a separate page, please provide the information listed below in resume format (one page only).

Present and previous education – i.e. high school, prior college education, etc.

On- and off-campus activities – i.e. student organizations, leadership experience, service
activities, etc. (including dates and responsibilities)
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Present and former places of employment (including dates and responsibilities)
Essay Questions:
Please answer the following five essay questions in 300 words or less (per question, unless
otherwise stated) in a separate document:
1.) What would being a member of the 109th class of Bucket and Dipper mean to you,
and why would you be an asset to this honorary?
2.) What is your favorite OSU tradition and why?
3.) Define leadership and what it means to you?
4.) If you could save the world tomorrow, where would you start?
5.) You have 150 words - take a risk.
Application Checklist:
Word Document 1
__ General Information
__ Attached Resume
__ Grade Release (type name below)
Word Document 2
__ Essay Responses
By typing my name on this line I verify that the above information is honest and correct to the best of my knowledge. I
agree to the release of my cumulative grade point-hour ratio and my Fall Semester GPA to the selections committee.
Applicant’s name
Date
Please direct any application questions to:
Summer McCracken
Selections Chair, Bucket and Dipper 108th class
mccracken.100@osu.edu