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National College Senior Honor Society
Scholars… Chosen for Leadership… United to Serve
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Mortar Board Notable Application Packet
Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors Only!
(Please note that this application is NOT for membership in Mortar Board)
Dear Mortar Board Notable Applicant:
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Mortar Board, a national senior honor society, is an association of collegians selected for f
distinguished ability in scholarship, leadership, and service. Mortar Board was founded on r
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February 15, 1918 at Syracuse University and has grown to include over 200 chartered chapters
and 200,000 alumni. While it is an honor to be selected for membership in Mortar Board, it m
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the continued commitment to serve that differentiates Mortar Board from other honorary
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societies. During the past year, Mortar Board has accomplished numerous activities including
honoring individuals who have made a difference in students’ lives through the “People Whoh
Inspire” banquet, recognizing outstanding educators in the “Professor of the Month” award e
program, hosting exemplary University of Nebraska alumni during Master’s Week, participating
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in our national project, “Reading is Leading,” and attending the traditional gavel exchange with
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the University of Iowa Mortar Board chapter during the NU/Iowa football game.
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We are now in the process of selecting Notables for next year. In order to have a complete record
to assist us in selections, interested students should complete this information sheet. Requiredm
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GPA to apply is a 3.3. Please return your completed application in a sealed 9 x 12 inch manila
envelope to the Mortar Board booth that will be set up behind the main staircase in the City n
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Campus Union by no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2013.
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If you have any questions about Mortar Board or the selections process, please visit our website
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at http://www.unl.edu/mortarboard or contact the selections chair:
Monica Krause
(402) 690-8157
mkrause36@gmail.com
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The Black Masque Chapter of Mortar Board
Full Name _____________________________________ Student ID # _________________________
Current Address _____________________________________________________________________
Phone __________________________ Email Address ______________________________________
Name(s) of Parent(s) __________________________________________________________________
Home Address _______________________________________________________________________
College(s) _________________________________________ Cumulative G.P.A. ________________
Major(s) _________________________________________ Minor(s) _________________________
Intended Graduation Date _______________________ Total Credit Hours Completed __________
Transfer Student? _______
If yes, where from? _________________________________________
When did you enter UNL? ___________________________________
Applying for: (circle one)
Freshman Notable
Sophomore Notable
Senior Notable
Information Release: I authorize the release of all academic information needed for consideration of my
selection as a Mortar Board Notable.
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Signature
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Our constitution states, “Mortar Board, Inc., as an honor society, shall be an association of collegians
selected for distinguished ability and achievement in scholarship, leadership, and service.”
In order for us to select on this merit, please include the following with your application.
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A current résumé of college involvement. Make sure to include any honors, awards,
scholarship, leadership experience, and campus and community activities. (Freshmen
applying may include activities from high school.)
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Include one letter of recommendation in a signed, sealed envelope.
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The answer to the following question on a separate sheet of paper in 375 words or less
double-spaced:
a. Mortar Board emphasizes scholarship, leadership, and service. How have you
embodied these ideals in your time at the University, and how will you continue to
uphold these ideals in your future endeavors?