Oxford College Student Inducted Into Honor Society

From Assumption College: The Assumption College Department of Classical Languages & Cultures has announced that Sydney Tappan, of Oxford, has become a member of Eta Sigma Phi, the Classics Honor Society. Tappan, Class of 2021, was inducted into the honor society this spring.

"Students named to Assumption College's chapter of Eta Sigma Phi have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to and mastery of their academic studies," said Louise Carroll Keeley, provost and vice president of academic affairs at the College. "Earning membership to an honor society is among the highest academic recognitions for an undergraduate."

Eta Sigma Phi was founded in 1914 at The University of Chicago. Assumption's Chapter is Eta Omicron and was formed in 2002. The purposes of Eta Sigma Phi, the national Classics honor society, are to develop and promote interest in Classical study among students of colleges and universities; to promote closer fraternal relationship among students who are interested in Classics studies, and to stimulate interest in Classical studies and in the history, art, and literature of ancient Greece and Rome.

Members are elected by local chapters, which have been chartered by the society. Most members are undergraduates, however chapters can also initiate graduate students, faculty, and honorees. At Assumption, major criterion for inductees includes accomplishing studies in Latin and/or Greek as well as completion of a language course with a grade B or higher. This year, Assumption's chapter welcomed five new students and one honorary member-Barry Knowlton, an adjunct faculty member at Assumption who holds a master's degree in Latin.

Founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption in Worcester, Mass., Assumption College is a Catholic liberal arts institution that offers undergraduate students 41 majors and 48 minors in the liberal arts, sciences, business, and professional studies; as well as master's and continuing education degrees and professional certificate programs-each through an educational experience that is grounded in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition. The curriculum enables students to gain a depth and breadth of knowledge that leads to professional success and personal fulfillment. Students-whether on the Worcester campus or at the College's Rome, Italy, campus-become engaged participants in Assumption's classic liberal arts education, exploring new ideas and making connections across disciplines. To prepare for the workforce, students learn cutting-edge theory and best practices, conduct innovative research, and develop excellent communication and critical-analysis skills. Assumption graduates are also known for their thoughtful citizenship and compassionate service to their community. For more information about Assumption College, please visit www.assumption.edu.

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