Hobart and William Smith Honor Societies
William Smith HOnor Societies
Hai Timiai
Hai Timiai is the William Smith Senior Honor Society. The society was founded in 1953 and its name is Greek for ‘Honored Women’. They are a group of eight students chosen by their members and the Deans to represent the many outstanding students at William Smith. Entering the society is not a prize for winning a contest, it is not an end, but a beginning. Hai Timiai members are deserving of this honor due to their past commitment to the welfare of William Smith College and the larger community through tradition and innovation. Membership signifies ongoing individual and group contributions.
2023-24 Members
Marlayna DiFante
Maddi Meyer
Katelyn Weeks
Samari Brown
Lillian Davis
Bianca Jameau
Rodman Stout
Kennedy Jones
Laurel Society
The Laurel Society is the sophomore and junior honor society for William Smith College. The members of the Laurel Society are a diverse group of young students, actively involved in their community and committed to leadership, mentorship, and academic excellence. Through their positive actions as role models and mentors, and their active participation and representation in all areas of Hobart and William Smith community, the Laurels demonstrate their commitment to William Smith College and to improving the lives of all William Smith students.
Mentorship and campus engagement are important aspects of the Laurel Honor Society Experience. During the fall and spring semesters, first-year and new transfer students are connected individually, upon request, with current Laurel Society Members. The Laurel Connections meetings offer new students an opportunity to learn about a range of academic experiences from research to fellowships, student clubs, to College organizations and involvement. Additionally, Laurel mentors offer peer support to new students as they navigate the academic and social experience on campus.
2023-24 Members:
Zoe Aracena
Isabella Babikian
Rebecca Barr
Marlayna DiFante
Djeneba Diop
Kennedy Jones
Heather Kerns
Cailin Kessman
Kayla Ketchabaw
Marissa Mastracco
Madeleine Meyer
Katelyn Oswalt
Annabel Ramsay
Genesis Rosario
Kimberly Saavedra-Mendez
Annette Stephens
Florence Rodman Stout
Laurens Van Alen
Emma VanGorder
Autumn Washington
Ella Weiss
Britta Wilkerson
Hobart Honor Societies
DRUID SOCIETY
The senior class honor society was founded in 1903. The Druid Society works to further the ideals of the College by promoting the values of character, loyalty and leadership. While "druid" refers to a legendary ancient Celtic priesthood in Irish and Welsh sagas, the Druids at Hobart College today are the guardians of Hobart tradition and advise the Dean of the College on matters relating to the Hobart heritage. The Druids also have taken on a new role recently, in which they preside over the Hobart Student Government election to ensure accuracy.
2024-25 Members
Luke Aquaro
Brogan Dietsche
Ethan Kowalski
Jadon Layne
Biruk Nardos
Ryan Pero
Liam Whelan
CHIMERA
The junior class honor society is represented by a figure from Greek mythology featuring a lion's head, a goat's body and a serpent's tail. Chimera Society members are chosen on the basis of character, loyalty and leadership. In addition to their academic accomplishments, they are involved in the Hobart and greater Geneva community, and serve as role models for their classmates. They also serve as ushers at the Matriculation ceremony for the entering first-year class.
2024-25 Members
Derrick Abnoos
Daudi Aden
Ignat Belov
Quinn Broggy
Jayden Dasher
Randall Dominguez
Mason Fairfield
Anis Hassini
Randy Hong
Nicholas Jones
Nikolas Lutz
Holden May
Sandeep Tissaaratchy
Wyatt Tobin
Tymofii Trakhachov
Magnus von Krusenstiern
ORANGE KEY
The sophomore class honor society draws its name from one of the Hobart College colors and one of the symbols on the Hobart College seal (the key symbolizes knowledge). The Orange Key society recognizes promising rising sophomores who have been campus leaders in their first year. They are also selected on the basis of character, loyalty and leadership. The Orange Key society members serve as ushers at the Matriculation ceremony for the entering first-year class.
2024-25 Members
John Bewley
Leonardo Bonacci
Mehdi Cherrab
Hudson Chou
Nathan Deller
Christopher Duclair
Thomas Fahey
Asher Landis
Colton Lestorti
Callum Letters
Bauer Morrissey
Rupert Ramsay
Christopher Robles
Gavin Rueda
Nicholas Short
Brooks Stephenson
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.