Jessica Semon (SUNY Brockport, 2019) is a 2022-23 recipient of an Omicron Delta Kappa General Scholarship.
Semon graduated summa cum laude from SUNY Brockport in May 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in English and a concentration in creative writing. While a student, she completed an internship with BOA Editions, Ltd, a non-profit publisher of literary works. In addition, Semon authored and presented “The Epidemic Sex Trafficking of Girls: Awareness and Prevention,” which placed in the Friends of Drake Library Research Contest and published in the Scholar’s Day Journal. She also contributed to Jigsaw magazine and served as an editor for the publication. Jessica was the English Club representative to the Academic Council, secretary of the Gender Equity Movement and representative to the Service Council, and a member of Brockport Pride. She was also involved with the Environmental Club and a volunteer for Eagle Service Corps.
Semon was awarded the Maggie F. Fox Award for Creativity in Poetry. She is passionate about literature, culture, and their social impacts from historical and cross-border perspectives. Semon began a master’s degree in English language and culture at the University of Eastern Finland in August 2022. She plans to conduct research on the social impact of language and culture through various media.
Omicron Delta Kappa Society, the National Leadership Honor Society, was founded in Lexington, Virginia, on December 3, 1914. A group of 15 students and faculty members established the Society to recognize and encourage leadership at the collegiate level. The founders established the ODK Idea-the concept that individuals representing all phases of collegiate life should collaborate with faculty and others to support the campus and community. ODK’s mission is to honor and develop leaders; encourage collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and alumni; and promote ODK’s leadership values of collaboration, inclusivity, integrity, scholarship, and service on college and university campuses throughout North America. The Society’s national headquarters are located in Lexington, Virginia.
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