The Teleiotes chapter at Otterbein College was among the outstanding chapters to be honored for their excellence at the 2009 Mortar Board National Conference, held July 24-26.

The group was one of 67 outstanding chapters to receive the Silver Torch Award, presented to chapters executing timeliness and dedication while exemplifying the ideals of scholarship, leadership and service. Silver Torch Award recipients are selected based on a review of national records, requiring that the chapter meet all of the national minimum standards and deadlines.

Chapter President Hannah DeMilta was present to accept the chapter's award.

Mortar Board is a national honor society that recognizes college seniors for outstanding achievement in scholarship, leadership and service. Since its founding in 1918, the organization has grown from the four founding chapters to 227 chartered collegiate chapters with nearly a quarter of a million initiated members across the nation. The Teleiotes chapter at Otterbein College was chartered in 1988 and currently has 28 members.

Mortar Board provides opportunities for continued leadership development, promotes service to colleges and universities and encourages lifelong contributions to the global community. Some notable Mortar Board members include former President Jimmy Carter, distinguished politician Condoleezza Rice and former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Learn more about Mortar Board at www.mortarboard.org.

For more information, please contact Alicia Notestone at the Mortar Board National Office by e-mail at anotestone@mortarboard.org or by phone at 800-989-6266 ext. 106.

Otterbein College Chapter President Hannah DeMilta can be reached via e-mail at Hannah.DeMilta@otterbein.edu.