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Walter McCoy
  • English
  • Class of 2013
  • Goodview, VA

Walter McCoy Inducted into Leadership Society

2012 Oct 30

On Sunday, October28, Hampden-Sydney College senior Walter Floyd McCoy III was inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society for college men and women. The Lambda Circle of ODK was established at Hampden-Sydney in 1924, and membership is a mark of highest distinction and honor. Selection of members is based on their influence as campus leaders to better campus life and to encourage high standards in all activities.

A Patrick Henry Scholar, Walter serves as President of the honorary societies Sigma Tau Delta (English) and Alpha Psi Omega (theatre arts). He is also President of the Hampden-Sydney Jongleurs (theatre arts) and the Animation Society. Walter has served as an actor, Assistant Director, or Director in multiple H-SC theatre productions. An English major, he is a graduate of Staunton River High School and is the son of Jeffrey L. & Deborah O. McCoy of Goodview.

A private college for men, Hampden-Sydney is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report. The College is known for its liberal arts curriculum, the Honor Code which stresses individual and collective responsibility, and a focus on the needs of young men.

PHOTO: Front row, left to right: Ke Shang, Beijing, China; Michael van Reekum, Manakin Sabot, VA; Richard Pantele, Richmond, VA. Middle row: John Dekarske, Franklin, VA; Walter McCoy, Goodview, VA; Alex Price, Fairfax, VA; Lewis Bell, Norcross, GA. Back row: Josh Shelton, Richmond, VA; Will Smith, Hampden-Sydney, VA; Diego Velasco, Richmond, VA; Ned Bowden, Crozier VA; John Bishop, Guntersville, AL.