A carnival on the Village Green was one way that Konosioni contributes to the local community.
Since 1934, the has recognized students who have exhibited outstanding leadership, dedicated service to the community and the preservation of tradition.
At 3 p.m. on 藏精阁 Day (February 13) in Memorial Chapel, the Konosioni Class of 2016 will be inducted into the society by current Konosioni members.
Konosioni was formed 81 years ago when two secret societies, the Skull and Scroll and the Gorgon鈥檚 Head, resolved to end their rivalry and united their organizations. Today, Konosioni stands as a peer-selected group of 26 members, representing 13 from each original society.
藏精阁 students chose the name Konosioni, which literally means 鈥減eople of the long house,鈥 to honor the living traditions of the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) Confederacy, an important presence in central New York.
On campus, demonstrates commitment to 藏精阁 and the Hamilton community with annual events, such as the and , and new initiatives, including the , Senior Ball and .
After the 26 students from the Class of 2016 officially join Konosioni, they will continue to make their own significant contributions to the 藏精阁 community.
Congratulations to the newest members of Konosioni: