About the Society

Established in 1994 by the Graduate Professional Council (GPC), the Rollins Society recognizes graduate and professional students who have significantly advanced the well-being of self-defined communities beyond the scope of their academic work.

During Mizzou Tap Day, the Rollins Society will continue its tradition of honoring Mr. Rollins’ memory by inducting a select group of graduate and professional students who follow his example of dedication to public service and whose record of service affirms the importance of the Society’s watchwords Officium (Duty), Fides (Faithfulness), and Ductus (Leadership).

Selections are based primarily on the quality of the nominee’s service rather than the quantity of contributions or communities served.

Application Instructions

Details about the application and nomination process are typically released in late fall or early spring. Nominees must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled as a graduate or professional student at the University of Missouri.
• Be in good standing as defined by their department, college, or school.
• Be nominated by another person via a nominating letter, accompanied by three additional letters of support.

Apply for the 2025 Tap Day: Instructions and the application for the 2025 class are now available. All application materials must be submitted by Friday, January 24, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Download the Application Form!

2025 Rollins Society Application

Questions? If you have any questions or need further information, please contact us at: rollinssociety@missouri.edu.

Leadership Board: Jessica Osaze (President), Faith Aynekulu (Treasurer), Ashley Anderson (2022 Inductee), Kanishka Sikligar (2022 Inductee), and Heather Hoffman (Faculty Advisor and 2024 Inductee).

Rollins Society Alumni

The Rollins Society is proud to honor its alumni who have exemplified outstanding service and leadership within their communities. Stay connected with fellow members by joining our Facebook group.

Meet the 2024 Inductees

Inductees:

• Anastasia Anazonwu
• Patrick Bokolo
• Emma Gober
• Anuoluwapo Gomina
• Rishbah Mahendra
• Damilola Oduolowu
• Onyekachi Juliet Okapsuo
• Teja Teppala
• Honorary Taps: Dr. Heather Hoffman, Dr. Sue Boren

Meet the 2023 Inductees

Inductees:

• Faith Aynekulu
• Mary Dickson-Amagada
• Chidinma Vivian Haffner
• Melissa Horner
• Andres Mesa
• Blessing Okafor
• Parker Owens
• James Saltat
• Honorary Taps: Dr. Jennifer Brown, Dr. Wilson Majee

Meet the 2022 Inductees

Inductees:

• Ashley Anderson
• Malaika Gallimore
• Glenn Gilyot
• Cory Johnson
• Johanna Milord
• Ann Obadan
• Kanishka Sikligar
• Emma Wickland
• Honorary Taps: Dr. Phillips Lynelle, Dr. Stephanie Shonekan

Meet the 2021 Inductees

• Chuka Emezue
• Christal Hamilton
• Abjoulie Njai
• Osasu Osaze
• Yanu Prasetyo
• Xavier Ransome
• Cydni Robertson
• Phelan Simpkins
• Honorary Taps: Dr. Kerry Clark, Dr. Andrew Hoberek, Dr. S. David Mitchell

Meet the 2020 Inductees

• Barituka (Tuka) Bekke
• Janae Bradley
• Mariah Cairer
• Kristen Kalz
• Emily Miller
• Okunsogie (Jessica) Osaze
• Tori Schafer
• Alek (Al) Willsey
• Honorary Taps: Dr. Jennifer Fellabaum-Toston, Dr. Alan Parrish

Meet the 2019 Inductees

• Traci Wilson-Kleekamp
• Ojetunde (Tunde) Ojewola
• Maria Butauski
• Jason Entsminger
• Natalie Kukulka
• Michael Hendricks
• Doug Valentine
• Rachel Owen
• Honorary Taps: Dr. Laura Page, Dr. Deidre Wipke-Tevis

Meet the 2018 Inductees

• Hallie Thompson
• E. Alex Howe
• Oscar Rojas Perez
• Leslie Touzeau
• Sarah Cramer
• Veronica Newton
• Sarah Senff
• Tiffanesha Williams
• Honorary Taps: Dr. Michelle Teti, Dr. NaTashua Davis, Dean Barton Wechsler

Meet the 2017 Inductees

• Rachel Bauer
• Jacqueline Gamboa
• Ashley Price
• Patricia Quackenbush
• Eric Scott
• Simona Simkins
• Tipparat Udmuangpia
• Nadege Uwase
• Honorary Taps: Dr. Tina Bloom, Dr. Rabia Gregory

Meet the 2016 Inductees

• Anne Cafer
• Elizabeth Consentino-Vonderahe
• Reuben Faloughi
• D. Paul Heddings II
• Ta’Janette Sconyers
• Dina van der Zalm
• Evonnia Woods
• Anahita Zare
• Honorary Taps: Dr. Nicole Monnier, Dr. Michael Urban

Meet the 2015 Inductees

Inductees:

• Kenneth Bryant, Jr.
• Jennifer Cacchio
• Darren Chapman
• Courtney Current
• Brett Dinkins
• Angela Haeny
• Jordan Hoyt
• Kara Riggs
• Honorary Taps: Dr. Colleen Heflin, Dr. Robin Walker

Meet the 2014 Inductees

Inductees:

• Adrian Clifton
• Kristofferson Culmer
• John Fuller
• Dr. Jenna (Jordan) Wintemberg
• Jesse Kremenak
• Christopher Murakami
• Michelle (Pfister) Long
• Renee Reed-Miller
• Honorary Taps: Dr. Mannie Liscum, Dr. Leona Rubin

Meet the 2013 Inductees

Inductees:

• Milbre Burch
• Brian Hilliard
• Lara Hilliard
• Kimberly Nolte
• Sarah Parsons
• Daniel Tappmeyer
• Anne Torretta
• Aamer Trambu
• Robyn Ridgway
• Honorary Taps: Dr. Sandy Rikoon

Meet the 2012 Inductees

Inductees:

• Christopher Baumgartner
• Noah Lelek
• Natalie Long
• Graham McCaulley
• John Morrison
• Emily Rollie
• Abigail Rolbiecki
• Lauren Wineinger (Smith)
• Honorary Taps: Dr. Ronald Cott, Dr. Mark Milanick

Meet the 2011 Inductees

Inductees:

• Gina Ceylan
• Jordan Dawdy
• Chris Gu
• Luise King
• Nabihah Maqbool
• Mary Rhodes Russell
• David Shwalb
• Emily Spradling
• Katie Jo Wheeler
• Honorary Taps: Dr. Roger Worthington

Meet the 2010 Inductees

Inductees:

• Angela AuBuchon
• Emily Doucette
• James Gann
• Ronald Holou
• Jennifer Keller Jensen
• Megan Rau
• Sarah Symonds
• Amy Williams
• Honorary Taps: Karen Gruen, Dr. Jeni Hart

Meet the 2009 Inductees

Inductees:

• Alaine Arnott
• Robert W. Carroll
• Disraelly Cruz
• Adam Howard
• Tony Luetkemeyer
• Leslie Rill
• Maggie Schlarman
• Honorary Taps: Dr. George Justice, Tim Rooney

Meet the 2008 Inductees:

• Toni Crowell
• Karli Echterling
• Jennifer Holland
• Anthony Klenke
• Laura McComas
• Peter Rippey
• Neil Stanglein
• Honorary Taps: Gary Forsee

Meet the 2007 Inductees:

• Erik Holland
• Anthony King
• Katie McMan
• Kerry Massman
• Elizabeth Pickens
• Steven Schuster
• Justin Watkins
• Honorary Taps: Dr. Pamela Benoit, Dr. Barbara Willis 

Meet the 2006 Inductees

Inductees:

• John Ayres
• Matthew Bauer
• Mark Beard
• Courtney Conklin
• Joshua Holmes
• Bradford R. Jones
• Al Ludwig
• Romanda Walker
• Honorary Taps: Dean Robert Bailey

Meet the 2005 Inductees

Inductees:

• Nathan E. Brummel
• Aric Krogstad
• Lindsey Moore
• April Orsborn
• Tommy S. Parker
• William C. Pollock
• Randall Cole
• Honorary Taps: Dr. Brady Deaton, Kirsten M. Kennedy

Meet the 2004 Inductees:

• Eleanor Farnen
• Jill Luther
• Sarah Malia
• Laura Sansing
• Honorary Taps: Dr. Jeff Zeilenga

Meet the 2003 Inductees

Inductees:

• Terrolyn Carter
• Jason Hans
• Lynn Malley
• James Brand Reinbold
• Susan Serota
• Pritish Tosh
• Honorary Taps: Rick Hardy, Peggy Placier
  

Meet the 2002 Inductees

• Michael Lenza
• John McHale
• Stephanie Powell-Watts
• Blake Pryor
• Laurie Sonnier
• Julia Stiens
• Bob Watts
• Honorary Taps: James Groccia

Meet the 2001 Inductees:

• Adam Brown
• John Green
• Dan E. Johnson
• Joan Wehner Masters
• Shavari Parghi
• Kim Knudson Waters
• Honorary Taps: Dr. Steven Stockham

Meet the 2000 Inductees:

• Melissa Bechtel
• Wanda Gordan
• Andy Knoop
• Marie Radina
• Steven Root
• Steve Williams
• Honorary Taps: None listed

Meet the 1999 Inductees:

• Robert Aufrance
• Angela Bartee
• Edwin Gladbach
• Cynthia Hayes
• Karen Holmberg
• Kelly Rosenkranz
• Nathan Veris
• Dan Voss
• Honorary Taps: Dr. Cathy Scroggs

Meet the 1998 Inductees:

• Jason Green
• Roger Gines
• Mary-Lynn Higginbotham
• John Peacock
• Danny Trujillo
• Charlene Widener
• Honorary Taps: Jim Crozier

Meet the 1997 Inductees:

• Melissa Brookshire
• Jennifer Brown
• Catherine Craven
• Robert Espey
• Denise Schnitker
• Erik Siebel-Spath
• Dr. Botswana (Toney) Blackburn
• Michael Weiss
• Honorary Taps: Dr. Hugh E Stephenson, Jr.

Meet the 1996 Inductees:

• Melissa Dollar
• Jacqueline Hamra
• Mary Hendrickson
• Amir Jalali
• Suha Kridli
• Derrick Kyle
• Sarah Lerand
• Ken Smith
• Honorary Taps: Tom Ray

Meet the 1995 Inductees

Inductees:

• Melissa V. Bareford
• Carol Creamer Dick
• Harriet Francis
• Rebecca Keller
• Barnest Patton II
• David T. Rudman
• Jeevarajah Yasotha
• Honorary Taps: Harold Kine

Meet the 1994 Inductees:

• Jeffrey Cruz
• R. Blaine Easley
• Eric A. Farris
• Jacqueline Hall Kelly
• LaSandra Pearl
• David Renfrow
• Richard S. Ross
• Derek M. Rudman