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 2026 Tap Day: Instructions and the application for the 2026 class are now available. All application materials must be submitted by Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact us at: rollinssociety@missouri.edu.
Student Leadership: Andrea Keeling (President), Taylor Bosworth (Vice President), Michaela Thompson (Treasurer)
Faculty Advisor: Heather Hoffman (2024 inductee)
Alumni Advisors: Ashley Anderson (2022 Inductee) and Kanishka Sikligar (2022 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.
Inductees
Meet the 2025 Inductees
- Taylor Bosworth
- Claudia Chambers
- Kate Czarny
- Hannah Hemmelgarn
- Sherman Johns, Jr.
- Andrea Keeling
- Emma Nicoson
- Michaela Thomson
- Honorary Taps: Dr. Mansoo Yu, Dr. Ashlie Lester
2018
- 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
2019
- 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
2020
- 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
2021
- 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
2022
- Ashley Anderson
- Malaika Gallimore
- Glenn Gilyot
- Cory Johnson
- Johanna Milord
- Ann Obadan
- Kanishka Sikligar
- Emma Wickland
- Honorary Taps: Dr. Phillips Lynelle, Dr. Stephanie Shonekan
2023
- 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
2024
- 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
2012
- 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
2013
- Milbre Burch
- Brian Hilliard
- Lara Hilliard
- Kimberly Nolte
- Sarah Parsons
- Daniel Tappmeyer
- Anne Torretta
- Aamer Trambu
- Robyn Ridgway
- Honorary Taps: Dr. Sandy Rikoon
2014
- 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
2015
- 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
2016
- 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
2017
- Rachel Bauer
- Jacqueline Gamboa
- Ashley Price
- Patricia Quackenbush
- Eric Scott
- Simona Simkins
- Tipparat Udmuangpia
- Nadege Uwase
- Honorary Taps: Dr. Tina Bloom, Dr. Rabia Gregory
2006
- John Ayres
- Matthew Bauer
- Mark Beard
- Courtney Conklin
- Joshua Holmes
- Bradford R. Jones
- Al Ludwig
- Romanda Walker
- Honorary Taps: Dean Robert Bailey
2007
- Erik Holland
- Anthony King
- Katie McMan
- Kerry Massman
- Elizabeth Pickens
- Steven Schuster
- Justin Watkins
- Honorary Taps: Dr. Pamela Benoit, Dr. Barbara Willis
2008
- Toni Crowell
- Karli Echterling
- Jennifer Holland
- Anthony Klenke
- Laura McComas
- Peter Rippey
- Neil Stanglein
- Honorary Taps: Gary Forsee
2009
- Alaine Arnott
- Robert W. Carroll
- Disraelly Cruz
- Adam Howard
- Tony Luetkemeyer
- Leslie Rill
- Maggie Schlarman
- Honorary Taps: Dr. George Justice, Tim Rooney
2010
- Angela AuBuchon
- Emily Doucette
- James Gann
- Ronald Holou
- Jennifer Keller Jensen
- Megan Rau
- Sarah Symonds
- Amy Williams
- Honorary Taps: Karen Gruen, Dr. Jeni Hart
2011
- 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
2000
- Melissa Bechtel
- Wanda Gordan
- Andy Knoop
- Marie Radina
- Steven Root
- Steve Williams
- Honorary Taps: None listed
2001
- Adam Brown
- John Green
- Dan E. Johnson
- Joan Wehner Masters
- Shavari Parghi
- Kim Knudson Waters
- Honorary Taps: Dr. Steven Stockham
2002
- Michael Lenza
- John McHale
- Stephanie Powell-Watts
- Blake Pryor
- Laurie Sonnier
- Julia Stiens
- Bob Watts
- Honorary Taps: James Groccia
2003
- Terrolyn Carter
- Jason Hans
- Lynn Malley
- James Brand Reinbold
- Susan Serota
- Pritish Tosh
- Honorary Taps: Rick Hardy, Peggy Placier
2004
- Eleanor Farnen
- Jill Luther
- Sarah Malia
- Laura Sansing
- Honorary Taps: Dr. Jeff Zeilenga
2005
- 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
1994
- Jeffrey Cruz
- R. Blaine Easley
- Eric A. Farris
- Jacqueline Hall Kelly
- LaSandra Pearl
- David Renfrow
- Richard S. Ross
- Derek M. Rudman
1995
- Melissa V. Bareford
- Carol Creamer Dick
- Harriet Francis
- Rebecca Keller
- Barnest Patton II
- David T. Rudman
- Jeevarajah Yasotha
- Honorary Taps: Harold Kine
1996
- Melissa Dollar
- Jacqueline Hamra
- Mary Hendrickson
- Amir Jalali
- Suha Kridli
- Derrick Kyle
- Sarah Lerand
- Ken Smith
- Honorary Taps: Tom Ray
1997
- 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.
1998
- Jason Green
- Roger Gines
- Mary-Lynn Higginbotham
- John Peacock
- Danny Trujillo
- Charlene Widener
- Honorary Taps: Jim Crozier
1999
- Robert Aufrance
- Angela Bartee
- Edwin Gladbach
- Cynthia Hayes
- Karen Holmberg
- Kelly Rosenkranz
- Nathan Veris
- Dan Voss
- Honorary Taps: Dr. Cathy Scroggs