Gabriella Primera, Saint Anselm College student and Newmarket resident inducted into National Honor Society

2015 Mar 4

Saint Anselm College student Gabriella Primera, of Newmarket, N.H., a 2015 biology major was inducted into the college's TAU Chapter of Delta Epsilon Sigma National Scholastic Honor Society on Feb. 21. Thirty-nine Saint Anselm College students were inducted in a ceremony in the North Lounge of the Cushing Center.

Delta Epsilon Sigma is a national scholastic honor society for students, faculty, and alumni of colleges and universities with a Catholic tradition. Juniors must have a 3.2 cumulative grade point average and seniors a 3.1 cumulative grade point average to apply for membership. Applicants are selected by a committee of TAU chapter faculty and administrators based on academic standing, leadership, and service to the college and community.

Following Sunday Mass in the Abbey Church and a brunch in the coffee shop, students and their families proceeded to the North Lounge in Cushing for the induction ceremony. Gary Bouchard, Ph.D., president of the Tau Chapter and chair of the English department presided over the induction and gave the address. Kathryn Urbanowski '15, the chapter's student president gave the student welcome.

Founded in 1939, Delta Epsilon Sigma recognizes academic accomplishments, to foster scholarly activities, and to encourage a sense of intellectual community among its members.