10/13/14
The Gold Cord chapter of Mortar Board at Fort Hays State University was recognized at the 2014 Mortar Board National Conference, receiving the Silver Torch Award.

The award is presented to chapters that exemplify timeliness and dedication as well as the ideals of scholarship, leadership and service. Silver Torch Award recipients are selected based on a review of national records.

Mortar Board, founded in 1918, is a national honor society that recognizes college seniors for outstanding achievement in scholarship, leadership and service. There are 231 chapters nationwide.