The Kappa Delta Pi Alpha Beta Chapter at the University of Arkansas inducted 42 new members into the education honor society on Oct. 30.

Mike Daugherty, head of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education and Health Professions, gave the keynote speech.

"Dr. Daugherty delivered an inspirational message to the initiates, friends and family that attended the initiation service," said Danielle Phillips, who is the membership chair of the club. "All current members, officers and counselors of Kappa Delta Pi are thrilled to welcome all 42 members into this educational honor society."

The membership requirements cover grade-point average, completion of a set number of credit hours and demonstrated leadership qualities.

The initiates: Kaite Anderson, Amanda Arling, Erin Beckman, Caitlin Bennett, Brittany Beshears, Caroline Bestard, Shannon Birkhoff, Lauren Boatright, Alexandra Boggs, Reagan Bryant, Avery Byars, Amanda Cummings, Emily Darnell

Dalton DeLozier, Andrea Ehlers, Kendall Enneking, Mary Farnan, Jessica Ferguson, Ashlyn Garton, Jessica Gordon, Sara Hayman, Samantha Hoffman, Dorothy Ivey, Caroline Jessen, Megan Johnson, Alexandra Johnson

Mary Judd, Erin Kazanovicz, Abby Lunning, Shannon Lydon, Ariana Munoz, Anna Neal, Emily Nichols, Erin Phelan, McKenzie Pike, Candace Price, Regina Reynolds, Samantha Sagely, Anne Schexnayder, Natalie Shepperd, Peyton Smith, Maria Zevallos