Lea Johnson Tapped Into ODK Honor Society
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – University of Miami thrower Lea Johnson was tapped into the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society Monday.
Johnson was tapped on Monday at her throws practice on the Greentree Practice Fields, becoming the newest member in one of the oldest and most prestigious honor societies at the University of Miami.
“It was a complete surprise and it means a lot,” Johnson said. “I’ve always been taught to work hard in every aspect of my life and being a student-athlete has really tested my work ethic, so to not only succeed but to be recognized by my peers for my accomplishments feels great.”
All students inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa must rank among the top 35 percent in their class and have completed at least 60 credit hours. All Omicron Delta Kappa members possess the following five ideals: exemplary character, responsible leadership and service in campus life, superior scholarship, genuine fellowship and consecration to the democratic ideal.
A microbiology and immunology major, Johnson is in her final season in what has been a standout career competing for the Hurricanes. As a junior a year ago, Johnson claimed ACC championships in both the weight throw and the hammer throw. The Saint Louis, Mo., native competed at both the NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Championships, earning second team All-America honors at each national meet. Johnson is a four-time All-ACC Academic selection and has also been named USTFCCCA All-Academic twice and earned Capitol One Academic All-District in 2013.
Miami director of track and field and cross country Amy Deem is proud to see Johnson receive such a prestigious honor.
“I am really happy that Lea was recognized for such an outstanding honor,” Deem said. “We are always proud of all of our student-athletes’ success on and off the track.”
Johnson and the Hurricanes are back in action in the final weekend of February, competing at the ACC Indoor Championships in Blacksburg, Va., on Feb. 27-28.
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Lea Johnson was tapped into Omicron Delta Kappa on Monday.
