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In photos: Missouri School of Journalism students and faculty tapped into Mizzou’s secret honorary societies

Allie Pramberger smiles during her induction into Omicron Delta Kappa at Mizzou's Tap Day. The national honor society recognizes upperclassmen for excellence in scholarship, athletics, campus or community service, and journalism and mass media

Allie Pramberger smiles during her induction into Omicron Delta Kappa at Mizzou’s Tap Day. A national leadership honor society, ODK recognizes upperclassmen who excel in scholarship, athletics, campus or community service, social and religious activities, and journalism, speech and the mass media.

On April 24, seven Missouri School of Journalism students, two faculty members and the late Ben Arnet were among those “tapped” into four of Mizzou’s six prestigious secret honorary societies during the 99th annual Tap Day ceremony in Jesse Auditorium — one of the university’s oldest traditions. Selection is based on leadership, service and a commitment to the values of the university.

Congratulations to the following Missouri School of Journalism students and faculty tapped in 2026.

  • Ben Arnet, Omicron Delta Kappa
  • Taylor Bowman, Mystical 7
  • Sara Kate Burnett, Omicron Delta Kappa
  • BJ Dumas, Mystical 7
  • Tyson Ellison, QEBH
  • Joy Jenkins, LSV
  • Kaiya Lynch, Omicron Delta Kappa
  • Cristina Milán, Mystical 7
  • Allie Pramberger, Omicron Delta Kappa
  • Aciya El Tajoury, LSV

J-School photographer Nate Brown was there to capture the day.

Tyson Ellison smiles broadly after being tapped into QEBH. The oldest of Mizzou's secret honorary societies, QEBH honors students who demonstrate outstanding leadership, character and service to the university.
Tyson Ellison smiles broadly after being tapped into QEBH. The oldest of Mizzou’s secret honorary societies, QEBH honors students who demonstrate outstanding leadership, character and service to the university.

Associate Professor Joy Jenkins applauds fellow inductees during her honorary induction into LSV at Mizzou's Tap Day. LSV recognizes women who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and service to the university.
Associate Professor Joy Jenkins applauds fellow inductees during her honorary induction into LSV at Mizzou’s Tap Day. LSV recognizes women who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and service to the university.

Associate Professor Joy Jenkins applauds fellow inductees during her honorary induction into LSV at Mizzou's Tap Day. LSV recognizes women who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and service to the university.
Dressed in her Mystical Seven robe, Taylor Bowman gazes from the stage during Mizzou’s Tap Day ceremony. Founded in 1907, the prestigious society taps seven men and women each year for their selfless leadership, strong character and commitment to the spirit of Mizzou.

Nicole Arnett places her hand over her heart during a posthumous induction of her late husband, Ben Arnet, into Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) at Mizzou's Tap Day. Arnet, BJ '03, spent five years as sports director at KOMU-TV, where he was known as a mentor and leader to countless students.
Nicole Arnet places her hand over her heart during a posthumous induction of her late husband, Ben Arnet, into Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) at Mizzou’s Tap Day. Arnet, BJ ’03, spent five years as sports director at KOMU-TV, where he was known as a mentor and leader to countless students.

View more photos from Mizzou’s Tap Day on the Missouri School of Journalism’s Flickr page.

Updated: May 1, 2026

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