Sigma Tau Delta: International English Honorary

The Irving Bacheller Society takes its name from a member of the St. Lawrence University class of 1882, the popular journalist and author of Eben Holden, the first bestseller of the twentieth century.  It is an honorary organization comprised of students who have exhibited enthusiasm for, and demonstrated proficiency in, the study of English.

Eligibility for membership is determined by the following requirements: students who have completed at least four English courses must have a 3.5 grade point average in English.  Overall cumulative GPA in each case must be in the top 35% of the class but not lower than a 3.0.  Please read the Constitution for detailed information. 

Irving Bacheller Society, Local Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta Constitution 

The application process consists of 1) submitting an online application when open and 2) emailing a copy of your unofficial St. Lawrence University transcript to AHubert@stlawu.edu (see instructions below). 

-Log in to APR2
-Click on the "Academics" tab in the left side menu-Click "Unofficial Transcript"
-Click "Undergraduate Transcript" to download a PDF of the transcript
-Email the transcript PDF to AHubert@stlawu.edu

Submit an online application for Fall 2026.  Please direct questions regarding the honor society to Dr. Ann Hubert, Associate Professor of English and Irving Bacheller faculty advisor.   The deadline to submit your Fall 2026 application is Friday, September 25, 2026.
 

The International English Honorary Current Members:
Paige Bertram ’27
Clara Leak ’27
Maya Melendez ’27
Ana Reynolds ’27
Ryley Spilman  ‘27

President: Ryley Spilman  ‘27
Co-Vice Presidents: 
Treasurer: 
Secretary: 

Members inducted April 3, 2026:
Paige Bertram ’27
Kylie Burnett ’26
Noah Donnellan-Doser ’26
Ellie Hoyt ’26
Clara Leak ’27
Maya Melendez ’27
Chloe O'Shea ’26
Ana Reynolds ’27
Ryley Spilman ’27
 
Advisor: Dr. Ann Hubert