As alumnae and alumni know, Hood College is a very special place. Nowhere is this more evident than in its rich traditions. These are just three of the many words that resonate in one of Hood's oldest traditions, the Honor Code. While other colleges and universities may be steeped in tradition, few can lay claim to the code of which Hood boasts.
Many people are amazed that such a thing exists, let alone works.
At Hood, this pledge of trustworthiness not only works, but has been thriving at the College for decades. Elly, like many others, was drawn to the unique environment at Hood that the Honor Code encourages, one appreciated not only by members of the Hood community, but other academic institutions as well. In fact, colleges and universities with honor codes have lower incidents of cheating, lying, and stealing. Through the years, Hood has created a rich tradition that students, faculty, and alumnae and alumni appreciate for the sense of integrity, identity, and community it embodies. I am quite proud of it.