In 1951 Omicron Delta Kappa and Mortar Board began the tradition of having a special ceremony to bestow college-wide or university-wide honors. ODK and Mortarboard announced their members, and students named to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities were recognized. Torchbearers were announced. Classes were dismissed for one hour for the convocation. In 1953 the All Students’ Council sponsored the event for the first time. The Law College initiated giving its awards on Law Day in 1950.