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The
Society of
Innocents
The
Chancellor's Senior Honorary
University
of Nebraska-Lincoln
"Membership is based upon superior academic achievement, unparalleled leadership, and selfless service to the university and community."
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The
Innocents Society is the Chancellor's Senior Honorary at the University
of Nebraska-Lincoln. Founded on April 24, 1903, and uniquely Nebraskan,
the Society has been leading this campus in all aspects and promoting
school spirit for more than 100 years.
In the spring, thirteen new members are chosen from the Junior class to carry
on the Innocent Society's traditions and goals. Part of this mission is the continuation
of the Society itself. Membership is based upon superior academic achievement,
unparalleled leadership, and selfless service to the university and community.
We wear dark sunglasses and robes not to frighten or intimidate, but to promote
the group as a whole, rather than our individual identities. We work for the
betterment of the University and do not seek recognition or accolades for ourselves.
The Innocents Society was named for the thirteen popes named Innocent. Historically,
the Innocent Popes of Rome stood as champions against evil, and it is our purpose
to fight in the same manner, promoting all that is fair and honorable among students
and with the University.
Thus, the Badge of the Innocents became the Mephistopheles' head above cross
tridents, symbolizing the negative influences to be overcome by the Society's
actions. The number "13" on the Badge represents the thirteen members
of the Innocents who are working with honor to preserve all that is good on campus.
(* Note: This is the same as the script we use for spookings around campus.)
" We, the thirteen members of the 102nd class of the Innocents Society will work as one to promote school spirit, uphold UNL traditions, foster personal growth, and serve others with our time and energy.
Bringing together our unique strengths, we will learn from each other to make the most of this distinguished opportunity. "
(This mission statement was developed by the current class of Innocents during their initiation week.)
•First senior honorary to be established at UNL
•Famous Innocents include former U.S. Senator Bob Kerrey, former Governor Norbert Tiemann, current University of Nebraska President J.B. Milliken, and current Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning
•The society was originally all-male—until Title IX in 1976
•For the past 75+ years Innocents has participated in the exchange of the Missouri-Nebraska Bell with the Q.E.B.H. Honor Society at the University of Missouri
•Originally, among other things, the Innocents organized football rallies and chose the cheerleaders
•From 1951-1962, Innocents and the Heart and Dagger Society at the University of Colorado exchanged a buffalo head named "Mr. Chip"
•Dark sunglasses were added to the Innocents' apparel in the 1970s to hide the identity of each member
