The rings worn by the Nacoms and Sachems, as depicted by the Columbia Daily Spectator
Columbia University has two senior societies, the Senior Society of Nacoms and the Senior Society of Sachems. Founded in 1898 and 1915, respectively, each society taps fifteen juniors each year, often the most influential student leaders on campus. Members of the societies can be identified by rings worn on their little fingers: gold rings with thirteen black diamonds on them worn on the left hand by Nacoms, and green zigzag-patterned rings worn on the right hand by Sachems. Both societies are allegedly dedicated to performing "discrete service" to Columbia College in cooperation with the school administration.[1] They have been known to elect faculty as honorary members.[2]
The Nacoms appear to be incorporated in New York as a 501(c)(4) educational service organization.[3]
^"Quiet Columbia Groups 'Tap' Seniors". The New York Times. April 29, 1984. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
^Selinske, Charles E. (March 2, 1954). "Behind the News". Columbia Daily Spectator. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
^"The Senior Society of Nacoms | New York, NY | Cause IQ". www.causeiq.com. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
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