PHOTO GALLERY: MU secret societies induct new members at 85th Tap Day

April 27, 2012 | 7:07 p.m. CDT

More than 50 individuals were inducted into MU's six secret societies Friday afternoon at the university's 85th annual Tap Day. The event recognizes individuals for their outstanding performances in academic and extracurricular activities.

Inductees to Mystical Seven, one of MU's six secret societies, wait to be unveiled Friday afternoon in Jesse Hall. Tap Day, which celebrates outstanding students, faculty and staff, celebrated its 85th anniversary. | Parker Miles Blohm

A member of Omicron Delta Kappa — one of MU's six secret societies — waits to be unveiled Friday afternoon at Jesse Hall. | Parker Miles Blohm

Max Smith removes the hood covering Caleb Phillips' face Friday afternoon at Jesse Hall. Smith and Phillips are both members of QEBH, the oldest of MU's six recognized secret societies. | Parker Miles Blohm

Alan Keller, left, embraces Stephen Hays after Friday afternoon's Tap Day ceremony. Keller was inducted into QEBH earlier that day. | Parker Miles Blohm