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Trudy R. Adler is a Life member of Gamma Rho at Eastern Michigan University.  During her undergraduate tenure Trudy performed as a member of the Pride of the Peninsula EMU Marching Band, Basketball Band and Symphonic Band.  She has held several leadership positions in Tau Beta Sigma including chapter Vice President, March-a-thon Coordinator, NCD Secretary/Treasurer and NCD President.  She currently serves as Sponsor of Lambda at the University of Michigan, a role she has held since 2003.  She is an honorary member of the Lambda and Gamma Rho chapters of Tau Beta Sigma and the Delta Upsilon chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi.  Trudy is a recipient of the Kathy Stevens Award from the North Central District.

Trudy received her Bachelor of Social Work from Eastern Michigan University and her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, where she was a Geriatric Fellow.  Trudy currently serves as Network Research Specialist for the Great Lakes Research Into Practice Network, greater Michigan’s Physicians Based Research Network, a partnership between the University of Michigan and Michigan State University.

Trudy is seated on the Eastern Michigan University Alumni Association Board of Directors and is Vice President of the Music and Dance chapter of the EMUAA.  She is a member of the University of Michigan Alumni Association, Sigma Phi Omega Gerontological Honor Society and Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association. She resides in her hometown of Ypsilanti, Michigan with her husband Carter, a Life member of the Theta Epsilon chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, and their daughter.

 

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Trevor Angood is a 2006 graduate of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Education with a concentration in Secondary Education of Social Studies and History. He was a 4 year member of the Clarinet (stick) section of the Michigan Marching Band, highlights including playing in two Rose Bowls and meeting John Williams. He was inducted into the Lambda chapter at U of M in the winter of 2003 and would later serve as chapter historian for one year and website chair for two. He also served as Vice President for Expansion and Membership for the North Central District for the 2005-2006 term. He became a life member of the Lambda Chapter in the fall of 2006.

Trevor currently works as a 7th grade World History teacher at a math, science and technology focused charter school in suburban San Diego, California. San Diego is also Trevor's home and has also lived in Hawaii, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Illinois throughout his life because of his father's military career. In his free time, he likes to photograph people, places and nature, rock out to music in and out of his classroom, enjoy the beach, read, and keep up on current events.

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Erika Pope was initiated into the Theta Theta Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma from Henderson State University on October 25, 1999. As an active member of the organization, she served in various leadership roles including chapter vice president and chapter president as well as Vice President of Colonization and Membership for the Southwest District. She was on “The Showband of Arkansas” drum line where she was on the cymbal line, the bass line and the snare line in which she is proud to say she is one of only two female snare players in the history of The Showband. She also was a member of the concert and symphonic bands, as well as an auxiliary percussionist for “The NuFusion Project,” which is HSU’s jazz fusion ensemble.

A 2005 graduate of Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, AR, she holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Media with a focus in radio/television broadcasting and a minor in music.  She has background experience in mainstream radio, but she is currently a salaried manager for Rave Motion Pictures and also a private instructor/drum technician for Catholic High School for Boys in Arkansas and Alba-Golden High School in Texas.

Erika became a Life Member of the Sisterhood in 2007, an Honorary Member of the Theta Phi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi from Henderson State University in 2008 and she has continued to serve Tau Beta Sigma in various capacities such as workshop presenting, advising committees, and serving as a colony advisor/installing officer. In her spare time she likes watching movies, reading novels and rocking out on the drums with her rock band. She currently resides in Little Rock, AR.

Email Crystal

Crystal Wright is a native of Huntsville, Alabama. She is an alumna of Alabama A&M University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education (Mathematics) in May 2001 and Master’s of Science degree in School Counseling in May 2008.  Currently a school counselor in the Huntsville City Schools System, she hopes to one day purse a degree in School Administration.

During her tenure with the auxiliary line of the “Showband of the South,” she was initiated into the Theta Iota Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma in the fall of 1997. As an active member, Crystal served in various capacities including: The Ritual and Regalia Custodian, Service Committee Chair, and as the Chapter President. She also held the position of Southeast District Secretary during 2000-2001. Upon graduation, Crystal became a life member, joined the National Alumni Association, the Southeast District Alumni Association, and helped to create the Theta Iota Alumni Association - where she served as Vice-President and Secretary. She is currently a member of the newly formed Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association.

Crystal is married to Huntsville Police Officer Jeff Wright, an alumni brother, who was initiated in the fall of 1999 into the Delta Iota Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity at Florida A&M University.

Email Reneé

Reneé Cartee was initiated into the Zeta Psi Chapter at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in the Fall of 1996. At UCF she took an active role in the Concert Band, Jammin' Knights, and Marching Knights playing the Clarinet and Alto Sax. She held several leadership positions on the chapter level and took an active role on the district level from the very beginning, including the honor of serving as Southeast District President 2002-2003. Reneé enjoys traveling to conventions and events where active members learn, grow, and change the face of our beloved organization.

Reneé received a Bachelors of Arts, Liberal Studies concentrating in Music, Education, and Interpersonal Communication in Spring 2002 from UCF. Further, she received a Graduate Arts Management Certificate and Masters of Nonprofit Management in Summer 2006, also from UCF. Currently, Reneé is the Music Teacher at Page Private School in Sanford, Florida. Reneé also works at Walt Disney World in Recreation where she enjoys sharing a little "magic" during holiday events and children's activities.

Reneé currently lives in Oviedo, Florida with her husband Charley Cartee and her adorable cats. Charley was initiated into the Eta Sigma Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi in Fall 1996. He was also in the UCF Bands and played French Horn and Mellophone.

Email Nicole

Nicole Kemp was initiated into the Tau Beta Sigma bond in Spring 2005 as the Alpha Xi class of the Zeta Upsilon Chapter at West Chester University. Her undergraduate degree is in Professional Studies with minor fields of study in Psychology and Health Science/Wellness and elective studies in French and Communication Studies. As an undergraduate, Nicole was a member of the saxophone line of the Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band and also participated in choir. As an active member of Tau Beta Sigma, she was honored with holding the positions of Chapter Nanny (assistant VPM), Chapter Vice President of Membership, NED Vice President of Membership, and NED President as well as working with NED colonies and having served on her university's own Anti-Hazing Committee.

As a Life Member Nicole is a member of TBSAA and NEDAA. Nicole currently is working on her graduate degree in Organization Leadership, expecting to complete her degree in May 2012. Currently, she works for her alma mater West Chester University as an Events Coordinator for the School of Music. After completing her masters' degree she hopes to work in Student Leadership Development within higher education and to get her Pilot's License! Living just outside of Philadelphia, Nicole is an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan and loves to explore the history and culture of the Philadelphia area. Nicole is thrilled to expand her service in Tau Beta Sigma as the Northeast District Counselor.

Email Adrienne

Originally from Paonia, Colorado, Adrienne Rall attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music with a minor in psychology in 2006. During her time at UNK, Adrienne participated in many musical ensembles including the Kearney Area Flute Choir, the UNK Wind Ensemble, and the UNK Symphonic Band where she played both flute and piccolo. She also participated in and became Color Guard Captain of the University of Nebraska at Kearney's Pride of the Plains Marching Band.

Adrienne was initiated into the Theta Mu Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma in the fall of 2002. As an active member of the sorority, she held many leadership positions in her chapter, most notably her two terms as Chapter President. After her graduation, Adrienne became involved in the Midwest District Alumni Association, serving one term on the steering committee and two terms as Vice President of Programs. At the end of 2009, Adrienne, wanting to continue to serve the sorority and its active membership, became a Life Member of Tau Beta Sigma and, in April of 2010, became the Midwest District Counselor.

Currently, Adrienne lives in Kearney, Nebraska, with her husband, Lance, and their two spoiled cats. In 2009, she was able to reach one of her lifelong dreams: Becoming a professional photographer. However, when not working on her business, Adrienne also enjoys working as a color guard choreographer and coach for several area high schools as well as the University of Nebraska at Kearney because it gives her the opportunity to interact with and to help influence young people in her community.