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Tau Beta Sigma Historical Timeline

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1920
March 14, 1920

Birth of TBS Founder Wava Banes

Birth of TBS Founder Wava Banes

Tau Beta Sigma founder, Wava Banes was born in Cleveland, Oklahoma on March 14, 1920

1943
February 1, 1943

24 Active Chapters vote to unanimously add Tau Beta Sigma as a subordinate organization

24 Active Chapters vote to unanimously add Tau Beta Sigma as a subordinate organization

The Grand Council shall hereby be authorized to establish units of ΚΚΨ to be known as a Band Sorority, composed of young women belonging to the College or University Bands, that said auxiliary units be given a separate Greek name, and be recognized as sponsored by ΚΚΨ

1944
March 30, 1944

ΚΚΨ Executive Secretary A. Frank Martin meets with the club at Texas Tech

During the meeting in Lubbock, TX, A. Frank Martin encourages the girls to no longer wait on Kappa Kappa Psi, but to incorporate as a separate organization

June 9, 1944

Tau Beta Sigma petitions to become a subordinate of Kappa Kappa Psi

Tau Beta Sigma petitions to become a subordinate of Kappa Kappa Psi

Texas Technological College’s Tau Beta Sigma club’s petition to become a subordinate of Kappa Kappa Psi is received at National Headquarters

1946
March 26, 1946

Tau Beta Sigma incorporated at Oklahoma A&M College

Tau Beta Sigma incorporated at Oklahoma A&M College

The Alpha chapter (#1) was installed at Oklahoma State University on March 26, 1946. Kappa Kappa Psi National Executive Secretary A. Frank Martin served as the installing officer. Charter members include: Rosemary Wright, Mary Belle Reece, Frances Evelyn (Martin) Lumly, Bernice Lucille Friend, Maribeth Crist, Ebba Jensen, Margie Louise (Stauffer)..Read More

April 28, 1946

Delta Chapter installed at the University of Oklahoma

Delta Chapter installed at the University of Oklahoma

The Delta chapter (#4) was installed at the University of Oklahoma on April 28, 1946. Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma National Executive Secretary A. Frank Martin served as the installing officer. Charter members include: Leonard H. Haug, Gloria Anderson, Dorothy (Allen) Nichols, Barbara Jo Peterson, Marjorie Helen Prestridge,..Read More

May 4, 1946

Beta Chapter installed at Texas Technological College

Beta Chapter installed at Texas Technological College

The Beta chapter (#2) was installed at Texas Tech University on May 4, 1946. Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma National Executive Secretary A. Frank Martin served as the installing officer. Charter members include: Dewey Otto Wiley, Doris May (Ragsdale) Kochanek, Catherine Joanne Birtciel, Mary Lou Bizzell, Betty Chloe..Read More

May 5, 1946

1st National Convention held at Texas Technological College in Lubbock, TX

The 1st National Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at Texas Technological College in Lubbock, TX. The following members were elected to the National Council & Board of Trustees and served until March 6, 1947: President: Doris (Ragsdale) Kochaneck (Beta) First Vice President: Suzanne (Wetmore) Larsen (Gamma) Second Vice..Read More

July 7, 1946

Epsilon Chapter installed at Butler University

Epsilon Chapter installed at Butler University

The Epsilon Chapter(#05) was installed at Butler University on July 7th, 1946. Kappa Kappa Psi Grand 1st Vice President William Theodore Jones was the installing officer. Charter Members Include: Patsy Huber, Carrie Clark, Dorothy Reinacker, Vera Fesmire, Loisann Hatten, Frances Brockman, Carol Roberts, Barbara Barth, Marion Markle, Catherine Morris, Betty..Read More

October 27, 1946

Gamma Chapter installed at University of Colorado

Gamma Chapter installed at University of Colorado

The Gamma Chapter (#3) was installed at the University of Colorado on October 27, 1946. Kappa Kappa Psi Grand President F. Lee Bowling served as the installing officer. Charter members include: Deborah Ann Peterson, Linda Ann Dudenhaver, Hugh E. McMillen, Mirian Brianer, Caryl Luna Bivans, Janice Harriet Bridges, Elma Virginia..Read More

1947
March 6, 1947

2nd National Convention held at Oklahoma A&M College, in Stillwater, OK

2nd National Convention held at Oklahoma A&M College, in Stillwater, OK

The 2nd Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at Oklahoma A&M College in Stillwater, OK. The following members were elected to the National Council & Board of Trustees and served until: August 19, 1949 National President: Suzanne (Wetmore) Larsen (Gamma) National First Vice President: Dorothy (Allen) Nichols (Delta)..Read More

May 19, 1947

Eta Chapter installed at Phillips University

Eta Chapter installed at Phillips University

The Eta chapter (#7) was installed at Phillips University on May 19, 1947. Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma National Executive Secretary A. Frank Martin served as the installing officer. Charter members include: Martha Lincoln, Ann Steffe, Allaweas Spears, Arlene Zollars, Elizabeth (Cooley) Bundy, Marjorie Thomas, Joyce Sidorfsky, Barbara..Read More

May 24, 1947

Zeta Chapter installed at Stetson University

Zeta Chapter installed at Stetson University

The Zeta chapter (#6) was installed at Stetson University on May 24, 1947. Albert Lyman Wiltse, Director of Bands at the University of Tampa, served as the installing officer. Charter members include: Katherine Allen, Madeline Barrow, Iris June Hart, Mary Mills, Betty Jane Moore, Delva Register, Verdery Roberts, Donnalee Steckel,..Read More

May 31, 1947

Theta Chapter installed at University of Cincinnati

Theta Chapter installed at University of Cincinnati

The Theta Chapter (#008) installed at University of Cincinnati on May 31, 1947. Kappa Kappa Psi Past National President Francis Todd was the installing officer. Charter Members Include: Janet Boland, Pansy Buyer, Doris Fitch, Jean Hauck, Suzanne Keeling, Dorothy Kienast, Patricia Zoubal, Margie Merz, Marilyn Moening, Joanne Moore, Faynelle Newland,..Read More

1948
February 14, 1948

Iota Chapter installed at Baylor University

Iota Chapter installed at Baylor University

The Iota chapter (#9) was installed at Baylor University on February 14, 1948. Tau Beta Sigma National 2nd Vice President Frances Martin Lumley served as the installing officer. Charter members include: Carol Ellen Hodges, Alice Rose Wilkinson, Janet Elaine (West) Miller, Betty Jeanne Clark, Janet Wilson, Maebelle Freeman, Glyn Griffin,..Read More

May 9, 1948

Kappa Chapter installed at College of Mines and Metallurgy of the University of Texas

Kappa Chapter installed at College of Mines and Metallurgy of the University of Texas

The Kappa chapter (#10) was installed at the University of Texas at El Paso on May 9, 1948. Charles Senning served as installing officer. Charter members include: Judith (Arnold) Fauntleroy, Barbara Lee Bowden, Evelyn (Brasseur) White, Stella Fayrene Burdem, Thelma Faye Cain, Marjorie Griggs, Virginia Ruth Mathis, Janet Elizabeth McKim,..Read More

May 18, 1948

Lambda Chapter installed at University of Michigan

Lambda Chapter installed at University of Michigan

The Lambda Chapter (#011) was installed at the University of Michigan on May 18th, 1948. Kappa Kappa Psi District VII Counselor and University of Michigan Director of Bands, William D. Revelli, was the installing officer. Charter Members Include: Bernadette Sohn, Carleen Symmonds, Virginia Hourigan, Jean Ayling, Joyce Baker, Leah Chastaine,..Read More

September 9, 1948

Mu Chapter installed at University of Denver

Mu Chapter installed at University of Denver

The Mu Chapter (#12) was installed at the University of Denver on September 9, 1948. National President Suzanne Wetmore served as the installing officer. Charter members include: Doris Lee Watkins, Glessner Elizabeth Munn, Joyce Marie Bower, Vivienne Rupert Blanken, Mildred Josephine Bobbit, Ellen Lee Dickey, Arlene Ann Hahn, Lois Ann..Read More

1949
February 11, 1949

Nu Chapter installed at Long Island University

Nu Chapter installed at Long Island University

The Nu chapter (#13) was installed at Long Island University on February 11, 1949. LIU Director of Bands and Kappa Kappa Psi District X Governor Raymond Shannon served as the installing officer. Charter members include: Sybil Bailen, Natalie Baker, Gertrude Baker, Myra Bleifeld, Mary Lou Cascardo, Frances Centrowitz, Mildred Henriques,..Read More

April 23, 1949

Pi Chapter installed at Nebraska Wesleyan University

Pi Chapter installed at Nebraska Wesleyan University

The Pi Chapter (#16) was installed at Nebraska Wesleyan University on April 23, 1949. Charter members include: Martha Clifton, Edythe Cochran, Shirley Evans, Alice Deissler, Mildred Guyer, Mae Hansen, Lorraine Hewett, Barbara Hicks, Barbara Koch, Marilyn Long, Leuretta Martin, Shirley Meyer, Ramona Mitchell, Nancy Osborne, Frances Perry, Alma Stoddard, Virginia..Read More

April 30, 1949

Omicron Chapter installed at University of Utah

Omicron Chapter installed at University of Utah

The Omicron Chapter (#15) was installed at the University of Utah on April 30, 1949. Hugh McMillen was the installing officer, and the Gamma Chapter at the University of Colorado performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Margorie Alexander, Gretchen Baragar, Imogene Brown, Arden Farris, Marian Jones, Carol..Read More

May 7, 1949

Xi Chapter installed at West Texas State College

Xi Chapter installed at West Texas State College

The Xi chapter (#14) was installed at West Texas A&M University on May 7, 1949. Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma National Executive Secretary A. Frank Martin and his wife Grace Martin served as the installing officers. Charter members include: Helen Jo Wilson, Charlie Maude Ramsey, Nina Jo Dunn,..Read More

August 19, 1949

3rd National Convention held at the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO

The 3rd Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO. The following members were elected to the National Council & Board of Trustees and served until: July 29, 1951 National President: Dorothy A Nichols (Delta) National First Vice President: Frances E. Martin..Read More

November 12, 1949

Sigma Chapter installed at Arizona State College

Sigma Chapter installed at Arizona State College

The Sigma Chapter (#18) Installed at Arizona State College on November 12, 1949. The installing officers were J. Lee & Mrs. Joyce Burke. Charter Members include: Ruth Tollefarud, Carol Thiel, Phyllis Rugger, Florence Kilpatrick, Florence Kiehler, Barbara Heavin, Helen Camp, Sue Beelar, Shirley James, Caroline Kilpatrick, Carolyn Bagnoli.

November 19, 1949

Rho Chapter installed at Indiana University

Rho Chapter installed at Indiana University

The Rho Chapter (#017) was installed at Indiana University on November 19th, 1949. Kappa Kappa Psi Grand 1st Vice President William Theodore Jones was the installing officer. Charter Members Include: Katherine Taylor, Nelia Bentley, Patricia Locks, Dorothy Higgs, Ellen Ball, Charlene Ferguson, Billie J. Krull, Nancy Paddack, Natalie Simonini, Barbara..Read More