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Tau Beta Sigma Historical Timeline

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1990-1997 | 1997-2004 | 2004-2010 | 2010-2019 | 2020 -Present

1989
Theta Delta Chapter installed at Washington State University
Theta Delta Chapter installed at Washington State University

The Theta Delta Chapter(#196) was installed at Washington State University on April 1st, 1989. Charter Members Include: Kristen Broderson, Claire Brown, Pam Cimmings, Wendy Peterson, Lori Batten, Nikki Cutting, Mylisse Simons, Maria Thompson, and Honorary Member Patricia Root (Director of Bands).

23rd National Convention held at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK

The 23rd Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until August 3, 1991: National President: Kathy Rodeffer (Beta Eta) National 1st Vice President: Rita Becallo Garner (Eta…
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1990
Theta Epsilon Chapter installed at Cumberland College

The Theta Epsilon Chapter (#197) was installed at Cumberland College on February 1st, 1990. The Theta Chapter at the University of Cincinnati served as the Advising Chapter. Charter Members Include: Cecilia Houston, Michele Grace, Heidi Pack, Doralda Long, and Honorary Members Margueritte Eddy and Ann Bingham(Sponsor).

Theta Zeta Chapter installed at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Theta Zeta Chapter installed at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

The Theta Zeta chapter (#198) was installed at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University on February 24, 1990. Charter members include: Crystal D. Scott, Paula D. Rhodes, Erica D. Smith, Alicia P. Smith, Tracy Y. Worth, Andrea M. Walker, Tanette L. Brown, Michelle A. Moore, Gretchen L. Warner, Senta…
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Theta Eta Chapter installed at Utah State University
Theta Eta Chapter installed at Utah State University

The Theta Eta Chapter (#199) was installed at Utah State University on April 13th, 1990. Charter Members Include: Gina Redmond, Heather Harris, Jodilyn Evans, Rachel Curry, Pamela Mecham, Laura Shepherd, Sarah Summers, Linda Aten, Stephane Eliason, Wendilee Gibson, Rachael Keele, Pamela Mecham, Leslie Mortensen, Kirsta Scheen, Christi Tolman, and Honorary…
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Alpha Iota Chapter re-installed at University of Minnesota
Alpha Iota Chapter re-installed at University of Minnesota

The Alpha Iota Chapter (#33) was re-installed at University of Minnesota on June 2, 1990. Charter members include; Joel Anderson, Brian Hadley, Jill Isacson, Kirk Juergens, Kristin Juergens, Andrew Maas, Rebecca Rucker, Karin Schiebe, Stephanie Seman, Steven Staton, Dorothy Dockter, Connie Carroll, Liz Sund, Barry Kopetz (Honorary), and Frank Bencriscutto…
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Zeta Rho Chapter re-installed at Kentucky State University
Zeta Rho Chapter re-installed at Kentucky State University

The Zeta Rho Chapter (#161) was re-installed at Kentucky State University on September 9th, 1990. Tau Beta Sigma Past National President Carla Robinson served as the Installing Officer. The Rho Chapter at Indiana State University served as the Advising Chapter. Charter Members include: Tonya Stephenson, Felice Parron, Amy Brumlow, Tanganika…
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Theta Theta Chapter installed at Henderson State University
Theta Theta Chapter installed at Henderson State University

The Theta Theta chapter (#200) was installed at Henderson State University on September 9, 1990. Charter members include: Adair Deaton-Melton, Tomi Dixon, Kelly Green, Dondi Harris, Jackie Joyner, Kay McAfee, Laura McChristian, Jeanie Parson, Christine Smart, Carie Sullivan, and Leslie Welch.

Theta Iota Chapter installed at Alabama A & M University
Theta Iota Chapter installed at Alabama A & M University

The Theta Iota Chapter (#201) was installed at Alabama A&M University on October 14th, 1990. The Epsilon Theta Chapter at Georgia Institute of Technology served as the Advising Chapter. Colony Members Include: Tonya Briggins, Clara Harris, Sylvia Darwin, Felecia Earle, LaBrenderca Hughes, Kimberly Grant, Tonia Graves, Yolanda Gray, Stephanie Greene,…
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1991
Epsilon Sigma Chapter re-installed at Norfolk State University
Epsilon Sigma Chapter re-installed at Norfolk State University

The Epsilon Sigma chapter (#138) was re-installed at Norfolk State University on April 28, 1991. Charter members include: Carla Alexander, Jana Anderson, Marlyce Beechaum, Kimberly Crump, Emery Fears, Juliann Fitzgerlad, Neisha Freeman, Dionne Graves, Cherie Hawkins, Tammy Hodge, Kristina Murray, Katrine Peele, Janice Prentiss, Ral Rawlings, Caroline Ricks, Angela Tabron,…
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24th National Convention held at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD

The 24th Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until August 7, 1993: National President: Rita Becallo Garner (Eta Beta) National Vice President: Jean Newman…
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Delta Alpha Chapter installed at Langston University
Delta Alpha Chapter installed at Langston University

The Delta Alpha chapter (#97) was re-installed at Langston University on December 12, 1991. Charter members include: Carla Michelle Clark, Sherrie Gray, TeKisha Lewis, LaShonda Phillips, and Demetria Tryon.

1992
Theta Kappa Chapter installed at Morris Brown College
Theta Kappa Chapter installed at Morris Brown College

The Theta Kappa Chapter (#202) was installed at Morris Brown College on April 25th, 1992. The Epsilon Theta Chapter at Georgia Institute of Technology served as the Advising Chapter. Colony Members Include: Traci Benson, Connie Caldwell, Paula Clark, Malissa Harvey, Cheryl Reeves, Bridgette Welch, and Honorary Member Cleopas Jahnson (Director…
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Theta Lambda Chapter installed at Auburn University
Theta Lambda Chapter installed at Auburn University

The Theta Lambda Chapter (#203) was installed at Auburn University on May 24th, 1992. The Alpha Omega Chapter at Florida State University served as the Advising Chapter. Charter Members Include: Amy Bass, Jennifer Chaflin, Jennifer Chamberlain, Kirsten Clarke, Lori Coe, Jennifer Davis, Anne Doltz, Laura Gavin, Amy Goddard, Erin Green,…
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1993
Gamma Eta Chapter re-installed at Mississippi Valley State University
Gamma Eta Chapter re-installed at Mississippi Valley State University

The Gamma Eta chapter (#79) was reinstalled at Mississippi Valley State University on January 23, 1993. The Theta Gamma chapter from Alcorn State University performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Christi Smith, Yolanda Sample, Kerry Simon, Alicia Burnside, Kim Sinclair, Kimberly Harris, Gwendolyn Arrington and Cheryl Burnside.

Epsilon Lambda Chapter re-installed at North Carolina Central University
Epsilon Lambda Chapter re-installed at North Carolina Central University

The Epsilon Lambda chapter (#131) was re-installed at North Carolina Central University on March 21, 1993. Charter members include: Sharon Alston, Kathy Burton, Dietrich Dye, Jacqueline Jones, Tracey Ray, Stacy Reid, Tomara Simmons, Candi Williams, Lakisha Gates, Chanel Epps, Pamela Gilmore, Kristi Smith and Belinda Staten-Branch.

25th National Convention held at Purdue University in Lafayette, IN

The 25th Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at Purdue University in Lafayette, IN. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until July 1, 1995: National President: Jean Newman (Zeta Xi) National Vice President for Colonization and Membership: Gretchen Buchen…
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Theta Mu Chapter installed at University of Nebraska at Kearney
Theta Mu Chapter installed at University of Nebraska at Kearney

The Theta Mu Chapter (#204) was installed at University of Nebraska at Kearney on December 5th, 1993. Connie Reishus served as the installing officer. Delta Kappa and Zeta Delta served as advising chapters. Charter Members include: Erica Radil, Eileen McDole, and Honoraries Jane Jameson and Gary Davis

1994
Theta Nu Chapter installed at Clark Atlanta University
Theta Nu Chapter installed at Clark Atlanta University

The Theta Nu Chapter (#205) was installed at Clark Atlanta University on February 19th, 1994. Tau Beta Sigma Past National President Debbie Baker served as the Installing Officer. The Epsilon Theta Chapter at Georgia Institute of Technology served as the Advising Chapter. Colony Members Include: Lettia Click, Tanneshia Curtis, Kimberly…
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Theta Xi Chapter installed at Iowa State University
Theta Xi Chapter installed at Iowa State University

The Theta Xi (#206) was installed at Iowa State University on March 19th, 1994. Gretchen Buchen served as the installing officer. Zeta Delta served as the advising chapter. Charter Members include: Jennifer Webster, Anne Arthur, Marci Prier, Mary Doak, Amy Stipe, Eileen Taylor, Nikki Sosalla, and Annie Sosalla.

1995
Gwen Wilburn named interim National Executive Director
Gwen Wilburn named interim National Executive Director

Headuarters Bookkeeper Gwen Wilburn is named interim National Executive Director following the resignation of David Solomon. Wilburn has served as the Bookkeeper for the National Headquarters since 1978.

26th National Convention held at the Hilton at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL

The 26th Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at the Hilton at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until August 2, 1997: National President: Gretchen Buchen (Epsilon Kappa) National Vice President for Colonization…
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Janet West Miller named Life Member of the Board of Trustees
Janet West Miller named Life Member of the Board of Trustees

At the 1995 National Convention, Past National President Janet West Miller was named a Life Member of the Board of Trustees

1996
Theta Omicron Chapter installed at Livingstone College
Theta Omicron Chapter installed at Livingstone College

The Theta Omicron Chapter (#207) was installed at Livingstone College on March 22nd, 1996. Tau Beta Sigma Past National President Katherine Rodeffer served as the Installing Officer. The Epsilon Chi Chapter at South Carolina State University served as the Advising Chapter. Charter Members Include: Melissa Young, Samantha Wragg, Danniene Smalley,…
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Alan L. Bonner (Lt. Col, USAF retired.) named National Executive Director
Alan L. Bonner (Lt. Col, USAF retired.) named National Executive Director

Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, headquartered in Stillwater, Okla., this spring. He is the former commander and conductor of the United States Air Force Band from Washington, DC. His four years at the helm of the Air force's premiere band culminates a 26-year career in the Air Force. During…
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