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Tau Beta Sigma Historical Timeline

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1953
Alpha Sigma Chapter installed at Western Reserve University
Alpha Sigma Chapter installed at Western Reserve University

The Alpha Sigma Chapter (#42) was installed at Western Reserve University on May 31st, 1953. Mrs. Roy Metcalf, Honorary Member of the Alpha Gamma Chapter, served as the Installing Officer. The Alpha Gamma Chapter at Kent State University was the Advising Chapter. Charter Members Include: Clare Murphy, Ramona Fisco, Annette…
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5th National Convention held at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX

The 5th Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until August 7, 1955: National President: Norma (Eiring) Parrish (Beta) National 1st Vice President: Janet (West) Miller (Iota)…
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1954
Alpha Tau Chapter installed at the University of Wyoming
Alpha Tau Chapter installed at the University of Wyoming

The Alpha Tau Chapter (#43) was installed at the University of Wyoming on February 28, 1954. Frank and Jo Ann Baird were the installing officers, and the Gamma Chapter at the University of Colorado performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter Members Include: Barbara Freudenthal, Hazel Jean Kuns, Wilma Berry,…
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Alpha Upsilon Chapter installed at Lamar State College of Technology
Alpha Upsilon Chapter installed at Lamar State College of Technology

The Alpha Upsilon chapter (#44) was installed at Lamar State College of Technology on March 18, 1954. Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma National Executive Secretary A. Frank Martin served as installing officer. The Alpha Omicron chapter at Sam Houston State Teachers College performed the Ritual and installation ceremony.…
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Alpha Phi Chapter installed at Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Alpha Phi Chapter installed at Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts

The Alpha Phi Chapter (#45) was installed at Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts on April 3rd, 1954. Josephine Walker served as the installing officer, and the Alpha Alpha Chapter at the University of Northern Colorado was the Advising Chapter. Charter members include: Mary Wadsworth, Carmen Ketchum, Margaret…
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Alpha Chi Chapter installed at Arizona State College at Flagstaff
Alpha Chi Chapter installed at Arizona State College at Flagstaff

The Alpha Chi Chapter (#46) installed at Arizona State College at Flagstaff was installed on May 9, 1954. The Installing officers were Patsy Kendig and George Lotzenhiser. The Sigma Chapter at Arizona State University served as the Advising chapter. Charter members include: Winona Felts, Eloise Brashear, Gretchen Hoffman, Lucile Northcutt,…
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Alpha Psi Chapter installed at Doane College
Alpha Psi Chapter installed at Doane College

Alpha Psi Chapter (#47) was installed at Doane College on May 16th, 1954. Grace & A. Frank Martin served as the Installing officers, and the Alpha Mu Chapter at Wichita State University was the Advising Chapter. Charter members include: Betty Hall, Jerrine Bouska, Marian Yokel, Carol Chab, Lillian Allrecht, Donna…
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1955
Alpha Omega Chapter installed at Florida State University
Alpha Omega Chapter installed at Florida State University

The Alpha Omega chapter (#48) was installed at Florida State University on May 14, 1955. Kappa Kappa Psi District IX Governor Richard M. Feasel served as the installing officer, and the Zeta chapter from Stetson University performed the Ritual and installation ceremony.. Charter members include: Sue Elaine Allen, Florence Helen…
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6th National Convention held at Ohio State University in Columbus, OH
6th National Convention held at Ohio State University in Columbus, OH

The 6th Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until August 4, 1957: National President: Janet (West) Miller (Iota) National 1st Vice President: Paula Cox (Upsilon) National…
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1956
Beta Alpha Chapter installed at Sul Ross State College
Beta Alpha Chapter installed at Sul Ross State College

The Beta Alpha chapter (#49) was installed at Sul Ross State College on May 17, 1956. Tau Beta Sigma National President Janet West Miller and Mrs. Ed Boyd served as installing officers. Charter members include: Barbara L. Riley, Nell Marie Nixon, Joyce Marie Swofford, Rita Sally Flores, Mary Jo Meyer,…
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Beta Beta Chapter installed at New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Beta Beta Chapter installed at New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts

The Beta Beta chapter (#50) was installed at New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts on April 21, 1956. Tau Beta Sigma National 2nd Vice President Paula Cox Reed served as installing officer. Charter members include: Barbara Rogers, Geraldine Joyce Shipley, Pauline L. Roseberry, Virginia Lee Frost, Patricia Ann…
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1957
Beta Delta Chapter installed at Texas Christian University
Beta Delta Chapter installed at Texas Christian University

The Beta Delta chapter (#52) was installed at Texas Christian University on February 9, 1957. Tau Beta Sigma National President Janet West Miller served as installing officer. Charter members include: Barbara Alford, Helen Ruth Flowers, Janet A. Frantz, Joyce Ann Gibson, Barbara Maud Harral, Wilma R. Hoyler, Verna Q. Kennelly,…
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Beta Gamma Chapter installed at The University of Texas
Beta Gamma Chapter installed at The University of Texas

The Beta Gamma chapter (#51) was installed at the University of Texas at Austin on March 8, 1957. Tau Beta Sigma National President Janet West Miller served as installing officer. Charter members include: Elizabeth (Hansen) Rowell, Pat Ward, E. Gaylan Gillean, Linda Ray Bray, Karin Louise Ekdahl, Donna Beth McCormick,…
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Beta Epsilon Chapter installed at Lycoming College
Beta Epsilon Chapter installed at Lycoming College

The Beta Epsilon chapter (#53) was installed at Lycoming College on April 6, 1957. Lycoming College Director of Bands William Maxson served as the installing officer. Charter members include: Mary Ciraulo, Gail Frehn, Sonialee Gilbert, Roberta Hale, Donna Lauber, William Maxson, Katherine Maxson, G. Ann McKelvey, Barbara Shempp, Donna Stebner,…
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Beta Eta Chapter installed at University of Maryland
Beta Eta Chapter installed at University of Maryland

The Beta Eta chapter (#55) was installed at the University of Maryland on April 14, 1957. Lycoming College Director of Bands William Maxson served as the installing officer and the Beta Epsilon chapter performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Doris Baumgardner, Caroline Cook, Mary DeNeane, Margaret Foster,…
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Beta Theta Chapter installed at Oklahoma College for Women
Beta Theta Chapter installed at Oklahoma College for Women

The Beta Theta chapter (#56) was installed at the Oklahoma College for Women on April 28, 1957. Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma National Executive Secretary A. Frank Martin served as installing officer. Charter members include: Annette (Harden) Schaff, Mikela Adams, Annice Dean (Bassett) Hancock, Alice Ray Blake, Jan…
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Beta Zeta Chapter installed at Stephen F. Austin State College
Beta Zeta Chapter installed at Stephen F. Austin State College

The Beta Zeta chapter (#54) was installed at Stephen F. Austin State College on May 1, 1957. Kappa Kappa Psi Immediate Past National President Charles A. Wiley served as installing officer. Charter members include: Hertha Ann Stahl, Eva Jeanette Fenley, Stephanie Ann Ihle, Patsy Eugenia Patterson, Doris Jean Villemez, Dolores…
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Beta Kappa Chapter installed at Mississippi Southern College
Beta Kappa Chapter installed at Mississippi Southern College

The Beta Kappa chapter (#58) was installed at Mississippi Southern College on May 17, 1957. Tau Beta Sigma National Secretary Beth Freeman served as the installing officer, and the Alpha Lambda chapter from Louisiana State University performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Mary Boggs, Mary Janell Brown,…
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Beta Lambda Chapter installed at the University of New Mexico
Beta Lambda Chapter installed at the University of New Mexico

The Beta Lambda chapter (#59) was installed at the University of New Mexico on May 18, 1957. Tau Beta Sigma National 2nd Vice President Paula Cox Reed served as installing officer. Charter members include: Martha L. McAdams, Peggy Y. Sullivan, Nancy Seibert, Sally E. Bridges, Elizabeth Cheers, Janet Elaine Enns,…
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Beta Iota Chapter installed at Ohio Wesleyan University
Beta Iota Chapter installed at Ohio Wesleyan University

The Beta Iota Chapter (#57) was installed at Ohio Wesleyan University on May 19th, 1957. Tau Beta Sigma Trustee, Carol Evans, served as the Installing Officer. The Chi Chapter at The Ohio State University was the Advising Chapter. Charter Members Include: Joan Randall, Paula Beckhusen, Judith Douglas, Christine Kegley, Jeannine…
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7th National Convention held at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT
7th National Convention held at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT

The 7th Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until August 22, 1959: National President: Paula Fern Reed (Upsilon) National 1st Vice President: Barbara…
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Beta Mu Chapter installed at Baldwin-Wallace College
Beta Mu Chapter installed at Baldwin-Wallace College

The Beta Mu Chapter (#060) was installed at Baldwin-Wallace College on November 17th, 1957. Mrs. Roy Metcalf, Honorary Member of the Alpha Gamma Chapter, served as the Installing Officer. The Alpha Gamma Chapter at Kent State University was the Advising Chapter. Charter Members Include: Janice Hinkle, Rosalie Haritun, Martene Craig,…
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1958
Beta Nu Chapter installed at Arkansas Polytechnic College
Beta Nu Chapter installed at Arkansas Polytechnic College

The Beta Nu chapter (#61) was installed at Arkansas Polytechnic College on March 14, 1958. Tau Beta Sigma Board of Trustees member Norma Moore served as installing officer. Charter members include: Mary Sydney Ruby, Carolyn Joyce Leek, Bettye Furgerson, Sara Frances Barborek, Shirley Furgerson, Ann Sale McCracken, Lou Nell McCraw,…
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Beta Omicron Chapter installed at Texas Southern University
Beta Omicron Chapter installed at Texas Southern University

The Beta Omicron chapter (#63) was installed at Texas Southern University on April 12, 1958. Tau Beta Sigma Board of Trustees member Norma Moore served as installing officer. Charter members include: Valerie Butler, Joyce Lee Thomas, Joyce Vertee Wooden, Lottie Bernice Douglas, Novella Yvonne Dyer, Fannie Lee Lovelady, Maxine Lear…
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Beta Xi Chapter installed at the University of Florida
Beta Xi Chapter installed at the University of Florida

The Beta Xi chapter (#62) was installed at the University of Florida on April 12, 1958. Carol Terpening served as the installing officer, and the Alpha Omega chapter from Florida State University performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Amelia Cox Macy, Judy Mock Hutchison, Phyllis M. Dewey,…
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