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Tau Beta Sigma Historical Timeline

1920-1949 | 1950-1953 | 1953-1958 | 1958-1964 | 1964-1969 |
1969-1972 | 1972-1975 | 1975-1978 | 1979-1985 | 1985-1990 |
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1958
May 6, 1958

Beta Pi Chapter installed at Howard College

Beta Pi Chapter installed at Howard College

The Beta Pi chapter (#64) was installed at Howard College (now Samford University) on May 6, 1958. Kappa Kappa Psi District VIII Governor Dr. Raymond Mannoni served as the installing officer, and the Beta Kappa chapter from Missouri Southern College performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Gloria..Read More

1959
April 12, 1959

Beta Sigma Chapter installed at Purdue University

Beta Sigma Chapter installed at Purdue University

The Beta Sigma Chapter (#66) was installed at Purdue University and was installed on April 12th, 1959. Mrs. Ronald Gregory, Omicron Chapter Honorary, was the installing officer. The Rho Chapter at Indiana State University was the Advising Chapter. Charter Members include: Joyce Wimmer, Eleanor Rotz, Sandra Hutchinson, Phyllis Baker, Connie..Read More

April 19, 1959

Beta Tau Chapter installed at the University of Mississippi

Beta Tau Chapter installed at the University of Mississippi

The Beta Tau chapter (#67) was installed at the University of Mississippi on April 19, 1959. National Executive Secretary A. Frank Martin served as the installing officer, and the Alpha chapter from Oklahoma State University performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Carolyn Celeste Curtis, Linda Claire Price,..Read More

May 18, 1959

Beta Rho Chapter installed at Texas Woman’s University

Beta Rho Chapter installed at Texas Woman’s University

The Beta Rho chapter (#65) was installed at Texas Women’s University on May 18, 1958. Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma National Executive Secretary A. Frank Martin, his wife Grace Martin, and future Tau Beta Sigma Board of Trustees Chair Wyn Jacobson served as the installing officers. Charter members..Read More

August 22, 1959

8th National Convention held at Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL

The 8th Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until August 26, 1961: National President: Barbara Trautwein (Alpha Omega) National 1st Vice President: Carol Terpening (Beta Pi)..Read More

1960
April 23, 1960

Beta Upsilon Chapter installed at Montana State College

Beta Upsilon Chapter installed at Montana State College

The Beta Upsilon Chapter (#68) was installed at Montana State College on April 23rd, 1960. Charlene Slaughter served as the installing officer, and the Alpha Kappa Chapter at Brigham Young University, Idaho served as the advising chapter. Charter members include: Carol Christenson, Helen Gibson, Shirley Morrow, Phyllis Owens, Betty Reynolds,..Read More

May 26, 1960

Beta Phi Chapter installed at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Beta Phi Chapter installed at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

The Beta Phi chapter (#69) was installed at Florida A&M University on May 26, 1960. Nancy Fowler served as the installing officer, and the Alpha Omega chapter from Florida State University performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Gail Yvonne Jefferson, Guelda Joyce White, Avalon Darby Dowdell, Gloria..Read More

1961
March 19, 1961

Beta Chi Chapter installed at Cornell University

Beta Chi Chapter installed at Cornell University

The Beta Chi chapter (#70) was installed at Cornell University on March 19, 1961. Charter members include: Alice Bruno, Jeaniene Comfort, Mary Davis, Patricia Dunfield, Betta Eskeli, Nancy Fleming, Judy Francis, Naomi Kalos, Lynda Marvin, Mary Moore, Penelope Nevulis, Peggy Romersa, and Henry Romersa.

May 9, 1961

Beta Omega Chapter installed at University of Nevada

Beta Omega Chapter installed at University of Nevada

The Beta Omega Chapter (#72) installed at University of Nevada on May 9, 1961. The installing officer was Helen Carrico and Dr. John L. Carrico, University of Nevada Band Director and his wife. Charter members include: Ann Savage, Marjorie Martin, Linda Kihara, Judith Wilton, Kathleen McGhee, Kathryn Blake, Shirley Howard,..Read More

May 14, 1961

Beta Psi Chapter installed at South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts

Beta Psi Chapter installed at South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts

The Beta Psi Chapter (#71) was installed at South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts on May 14th, 1961. William A. Euren was the installing officer and the Alpha Theta Chapter at North Dakota State University was the Advising Chapter. Charter Members include: Gloria Bever, Rebecca Bennett, Judith..Read More

May 31, 1961

Gamma Alpha Chapter installed at Kansas State College of Pittsburg

Gamma Alpha Chapter installed at Kansas State College of Pittsburg

The Gamma Alpha Chapter (#73) was installed at Kansas State College of Pittsburg on May 31st, 1961. Grace & A. Frank Martin were the Installing Officers. The Alpha Chapter at Oklahoma State University served as the Advising Chapter. Charter Members include: DiAnn Delaney, Judith Clough, Karon Hagemann, Roberta Kendall, Mary..Read More

August 25, 1961

Gamma Beta Chapter installed at Eastern Washington State College

Gamma Beta Chapter installed at Eastern Washington State College

The Gamma Beta Chapter (#74) was installed at Eastern Washington State College on August 25, 1961 as part of the 1961 National Convention. The installing officer was Barbara Trautwein, National President. The Delta Chapter at Oklahoma University was the advising chapter. Charter Members include: Carol Dobbins, Darlene Russell, Virginia Davis,..Read More

August 26, 1961

9th National Convention held at Wichita State University in Wichita, KS

9th National Convention held at Wichita State University in Wichita, KS

The 9th Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at Wichita State University in Wichita, KS. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until August 31, 1963: National President: Sibyl Ingle Snyder (Alpha Mu) National 1st Vice President: Josephine Walker (Alpha..Read More

1962
January 6, 1962

Gamma Gamma Chapter installed at Humboldt State College

Gamma Gamma Chapter installed at Humboldt State College

The Gamma Gamma Chapter (#75) was installed at Humboldt State College on January 6,1962. Dr. John Carrico, Director of Bands at the University of Nevada was the installing officer. The Beta Omega Chapter at the University of Nevada was the advising chapter. Charter members include: Joan Iverson, Rosalie Prince, Darlene..Read More

January 7, 1962

Gamma Delta Chapter installed at Morris Harvey College

Gamma Delta Chapter installed at Morris Harvey College

The Gamma Delta chapter (#76) was installed at Morris Harvey College on January 7, 1962. Mrs. Charles Colbert served as the installing officer. Charter members include: M. Ann Colbert, Mary Erdely, Nina Nutter, Peggy Pridemore, Carole Riley, Alberta Salem, and Shirley Yoak.

February 17, 1962

Gamma Epsilon Chapter installed at the University of Miami

Gamma Epsilon Chapter installed at the University of Miami

The Gamma Epsilon chapter (#77) was installed at the University of Miami on February 17, 1962. Richard Bowles, Director of Bands at the University of Florida, served as the installing officer, and the Beta Xi chapter from the University of Florida performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include:..Read More

April 6, 1962

Gamma Zeta Chapter installed at Kansas State Teacher’s College

Gamma Zeta Chapter installed at Kansas State Teacher’s College

The Gamma Zeta Chapter (#78) was installed at Kansas State Teachers College on April 6th, 1962. Sibyl Snider served as the installing Officer, and the Alpha Mu Chapter at Wichita State University served as the Advising Chapter. Charter Members Include: Laura Coons, Gwydotta Warkentin, Barbara Laird, Frances Foos, Janet Hefner,..Read More

May 5, 1962

Gamma Eta Chapter installed at Mississippi Vocational College

Gamma Eta Chapter installed at Mississippi Vocational College

The Gamma Eta chapter (#79) was installed at Mississippi Vocational College on May 5, 1962. Charter members include: Frances Boyd, Elizabeth Hillard, Mable Leake, Rosie Branch, Linda Patterson, Carrie Ratcliff, Bettye Smith, Mary Smith, Lois Turner, Flora Wilder, Patsy Boone, Mrs. J. White and Russell Boone.

May 30, 1962

Gamma Theta Chapter installed at Stanford University

Gamma Theta Chapter installed at Stanford University

The Gamma Theta Chapter (#80) was installed at Stanford University on May 30, 1962. Charter members include: Barbara Moore, Harriett Ridlen, Jeannine Fuller, Patricia Halworth, Mary Pate, Carol Agee, Karen Kennedy, Joan Ferguson, Kathleen Morgan, Julius Shuchat (honorary).

1963
April 21, 1963

Gamma Iota Chapter installed at New Mexico Highlands University

Gamma Iota Chapter installed at New Mexico Highlands University

The Gamma Iota chapter (#81) was installed at New Mexico Highlands University on April 21, 1963. Tau Beta Sigma National 2nd Vice President Mary Lu Brooks served as the installing officer. Charter members include: Jo Ann Tejada, Beatrice Vigil, Priscilla Ceballes, Carolyn Baker, Cleo Sophronia Dye, Sandra E. (Jamellier) Slade,..Read More

August 31, 1963

10th National Convention held at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ

The 10th Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until August 14, 1965: National President: Josephine Walker (Alpha Alpha) National 1st Vice President: Mary Lu Brooks..Read More

1964
May 16, 1964

Gamma Lambda Chapter installed at Adams State College

Gamma Lambda Chapter installed at Adams State College

The Gamma Lambda Chapter (#83) was installed at Adams State College on May 16th, 1964. Josephine Walker, Tau Beta Sigma National President, was the Installing Officer. The Alpha Alpha Chapter at the University of Northern Colorado was the Advising Chapter. Charter Members Include: Karen Morsch, Kay Asay, Barbara Busse, Sharon..Read More

May 17, 1964

Gamma Mu Chapter installed at Ohio Northern University

Gamma Mu Chapter installed at Ohio Northern University

The Gamma Mu Chapter (#84) was installed at Ohio Northern University on May 17th, 1964. Mrs. Ronald Gregory, Omicron Chapter Honorary, was the installing officer. The Rho Chapter at Indiana State University was the Advising Chapter. Charter Members include: Gay Gardner, Kathleen Glines, Jane Madden, Lucille Bailey, Joen Ardy, Dorthy..Read More

May 17, 1964

Gamma Kappa Chapter installed at University of Connecticut

Gamma Kappa Chapter installed at University of Connecticut

The Gamma Kappa chapter (#82) was installed at the University of Connecticut on May 17, 1964. University of Connecticut Director of Bands Allan Gillespie served as the installing officer. Charter members include: Diane Brackett, Pamela Brackett, Susan Chernoff, Christine Gagner, Patricia Gillespie, Allan Gillespie, Susan Handleman, Ellen Hodgson, June Smith,..Read More

July 1, 1964