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Tau Beta Sigma Historical Timeline

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1972
May 18, 1972

Epsilon Gamma Chapter installed at Lane College

Epsilon Gamma Chapter installed at Lane College

The Epsilon Gamma chapter (#123) was installed at Lane College on May 13, 1972. Charter members include: Evelyn Burns, Darlene Lane, Leora Gray, Sandra Nickleberry, Betty Scales, Gussie Adams, Clara Hewitt, Flewellyn Jenkins, Capitola Newbern, Frances Washington, and Wilma Welch.

October 29, 1972

Beta Omicron Chapter re-installed at Texas Southern University

Beta Omicron Chapter re-installed at Texas Southern University

The Beta Omicron chapter (#63) was re-installed at Texas Southern University on October 29, 1972. Charter members include: Pamela Brooks, Constance Charles, Geraldine Davis, Earnestine Hagger, Lindell Harrison, Sylvia Knight, Cheryl Mack, Gloria Merriex, Yvonne Richardson, Carolyn Donnell, Verna Roberts, Sylvia Shorten, Betty Webb, Jennifer Williams, andRuth Stewart.

December 3, 1972

Epsilon Delta Chapter installed at Marshall University

Epsilon Delta Chapter installed at Marshall University

The Epsilon Delta chapter (#124) was installed at Marshall University on December 3, 1972. Charter members include: Ann Bates, Nancy Benton, Patricia Curry, Linda Dawson, Vittoria DeProspero, Sharon Giacomo, Bonnie Gilkerson, Judy Hanaver, Jeane Helmick, Judy May, Diane Meyer, Pamela Mitchem, Teresa Mitchem, Gail Morey, Bonita Prichard, Paula Repologle, Sue..Read More

1973
January 20, 1973

Epsilon Epsilon Chapter installed at Kutztown State College

Epsilon Epsilon Chapter installed at Kutztown State College

The Epsilon Epsilon chapter (#125) was installed at Kutztown State College on January 20, 1973. Charter members include: Jane Follweiler, Susan Hollenbach, Marilyn Hull, Alys Kemp, Sharon Leslie, Diane Makos, Cecelia Mobley, Helen Moyer, Ann Niemeier, Charles Scanzello, Mary Short, Deborah Snyder, and Ruthann Witman.

April 14, 1973

Delta Beta Chapter re-installed at West Virginia University

Delta Beta Chapter re-installed at West Virginia University

The Delta Beta chapter (#98) was re-installed at West Virginia University on April 14, 1973. The Gamma Chi chapter performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Jill Cochran, Ann Guinivan, Pamela Martin, Joyce Minyard, Coral Naggy, Susan Smith, Linda Wigington, and Frances Yeend.

April 23, 1973

Epsilon Zeta Chapter installed at Oklahoma Baptist University

Epsilon Zeta Chapter installed at Oklahoma Baptist University

The Epsilon Zeta chapter (#126) was installed at Oklahoma Baptist University on April 23, 1973. Charter members include: Jeanne Denise (Allen) Simon, Robin (Evans) Freeman, Paula Harris, Marilyn Hayes, and Diane Usrey.

May 5, 1973

Epsilon Eta Chapter installed at Tyler Junior College

Epsilon Eta Chapter installed at Tyler Junior College

The Epsilon Eta chapter (#127) was installed at Tyler Junior College on May 5, 1973. Charter members include: Caral Ann Beaty, Jodie Brimer, Lana J’Lynn Carter, Janet Lynn Ellis, Kathy Ellis, Maryanna Finch, Frances E. J. Foeh, Frieda E. M. Foeh, Susan Elizabeth Forsgard, Debbie George, Kay Hackler, Anita Hamilton,..Read More

May 12, 1973

Epsilon Theta Chapter installed at Georgia Institute of Technology

Epsilon Theta Chapter installed at Georgia Institute of Technology

The Epsilon Theta chapter (#128) was installed at Georgia Institute of Technology on May 12, 1973. Charter members include: Tronie Crawford, Debbie Graydon, Janice Harden, Mary Healy, Kimily Puckett, Mary Scott and C. Tarpley.

May 27, 1973

Epsilon Iota Chapter installed at The University of Akron

Epsilon Iota Chapter installed at The University of Akron

The Epsilon Iota Chapter(#129) was installed at the University of Akron on May 27th, 1973. Tau Beta Sigma National 1st Vice President Dr. Carol Blain served as the installing officer. The Alpha Xi Chapter at Bowling Green State University was the advising chapter. Charter Members include: Denise Angeloni, Deborah Ankrom,..Read More

June 2, 1973

Epsilon Kappa Chapter installed at the University of California, Los Angeles

Epsilon Kappa Chapter installed at the University of California, Los Angeles

The Epsilon Kappa Chapter (#130) was installed at the University of California, Los Angeles on June 2, 1973. The Charter Members include: Carrie Card, Marguerite Jensen, Jean Lake, Cynthia Morse, Tamela Tyler, Gayle von Mizner, and Dr. Maureen Hooper (honorary).

August 10, 1973

15th National Convention held at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT

The 15th Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until August 8, 1975: National President: Dr. Carol Blain (Beta) National 1st Vice President: Becky Hartman (Psi)..Read More

December 16, 1973

Beta Tau Chapter re-installed at University of Mississippi

Beta Tau Chapter re-installed at University of Mississippi

The Beta Tau chapter (#67) was re-installed at the University of Mississippi on December 16, 1973. Charter members include: Diane Baucum; Alicia H. Bruckner; Harriet Chambers; Linda Keron Cook; Pamela Mae Cummings; Connie Jo Humphreys; Luther Meeker Snavely, Jr; and Terri Lee Wilkinson.

1974
February 9, 1974

Epsilon Lambda Chapter installed at North Carolina Central University

Epsilon Lambda Chapter installed at North Carolina Central University

The Epsilon Lambda chapter (#131) was installed at North Carolina Central University on February 9, 1974. Charter members include: Sheila Carrington, Pamela Cameron, Gloria Muldrow, Janet Washington, Gwendolyn Williamson, Paul Koepke, Monet Deans, Dandra Garrett, Joyce Scarborough, Linda Allen, Barbara Amos, Sheila Brown and Phyllis Carrington.

March 16, 1974

Beta Alpha Chapter re-installed at Sul Ross State University

Beta Alpha Chapter re-installed at Sul Ross State University

The Beta Alpha chapter (#49) was re-installed at Sul Ross State University on March 16, 1974. Tau Beta Sigma National President Dr. Carol Blain served as installing officer. Charter members include: Kathryn L. Bell, Majorie Bristow, Diana Kay Gregston, Dorothy Hellums, Ruth A. (Ivie) Watkins, Gilda Morales, and Margarita B...Read More

March 20, 1974

Epsilon Mu Chapter installed at the University of Arkansas at Monticello

Epsilon Mu Chapter installed at the University of Arkansas at Monticello

The Epsilon Mu chapter (#132) was installed at the University of Arkansas at Monticello on March 20, 1974. Tau Beta Sigma National 1st Vice President Becky Hartman served as installing officer, and Gamma Tau and Gamma Omicron served as advising chapters. Charter members include: Donna Jean Burkes, Penny Carol Edwards,..Read More

April 13, 1974

Rho Chapter re-installed at Indiana University

Rho Chapter re-installed at Indiana University

The Rho Chapter (#17) was re- installed at Indiana University on November 19th, 1949. Charter Members Include: Wyona Ammerman, Martha Brackemyre, Laurie Cantwell, Kathy Hefner, Martha Minx, Barbara Polin, Paula Sheplan, Janis Stockhouse, laura Tantillo, Debra Tonner, Karen Wagner, Joanne Waller, Lisa Whitcomb, and Honorary member Mrs. Thomas Johnson.

May 11, 1974

Epsilon Nu Chapter installed at VanderCook College of Music

Epsilon Nu Chapter installed at VanderCook College of Music

The Epsilon Nu Chapter (#133) was installed at VanderCook College of Music on May 11th, 1974. The Beta Sigma Chapter at Purdue University served as the Advising Chapter. Charter Members Include: Paula Burke, Deborah DePoy, Paula Fieldman, Linda McFarland, Susan MacGregor, Juli Noder, Suzanne Oda, Barbara Quinn, Bea Tanrath, Karen..Read More

May 18, 1974

Epsilon Xi Chapter installed at Troy State University

Epsilon Xi Chapter installed at Troy State University

The Epsilon Xi chapter (#134) was installed at Troy State University on May 18, 1974. Charter members include: Rhonda Alford, Deborah Bradley, Virginia Bush, Arlene Clements, Susan Dotson, Jan Fleming, Nina Goolsby, Sandra Hill, Denise Jacquart, Nancy Johnstone, Hella King, Jennifer Canfield, Deborra Long, Pamela Mcgee, Helen Moore, Brenda Powell,..Read More

June 2, 1974

Epsilon Omicron Chapter installed at University of Southern California

Epsilon Omicron Chapter installed at University of Southern California

The Epsilon Omicron Chapter (#135) was installed at the University of Southern California on June 2, 1974. Nadine Dorschler, Tau Beta Sigma National 2nd Vice President, was the installing officer. The Epsilon Kappa Chapter at the University of California, Los Angeles, was the advising chapter. Charter members include: Jennifer Parker,..Read More

November 24, 1974

Epsilon Pi Chapter installed at Cameron University

Epsilon Pi Chapter installed at Cameron University

The Epsilon Pi chapter (#136) was installed at Cameron University on November 24, 1974. Tau Beta Sigma National President Dr. Carol Blain served as installing officer. Charter members include: Elizabeth Adcock, Shirley Lynn Jamieson, Darlyne McGee, Enola Anne Randolph, Lynne Smith, Debbie Story, Cathy Williams, Suzan Williams, Irene A. Klug,..Read More

1975
January 12, 1975

Gamma Omega Chapter re-installed at the University of Pittsburgh

Gamma Omega Chapter re-installed at the University of Pittsburgh

The Gamma Omega chapter (#96) was re-installed at the University of Pittsburgh on January 12, 1975. Charter members include: Janet Bailey, Rebecca Klapp, Francesca Maida, Shauna McConnell, Elizabeth Mikulla, and Anne Nesteruk.

January 15, 1975

Dr. Max Mitchell named interim Executive Secretary

Dr. Max Mitchell named interim Executive Secretary

Dr. Max Mitchell is named interim Executive Secretary while a search is undertaken to hire a replacement for Robert Rubin.

February 1, 1975

Epsilon Rho Chapter installed at Virginia State College

Epsilon Rho Chapter installed at Virginia State College

The Epsilon Rho chapter (#137) was installed at Virginia State College on February 1, 1975. Kay Long and Norfolk State College colony sponsor Dr. Jean Matthews served as the installation officers and Beta Eta performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Claudette Baugh, Sharon Brabson, Daryl Bradley, Mary..Read More

May 1, 1975

W. Frank Evans named Executive Secretary

W. Frank Evans named Executive Secretary

W. Frank Evans, an alumni of the Alpha chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi is hired as the new Executive Secretary.

May 3, 1975

Epsilon Sigma Chapter installed at Norfolk State College

Epsilon Sigma Chapter installed at Norfolk State College

The Epsilon Sigma chapter (#138) was installed at Norfolk State College on May 3, 1975. Charter members include: Gwendolyn Barnett, Jocelyn Johnson, Sheila McDonald, Georgia Ryder, and Gwendolyn Smith.