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Tau Beta Sigma Historical Timeline

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1975
May 19, 1975

Epsilon Tau Chapter installed at Weber State College

Epsilon Tau Chapter installed at Weber State College

The Epsilon Tau Chapter (#139) was installed at Weber State College on May 19th, 1975. Julie Ryan Kuhns (Beta) and Pam Beckham were the Installing Officers. Charter Members include: Laurie McCabe, Mary McCabe, Sara Nye, Carla Siemens, Elaine Smith, Susan Threlkeld, and Julie Butler.

August 8, 1975

16th National Convention held at the University of Houston in Houston, TX

The 16th Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at the University of Houston in Houston, TX. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until August 12, 1977: National President: Becky Hartman (Psi) National 1st Vice President: Nadine Dorschler (Sigma) National..Read More

August 8, 1975

Wava named Life Member of the Board of Trustees

Wava named Life Member of the Board of Trustees

At the 1975 National Convention, our Founder, Wava Banes Turner was named a Life Member of the Board of Trustees

October 19, 1975

Epsilon Upsilon Chapter installed at Lock Haven State College

Epsilon Upsilon Chapter installed at Lock Haven State College

The Epsilon Upsilon chapter (#140) was installed at Lock Haven State College on October 19, 1975. National Secretary Kay Long served as the installing officer. Charter members include: Cheryl Anderson, Carol Armour, Florentino Caimi, Jill Cline, Margaret Cowie, Jocelyn Fletcher, Carol Hain, Deborah Kibbe, Linda Kibbe, Judith Mebane, and Cheryl..Read More

November 23, 1975

Epsilon Phi Chapter installed at Western Carolina University

Epsilon Phi Chapter installed at Western Carolina University

The Epsilon Phi chapter (#141) was installed at Western Carolina University on November 23, 1975. Charter members include: Joni Astrop, Bethany Childs, Lisa Kussmaul, Elaine Howell, Dawn Price, Elizabeth Sams, Sherri Smith, and Mitzi Mayes.

December 5, 1975

Epsilon Chi Chapter installed at South Carolina State College

Epsilon Chi Chapter installed at South Carolina State College

The Epsilon Chi chapter (#142) was installed at South Carolina State College on December 5, 1975. Charter members include: Bernice Anderson, Annette Ransom, Angela Brown, Gloria Cannon, Linda Corry, Madra Sumpter, Myra Barnes, Kathleen Merritt, Zandra Nichols, Patricia McFadden, Beverly Parler, Diane Sims, Mary Suggs, Yvonne Thomas, Barbara Vaughn, Carolyn..Read More

1976
January 24, 1976

Epsilon Psi Chapter installed at Prairie View A & M University

Epsilon Psi Chapter installed at Prairie View A & M University

The Epsilon Psi chapter (#143) at Prairie View A&M State University was installed on January 24, 1976. Charter members include: Ruby Y. Anderson, Carol Ann Brown, V. Geinene Davis, Marlow Green, Doris M. Hackett, Phyllis McSwain, Glendora Mosley, James P. Mosley, Avis Faylice Pinkard, Sharon D. Porter, Bonnie Smith, Dorothy..Read More

April 24, 1976

Epsilon Omega Chapter installed at Morgan State University

Epsilon Omega Chapter installed at Morgan State University

The Epsilon Omega chapter (#144) was installed at Morgan State University on April 24, 1976. Charter members include: Theresa Bush, Karen Carter, Ursula Chambers, Brenda Dawson, Erika Faulk, Gwendolyn Goode, Cheryl Hallum, Denise Jones, Verna Norman, Alicinne Peebles, Hope Price, and Sharon Stanley.

May 9, 1976

Zeta Alpha Chapter installed at Illinois State University

Zeta Alpha Chapter installed at Illinois State University

The Zeta Alpha Chapter(#145) was installed at Illinois State University on May 9th, 1976. Tau Beta Sigma National Secretary Kay Long served as the installing officer. The Beta Sigma Chapter at Purdue University served as the Advising Chapter. Charter Members Include: Deborah Gross, Rita Helt, Carol Hoerner, Kathleen Hoerner, Karen..Read More

August 1, 1976

Tom Sirridge named Executive Secretary

Tom Sirridge named Executive Secretary

Tom Sirridge, a life member of the Delta Xi chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi takes over as Executive Secretary.

October 30, 1976

Zeta Beta Chapter installed at Tuskegee Institute

Zeta Beta Chapter installed at Tuskegee Institute

The Zeta Beta chapter (#146) was installed at Tuskegee Institute on October 30, 1976. Charter members include: Pamela Usher, Tamiki Catlin, Carolyn Clark, Brenda Dedrick, Iris Dixon, Karon Ingram, Yolanda Meadows, Margaret Moncur, Belinda Williams, Faye Wilson, Warren Duncan II, and Harriet Fowler.

1977
February 19, 1977

Zeta Epsilon Chapter installed at Michigan State University

The Zeta Epsilon Chapter (#149) was installed at Michigan State University on February 19th, 1977. Charter Members include: Peggy Mulrenin, Gina Arnold, Lea Dillard, Shera Dolson, Sharon Donnewerth, Joan Drolet, Vicki Fulkerson, Shelley Mercer, Karen Missavage, Cynthia Meueller, Mary Platt, Ellen Taylor, Debra Venneman, Barbara Wagner, Sally Webb, and Honorary..Read More

April 2, 1977

Epsilon Chapter re-installed at Butler University

Epsilon Chapter re-installed at Butler University

The Epsilon Chapter (#5) was re-installed at Butler University on April 2nd, 1977. The chapter was re-installed at the 1977 District Convention held at Purdue University. Charter Members Include: Denise Bach, Jenise Barnhouse, Joanne Blankenship, Kathleen Chalko, Lynda Clingerman, Susan Detamore, Susan Flory, Jeanice Gartin, Nancy Knapp, Susan Mestek, Tyna..Read More

April 16, 1977

Zeta Gamma Chapter installed at Eastern Illinois University

Zeta Gamma Chapter installed at Eastern Illinois University

The Zeta Gamma Chapter (#147) was installed at Eastern Illinois University on April 16th, 1977. Tau Beta Sigma National President, Rebecca Anderson Hartman, served as the installing officer. The Zeta Alpha Chapter at Illinois State University served as the Advising Chapter. Charter Members include: Lisa Binder, Maria Cerveny, Angela Dolson..Read More

May 7, 1977

Zeta Delta Chapter installed at the University of Kansas

Zeta Delta Chapter installed at the University of Kansas

The Zeta Delta Chapter (#148 ) was installed at University of Kansas on May 7th, 1977. Connie Reishus served as the installing officer. Charter members include: Susan Darigo, Kathi Day, Nancy Dressler, Kristen Dunn, Pamela Evans, Mary Hatesohl, Debra Hurst, Nancy Suffron, Karen Laskey, Karen Laushman, Helen McMahon, Carolyn Barnes,..Read More

August 12, 1977

17th National Convention held at the University of California, Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA

The 17th Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at the University of California, Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until August 12, 1979: National President: Nadine Dorschler (Sigma) National 1st Vice President: Connie..Read More

December 3, 1977

Gamma Epsilon Chapter re-installed at the University of Miami

Gamma Epsilon Chapter re-installed at the University of Miami

The Gamma Epsilon chapter (#77) was re-installed at University of Miami on December 3, 1977. Charter members include: Elizabeth Guseila, Suzanne Harang, Elaine Humphries, Jennifer Kerns, Julie Johnson, Mayra Castineira, Mary Park, Laura Pincus, Deborah Richey, Kathleen Stout, Lou Williams, Sharon Wulforst, Ken Moses, William Russell, and Jacqueline Pepper.

December 3, 1977

Zeta Zeta Chapter installed at Southern University

Zeta Zeta Chapter installed at Southern University

The Zeta Zeta chapter (#150) at Southern University was installed on December 3, 1977. Charter members include: Isaac Greggs, Carolyn Jackson, Rose Greggs, Sophia L. Foster, Deborajeri S. Dixon, Sibyl P. St. Julien, Yvonnia C. Berry, Gwendolyn R. Aaron, and Kimberly M Lastrape.

1978
January 21, 1978

Zeta Eta Chapter installed at Colorado School Of Mines

Zeta Eta Chapter installed at Colorado School Of Mines

The Zeta Eta Chapter (#151) was installed at Colorado School of Mines on January 21st, 1978. Charter members include: Sharon Bokan, K.C. Oberg, Layne Shilling, Linda Smith, Lee Welsh, Gary Baughman, and John Shannon.

April 9, 1978

Zeta Theta Chapter installed at Nicholls State University

Zeta Theta Chapter installed at Nicholls State University

The Zeta Theta chapter (#152) at Nicholls State University was installed on April 9, 1978. Charter members include: Cheryl Boudreaux, Kim Boudreaux, Betty Chenevert, Lisa Cotham, Carol David, Carolyn Dupre, Alice Landry, Becky Naquin, Kathy Pertuit, and Beth Datri.

May 6, 1978

Zeta Iota Chapter installed at Jackson State University

Zeta Iota Chapter installed at Jackson State University

The Zeta Iota chapter (#153) was installed at Jackson State University on May 6, 1978. Charter members include: Eddye Lane, Sherrion Lewis, Vanessa Mozee, Varetta Shankle, Gloria Walker, Juanita Williams, Cheryl Wilson, Harold Haughton, John Jones, Dollye Robinson, Barbara Lewis, Anna Martin, Sandra Toney, and Joann White.

May 6, 1978

Zeta Lambda Chapter installed at Livingston University

Zeta Lambda Chapter installed at Livingston University

The Zeta Lambda chapter (#155) was installed at Livingston University on May 6, 1978. Charter members include: Mary Allen, Patricia Beacham, Rhonda Crow, Cheryl Dalnoder, Rosanne Gambrell, Barbara Hemmert, Betty Hemmert, Carolyn Little, Nancy Moore, Beth Norris, Cynthia Peeples, Catherine Rivers, Sylvia Rivers, Willie Weiss, Virginia Williams, Emily Jone,s and..Read More

May 20, 1978

Zeta Kappa Chapter installed at Albany State College

Zeta Kappa Chapter installed at Albany State College

The Zeta Kappa chapter (#154) was installed at Albany State College on May 20, 1978. Charter members include: Frances Bullard, Jackie Etheridge, Cheryl Fountain, Cynthia Long, Angela Lowe, Laveta Marshall, Elaine McCoy, and Glenda Scott.

October 22, 1978

Zeta Mu Chapter installed at Grambling State University

Zeta Mu Chapter installed at Grambling State University

The Zeta Mu chapter (#156) at Grambling State University was installed on October 22, 1978. Charter members include: Robin (Brooks) Washington, Jacqueline Davis, Shearean Ann London, Barbara J. Lott, Paula D. Pebbles, Mary Lou Robinson, Yvette Yearby Smiith, Brenda L. Stevens, Hattie E. Williams, Monica Z. White, Eunice Dell Pugh,..Read More

December 16, 1978

Zeta Xi Chapter installed at San Diego State University

Zeta Xi Chapter installed at San Diego State University

The Zeta Xi Chapter (#158) was installed at San Diego State University was installed on December 16th, 1978. Charter Members Include: Linda Alvarez, Nancy Francis, Linda McAllister, Cheryl Hein, Joy Manning, Leslie Watson, and Susan Wise.