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Tau Beta Sigma Historical Timeline

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1979
Delta Upsilon Chapter re-installed at Howard Payne College
Delta Upsilon Chapter re-installed at Howard Payne College

The Delta Upsilon chapter (#116) was re-installed at Howard Payne College on January 28, 1979. Charter members include: Sheila Alexander, Vivian Ball, Mary Beth Caffey, Jane Collette, Sharon Griffin, Marilyn Hagood, Elizabeth Hard, Diane Huber, Jessica G. Johnson, Sandra Owens, Janice E. Theda, Charles Warren Christian, II, and Paula Christian.

Zeta Nu Chapter installed at the University of Northern Iowa
Zeta Nu Chapter installed at the University of Northern Iowa

The Zeta Nu Chapter (#157) was installed at University of Northern Iowa on March 3rd, 1979. Charter members include: Diane DeWall, Julie Ecklund, Diane Eichman, Connie Kirchhoff, Diane Kreuger, Karen MacVey, Denise McLaughlin, Kristie Brown, Sue Segelke, Joyce Treinen, and Honoraries Karl Holvik and William Shepherd, Jr.

Zeta Omicron Chapter installed at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Zeta Omicron Chapter installed at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

The Zeta Omicron chapter (#159) was installed at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University on April 7, 1979. Sue Evans served as the installation officer and Beta Eta served as advising chapter and performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Deborah Ayers, George Councill, Cheryl Cuskey, Elizabeth Farley,…
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18th National Convention held at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA
18th National Convention held at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA

The 18th Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until August 7, 1981: National President: Connie Reishus (Gamma Zeta) National 1st Vice President: Julie Kuhns…
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Zeta Pi Chapter installed at Tennessee State University
Zeta Pi Chapter installed at Tennessee State University

The Zeta Pi chapter (#160) was installed at Tennessee State University on September 30, 1979. Charter members include: Pamela Johnson, Gina Isable, Carmen Ramos, Darcele Harris, Deitra Calloway, Carmen Nicholson, Rebecca Johnson, Shirley Milllender, Tonia Estes, Patricia Blockett, San Bonita Thompson, Susn Perry, Pamela Bennett, Measie James, Brigitte Headen, Pamela…
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1981
Zeta Rho Chapter installed at Kentucky State University

The Zeta Rho Chapter (#161) was installed at Kentucky State University on March 7th, 1981. Charter Members include: Naomi Black, Marilynn Gilbert, LaChawn Green, Monica Green, Renee Hayden, Rhonda Jackson, Sherry Puryear, Rhonda Wilkins, Angela Drummond, and honorary members Patricia Nichols, Thomas Vest, and Dowell Taylor (Director of Bands).

Zeta Sigma Chapter installed at Xavier University

The Zeta Sigma Chapter (#162) was installed at Xavier University on April 5th, 1981. Tau Beta Sigma Past National President Carla Robinson served as the Installing Officer. The Theta Chapter at the University of Cincinnati served as the Advising Chapter. Charter Members Include: Mary Amrhein, Patricia Cebulko, Pamela DeCamp, Donna…
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19th National Convention held at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH

The 19th Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until August 5, 1983: National President: Julie Kuhns (Beta) National 1st Vice President: Bonnie Schuler (Beta Sigma)…
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Zeta Upsilon Chapter installed at West Chester State College
Zeta Upsilon Chapter installed at West Chester State College

The Zeta Upsilon chapter (#164) was installed at West Chester State College on November 22, 1981. Epsilon Epsilon performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Renee Burge, Nancy Efron, R. Elizabeth Ekey, Amy Gehlert, Lori Hammerstone, Jennifer Hawkins, Kristen Johnson, Elaine Knox, Lisa McIntyre, Shirley Munger, Sharon Nash,…
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Zeta Tau Chapter installed at Valdosta State College
Zeta Tau Chapter installed at Valdosta State College

The Zeta Tau chapter (#163) was installed at Valdosta State College on December 12, 1981. Charter members include: Ellen Tanner, Christina Huss, Joan Cole, Leslie Brown, Mary Ballentine, Kim Harris, Amanda Williams, Melody Shepherd, Mara Shaw, Julie Beck, Patricia Welch, Ed Barr and Edith Shepherd.

1982
Zeta Phi Chapter installed at Louisiana Tech University
Zeta Phi Chapter installed at Louisiana Tech University

The Zeta Phi Chapter(#165) Chapter was installed at Louisiana Tech University on April 17th, 1982. Charter Members Include: Tracie Birdwell, Melissa Brown, Dorothy Polman, Carol Sewell, Kathy Sewell., and Honorary Members Dr. Floyd Taylor (President of Louisiana Tech University), Raymond Young (Director of Bands), and Edmund Winston.

Zeta Chi Chapter installed at Allegheny College
Zeta Chi Chapter installed at Allegheny College

The Zeta Chi chapter (#166) was installed at Allegheny College on April 25, 1982. Charter members include: Grace Boughner, Janeth Dixon, Constance Gibson, Kathleen Haley, Lowell Hepler, Adrienne Moffet, Rebecca Reed, Jolene Regis, Beth Schmidt, and Linda Snodgrass.

Alpha Tau Chapter re-installed at the University of Wyoming
Alpha Tau Chapter re-installed at the University of Wyoming

The Alpha Tau Chapter (#43) was re-installed at the University of Wyoming on April 25,1982. Charter members include: Edith Ellen Daley, Roberta Daley, Deborah Dyekman, LaVonna Marker, Cynthia Mills, Gail Trelease, Pamely Morris, Jane Mohr, Martha Memmer, Tamera Murray, Dana Barfield, Kathleen Beck, and Honorary Members Robert Mayes (Director of…
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Death of former Executive Secretary A. Frank Martin

Frank Martin Services set from the June 11, 1982 issue of the Stillwater News Press A. Frank Martin, formerly of 325 N. Husband, died Wednesday, June 9, 1982, in Westhaven Nursing Home. He was 87. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Strode Chapel, with the Rev. Charlie…
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Zeta Psi Chapter installed at University of Central Florida

The Zeta Psi chapter (#167) was installed at the University of Central Florida on August 22, 1982. The Beta Xi chapter from the University of Florida performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Judy Holcumb, Susan Craine, Susan Green, Ellen McLoughlin, Terri Roberts, Nancy Stirling, Harriett Thiele, Phyllis…
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Zeta Omega Chapter installed at the University of Missouri-Columbia
Zeta Omega Chapter installed at the University of Missouri-Columbia

The Zeta Omega Chapter (#168) was installed at University of Missouri-Columbia on September 11th, 1982. Charter Members include: Joan Savage, Brenda Brandt, Julie Chapple, Leanne Davis, Sherri Griggs, Sherri Jacobs, Elsa Johnson, Kimberly Kinkead, Nancy Lewis, Allison Miller, Sharon Schiller, Jana Sisler, and Honorary Alexander Pickard.

Eta Alpha Chapter installed at Syracuse University
Eta Alpha Chapter installed at Syracuse University

The Eta Alpha chapter (#169) was installed at Syracuse University on December 4, 1982. Delta Beta performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Jennifer Beck, Debra Calef, Allison Mau, Heidi Neuffer, Lynda Powell, Gwen Seazholtz, Robert Spradling, Lillian Turco.

1983
Epsilon Psi Chapter re-installed at Prairie View A & M University
Epsilon Psi Chapter re-installed at Prairie View A & M University

The Epsilon Psi chapter (#143) at Prairie View A&M State University was re-installed on January 29, 1983. Charter members include: Delphina M. Coleman, Paula J. Henry, Cynthia Louis Ward, Dorothy F. Johnson, Mary I. White, Lois Diane Chavis, Pamela Allison Goynes, Darla Jane Bell, and William F. McQueen, III.

Eta Beta Chapter installed at the University of North Alabama
Eta Beta Chapter installed at the University of North Alabama

The Eta Beta chapter (#170) was installed at University of North Alabama on May 15, 1983. Charter members include: Janet Allison, Tracy Babcock, Angelia Bain, Rita Buckley, Barbara Bennett, Terrie Bowling, Tammie Cagle, Lila Cleghorn, Melissa Carothers, Patti Davis, Lisa Farley, Rhonda Farley, Robin Gooch, Melinda Hargett, Connie Hasheider, Betty…
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20th National Convention held at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX
20th National Convention held at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX

The 20th 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 2, 1985: National President: Bonnie Schuler (Beta Sigma) National 1st Vice President: Ann (Cunningham) Sheets (Epsilon…
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1984
Eta Gamma Chapter installed at Boston University
Eta Gamma Chapter installed at Boston University

The Eta Gamma chapter (#171) was installed at Boston University on February 11, 1984. Delta Delta performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Sharon Bernstein, Michelle Buechele, Lee Chrisman, Julie Christ, Leah Dienes, Deborah Gregson, Deborah Hill, Jeanne Rauer, Donna Ryan, Natalie Sobchak, and Nadene Stein.

Eta Delta Chapter installed at Howard University
Eta Delta Chapter installed at Howard University

The Eta Delta chapter (#172) was installed at Howard University on February 19, 1984. National Treasurer Kathy Rodeffer and District IX Counselor Sue Carr served as the installation officers and Beta Eta performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Sheri Bowen, Miriam Brewer, Stephanie Ellington, Janice Evans, Debra…
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Eta Epsilon Chapter installed at Southwest Texas State University
Eta Epsilon Chapter installed at Southwest Texas State University

The Eta Epsilon Chapter (#173) was installed at Southwest Texas State University on February 25th, 1984. Charter Members Include: Norma Martinez, Cheryl Barbour, Cara Warren, Lynette Cardenas, Roxanne Linsey, Patty Caka, Rosie Hildago, Beta Randow, Debbie Colley, Susan Lyon, Martha Fleming, John Stansberry, and Honorary Members Thomas Waggoner, and Lisa…
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David Solomon named National Executive Director
David Solomon named National Executive Director

David Solomon hired as the next National Executive Director (previously Executive Secretary).

Eta Zeta Chapter installed at the University of Kentucky

The Eta Zeta Chapter (#174) was installed at the University of Kentucky on October 6th, 1984. Tau Beta Sigma Past National President Carla Robinson, and District VII Counselor Kathleen Lightfoot Stevens served as the Installing Officer. The Rho Chapter at Indiana State University served as the Advising Chapter. Charter Members…
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