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Tau Beta Sigma Historical Timeline

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1996
Time Capsule Dedication
Time Capsule Dedication

The Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma Time Capsule Ceremony by Karon Miller, TBS National VP for Programs, and Alan Bonner, National Executive Director from the Fall 1996 issue of the Podium A terrific thunder and lightning storm blew through Stillwater less than an hour before the scheduled Time…
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Eta Omicron Chapter re-installed at Johnson C. Smith University
Eta Omicron Chapter re-installed at Johnson C. Smith University

The Eta Omicron chapter (#183) was re-installed at Johnson C. Smith University on December 14, 1996. Past National President Kathy Rodeffer served as the installing officer, and the Epsilon Alpha chapter from the University of South Carolina served as the advising chapter and performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter…
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1997
Theta Pi Chapter installed at Bowie State University
Theta Pi Chapter installed at Bowie State University

The Theta Pi chapter (#208) was installed at Bowie State University on September 18, 1997. NED Counselor Cathy Miles served as advising person, and Epsilon Omega served as advising chapter and performed Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Courtney Biagas, Barbara Erby, Jana Highsmith, Clarence Knight, Jr., NaTanya Lott,…
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27th National Convention held at the Marriott’s Camelback Resort in Scottsdale, AZ
27th National Convention held at the Marriott’s Camelback Resort in Scottsdale, AZ

The 27th Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at the Marriott’s Camelback Resort in Scottsdale, AZ. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until July 31, 1999: National President: Debbie (Harris) Kaplan (Beta Xi) National Vice President for Colonization and…
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Zeta Kappa Chapter re-installed at Albany State University
Zeta Kappa Chapter re-installed at Albany State University

The Zeta Kappa chapter (#154) was re-installed at Albany State University on August 23, 1997. Debbie Baker served as the installing officer, and the Eta Upsilon chapter from Georgia Southwestern State University performed the Ritual and installation ceremony.

Kappa Chapter re-installed at The University of Texas at El Paso
Kappa Chapter re-installed at The University of Texas at El Paso

The Kappa chapter (#10) was re-installed at the University of Texas at El Paso on September 28, 1997. Charter members include: Elizabeth Rosa Harley, Laura Denise Jackson, Debra Ann Muro, Victoria Alicia Ramos, and Curtis B. Tredway.

Theta Rho Chapter installed at Bethune-Cookman University
Theta Rho Chapter installed at Bethune-Cookman University

The Theta Rho Chapter (#209) was installed at Bethune-Cookman University on December 6th, 1997. Telisha Sanders(Beta Xi) served as the Colony Advisor. Tau Beta Sigma Past National President Debbie Baker Served as the Installing Officer. The Beta Xi Chapter at the University of Florida, and the Zeta Psi Chapter at…
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1998
Theta Sigma Chapter installed at Miles College
Theta Sigma Chapter installed at Miles College

The Theta Sigma Chapter (#210) was installed at Miles College on July 26th, 1998. Barbara Kelly-Hursey (Zeta Psi) Served as the Colony Advisor. Shonda Turner (Zeta Beta) served as the Installing Officer. The Zeta Beta Chapter at Tuskegee University served as the Advising Chapter. Charter Members Include: Mia Duffy, Alandra…
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Theta Tau Chapter installed at McNeese State University
Theta Tau Chapter installed at McNeese State University

The Theta Tau chapter (#211) was installed at McNeese State University on August 9, 1998. National President Debbie Kaplan served as installing officer, Denise McGill served as advising person, and Tau served as advising chapter and performed Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Amanda Arredondo, Kendra Bartlett, Janet Clark,…
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1999
Theta Upsilon Chapter installed at Winston-Salem State University
Theta Upsilon Chapter installed at Winston-Salem State University

The Theta Upsilon Chapter (#212) was installed at Winston-Salem State University on March 28th, 1999. The Zeta Omicron Chapter at Virginia Tech served as the Advising Chapter. Charter Members Include: Michelle Roseboro, Chevelle Bennett, Shaunne Blackwell, Jamila Harley, Andrea Johnson-Daye, Jennifer Leak, Portia Sharpless, Tamisha Singleton Palmer, Demetria Williams, Charlene…
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Eta Lambda Chapter re-installed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
Eta Lambda Chapter re-installed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham

The Eta Lambda chapter (#179) was re-installed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham on June 5, 1999. Laurel Hendrix (Theta Lambda) served as the colony advising person. Charter members include: Emily Barnes, Constance Dionne McKinney, Tammy McCoy, Mary Ashley Pugh, Naomi Jacobs Pryor, Kristy Strickland, Jennifer Warnix, Eric R.…
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Theta Phi Chapter installed at Hampton University
Theta Phi Chapter installed at Hampton University

The Theta Phi chapter (#213) was installed at Hampton University on June 26, 1999. Epsilon Omega served as the advising chapter and performed Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Ondrea Darden, Tamarah Davis, Alfred Davis, Tracee Garrison, Shaleah Grice, Immani Hood, Clover Jones, Gina Lutcher, Rosalyn McDonald, Andrea Shields,…
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28th National Convention held at the Renaissance Hotel in St. Louis, MO
28th National Convention held at the Renaissance Hotel in St. Louis, MO

The 28th Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at the Renaissance Hotel in St. Louis, MO. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until July 28, 2001: National President: Karon Miller (Iota) National Vice President for Colonization and Membership: Sylvia…
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Delta Alpha Chapter re-installed at Langston University
Delta Alpha Chapter re-installed at Langston University

The Delta Alpha chapter (#97) was re-installed at Langston University on December 5, 1999. Tau Beta Sigma National Vice President for Special Projects Lisa Croston served as the advising person and the installing officer, and the Delta Chapter served as advising chapter. Charter members include: LuQuitia Dawn Abington, Tahsha Lanesse…
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2000
Epsilon Rho Chapter re-installed at Virginia State University
Epsilon Rho Chapter re-installed at Virginia State University

The Epsilon Rho chapter (#137) was re-installed at Virginia State University on July 8, 2000. Past National President Kathy Rodeffer served as the installation officer, Board of Trustees Member Cathy Miles served as advising person, and Eta Delta served as the advising chapter and performed the Ritual and installation ceremony.…
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Theta Chi Chapter installed at Stillman College
Theta Chi Chapter installed at Stillman College

The Theta Chi Chapter (#214) was installed at Stillman College on July 14, 2000. The Theta Iota Chapter served as the advising chapter from March 8, 1999 – March 2000, and the Theta Sigma chapter served in that role from April 2000 – July 14, 2000. The Theta Sigma chapter…
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Theta Psi Chapter installed at University of Louisville
Theta Psi Chapter installed at University of Louisville

The Theta Psi Chapter (#215) was installed at the University of Louisville on November 5th, 2000. The Rho Chapter at Indiana State University served as the Advising Chapter. Charter Members include: Elizabeth Brown, Jennifer Spalding, Pam Bolin, Jennifer Gentry, Kimberly Ralph Eurton, Dana Rieber, Ashley Cleary Smith, and Liz Norman.

2001
Theta Omega Chapter installed at Claflin University
Theta Omega Chapter installed at Claflin University

The Theta Omega Chapter (#216) was installed at Claflin University on February 24, 2001. The Epsilon Chi Chapter from South Carolina State University performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Board of Trustees Vice-chair Debbie Baker served as the colony advisor. Charter members include: Annarine Pugh Allen, Stephanie Sharfone Bradley, Dorthia…
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Iota Alpha Chapter installed at Marist College
Iota Alpha Chapter installed at Marist College

The Iota Alpha chapter (#217) was installed at Marist College on April 21, 2001. Delta Delta served as the advising chapter and performed Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Danielle DeNure, Melissa Discount, Emily Green, Liz Hammond, Kimberly Hoffman, Christine Jenzen, Jennifer Meckes, Lisa Miller, Christina Pagano, Heather Premerlani,…
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Eta Theta Chapter re-installed at Lincoln University
Eta Theta Chapter re-installed at Lincoln University

The Eta Theta Chapter (#176) was re-installed at Lincoln University on April 22nd, 2001. Zeta Omega served as the advising chapter. Charter Members include: Emily Hatcher, Tasha Johnson, Sheriece Green, Angela Blanks, Racquel McCoy, Paulette LaViolette, Arkila Covington, Alexis Wilkerson, Shanice Tillman, Virginia Payne, Quinoa Johnson, and Honorary Carole Hughes.

Gamma Omicron Chapter re-installed at Southern Arkansas University
Gamma Omicron Chapter re-installed at Southern Arkansas University

The Gamma Omicron chapter (#87) was re-installed at Southern Arkansas University on May 6, 2001. Charter members include: Corey Cook, Tyronda Faulkner, Jami Furr, Stephanie Hodges, Angela Nicole Kimsey, Veda (Mailloux) Ojeda, Renee Metcalf, Carra Osborne, Jamie Perez, Kelly Robertson, April Spooner, April Stephens, Mandy Sullivan, Deanna Young, Sarah Kay…
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29th National Convention held at the Omni Hotels in Corpus Christi, TX
29th National Convention held at the Omni Hotels in Corpus Christi, TX

The 29th Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at the Omni Hotels in Corpus Christi,TX. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until July 26, 2003: National President: Sylvia Halbardier (Eta Epsilon) National Vice President for Colonization and Membership: Debbie…
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Theta Beta Chapter re-installed at Ouachita Baptist University
Theta Beta Chapter re-installed at Ouachita Baptist University

The Theta Beta Chapter (#194) was installed at Ouachita Baptist University on December 8th, 2001. The Gamma Tau Chapter at the University of Central Arkansas Served as the Advising Chapter. Charter Members include: Angela Peeks, Joy Hutcherson, Alison Daugherty, Tiffany Key, Tracie Marlin, and Honorary Member Craig Hamilton (Director of…
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2002
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 May 3, 2002. Tau Beta Sigma Immediate Past National President Debbie Kaplan served as the installing officer. Charter members include: Torie Anderson, Tameka Lee-Bordelon, Joselyn D. Coats, Cassandra Crosby, Shawanna Dobson, Chimere Hammond, Jo Ann Laster-Scott, Ambra Phillips,…
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2003
Iota Beta Chapter installed at East Texas Baptist University
Iota Beta Chapter installed at East Texas Baptist University

The Iota Beta chapter (#218) was installed at East Texas Baptist University on February 16, 2003. Cathy Ronayne served as advising person and Beta Zeta served as advising chapter and performed Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Lindsey Edge, Lori Ellison, Kimberly Frederick, Coelle Harper, Laura Hohimer, Mya King,…
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