History

The History of Tau Beta Sigma

In 1939, a group of women from the Texas Tech University Band developed a concept for creating a Band Sorority for women in college bands everywhere that would be modeled after the existing band Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Psi. With the help of their director, D.O. Wiley, these women: Wava Banes (Henry), Emily Surell, and Rosell Williams, came to establish an organization known as "Tau Beta Sigma" on their campus.

In 1943, the women of Texas Tech petitioned to the Grand Council of Kappa Kappa Psi to become an active chapter of the Fraternity. Because of the complexity involved with their addition (which would include revision of the Kappa Kappa Psi Constitution), and the ensuing war, it was suggested that the women of "Tau Beta Sigma" form their own National Organization. In the mean time, "Tau Beta Sigma" would be considered the "Sister Organization" of Kappa Kappa Psi. Due to legal problems in Texas, the women had trouble applying for a National Charter, and in 1945, they met with A. Frank Martin, the National Executive Secretary of Kappa Kappa Psi. Martin suggested that the local Band Sorority at Oklahoma State University apply for the Charter since they would have fewer difficulties in their state.

In January 1946, the women of Texas Tech made a great sacrifice and surrendered their Name, Constitution, Rituals, and Jewelry designs to the women of Oklahoma State. On March 26th, 1946, the local Band Sorority of OSU received a National Charter from the Department of State for the State of Oklahoma, and became "Alpha, the Mother Chapter" of "Tau Beta Sigma, National Honorary Band Sorority". Not long after, on May 4th, 1946, the Alpha Chapter installed the women of Texas Tech as the Beta Chapter. Now Tau Beta Sigma has over 200 Chapters at Universities all around the United States.

The History of the Theta Phi Chapter

The Theta Phi Chapter began, as the Hampton University Colony, with 22 bands women on May 5th 1998. The advising chapter of Epsilion Omega, located at Morgan State University, in Baltimore, Maryland, helped these bands women unite as the two hundred and thirteenth chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. On Saturday, June 26th 1999, Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority welcomed the birth of another chapter and twelve illustrious women into their hearts.

The Theta Phi Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, was chartered on the beauTAUful campus of Hampton University, by twelve founding Mothers.

Charter Mothers - THE SYMPHONY - Spring 1999

#1   Gina Katherine Lutcher - UNPREDICTAUBLE - CA

#2   Crystal Denene Walker - FORTAUTUDE - VA

#3   Tracee Nakeisha Garrison - TAUKATIVE - CT

#4   Rosalyn Lacretia McDonald - HOTTAUMALE - TX

#5   Andrea Yvette Shield - OPTAUMISTIC - TX

#6   Tanika Letres Yarborough - TAUNACIOUS - VA

#7   Ondrea Lynnee Darden - VICTAURIA'S SECRET - VA

#8   Tamarah Lishawn Davis - IRRESISTAUBLE - OH

#9   Immani Jean Hood - QUEEN NEFERTAURI - MD

#10 Clover Marshette Jones - UNFORGETTAUBLE - VA

#11 Ayeshah Jamellia Wiltshire - UNBEATAUBLE - NY

#12 Shaleah Lynn Grice - NOTAURIOUS - MA

Mother Chapter - The Epsilon Omega Chapter of Morgan State University #144

Chapter Sponsor - Mr. Barney E. Smart

Chapter Number - #213

Alpha Line - THE SECOND MOVEMENT - Spring 2000 (March 25th)

#1 Tahara Tremaine Thompson - SENTAUMENTAL - NJ

#2 Brint Michelle Martin - CAPTAUVATING - GA

#3 Monica Elaine Hunter - ATTAUTUDE - FL

Beta Line - WORLD WAR III - Spring 2001 (March 31st)

#1 Kela Marreki Jones - TAUKELA - GA

#2 Kia Stacy Green - INTAULECTUAL - MD

#3 Kelly Marie Winningham - POCAHONTAUS - VA

#4 Gabbrielle Rae Eskridge - FATAULITY - PA

#5 Shauntae Lynette Moore - ENTAUTAINER - MD

#6 LaShanda Vera LeJeune - SOPHISTAUCATED - MI

#7 Khalilah Denise Hollifield - INTAUXICATING - MI

#8 Pattie Waynetta Bolton - COMPATAUBLE - VA

#9 Camille Elizabeth Vigille - ATAUMIC TAIL DOG - MD

Gamma Line - DISAPPEARING ACT IV - Spring 2002 (April 27th)

#1 Jeri Monique Austin - TANTAULIZING - NC

#2 Kecia Renee' Wright - BITTAUSWEET - TX

#3 Theresa Charlene Bennett - SWEET TAUKER - MD

Epsilon Line - THE FIFTH DIMENSION - Spring 2004 (March 27th)

#1 Ashley Nicole Pinckney - ENTAUPRISING

#2 Nicole Natasha Cook - WATAUFALLS

#3 Taisha Danielle Hamilton - DETAUNATOR

#4 Malika Arnice Salisbury - INDESTRUCTAUBLE

Zeta Line - GENERAL HOSPITAL SEASON VI - Spring 2005 (March 26th)

#1 Denesha Diane Factory - CHATAUBOX

#2 Krystal Wynne Gore - TONGUE TWISTAU

#3 Kimberly Michelle Horton - TESTAUMONY

#4 Jacqueline Renee Butler - OBSTAUCLES

#5 Domonique Christina Kilo - DESTAUNY

#6 Raychel Virginia Jones - AUTAUMATIC 3000

#7 Anita Sheri Pope - VITAULIZING

#8 Alexis Patrice Milner - SENORITAU SECRETS

#9 LaTabitha Shanece King - CAPITAUL PUNISHMENT

#10 Erren Danielle Lee - METAUMORPHOSIS - MD

Eta Line - DIMINISHED SEVENTH - Spring 2007 (March 31st)

#1 Shakia Bernice Mason - INEVITAUBLE - VA

#2 Courtney Violee Green - DETAUCATED - PA

#3 Xavia Passion Grice - OUTTAU CONTROL - NJ

#4 Lea Chanel Barrett - LITTAULE MAMA - VA

#5 Shaniqua Denise Williams - IRRITAUBLE - NC

#6 Candace Nicole Kizzie - CERTAUFIED CRUNK - VA

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the beauTAUful ladies of the Theta Phi Chapter

of Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority, Inc.

Webmistress:

Soror Shakia B. Mason

ACE SPR '07

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