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Tau Beta Sigma History
The idea for establishing a National Band Sorority began back in 1937 at
Texas Tech University. Wava Banes Turner Henry, and the Texas women under their
director D.O. Wiley soon established a local organization known as "Tau Beta
Sigma", which was modeled after Kappa Kappa Psi (Honorary band Fraternity) in
serving the band and its members, especially the women in the band. In June of
1941 the Texas Women petitioned the grand counsel of Kappa Kappa Psi to
officially become affiliated with the Fraternity. But for them to allow the
women to join a total revision of Kappa's constitution would have to have been
made, so they we're given the idea to set out to start an honorary Sorority of
their own. In 1945 A. Frank Martin, National Executive of Kappa Kappa Psi was
brought out to help the women in their goals to become an affiliated sorority
after Texas was faced with some difficulties. They worked out a plan that if the
Texas Tech women allowed a local organization at Oklahoma State to apply for the
charter they would face less difficulties. So in January of 1946 the Texas Tech
women gave over their name, constitution, jewelry and ritual to Oklahoma State.
On March 26th 1946 the charter was granted and the Alpha Chapter at Oklahoma
State was established. On May 4th 1946 the women of Oklahoma arrived in Texas to
install the Texas Tech women as the Beta Chapter.
Delta Omega History
The Delta Omega Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma was officially established
on May 16, 1971, at Bloomsburg State College. The fourteen initiates were
installed by the Gamma Chi Chapter of Mansfield State College and by Mrs.
Natalie Hartzell, District IX Counselor (now known as the Northeast District).
Formal plans to become affiliated with the national sorority began in February
1970, but was delayed until May because of the difficulties getting organized.
Officers of the colony were Pat Lieby, President; Maggie Knoebel, Vice
President; Deanna Shuman, Treasurer; and Mr. Steven Wallace, Advisor.
Our Music
Below are the Tau Beta Sigma Official Songs
[
Eta Alpha Hymn
]
[
National Hymn
]
[
Loyalty Song
]
Traditions
National
Colors: White and Blue
National Motto: Tau Beta Sigma, for greater bands
National Flower: American Beauty; Red Rose, long stemmed
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Chapter Nicknames and Family Lines: Started with the 41st class and JJ
Mott. Each family has its own secret unique tradition when it comes to
nicknames.
Chapter Formal Attire: Black bottoms; white top
Our Chapter's "Big": Mansfield University, Gamma Chi
Our Chapter's "Little": Lock Haven University, Epsilon Upsilon
Our "Twin" Chapter: Kutztown University, Epsilon Epsilon
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