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Chapter History
The Epsilon Tau Chapter was installed May 12, 1990 at the
University of Maryland, Baltimore County, becoming Alpha Sigma Alpha's
first Maryland chapter. All founders were members of Delta Alpha Delta, a
local sorority founded in 1986 with the purpose of affiliating with a
national organization. The group was colonized with Alpha Sigma Alpha on
November 27, 1989.
The installation celebration began with a
welcoming party in the Patapsco Dorm Recreation Room on Friday, May 11,
1990. Initiation and installation for 49 initiates and 11 pledges were held at
St. John Church of Christ in Catonsville, MD. The White Luncheon was held
in the faculty and staff-dining hall. Finally, the celebration was topped
off with a banquet and dance at the Stouffer Harbor Place in Baltimore's
Inner Harbor. The women of Epsilon Tau
were joined by collegians from Delta Iota, Epsilon Nu, Epsilon Mu, and
Epsilon Rho. Also, members from the Washington D.C., Wilmington, DE, and D.C.
Metro alumnae chapters attended. Mary Beth Schoch, UMBC Greek Coordinator,
spoke at the White Luncheon. Dr. Geraldine Cox, Nu Nu, was the guest
speaker at the banquet.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County, becoming Alpha Sigma Alpha's
first Maryland chapter. All founders were members of Delta Alpha Delta, a
local sorority founded in 1986 with the purpose of affiliating with a
national organization. The group was colonized with Alpha Sigma Alpha on
November 27, 1989.
The installation celebration began with a
welcoming party in the Patapsco Dorm Recreation Room on Friday, May 11,
1990. Initiation and installation for 49 initiates and 11 pledges were held at
St. John Church of Christ in Catonsville, MD. The White Luncheon was held
in the faculty and staff-dining hall. Finally, the celebration was topped
off with a banquet and dance at the Stouffer Harbor Place in Baltimore's
Inner Harbor. The women of Epsilon Tau
were joined by collegians from Delta Iota, Epsilon Nu, Epsilon Mu, and
Epsilon Rho. Also, members from the Washington D.C., Wilmington, DE, and D.C.
Metro alumnae chapters attended. Mary Beth Schoch, UMBC Greek Coordinator,
spoke at the White Luncheon. Dr. Geraldine Cox, Nu Nu, was the guest
speaker at the banquet.
Early Achievement
The chapter began an early record of achievement with
members receiving numerous awards. Rachel Sochol was named the 1991
Panhellenic Woman of the Year and was selected as a chapter consultant
for 1992-93. Cindy Frosh received the 1992 Elizabeth Bird Small Award at
the national convention held in Baltimore, MD. At the 1996 national convention
in Dallas, TX, Ann Oxenham received the Martha Green Diamond Scholarship
and the chapter received the national scholastic improvement award. On
campus, Sherry Hosseini was honored as 1995-96 Greek woman of the year. Epsilon
Tau was recognized as the 1996-97 chapter of the year by UMBC, and
Christine Strapac Thomas, was honored as advisor of the year.
The chapter's winning streak continued with Ann Oxenham winning the 1998
Baltimore Panhellenic Scholarship and garnering campus awards for outstanding
scholarship and new member education. Lauren Harpool became the
chapter's second Greek woman of the year in 1998-99. The millennium
brought a steady stream of recognition as well. Alexis Hillock won 2000
Baltimore Panhellenic Scholarship, and the chapter was recognized with a
gold award for scholarship and as chapter of the year. To top it off,
Joan Rosania was named Greek woman of the year, the chapter's third
member to receive the honor since 1995. May 2000 brought the celebration of the
chapter's 10th anniversary. A banquet was held at Martin's West for
alumnae, collegians and guests. Suzanne Kilgannon, National President
and the chapter's 1990 installing officer, attended the event and offered
congratulatory remarks. First president Rachel Sochol Solomon, offered an
overview of the local sorority's affiliation with Alpha Sigma Alpha and
its early achievements. The chapter gave tokens of their appreciation to
members and advisors and honored Christine Strapac Thomas for 10 years of
service to the chapter as both advisor and province
director.
Epsilon Tau is known for its outstanding leaders, high
scholarship and commitment to community service. UMBC is mainly a commuter
campus and the chapter does not have a house or chapter room to conduct
events. Meetings, rituals and other events are held in campus
buildings. Despite these challenges, as Maryland's first Alpha Sigma Alpha
chapter, members feel they represent the organization well and give full
measure.
members receiving numerous awards. Rachel Sochol was named the 1991
Panhellenic Woman of the Year and was selected as a chapter consultant
for 1992-93. Cindy Frosh received the 1992 Elizabeth Bird Small Award at
the national convention held in Baltimore, MD. At the 1996 national convention
in Dallas, TX, Ann Oxenham received the Martha Green Diamond Scholarship
and the chapter received the national scholastic improvement award. On
campus, Sherry Hosseini was honored as 1995-96 Greek woman of the year. Epsilon
Tau was recognized as the 1996-97 chapter of the year by UMBC, and
Christine Strapac Thomas, was honored as advisor of the year.
The chapter's winning streak continued with Ann Oxenham winning the 1998
Baltimore Panhellenic Scholarship and garnering campus awards for outstanding
scholarship and new member education. Lauren Harpool became the
chapter's second Greek woman of the year in 1998-99. The millennium
brought a steady stream of recognition as well. Alexis Hillock won 2000
Baltimore Panhellenic Scholarship, and the chapter was recognized with a
gold award for scholarship and as chapter of the year. To top it off,
Joan Rosania was named Greek woman of the year, the chapter's third
member to receive the honor since 1995. May 2000 brought the celebration of the
chapter's 10th anniversary. A banquet was held at Martin's West for
alumnae, collegians and guests. Suzanne Kilgannon, National President
and the chapter's 1990 installing officer, attended the event and offered
congratulatory remarks. First president Rachel Sochol Solomon, offered an
overview of the local sorority's affiliation with Alpha Sigma Alpha and
its early achievements. The chapter gave tokens of their appreciation to
members and advisors and honored Christine Strapac Thomas for 10 years of
service to the chapter as both advisor and province
director.
Epsilon Tau is known for its outstanding leaders, high
scholarship and commitment to community service. UMBC is mainly a commuter
campus and the chapter does not have a house or chapter room to conduct
events. Meetings, rituals and other events are held in campus
buildings. Despite these challenges, as Maryland's first Alpha Sigma Alpha
chapter, members feel they represent the organization well and give full
measure.
Founding Members
Charter Initiates
Rachel E. Sochol
Amy M. Anderson Rachel L.Bryant Michelle D. Dashiell Kimberly D. Dean Stephanie A. Flamino Lynnette C. Freidhoff Cynthia A. Frosch Cynthia L. Goehring Lori L. Hildebrandt Shannon L. Hoag Susan E Horner Melinda L. Klug Sandra F. Linz Page K. McCarthy . |
Charter Pledge Members
Charter Alumnae Initiates
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