Beta Beta Yearbook 2023-24

THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY
INTERNATIONAL
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE ORGANIZATION
BETA BETA CHAPTER

DISTRICT II
COLUMBIA AREA
LEXINGTON / RICHLAND COUNTY
2023 – 2024 YEARBOOK
ORGANIZED APRIL 21, 1988
COLUMBIA, SC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGES
A History of Beta Beta Chapter 2

Beta Beta Charter Members 2
Presidents of Beta Beta Chapter 3
Chapter Members – Year of Induction 4
Founders 5
Purposes of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International 5
DKG Administrative Board 2022-2024 6
International Headquarters 7
DKG Mission Statement 8
DKG Websites 8
South Carolina State Organization State Founders 9
Collect 9
South Carolina State Organization Officers 2023-2025 10
South Carolina State District Directors 2023-2025 10
South Carolina State Organization Chapter Presidents 2022-2024 11
South Carolina State Organization Past Presidents 12
Beta Beta Officers 2022-2024 13
Beta Beta Committees 2023-2024 14-15
Beta Beta Chapter Members 16-24
Beta Beta Meetings 2023-2024 25
Beta Beta Projects 2023-2024 26
The Delta Kappa Gamma Song 27
Beta Beta Chapter Standing Rules 28-35
Mary Kate Brearley Glasser Scholarship 36-37
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A History of Beta Beta Chapter
1988 – 2022
Beta Beta Chapter of Alpha Eta State, South Carolina, was sponsored by Alpha Chapter. The Installation
of this chapter was held on April 21, 1988, at the Fort Jackson Officers’ Club, Columbia, South Carolina at
6:15 p.m.
Following the Alpha Induction Ceremony and Dinner, Riley Watson, Immediate Past President of Alpha
Eta State, presided at the Installation of Beta Beta Chapter. She was assisted by Sara Auld, State
Executive Secretary.
Mary Kate Brearley, Alpha Eta State President, officiated at the Installation of Beta Beta officers for
1988-1990. They were:
President: Linda Heckle
First Vice President: Margaret Brearley
Second Vice President: Clemie Edwards
Recording Secretary: Martha Tucker
Melissa Hawkins was appointed Treasurer and Mary Kate Brearley was asked to serve as
Parliamentarian.
Beta Beta Charter Members

Margaret Brearley Kate Sellers
Mary Kate Brearley Betty Shuler
Sally Catoe Nancy Sprugeon
Clemiegene Edwards Kathleen Thompson
Melissa Hawkins Louisa Tiller
Linda Heckle Martha Tucker
Virginia Laney Margaret Utsey
Brenda Pully Anne Walker
Debbie Scott Paula Wilson
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Presidents of Beta Beta Chapter
Linda Heckle 1988 – 1990
Margaret Brearley 1990 – 1992
Martha Tucker 1992 – 1994
Clemie Edwards 1994 – 1996
Anne Matthews 1996 – 1998
Margaret B. Mitchum 1998 – 2000
Penny Hayne (deseased) 2000 – 2002
Martha Tucker 2002 – 2004
Dale Cogan 2004– 2006
Allianne Duvall 2006– 2008
Grace Ann Taylor 2008 – 2010
Jean Dyson 2010 – 2012
Melissa Hawkins 2012 – 2014
Harriet Davis 2014 – 2016
Linda Heckle 2016 – 2018
Sally Dunbar 2018 – 2020
Beth Busbee 2020 – 2022
Melissa Hawkins 2022 – 2024
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Chapter Members - Year of Induction
Anne Matthews 1970 Blair Flora 2013
Linda Heckle 1973 Beth Busbee 2013
Kathleen Thompson 1976 Lisa Leitner 2014
Susan Peeples 1978 James Ann Sheley 2015
Dorothy Mallis-Spanos 1978 Cindy Sparks 2015
Harriet Davis 1980 Ashley Cohoon 2018
Alianne Duvall 1981 Nancy Bull 2019
Melissa Hawkins 1982 Lisa Dawkins 2019
Margaret Mitchum 1984 Laura Goddard 2019
Martha Tucker 1986 Jessica Holley 2019
Margaret Utsey 1988 Linda Murdaugh 2019
Ann Gunter 1989 Bonnie Kellett Salter 2020
Leslie Michael 1989 Teesa Brunson 2022
Mary Turbeville 1989 Susan Adams 2023
Pat Chapman 1990 Diane Boyd 2023
Lynn Bennett 1991 Denise Duke 2023
Jeannie Conroy 1992 Kristen Eubanks 2023
Lizzie Padget 1992 Amy Ritter 2023
Nancy Gregory 1998
Pam Walker 1998
Jane Fancher 1999
Elizabeth Allison 2008
Monica Snell 2011
Martha Roberts 2013
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FOUNDERS
THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International was founded May 11, 1929 at the Faculty Women’s Club
at The University of Texas. Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, member of the faculty of The University of Texas
and a former state superintendent of public instruction in Texas, conceived the idea of an organization
for women educators. Eleven women educators from Texas assisted her as Alpha Chapter was formed.
These twelve founders were:
- Dr. Annie Webb Blanton, Austin, Texas

- Miss Mamie Sue Bastian, Houston, Texas
- Miss Ruby Cole, San Antonio, Texas
- Miss Mabel Grizzard, Waxahachie, Texas
- Dr. Anna Hiss, Austin, Texas
- Miss Ray King, Fort Worth, Texas
- Miss Sue King, Fort Worth, Texas
- Dr. Helen Koch, Austin, Texas
- Mrs. Ruby Terrill Lomax, Austin, Texas
- Mrs. Lalla M. Odom, Austin, Texas
- Miss Lela Lee Williams, Dallas, Texas
(All are deceased.)
PURPOSES OF THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL

The purposes of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International shall be:
1. To unite women educators of the world in a genuine spiritual fellowship;

2. To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field
of education;
3. To advance the professional interest and position of women in education;
4. To initiate, endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests
of education and of women educators;
5. To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to
grant fellowships to women educators from other countries;
6. To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their
participation in the appropriate programs of action;
7. To inform the members of current economic, social, political and educational issues so that they
may participate effectively in a world society.
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2022-2024 ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD
President Dr. Debbie LeBlanc Southeast Regional Director Dr. Teresa Cowan
First Vice President Connie Rensink Past President Becky Sadowski

Second Vice President Dr. Beverly Hall Executive Director Nita R. Scott
District Directors Marie-Antoinette Hubers de Wolf Members-at-Large Cynthia Moore
Carol Herzog Dr. Barbara Baethe
Beverly Mantey-VanCronkhite
Dr. Teresa Cowan
Susan Perkins
Area Representatives Lorna Berlinguette Parliamentarian Dr. Helen Popovich
Dr. Alejandrina Mata-Segreda
Society Headquarters: 416 W. 12th Street
Austin, TX 78767-1817
Tele: 512-478-5748
Fax: 512-478-3961
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INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Mailing Address……………………………………………………………P.O. Box 1589, Austin, Texas 78767-1589

Street Address…………………………………………………..…416 West Twelfth Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Telephone…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…512-478-5748
Toll-free Telephone (Canada, U.S.)………………………………………….1-888-SOC-INTL (1-888-762-4685)
Facsimile…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………512-478-3961
Facsimile (Communications Department)……………………………………………………………….512-474-2494
World Wide Web…………………………………………………………………………….www.deltakappagamma.net
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women
educators and excellence in education. (Constitution 2002)
WEBSITES
* www.deltakappagamma.net
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International website has a wealth of information you will
need. You can also access state websites from the international website.
You can also access the Alpha Eta State website using either of these web addresses:
www.deltakappagamma.net/SC
www.geocities.com/scalphaetastate
Beta Beta website

https://scso-dkg-betabeta.weebly.com/
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THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY
Founded at Columbia, South Carolina
March 5, 1938
STATE FOUNDERS
- Miss Pattie Dowell (deceased)

- Miss Julia Galliard (deceased)
- Dr. May Wilson Gee (deceased)
- Mrs. John Hargrove (deceased)
- Dr. Mary Eva Hite (deceased)
- Miss Lillian Hoffman (deceased)
- Mrs. J. Temple Ligon (deceased)
- Miss Marie McDonald (deceased)
- Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Napier (deceased)
- Mrs. Eva Lester Quattlebaum (deceased)
- Mrs. Janie Carroll Rice (deceased)
- Miss Martha L. Rivers (deceased)
- Mrs. Martha E. Thomas (deceased)
- Mrs. Azile Brown Tyler (Honorary) (deceased)
COLLECT
For the beauty of our Father’s world,

For the opportunity to continue learning,
For the privilege of sharing through teaching,
For the challenges if our democratic way of life,
For the faith of our fathers,
For the hope of tomorrow;
We thank, Thee, God, and pray that
Thou will use each of us to show love and understanding through all our days.
Amen.
Nancy Burge
Alpha Chapter
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SOUTH CAROLINA STATE ORGANIZATION OFFICERS 2023-2025
President Elizabeth Vance (Chi) vnclb@aol.com 304-890-1881

First Vice President Melanie Cook (Mu) myjcook@yahoo.com 864-489-3400
Second Vice President Nancy Cowart (Phi) Nancycowart126@aol.com 803-279-2097
Secretary Karen Walton (Alpha) kwserforum@gmail.com 803-798-0354
Treasurer Amanda Cruse (Alpha amandacrusedkg@gmail.com 803-917-7625
Theta)
Assistant Treasurer Dr. Diane Stewart (Beta Dianestewart1@aol.com 843-222-3472
Epsilon)
Executive Secretary Dr. Kathy Carter (Chi) kcarter@csssc.com 803-467-6587
Assistant Executive Secretary / House Manager Linda Smith (Alpha) lbsmaddog@gmail.com 803-361-1208
Parliamentarian Janis Blocker (Zeta) janisblocker@gmail.com 843-835-2173
Past President Susie Epps (Alpha Iota) susieepps@gmail.com 864-344-0029
Digest Editor Karen Faulkenberry (Tau) SCSOEditor@gmail.com 803-425-1027
Webmaster Linda Navorska (Alpha Navorska.aes1315@gmail.com 843-368-4986
Omega)
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE DISTRICT DIRECTORS 2023-2025
Coordinator
District 1 Marian Coggins (Alpha Alpha) Mfcoggins@aol.com
District 2 April Ware (Tau) Aprilw76@live.com
District 3 Debbie Purvis (Xi) dpurvis@sc.rr.com
District 4 Lisa McKenzie (Alpha Sigma) Lisa.mckenzie15@yahoo.com
District 5 Arlene O’Dell (Epsilon) aodellgm@gmail.com
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE ORGANIZATION HEADQUARTERS

607 Maple Street
Columbia, SC 29205
803-256-3869
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2022 - 2024 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER PRESIDENTS
Delta Victoria B. Holt Xi Ann Elizabeth Owens

Eta Laura Palmer Omicron Nikki Miller
Theta Elinor Lister Psi Angel Neil
Lambda Julie Scott Alpha Beta Fran Lewis
Mollie Wheeler
Mu Dr. Ashley Bowman Alpha Zeta TBA
Sigma Jessica Turner Alpha Lambda Marcia Bethea
Alpha Alpha Marian F. Coggins Beta Epsilon Dr. JoAnne Brogis
Alpha Gamma Suzi Knebusch Beta Debra Green
Alpha Mu Katherine Long Zeta Katrina Reeves
Alpha Pi Sara Margaret Fleming Pi Mindy Hester
Alpha Psi Carolyn Briscoe Chi Dr. Kathy Carter
Catherine Spagins
Beta Kappa Maria Kithcart Alpha Omicron Susan Cebulka
Dr. Marrianne Holland
Kappa Stacy Davis Alpha Rho Virginia Bartel
Alpha Dr. Renee Mathews Alpha Sigma Lisa McKenzie
Gamma Linda Walker Epsilon Arlene O’Dell
Upsilon Allison Posey Phi Nanette Burns
Iota Carol Russell Alpha Theta Ann Pitts
Alpha Eta Rebecca Pope Alpha Iota Lynn Mack
Beta Alpha Beth Watts Alpha Tau Debbie Poole
Beta Beta Melissa Hawkins Alpha Upsilon Julie Carothers
Tau Valerie Burgess Beta Delta Susan Gray
Nu Zandra Lynn Cook Alpha Omega Linda Navorska
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SOUTH CAROLINA STATE ORGANIZATION PAST PRESIDENTS
Martha Thomas Fitzgerald* Columbia

Martha Rivers* Charleston
Thelma Ott* Greenville
Mary Eva Hite* Batesburg
Janie Carroll Rice* Rock Hill
Mel Lee Daniel* Greenville
Hazel W. King* Charleston
Ruth D. Thomas* Columbia
Madge Rudd* Austin, Texas
Susie Osteen* Sumter
Harriett Starr Mason* Charleston
Marjorie Good* Columbia
Mary Lou Hodges* Walterboro
Hester Medlen* Conway
Elfreida Cole* Greer
Ruth W. Brown* Pacolet
Mildred W. Hopke* Charleston
Mattie Lee Bonnette* Ridge Spring
Lillian Grant* Spartanburg
Frances Murdock Hampton
Marguerite Thompson* Orangeburg
Emma Hope* Chester
Julia B. Taylor Wood* Clemson
Helen Mullikin Hampton
Dr. Ruby A. Matthews* Charleston
Riley F. Watson* Greenwood
Mary Kate Brearley Glasser* Irmo
Margaret M. Edwards* Columbia
Nell Irick* Elloree
Linda Gooding Ridgeville
Dr. Marianne Holland Pickens
Darlene Hyman* Surfside Beach
Ann Salter* Campobello
Hermie Gaston Greer
Nell Cannon* Chapin
Dr. Eunice Rowell Greenwood
Sims Lynn Chester
Marvella Easterling Bennettsville
Martha Horton Spartanburg
Linda Navorska Florence
Amy Kinard Greer
Karen Faulkenberry Camden
Dr. Jill Branyan Tigerville
Susie Epps Greenwood
* Deceased
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BETA BETA OFFICERS
2022-2024
NAME MEMBER MAILING ADDRESS PHONE E-MAIL

I.D.#
President Melissa 211052 6314 Saye Cut 803-463-1493 Hawkins9703@bellsouth.net

Hawkins Columbia, SC 29209
First Vice- Mary Turbeville 277548 5203 Pinestraw Road 803-730-0318 bturbe9628@aol.com
President Columbia, SC 29206
Second Vice- Cindy Sparks 481027 10 Deerpath Court 803-917-4866 cindyjomooresparks@gmail.com

President Columbia, SC 29229
Secretary Nancy Bull 510215 242 Forecastle Court 803-609-4996 nbbull@windstream.net

Lexington, SC 29072
Treasurer Martha Tucker 249788 12 Quinine Hill 803-622-7924 mk2tucker@gmail.com

Columbia, SC 29204
Parliamentarian Harriet Davis 190460 378 Poindexter Lane 803-356-4443 hmdavis1944@gmail.com

Lexington, SC 29072
Past President Beth Busbee 472654 PO Box 344 803-606-0571 etbusbee@sc.rr.com

Cedar Mountain, NC
28718
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BETA BETA COMMITTEES
2023-2024
Standing Committees
1. Society Business
Expansion: Monitor the chapter’s growth and Dorothy Mallis-Spanos: Chairman

recommend when expansion into a new chapter Pam Walker
should be considered;
Finance: Supervision of financial affairs of the Susan Peeples: Chairman
chapter and presenting a proposed budget on a Ashley Cohoon
yearly basis upon approval of Executive Board; Martha Tucker
Membership: Study and make recommendations Cindy Sparks: Chairman
as related to membership responsibilities and Susan Peeples (Empathy - Necrology)
problems as well as conducting the new member Jane Fancher, Dorothy Mallis Spanos (Birthdays,
process, (recommendation forms, ballots, voting). Messages or Emails to members)
Responsible for necrology, empathy, orientation, Nancy Bull (Attendance Contact)
induction of new members and installation of
officers;
Nominations: Present a slate of officers Martha Tucker: Chairman
consisting of 1 nominee for each office, prepare Ann Gunter
ballot, and vote; (Even numbered years) Lizzie Padget
Standing Rules: Maintaining and updating Harriet Davis: Chairman
chapter standing rules and present Linda Heckle
recommendations for amendments to the Amy Ritter
chapter for approval;
Audit: Annually inspecting the financial Allianne Duvall: Chairman
transactions of the chapter according to the Diane Boyd
chapter budget, executive board, and chapter Martha Tucker
direction;
2. Educational Excellence
Programs: Develop programs and activities Mary Turbeville: Chairman

according to DKG purposes and guidelines; Melissa Hawkins
Margaret Mitchum
Jessica Holley
Scholarship Committee
Music: Develop programs and music according to Lynn Bennett: Chairman
DKG purposes and guidelines; Pam Walker
Kay Thompson
Personal and Professional Growth: Increase James Ann Sheley: Chairman
personal and professional pride, focus on Kristen Eubanks
educational excellence, support early career Elizabeth Allison
educators, and incorporate music and art; Margaret Mitchum
Linda Murdaugh
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Global Affairs: Focus on international issues, Laura Goddard: Chairman
increase global awareness, promote DKG/UN Monica Snell
connections, support World Fellowship Anne Matthews
Committee, and inform members of US Forum Elizabeth Allison
issues;
Legislative and Societal Policies: Impact Harriet Davis: Chairman
educational law and policy and DKG structure, Leslie Michael
conduct research, inform members of legislative Susan Adams
issues through the UN International Liaison, and
inform members of state and local legislative
issues;
3. Educational Services
Communications: Provide the linkage of member Margaret Mitchum: Chairman

to member, chapter to state organization through Yearbook: Margaret Mitchum
the use of publications of the Society while Webpage: Ashley Cohoon
promoting organization publicity and public Photographer: Margaret Mitchum
relations; (must adhere to the International Digest Submissions: Beth Busbee
Policy for the Use of Electronic Communications) Beta Beta Bulletin: Melissa Hawkins
Zoom Meetings: Ashley Cohoon, Denise Duke
Scholarships: Promote interest in and support for Jessica Holley: Chairman
local, state, and International scholarships, Teesa Brunson
maintain records of scholarships awarded to Lisa Dawkins
chapter members, and provide appropriate Bonnie Kellett Salter
scholarship forms as needed;
World Fellowships: Inform chapter members of Lisa Leitner: Chairman
the International programs and promote their Blair Flora
support through contributions;
Special Committees
Auld-Murdoch Headquarters Representative Pat Chapman: Chairman

Auld-Murdoch Headquarters Fund Lynn Bennett: Chairman
Social: Plan refreshments for each meeting Jeannie Conroy: Chairman
utilizing each chapter member by the end of the Diane Boyd
year. Committee members will be responsible Margaret Utsey
for setting up refreshments and cleaning up Blair Flora
afterwards; Ann Gunter
President-Appointed Positions Inspiration: Melissa Hawkins: Chairman
(Different members each meeting)
Historian: Linda Heckle, Leslie Michael
Parliamentarian: Harriet Davis
Treasurer: Martha Tucker
Technology Connections: Denise Duke, Ashley
Cohoon
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BETA BETA CHAPTER MEMBERS
SUSAN ADAMS (#518075)

Address: 128 Stone Column Way, Columbia, SC 29212
Cell Phone: 803-269-9106
Email Address: Greenthumb0731@gmail.com
Birthday: July 31
Initiate Date: 04/30/2023
ELIZABETH PARKHURST ALLISON (#442909)

Address: 218 Penwood Lane, Lexington, SC 29072
Cell Phone: 803-261-4438
Work Phone: 803-699-2966
Email Address: eallison@richland2.org
Employer: Richland 2 / Center for Knowledge
Position: Second Grade Teacher
Birthday: January 7
LYNN W. BENNETT (#296934)

Address: 100 Pine Oak Drive, Columbia, SC 29223
Cell Phone: 803-603-1077
Email Address: lynnwbennett@hotmail.com
Employer: Retired
Birthday: December 16
DIANE BOYD (#518077)

Address: 128 Park Shore Drive East, Columbia, SC 29223
Cell Phone: 803-237-2433
Email Address: Djboyd358@gmail.com
Employer: Retired
Birthday: March 24
TEESA J. BRUNSON (#515174)

Address: 206 Vista View Court, West Columbia, SC 29172
Cell Phone: 803-290-5671
Work Phone: 803-394-9942
Email Address: teesajohnson@hotmail.com
Employer: University of South Carolina
Position: Senior Director of Development
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NANCY BULL (#510215)
Address: 232 Forecastle Court, Lexington, SC 29072
Home Phone: 803-359-2563
Cell Phone: 803-609-4996
Email Address: nbbull@windstream.net
Employer: Retired
Birthday: March 14
ELIZABETH T. BUSBEE (#472654)

Address: PO Box 344, Cedar Mountain, NC 28718
Cell Phone: 803-606-0571
Email Address: etbusbee@gmail.com
Employer: Retired from Richland 2
Birthday: May 10
DR. PATRICIA H. CHAPMAN (#287968)

Address: 212 Chapman Court, Lexington, SC 29072-6760
Cell Phone: 803-261-1694
Email Address: pchapman29072@gmail.com
Employer: Retired from Coker College
Position: Former Assistant Dean of Evening Program
Birthday: October 30
ASHLEY COHOON (#495463)

Address: 542 Hopscotch Lane, Lexington, SC 29072
Cell Phone: 803-465-0560
Email Address: acohoon@eastpointsc.org
Employer: East Point Academy
Position: Chief of Instruction
Birthday: August 15
Initiate Date: April 2018
JEANNIE CONROY (#306862)

Address: 705 Kawana Road, Columbia, SC 29205
Cell Phone: 803-609-4605
Email Address: morjconroy@aol.com
Employer: Retired
Birthday: July 16
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HARRIET DAVIS (#190460)
Address: 378 Poindexter Lane, Lexington, SC 29072
Home Phone: 803-356-4443
Cell Phone: 803-463-4399
Email Address: hmdavis1944@gmail.com
Employer: Retired
Birthday: May 22
LISA DAWKINS (#510216)

Address: 7602 Hunt Club Road, A104, Columbia, SC 29223
Cell Phone: 803-413-2787
Email Address: ldawkins@richland2.org
Employer: Richland School District Two
Birthday: May 4
Initiate Date: Spring 2021
DENISE DUKE (#518073)

Address: 1111 Princeton Street, Columbia, SC 29205
Cell Phone: 803-331-6418
Email Address: Mdd116@msn.com
Employer: Forest Lake Elementary School
Birthday: January 16
ALLIANNE DUVALL (#200768)

Address: 1829 Senate Street, Apt. 1C, Columbia, SC 29201
Home Phone: 803-738-0838
Cell Phone: 803-446-2447
Email Address: atduvall@sc.rr.com
Employer: Retired
Birthday: July 22
KRISTEN EUBANKS (#518074)

Address: 900 John Ballentine Road, Irmo, SC 29063
Cell Phone: 803-331-1403
Email Address: keubanks@lexrich5.org
Employer: Lake Murray Elementary School
Position: Principal
Birthday: August 9
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P. JANE FANCHER (#367150)
Address: 9 Millpond, Columbia, SC 29204
Home Phone: 803-782-9517
Cell Phone: 803-518-3167
Email Address: fancherpj@gmail.com
Employer: Retired from Richland 2
Position: Former Principal
Birthday: June 20
BLAIR U. FLORA (#472653)

Address: 407 North Lucas Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
Cell Phone: 803-240-2836
Email Address: blairuflora@gmail.com
Position: First Grade Teacher
Birthday: June 21
LAURA GODDARD (#510213)

Address: 360 South Chimney Lane, Columbia, SC 29209
Cell Phone: 803-673-4375
Email Address: lekillian@hotmail.com
Employer: Hammond School
Birthday: January 6
Initiate Date: May 2021
NANCY GREGORY (#363930)

Address: 812 Adger Road, Columbia, SC 29205
Home Phone: 803-252-8827
Cell Phone: 803-465-0254
Work Phone: 803-738-3312
Email Address: ngregory@richland2.org
Employer: Richland 2
Position: Chief Instructional Officer
Birthday: June 7
ANN J. GUNTER (#277549)

Address: 6712 Kaminer Drive, Columbia, SC 29206
Home Phone: 803-782-5515
Cell Phone: 803-360-0891
Email Address: annjgunter@gmail.com
Employer: Retired
Birthday: February 28
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MELISSA HAWKINS (#211052)
Address: 6314 Saye Cut, Columbia, SC 29209
Cell Phone: 803-463-1493
Email Address: hawkins9703@bellsouth.net
Employer: Retired
LINDA E. HECKLE (#013897)

Address: 700 Davega Drive, #90, Lexington, SC 29073
Home Phone: 803-796-0892
Cell Phone: 803-445-6294
Email Address: linda@heckle.biz
Employer: Retired
Birthday: September 21
JESSICA HOLLEY (#510214)

Address: 903 Spears Drive, Elgin, SC 29045
Cell Phone: 803-729-7525
Email Address: 4theholleyfam@gmail.com
Employer: Richland School District 2
Position: Lead Teacher – Center for Knowledge
Birthday: May 25
Initiate Date: 5/2020
BONNIE KELLETT SALTER (#510217)

Address: 236 Camp Agape Road, Blythewood, SC 29016
Cell Phone: 803-730-3315
Work Phone: 803-699-4822
Email Address: bosalter@richland2.org
Employer: Richland School District Two
Birthday: August 15
Initiate Date: April 2020
LISA F. LEITNER (#476250)

Address: 101 Sonning Road, Irmo, SC 29063
Home Phone: 803-732-1748
Cell Phone: 803-920-3789
Work Phone: 803-699-2966
Email Address: lleitner@richland2.org
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DOROTHY MALLIS-SPANOS (#171847)
Address: 6135 Crabtree Road, Columbia, SC 29206
Home Phone: 803-787-3115
Email Address: BLFDWVA@aol.com
Employer: Retired
Birthday: November 23
Initiate Date: 1978
DR. ANNE L. MATTHEWS (#068686)

Address: 31 Braddock Point, Columbia, SC 29209
Home Phone: 803-782-4225
Cell Phone: 803-767-3938
Email Address: almjjmjlm@aol.com
Birthday: November 3
MARGARET B. MITCHUM (#228226)

Address: 506 Lewisham Court, Columbia, SC 29210
Home Phone: 803-772-9389
Cell Phone: 803-429-9407
Work Phone: 803-821-2801
Email Address: mmitchum@lexington1.net
Employer: Pleasant Hill Elementary
Position: Principal
LINDA MURDAUGH (#510218)

Address: 212 Grandflora Lane, Columbia, SC 29212
Home Phone: 803-781-5739
Cell Phone: 803-917-2228
Work Phone: 803-807-5344
Email Address: linda.murdaugh@ciu.edu
Employer: Columbia International University
Birthday: July 31
ELIZABETH (LIZZIE) PADGET (#313697)

Address: 4933 Wofford Avenue, Columbia, SC 29206
Cell Phone: 803-960-8549
Email Address: epadget10@gmail.com
Employer: Retired
Birthday: March 30
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SUSAN M. PEEPLES (#172280)
Address: 2100 Bee Ridge Road, Columbia, SC 29223-6705
Cell Phone: 803-429-7302
Email Address: susanpeeples@yahoo.com
Employer: Retired
AMY RITTER (#518076)

Address: 102 Woodlands Ridge Road, Columbia, SC 29229
Cell Phone: 803-238-4784
Email Address: amybrianritter@outlook.com
Employer: CFK
Position: Fourth Grade Teacher
MARTHA R. ROBERTS (#472649) – Reserve Member

Address: 318 Stueber Drive, Columbia, SC 29229
Cell Phone: 803-606-8063
Email Address: marr72@bellsouth.net
Employer: Retired
DR. JAMES ANN SHELEY (#480688)

Address: 1645 Shady Lane, Columbia, SC 29206
Home Phone: 803-429-0132
Email Address: jamesannsheley22@gmail.com
Employer: SCASCD
Position: Executive Director
Birthday: August 29
MONICA JENKINS SNELL (#460896)

Address: PO Box 24295, Columbia, SC 29224
Cell Phone: 803-530-9867
Work Phone: 803-691-4045 x29341
Email Address: iteach4u@bellsouth.net
Employer: Richland 2 / Sandlapper Elementary
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CINDY M. SPARKS (#481027)
Address: 10 Deerpath Court, Columbia, SC 29229
Cell Phone: 803-917-4866
Email Address: cindyjomooresparks@gmail.com
Employer: Retired
Position: Former Media Specialist
Initiate Date: 2015
KATHLEEN A. (KAY) THOMPSON (#115247)

Address: 2205 Gregg Street, Apt. 412, Columbia, SC 29201
Home Phone: 803-478-6872
Cell Phone: 803-465-9244
Email Address: KTHOM@sc.rr.com
Employer: Retired
Birthday: March 30
MARTHA K. TUCKER (#249788)

Address: 12 Quinine Hill, Columbia, SC 29204
Cell Phone: 803-622-7964
Email Address: mk2tucker@gmail.com
Employer: Retired
MARY E. TURBEVILLE (#277548)

Address: 5203 Pinestraw Road, Columbia, SC 29206
Cell Phone: 803-730-0318
Email Address: bturbe9628@aol.com
Employer: Retired from Brockman Elementary / Richland 1
MARGARET W. UTSEY (#270002)

Address: 35 Huntwick Court, Columbia, SC 29206
Home Phone: 803-787-8303
Cell Phone: 803-960-3244
Email Address: mwutsey@gmail.com
Employer: Retired
Position: Former Media Specialist
Birthday: March 5
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PAMELA J. WALKER (#363929)
Address: 217 Markham Road, Columbia, SC 29229
Home Phone: 803-699-4400
Cell Phone: 803-521-9201
Email Address: cpwalker217@outlook.com
Employer: Retired
Position: Former Second Grade Teacher
Birthday: March 21
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BETA BETA MEETINGS
2023-2024
Location for the September, October, February, March and April meetings will be at the DKG
Headquarters House 607 Maple Street, Columbia, SC 29205 at 6:00 p.m. The April meeting will be on a
Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 21, 2023, 6:00 p.m., “Kicking Off a New Year in Beta Beta”
o Committees, Programs, Projects, “Rose Buddies”, DKG Opportunities

o International Student Project
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 6:00 p.m., “Scholarship Opportunities” – “Beta Beta Auction”
o “White Elephant Sale”

o Scholarship Committee presents information on available scholarships
Saturday, December 9, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., “Holiday House” (Optional)
Thursday, February 1, 2024, 6:00 p.m., “EMS Closet Project”
o EMS project presented by Katherine Templeton and Tommie Wingate

o Cindy Sparks will present perspective new members – Vote by ballot
o Nominations Committee will present new slate of officers to be voted on
Thursday, March 14, 2024, 6:00 p.m., “Celebrate New Membership”
o Cindy Sparks will present orientation - Reorientation for members

o Mary Turbeville will show PPT about Beta Beta Members
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 3:00 p.m., “Introducing New Members and Officers”
o Induct new members and install new officers

o Present Years of Service pins
o Update on Camp Cole , present donations
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BETA BETA PROJECTS
2023-2024
1. Continue to support the Mary Kate Brearley Glasser Scholarship to aid in educational
endeavors for Beta Beta Members through Chapter Auction and member donations.
2. Support EMS Closet organized by Tommie Wingate and Katherine Templeton to provide
clothing for Richland 1 and Richland 2 needy students.
3. Donate “We Support You” gift items for International Teacher at Pleasant Hill Elementary
School.
4. Continue to support Camp Cole, a place where everybody shines. Camp Cole intentionally
collaborates with organized camps, also known as Camp Partners, to deliver year-round
world-class experiences with world-class care while providing the opportunity to experience
an idyllic home-away-from-home place to try new things, grow in independence and
confidence, and share friendships with people with similar challenges and capabilities. Beta
Beta donates supplies needed for their campers. (Sports items, art supplies, rainy day
games, monetary donations to sponsor needy campers, etc.) The inspiration for Camp Cole
was an eleven year old boy, Cole Sawyer, who died of cancer in 2004. Several Beta Beta
members share a special connection as they taught Cole as well as his sister, Kelsey Sawyer
Carter, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Camp Cole.
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THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SONG
(Tune: “Men of Harlech”)
Women teacher, to the calling

Firmly rally, never falling,
Duty ne’er upon us palling,
Staunch, courageous, we!
Loyalty and trust e’er heeding,
Mindful of our sisters needing
Aid and guidance from those leading,
Helpful may we be!
(Refrain)
To Delta Kappa Gamma

Faith we pledge forever!
Hand in hand, our loyal band,
Forward moving ever!
Onward! ‘tis our sisters need us,
Courage, Faith, and Honour lead us!
Wrongs in truth and justice heed us!
Firmly shall we stand!
(Refrain)
Guardians of the faiths yet sleeping

For our sisters watch e’er keeping,
Deeds of others now we’re reaping,
We for others stand!
To us pioneers have given;
We return their gifts to Heaven;
Work for others is the leaven
That inspires our band!
REFRAIN:
Oh, Delta Kappa Gamma
In thy fold we gather;
Unity and Liberty
Shall be our watchwords ever!
Education e’er we’ll further;
Each is bound to each as brother;
With this faith in one another
We shall win, for aye!
Annie Webb Blanton
Cora M. Martin
Note: Members should stand when this song is sung.
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BETA BETA CHAPTER
STANDING RULES
REVISED 2021
ARTICLE I – NAME
The name of this chapter shall be Beta Beta Chapter, South Carolina State Organization of the
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
ARTICLE II – PURPOSES
The purposes of Beta Beta Chapter shall be the seven purposes of The Delta Kappa Gamma
Society International and those of the South Carolina State Organization.
ARTICLE III- MEMBERSHIP
Membership is in accordance with the Constitution, Article III, and the International Standing
Rules, Section 3. The chapter has full authority for the administration of membership.
A. Election
1. Chapter members shall be provided with Recommendation for Membership Forms by

either the President or the Chairman of the Membership Committee. Completed
forms are to be returned to the Membership Chairman by the recommending
sponsor. It is the responsibility of the Membership Committee to determine the
individuals who have met all the requirements set forth by the Society prior to being
presented at a chapter meeting. The Recommendation for Membership forms may be
presented to the Membership Chairman at any time during the year.
2. The names of the candidates for membership will be presented by the Membership
Committee at a chapter meeting and voted on by written ballot.
3. Invitations for membership will be sent by the President to the prospective members,
with a request for a response in writing to the President by a specified date.
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B. Orientation and Induction
1. At least one sponsor shall accompany a prospective member to a chapter meeting. A

brochure shall be given to the prospective member and explained by the sponsor.
2. Re-orientation of the chapter membership may be conducted at any meeting.
3. The induction ceremony of new members shall take place during the chapter’s final
spring meeting. The ceremony shall be planned and conducted by the Membership
Committee in cooperation with the officers.
C. Termination of Membership
1. Membership shall be terminated by October 1 for non-payment of dues. This

information shall be kept on file by the Chapter President.
2. Upon termination of membership, a letter of resignation shall be sent by the member

to the Chapter Treasurer or Chapter President.
Letters of resignation will be kept on file by the Chapter President.
D. Attendance
1. Attendance at all regular meetings scheduled by the chapter is expected of each

member.
2. Notification of absence should be given to the Chapter Secretary. The Chapter

Secretary shall keep a record of attendance.
E. The Membership Committee shall be responsible for a short memorial service for a deceased
member at an appropriate chapter meeting.
F. The Membership Committee shall be responsible for conducting the following activities:
1. Send appropriate cards or notes to members who have received honors.
2. Take a red rose in a bud vase to a member in the event of a death in her immediate
family. Immediate family of member is considered spouse, children, and parents.
3. In the event of a chapter member’s death, flowers or a memorial gift will be sent to a
DKG Fund by the Membership Chairman. The Membership Chairman will notify the
next of kin listed on the member’s necrology form.
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G. Necrology
1. Each chapter member will complete a necrology information form.

The forms will be maintained and kept up-to-date by the Membership
Committee.
2. The Membership Committee will designate at least one chapter member to attend the
Ceremony of Remembrance at the State Convention.
H. The chapter shall communicate with its members regularly through a newsletter, Beta Beta
Bulletin, prepared by the President or an editor appointed by the President, giving news of
members, meeting dates, programs, and other items of interest. The newsletter shall be sent
to the chapter members prior to each regularly scheduled chapter meeting and will be posted
on the chapter web-site.
ARTICLE IV – FINANCES
Financial matters are in accordance with the Constitution, International Standing Rules and the
South Carolina State Organization Bylaws.
A. The Finance Committee, including the President and Treasurer as ex-officio members, with
vote, shall carry out the Constitutional financial responsibilities of the chapter.
B. Annual dues shall be paid to the Chapter Treasurer by June 30 of each year. The dues for
active and reserve members include the current international and state dues and an
assessment determined by the Chapter Executive Board. New members will pay dues at the
time of their induction.
C. The annual budget shall be developed by the Finance Committee, approved by the Chapter
Executive Board, and presented to the members for approval by the October meeting of the
chapter.
D. Donations made by the chapter or fund-raising projects shall be determined by the members.
E. All monies spent for reimbursement shall be accompanied by receipts or statements given to
the chapter treasurer prior to reimbursement that will verify that the expenditure was in the
chapter’s interest.
F. The chapter shall pay an expense stipend, determined by the Finance Committee and
approved by the Executive Board, to the Chapter President or her designee to attend Society
regional and international meetings.
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G. An Audit Committee appointed by the President, will provide an annual audit of the accounts
of the chapter. The written audit report shall be given to the treasurer to be filed in
treasurer’s records.
H. Memorials approved by the chapter are presented when the occasion arises. The Chapter
Treasurer shall send a check as a memorial from the chapter to a DKG Fund.
ARTICLE V – ORGANIZATION
A. Beta Beta Chapter shall govern the conduct of its business in a manner consistent with the
Constitution, International Standing Rules, South Carolina State Organization Standing Rules
and the Chapter Standing Rules.
B. Beta Beta Chapter, a member of the Columbia Area Coordinating Council, is located in District
Two of South Carolina State Organization.
ARTICLE VI – OFFICERS AND RELATED PERSONNEL
A. Chapter officers shall be President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, Secretary (all
elected), and Treasurer (appointed by the Executive Board each biennium). The President
shall appoint a Parliamentarian, Historian, Nominations Committee Chairman, Editor,
Webmaster, and Chaplain.
B. The Nominations Committee shall present a slate of officers at the first meeting of the
chapter in even numbered years. Election is by ballot prepared by the Nominations
Committee. Election is by majority of the members present. If there is only one nominee for
each office, election may be by voice vote. Installation of officers shall take place during the
final meeting of the chapter after the election meeting.
C. These officers shall perform the duties as stated in The Go-To-Guide for Chapter Members
2012 and the South Carolina State Organization Bylaws and Standing Rules.
1. The First Vice-President shall be the Chairman of the Educational Excellence

Committee. She shall be responsible for providing the chapter’s gift for invited
speakers.
2. The Second Vice – President shall be the chairman of the Membership
Committee. She shall perform those other duties that might be assigned to her by the
President and/or the Executive Board.
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3. The Secretary shall keep a record of the minutes of all business meetings, including
meetings of the Executive Board. She shall also carry on such correspondence as may
be delegated to her by the President or Executive Board.
4. The Parliamentarian shall serve as an ex-officio member without vote on the

Executive Board.
5. The Historian shall keep a historical record of the chapter’s activities.
6. The President or an Editor appointed by the President will prepare and send the Beta
Beta Bulletin to chapter members prior to each chapter meeting.
7. The Webmaster will maintain the chapter website by posting each Beta Beta Bulletin
and other important information.
8. The Nominations Committee Chairman will convene the Nominations Committee,

present a slate of officers, prepare ballots and conduct the election of officers.
9. A Chaplain shall be responsible for a devotion and prayer appropriate for each chapter
meeting, and other occasions as requested by the President.
D. When a vacancy occurs in an elective or appointive position, the President shall name a
successor.
E. The President shall receive a President’s pin at her installation. The Treasurer and First Vice-
President shall be responsible for this activity.
ARTICLE VII – EXECUTIVE BOARD
A. The members of the Executive Board shall be the elected officers and the immediate Past
Chapter President. The Parliamentarian and Treasurer shall be ex-officio members without
vote.
B. Two meetings of the Executive Board shall be held each year.
C. The Executive Board shall function in accordance with Article VII, Section C of the
Constitution.
1. Select the Treasurer for the biennium.
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2. Act in matters requiring immediate action and decision.
3. Recommend policies and procedures for consideration by members.
4. Establish rules for budget development and approval for the supervision of chapter
finances.
D. A quorum is the majority of voting members of the Executive Board.
ARTICLE VIII – COMMITTEES
Beta Beta Committees are in accordance with the 2010 Constitution and the South Carolina State
Organization Bylaws Revised 2019.
A. Standing Committees
1. Society Business
-Audit
-Expansion (appointed when expansion appears to be warranted)
-Finance
-Nominations
-Standing Rules
-Membership
Orientation
Induction
Necrology
Empathy
2. Educational Excellence
-Programs
-Music
-Personal and Professional Growth
-Global Affairs
-Legislative
3. Educational Services
-Communications
-Scholarships
-World Fellowships
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B. Special Committees
-Coordinating Council
-Social/Fellowship
-Auld-Murdock State Headquarters Building
C. The President shall notify each Committee Chairmen of their responsibilities at the beginning
of the biennium. This information is located in The Chapter President’s Notebook.
D. Each committee shall maintain a file of her committee’s correspondence, reports, and activities
for the biennium. She shall give the file to the new chairman by the first fall meeting or another
meeting as determined by the Executive Board.
E. All committees shall be responsible for:
1. Carrying out the chapter responsibilities as outlined in the Go-To-Guide for Chapter
Members 2012.
2. Implementing the plan of South Carolina State Organization Bylaws and Standing Rules.
3. Following the Strategic Plan for Beta Beta located on the chapter website.
ARTICLE IX – MEETINGS
A. Meetings shall be held on scheduled dates and planned as business, professional and social
meetings. At least four regular meetings shall be scheduled by the Executive Board.
B. Chapter members are expected to attend regularly scheduled meetings each year.
C. The quorum for meetings shall be a majority of active members present.
D. Special joint or social meetings may be called for specific purposes.
E. Joint meetings with the other Columbia chapters may be planned annually. These chapters
shall take turns hosting and planning a program for this meeting.
F. Members are encouraged to attend the joint meetings of the Columbia area chapters.
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G. Should an extreme or unnatural situation such as a pandemic or natural disaster occur or
exist in which it is unsafe or restricted to meet in person, the executive board/committee ,
other committee or district meetings, conventions, etc. shall have authorization to hold such
meetings by electronic means, provided that opportunity for simultaneous aural and oral
communication among all participants is provided and that adequate notice of the electronic
meeting is given with instructions for participation. These electronic meetings shall be
subject to all rules adopted by the executive board or by the Society, to govern them. Any
such rule adopted by the executive board and convention shall supersede any conflicting
rules in the parliamentary authority but may not otherwise conflict with or alter any rule or
decision of the Society. The presence of a quorum shall be determined by the number of
member participants. Minutes of the meeting must note the means of communication and
the nature of the situation which necessitated the electronic meeting.
ARTICLE X STANDING RULES
A. The Chapter Standing Rules Committee shall review all Standing Rules at the beginning of
each biennium and recommend additions and/or changes to the Executive Board. The
Executive Board shall approve the additions and/or changes before the Committee presents
them to the chapter.
1. Standing Rules may be adopted, amended, or rescinded at any chapter meeting by a

majority of those present if prior notification in Beta Beta Bulletin is given. Without prior
notification, a two-thirds vote for approval is needed.
2. All current Standing Rules shall be printed in the Yearbook.
B. Robert’s Rules of Order Revised (Current Edition) shall govern the proceedings of the chapter
in all cases not provided for in the Standing Rules.
STANDING RULES COMMITTEE
HARRIET DAVIS, CHAIRMAN

MARGARET MITCHUM
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THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE ORGANIZATION

BETA BETA CHAPTER

2023 – 2024 YEARBOOK

ORGANIZED APRIL 21, 1988

A History of Beta Beta Chapter 2

President: Linda Heckle

First Vice President: Margaret Brearley

Second Vice President: Clemie Edwards

Recording Secretary: Martha Tucker

Beta Beta Charter Members

Mary Kate Brearley Betty Shuler

Sally Catoe Nancy Sprugeon

Clemiegene Edwards Kathleen Thompson

Melissa Hawkins Louisa Tiller

Linda Heckle Martha Tucker

Virginia Laney Margaret Utsey

Brenda Pully Anne Walker

Debbie Scott Paula Wilson

Linda Heckle 1988 – 1990

Margaret Brearley 1990 – 1992

Martha Tucker 1992 – 1994

Clemie Edwards 1994 – 1996

Anne Matthews 1996 – 1998

Margaret B. Mitchum 1998 – 2000

Penny Hayne (deseased) 2000 – 2002

Martha Tucker 2002 – 2004

Dale Cogan 2004– 2006

Allianne Duvall 2006– 2008

Grace Ann Taylor 2008 – 2010

Jean Dyson 2010 – 2012

Melissa Hawkins 2012 – 2014

Harriet Davis 2014 – 2016

Linda Heckle 2016 – 2018

Sally Dunbar 2018 – 2020

Beth Busbee 2020 – 2022

Melissa Hawkins 2022 – 2024

Linda Heckle 1973 Beth Busbee 2013

Kathleen Thompson 1976 Lisa Leitner 2014

Susan Peeples 1978 James Ann Sheley 2015

Dorothy Mallis-Spanos 1978 Cindy Sparks 2015

Harriet Davis 1980 Ashley Cohoon 2018

Alianne Duvall 1981 Nancy Bull 2019

Melissa Hawkins 1982 Lisa Dawkins 2019

Margaret Mitchum 1984 Laura Goddard 2019

Martha Tucker 1986 Jessica Holley 2019

Margaret Utsey 1988 Linda Murdaugh 2019

Ann Gunter 1989 Bonnie Kellett Salter 2020

Leslie Michael 1989 Teesa Brunson 2022

Mary Turbeville 1989 Susan Adams 2023

Pat Chapman 1990 Diane Boyd 2023

Lynn Bennett 1991 Denise Duke 2023

Jeannie Conroy 1992 Kristen Eubanks 2023

Lizzie Padget 1992 Amy Ritter 2023

Nancy Gregory 1998

Pam Walker 1998

Jane Fancher 1999