Beta Rho Chapter

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Beta Rho Chapter (Founded 26 February 1995) is located at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The Chapter was founded by Joanna Cestaro and Jami Jones and is a member of the Dominion Region.

Chapter History

Founding

Beta Rho was founded on February 26, 1995 with 115 founding members. Inductions took place in Harrison Hall with member from the Alpha Omicron and Alpha Rho chapters.

Early Years

The Active Chapter

The current chapter...

Past Chapter Presidents

  • Tara Weideman 1995
  • Becky Askew 1995-1997
  • Preston Garcia 1997-1998
  • Sara Martin (2004-2005)
  • Jacky Allgier (2005-2006)
  • Danielle McGhee (2006-2007)
  • Craig Randolph (2007-2008)
  • Kaitlin Balka (2008-2009)
  • Emily Niedermaier (2009-2010)

Initiate Classes

Main Article: List of Beta Rho Chapter Initiate Classes

Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Weekend

Beta Rho celebrates the Chapter's founding...

Phi Sigma Pi ‘MadnesS’

This event includes an M.S. Talk, the Megan Concert, M.S. Race, and M.S. Sleep-out

Megan Concert

The Megan Concert is held by the Beta Rho chapter in memory of Megan Stidham. The concert raises money for an endowed scholarship in her name at James Madison University. The scholarship is presented to one Beta Rho Brother and one member of the student body. In 2006 the scholarship became fully endowed. In addition the scholarship the event raised money for The Megan Memorial which was started to raise money to go towards placing a memorial on campus in her name.

Notable Alumni

Vice President of Alumni Development (1998-2000)
Vice President of Membership Development (2002-2004)

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

University Awards

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Other Awards

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Further Resources