
Dean Clark, dean of men at the University of Illinois and one of the three founders of Phi Eta Sigma, was our first Grand President, serving from 1927 until 1933.
Recipient: JULIANA CRUMP
THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Christine Boyd

Dean Babcock, one of the three founders of Phi Eta Sigma, was dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois.
Recipient: THOMAESA BRUNDAGE
MERCER UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Mr. Tony Kemp

Dean Thompson, a founder of Phi Eta Sigma and Grand President from 1939 until 1963, was dean of the College of Business at the University of Illinois.
Recipient: ANAMARIA CARADINE
THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
Chapter Adviser:
Dean Scott Wallace

Dean Goodnight, Grand President of Phi Eta Sigma from 1933 until 1939, was dean of men at the University of Wisconsin.
Recipient: BRAD C. LEE
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
Chapter Adviser:
Mrs. Molly M. Lawrence

Dean Turner, member of the Executive Committee from 1938 until 1976, served as editor of the Forum and Grand Historian. He was dean of students at the University of Illinois.
Recipient: KRISTEN A. LEE
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS
Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Judith Hunt

Dr. Smith, active in Phi Eta Sigma from 1924 until 1980, served as Grand Secretary, Forum editor, and as Grand President from 1963 until 1975. He was president of Willamette University.
Recipient: SHAYLA PRIDDY
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Linda Jones

Dean Tate, member of the Executive Committee of Phi Eta Sigma and recipient of the Distinguished Service Award, was dean of men at the University of Georgia.
Recipient: STEVEN QUAN
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES
Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Kevin Dougherty

Dean Nowotny served as Grand President from 1975 until 1980. He was dean of students at the University of Texas-Austin from 1942 until 1964.
Recipient: VICTORIA A. BRENNA
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Chapter Adviser:
Mr. Will Grindle

Dean Glos, active in Phi Eta Sigma from its founding in 1923 until his death in 1988, was Grand Treasurer from 1932 to 1980, Grand Secretary from 1943 to 1948, and Grand President from 1980 to 1984. He was dean of the School of Business Administration at Miami University in Ohio.
Recipient: MARIAM ASPER
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Stacey Sinclair

Dr. Riess served on the Executive Committee from 1954 to 2005 and as Grand Vice President and Grand President of Phi Eta Sigma. He was professor emeritus of physics at Tulane University.
Recipient: ANDREW GAYNOR
TULANE UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Penny Wyatt

Dean Foy served as chapter adviser at Alabama and Auburn for twenty years. His Executive Committee leadership from 1948 to 1992 as Grand Editor, Grand Secretary, Grand Secretary-Treasurer-Editor of Phi Eta Sigma and as president of ACHS is legend. He is student affairs dean emeritus at Auburn University.
Recipient: LEAH BARBERA
INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Chapter Adviser:
Dr. N. Bharathan

Dr. Sagabiel was the charter adviser to the Western Kentucky University chapter for sixteen years, elected to the Executive Committee in 1975, served as Grand President from 1986 to 1992, and is currently Grand Secretary-Treasurer.
Recipient: CALEB K. BELL
LEE UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Eric Moyen

Dean Hatch served as the University of Illinois chapter adviser from 1968 to 1993 and as Grand Historian from 1976 to 1994.
Recipient: ERIN DINE
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Chapter Adviser:
Mr. Ryan Tomasiewicz

Dean Allen served as Texas Tech University charter adviser from 1946 to 1984 and was the fifth recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished Service Award.
Recipient: MALLORY BELNAP
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Heather Hammond

Dean Burchett served as University of Tennessee chapter adviser from 1954 to 1999. He was a recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished Service Award in 1984.
Recipient: DUSTIN J. BRADDISH
MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Natalie Trent Bruce

Mr. Lejeune served as Louisiana State University chapter adviser for thirty-six years. He was a recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished Service Award in 1984. The LSU chapter hosted the 1970 national convention.
Recipient: JENNA M. DAGENHART
THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Chapter Adviser:
Mr. Aaron Laushway

Dr. Mangus provided the leadership for the establishment of six Phi Eta Sigma chapters, most recently at Shawnee State University in Ohio where he served as chapter adviser for thirty-five years. He was a recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished Service Award in 1984.
Recipient: SHELBY DVORAK
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Diane Darland

Dr. Wardell was elected Grand Historian during the first Phi Eta Sigma national convention in 1928. He served as chapter adviser for the 1927 University of Oklahoma chartering and Grand Historian until his death in 1958. The 1935 national convention was held on the Oklahoma campus.
Recipient: LISA EICHBERGER
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES
Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Kevin Dougherty

Dr. Standing was the charter adviser to the California State University-Chico chapter for thirty years. He was a recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished Service Award in 1990.
Recipient: MARY FARLOW
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Susan Melson Huffman

Dr. Place has provided Phi Eta Sigma recognition for Otterbein College students for thirty-four years. Student delegates attending the 1996 national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.
Recipient: PRIYA S. GEORGE
GANNON UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Melanie Gustafson-Ropski

Dr. Beck served as charter adviser to the University of North Alabama chapter for thirty-one years. Student delegates attending the 1996 national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.
Recipient: MICHELLE GESSEL
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Heather Hammond

Dr. Grikscheit provided Phi Eta Sigma recognition for University of Utah students for thirty-one years. Student delegates attending the 1996 national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.
Recipient: VAUGHN GLINTON
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Stephen O’Connell

Dr. Johnston was the charter adviser for the Campbell University chapter and the University of North Carolina-Wilmington chapter of Phi Eta Sigma. In 2000 he was the recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished Service Award. He provided Phi Eta Sigma leadership for a total of thirty-eight years and is the current North Carolina-Wilmington adviser.
Recipient: ZACHARY A. GRAHAM
INDIANA UNIVERSITY – PURDUE UNIVERSITY AT INDIANAPOLIS
Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Lisa Ruch

Dr. Lard provided the encouragement and support for the Texas A&M University chapter officers to host national conventions in 1976 and 1996. He was a recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished Service Award in 1986 and has served as chapter adviser for thirty-seven years.
Recipient: JACQUELINE HARE
THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Christine Boyd

Dr. Stephens provided Phi Eta Sigma recognition for Anderson University students for thirty-two years. Student delegates attending the 1996 national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.
Recipient: CALEB HARRIS
SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Jodi Meadows

Dr. Thoman has served as charter adviser to the West Texas A&M University chapter for thirty-eight years. Student delegates attending the 1996 national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.
Recipient: NICHOLAS E. HILL
GANNON UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Melanie Gustafson-Ropski

Dr. Tuerk provided Phi Eta Sigma recognition for students at Texas A&M University-Commerce (formerly East Texas State University) for thirty-three years. Student delegates attending the 1996 national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.
Recipient: HAYLEY G. JOHNSON
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Christopher Caplinger

Dr. Cowley served as chapter adviser to the University of South Carolina chapter for thirty years. In 1992 he was the recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished Service Award. Student delegates attending the 1996 national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.
Recipient: YELENA KOZENKOVA
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Professor Kathy Matthews

Mr. John R. Harrell served as Grand President of Phi Eta Sigma from 1992 to 1999 and now serves on the Executive Committee as Grand President Emeritus. He was a recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished Service Award in 1982 and served as the Indiana University adviser for thirty-one years. He provided the encouragement and support for the Indiana University chapter to host national conventions in 1982 and 1986.
Recipient: CHRISTIAN E. FRITZ
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Mr. Tim A. Lemper

Dr. Bill W. Shafer served as chapter adviser to the University of Southern Mississippi for twenty-five years. Student delegates attending the 1996 national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.
Recipient: TORREL BRIDGES
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Toni H. Anderson

Mrs. Emma O’Rear Foy, a Phi Beta Kappa member from The University of Alabama, was office manager and steady support for Dean James E. Foy during his tenure as Grand Secretary-Treasurer.
Recipient: WINGSUEN (SHARON) LAU
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Chapter Adviser:
Mr. Ryan Tomasiewicz

Dr. Kyle Sessions, a Phi Beta Kappa member from The Ohio State University, served as chapter adviser at Illinois State University for twenty-nine years and is the author of Looking Back: A Seventy-fifth Anniversary History of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society as published in the 75th Anniversary Edition of Forum of Phi Eta Sigma. He served on the Executive Committee as Grand Historian from 1994 to 2004 and currently serves as Grand Historian Emeritus.
Recipient: JOHN MAZZONI
THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Christine Boyd

Dr. Donald Gregory served as chapter adviser to the University of Nebraska for thirty-three years. Student delegates attending the 2000 national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.
Recipient: JONATHON McCANN
INDIANA UNIVERSITY – PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS
Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Lisa Ruch

Dean Herb Songer has served as chapter adviser to the Fort Hays State University chapter for thirty-three years. Student delegates attending the 2000 national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.
Recipient: SARA PINSKER
SUNY – POTSDAM COLLEGE
Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Teresa Watts

Dr. Krauss served as Pennsylvania State University chapter adviser for twenty-five years. Student delegates attending the 2002 national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.
Recipient: HEATHER QUIROZ
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Mark C. Andersen

Dean Robinson served as Ohio Northern University chapter adviser for twenty-five years. Student delegates attending the 2002 national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.
Recipient: AMANDA RAMON
THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Ms. Christine Boyd

Dr. Alexander was the charter adviser to the Tarleton State University chapter for twenty years, elected to the Executive Committee in 1988, elected Grand Vice President in 1988, served as Grand President from 1999 to 2007, and now serves on the Executive Committee as Grand President Emeritus. He was the recipient of the Society’s Distinguished Service Award in 1990.
Recipient: SYDNEY RICHARDSON
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Stephan Flores

Mrs. Sagabiel, a retired business educator, was a recipient of the Association of College Honor Societies Certificate of Distinction on the occasion of the association’s 75th anniversary celebration in 2000. She has assisted her husband, Phi Eta Sigma Grand Secretary-Treasurer John Sagabiel, with his Society roles since 1974 and with national office leadership responsibilities since 1992.
Recipient: JULIANN M. STALLS
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Mr. James Ellis

Ms. Custer, member of the Executive Committee and Grand Historian, of Phi Eta Sigma, was the recipient of the Society's Distinguished Service Award in 2000. She also serves as chapter adviser at Syracuse University.
Recipient: ABIGAIL L. TANNER
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - WHITEWATER
Chapter Adviser:
Dr. Marjorie Rhine

Mrs. Lawrence, Grand President of Phi Eta Sigma and member of the Executive Committee, was the recipient of the Society’s Distinguished Service Award in 1992. She also serves as chapter adviser at The University of Alabama.
Recipient: CAROLINE MURRAY
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
Chapter Adviser:
Mrs. Molly M. Lawrence

Dr. Shucker has served as the charter chapter adviser of the Furman University chapter for twenty-six years. He received the Society’s Distinguished Service Award in 2002. Furman University has also established a campus-endowed scholarship in his name.
Recipient: EMILY R. TRAYLOR
MERCER UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Mr. Tony Kemp

Dr. Kaplan provided the chapter adviser chartering leadership for the St. John’s University on April 3, 2000. She was the recipient of the Society’s Distinguished Service Award during the University of Texas convention in 2006. Student delegates attending the 2008 national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.
Recipient: BETHANY N. YOST
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Mrs. Rebecca Jamrozik-Mickler

Mrs. Harrell, a graduate of the Indiana University School of Nursing and Butler University College of Education, was a registered nurse, served on the IU nursing faculty for thirty years, and taught distance learning classes for Indiana Wesleyan University. She was wife of Grand President Emeritus and assisted with Phi Eta Sigma national conventions for more than twenty-five years.
Recipient: KAITLYN WALKER
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Chapter Adviser:
Mr. Timothy A. Lemper
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Korinne Baxter Brigham Young University |
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Jeni Kemnitz Kansas State University |
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Janelle Blanco Iowa State University |
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Helen Liang Bernard Baruch College |
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Tyler D. Brobst University of Virginia |
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Ryan McCulloch University of Texas, Austin |
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Abigail S. Burnette Lynchburg College |
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Tess McKenna University of Texas, Austin |
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Kristen Cladek Georgian Court University |
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Viona Miller University of Maryland, College Park |
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Michael Crane St. John’s University |
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Morgan C. Mogler Abilene Christian University |
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Loic M. Dimithe University of North Alabama |
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Jae S. Pi University of Texas, Austin |
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Joseph Flores Texas State University – San Marcos |
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Robert Redini Indiana University |
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Punam Gopal Florida State University |
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Alexandra (Allie) Richmeier Kansas State University |
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Meghan Hanson University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire |
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Cynthia Roldan Bernard Baruch College |
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Chelsea Hull University of Nebraska, Lincoln |
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Marian Royston Auburn University |
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Lauren N. Irwin University of California – Los Angeles |
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Amanda Stuetzer The Ohio State University |