Beta Eta has a line in our chapter
hymn that says, “Here I find my strength.” Furthermore, while circled up, we
grip each others’ hands just that much tighter when we sing “strength.” This
single line sums up one of the greatest things Tau Beta Sigma (and Kappa Kappa
Psi for brothers) allows us: strength, or many opportunities to discover our
true strength. These opportunities include but are not limited to leadership
opportunities and our sisters.
When you join TBS, you do not know
what will come of it. You have a limited understanding of the fantastic
organization you have just been initiated into and must greatly rely on your
“Fortitude and courage to see an ideal, to seize upon it, and follow it
wherever it will lead you in Tau Beta Sigma,” and I hope you will. No matter
how shy or unsure you start off, active involvement will strengthen your
assurance within your chapter and it can only go up from there! Talk to your sisters and previous officers
about their projects and volunteer to help to gain a better understanding.
Then, dare to take the helm, step out of your comfort zone, and run for an
office! The sky’s the limit! If you had asked me two and a half years ago where
TBS would take me, I am not sure I would have had visions beyond my chapter.
However, TBS is equally a wonderful
support system for non-sorority matters. Whatever is going on in your life,
your sisters and the sorority are available as needed. In 2012, I have had my
fair share of emotional struggles and used the opportunities presented in TBS
to focus my energy. In the spring, my ups and downs were balanced by focus on
the success of the Northeast District Convention and my office as Corresponding
Secretary. My short-term and long-term projects and their success built my
confidence and strength in all areas of my life, including personal and
academic. It was amazing how small victories along the districts planning
process (example: making the room reservations work with the Air Force Band
Concert) could empower me to have academic and emotional excellence. On the
other hand, if busying up does not work for you, your sisters are good for a
listening ear, lend a hand to share your load, or just providing support so
that you, too, may strengthen and achieve anything!
As sisters, we often cite the iconic final line of
the Affirmation “With my sisters, I am best” to express our feelings towards
the Sisterhood and its members. In my experiences, this feeling can be
attributed to the emotional, physical, and academic strength our sisters provide
us which lift us to our utmost potential! Take advantage of the
wonderful people and opportunities you have been given in which to find
strength! I wish you all the best on your individual journey!
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| (Left to right) Sara Johnson, Patricia Da Silva, Zara Simpson, Nadine Simpson, Anna Costello singing at with the sisters at the 2012 Northeast District Convention. |
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| Beta Eta dressed up at their 2012 Marching Band Banquet. |
MLITB,
Zara Simpson
Tau Beta Sigma – Beta Eta
University of Maryland
NED Secretary
Tau Beta Sigma – Beta Eta
University of Maryland
NED Secretary
