![]() It was Tolle Wright who “called the meetings, kept the ‘stars’ together, and pushed them on to make their dream come true.” (Top to Bottom) Elizabeth Russel Belford, Elizabeth McWilliams Miller, Edith Moore Copeland. The leader of the six stars was Mary Tolle Wright from Lebanon, IN. She was a talented pianist and was said to have a “lovely voice.” Įlizabeth Russell Belford, from Jeffersonville, IN and the quiet Marie Hippelsteel Lingeman of North Manchester, IN were both admired for their “great executive abilities.” Įlizabeth McWilliams Miller was the only non-Hoosier of the bunch, hailing from Olney, IL. Moore was loved for her “cheerful attitude” and enthusiasm while Garrigus was known for her “nice disposition,” as well as her love for children. ![]() Įdith Moore Copeland and Dorothy Garrigus Adams came from Brazil, IN. Often referred to as “The Six Stars, ” the founders of Sigma Theta Tau were Elizabeth Russell Belford, Edith Moore Copeland, Marie Hippelsteel Lingeman, Dorothy Garrigus Adams, Elizabeth McWilliams Miller, and Mary Tolle Wright. “The Six Stars:” The Founders of Sigma Theta Tau Throughout the years, IU women helped to build the society into Sigma Theta Tau International (Sigma), a thriving organization that now has over 135,000 active members in more than 90 countries. These six women founded Sigma Theta Tau, a nursing honor society. The women went for a picnic along the “Old Tow Path,” and discussed the possibility of creating an honorary Greek-letter fraternity to do just that. On September 7, 1922, six students from the Indiana University Training School for Nurses in Indianapolis discussed a dream: to create an organization to recognize nursing merit and scholarship. By: Samantha Riley, Bicentennial Intern, Class of 2020, French and Anthropology, IUPUIĮdited by: Ellie Kaverman and Bre Anne Briskey, Bicentennial Graduate Assistants
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