On September 13, 1997, after 18 months of dedicated work, an extraordinary goal was reached by the newest initiates of Alpha Sigma Kappa. These 18 women are the Founders and Alpha Class of the Beta Chapter. Working together they created a solid foundation for our chapter and a large step for the Expansion of Alpha Sigma Kappa. On that fateful day, these sisters proudly received the Beta Chapter Charter to become the second chapter of Alpha Sigma Kappa.

Each September, our Chapter honors the Beta Chapter Founders for their hard work and dedication to establishing our Chapter. Special recognition is also given to the Alpha Class for their contribution to the establishment of the Beta Chapter.

Envisioning a sisterhood of friends among women in technical majors, seven women met on March 4, 1996, to form the Interest Group. On September 21, 1996, eighteen women became candidates of Alpha Sigma Kappa, and the Beta Petitioning Group at the University of Oklahoma was established. Of these eighteen petitioning members, 14 were later inducted into Alpha Sigma Kappa. These women are recognized as the founders of the Beta Chapter:

N. "Lynn" Ghose

*Aimee Goins

Sarah Goodwin

Valerie Green

Carrie Kienenberger

Kari Hunter

Carol Sharp

Jennifer Langston

Tina (Talbot) Patrick

Jamie Pflasterer (Spielman)

Kim (Schneider) Halliburton

Nancy "Beth" Proctor

Eden Smith

Gretchen Twork

* Initiated August 1998

The Sisters of the Alpha Candidate Class joined the Founders as colony members in Febuarary of 1997. These 5 sisters are given special recognition for their dedication and work towards obtaining a charter during this important period in our chapter's history. These women are:

Shauna Jones

Camille Ristroph

Lorna Bradley

Kathy Sokolic

Kate (King) McDonald