![]() Tolle Wright studied at Indiana University Bloomington in 1919 and had been, in her own words, “imbued by the campus spirit,” a feeling she missed when she moved to Indianapolis to attend the IU Training School for Nurses. The initial idea to start Sigma Theta Tau emerged from a desire for a sense of recognition and belonging in the nursing profession. The six lived in three adjoining rooms, so the young women quickly became friends as they lived and studied together. The six women “were just simpatico,” as one founder later described the friendship. Courtesy of the IUPUI University Library Ruth Lilly Special Collections and Archives Courtesy of the IUPUI University Library Ruth Lilly Special Collections and Archives (Top to bottom) Dorothy Garrigus, Mary Tolle Wright, Marie Hippensteel Lingeman. 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. Annual inductions are conducted with invitations sent to undergraduate juniors and seniors, and nurse leaders that include graduate nursing students, faculty, adjuncts, clinical instructors, and practicing nurses from the community.By: Samantha Riley, Bicentennial Intern, Class of 2020, French and Anthropology, IUPUIĮdited by: Ellie Kaverman and Bre Anne Briskey, Bicentennial Graduate Assistants The Ohio University chapter is Lambda Omega, which was chartered in 1990 and which celebrated its 25th anniversary as a chapter in 2015. Detailed information regarding upcoming STTI events and conferences ![]() For further information visit the STTI website. Members lead nursing in using knowledge, scholarship, service, and learning to improve the health of the world's people. Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) is the only international nursing honor society, with over 135,000 active members in 500 chapters in 90 different countries. ![]()
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