History

Sigma Tau Delta was founded at Dakota Wesleyan College in May of 1924. Dr. Judson Q. Owen founded this Honor Society in Mitchell, South Dakota. He was also the first editor of The Rectangle. The purpose of Sigma Tau Delta is to brevet distinction upon undergraduate, graduate, and scholars in academia as well as upon professional writers who have made accomplishments in literary or linguistic realms of the English language.

The Omicron Lambda Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta was established on Feburary 24, 1972. The Charter members were:

• Glenda Massey
• Janice Pauling
• Sarah Smith
• Brenda Watson

Since then, we have had four advisors since the Chapter's creation:

• Dr. Elaine M. Newsome (1972 - 1993)
• Dr. E. Milton McDonald (1993 - 1998)
• Dr. Eric J. Hyman (1998 - 2005)
• Dr. Sarah S.G. Frantz (Present)