Sigma Tau Delta
Sigma Tau Delta members, from left are Charlotte Dyal of Traveler’s Rest, an English major; Jillian Hodges of Rockingham, N.C., English education; Stephanie Widenhouse of Mt. Pleasant, N.C., English; Amanda Link of Seneca, English education; Laura Fipps of Liberty, English education; Dee Chappell of Pickens, English education; Ashley Joiner of Birmingham, Ala., English; Haley Thomas of Walhalla, English education; Kent Ellison of Six Mile, communications; Heather Gantt of Columbia, English/history/psychology; and Schleifer.
This spring, Southern Wesleyan University initiated the Alpha Xi Lambda Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, an honorary English fraternity. Founded in 1924 by Professor Judson Owen at Dakota Wesleyan College, Sigma Tau Delta is now one of the largest members of the Association of College Honor Societies. Sigma Tau Delta’s purpose is to confer distinction upon students of English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate and professional studies. Sigma Tau Delta also recognizes the accomplishments of professional writers who have contributed to the fields of language and literature. The Alpha Xi Lambda Chapter began with 12 charter members. Dr. Paul Schleifer is the faculty sponsor.