Gamma Tau History

Tau Gamma Lambda is founded

     In October of 1963, five young men living in Bard Hall hoped to gain further experience in life, and to this end they sought to attain “The Good Life”.  By taking the initials T G L, the original desire was perpetuated and the social fraternity of Tau Gamma Lambda was born.  Present at this meeting on November 13, 1963 were Donald Lewis, Craig Lewis, Samual Koons, Stephen Lloyd and John Ecker.  It took place in 344 Bard at 10:00 p.m.

January 29th, 1971

  A ceremony administered by representatives of Sigma Tau Gamma offically began the period of functioning as the Millersville Colony of Sigma Tau Gamma.

May 6, 1972 - The Gamma Tau Chapter is offically born

  National President Basil Hunt presented the charter with designation of Gamma Tau Chapter.  A full-scale banquet and party commenced our period of chapter colonization.

Spring of 1975

    The Gamma Tau Chapter won the IFC trophy for the most points in intramural competitions for the year and received a prize of two half kegs for their valiant efforts.

Spring of 1985

    A Gamma Tau tradition begins - The first annual Barrel Roll to the Beta Epsilon chapter at Shippensburg took place.  The Barrel Roll, organized by Doug Bomberger, raised $3,500 for the American Cancer Society.

Spring of 1987

  Once again the brothers continued the Barrel Roll tradition with the help of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority.  This year we rolled the keg around Lancaster county in order to raise money for the S. June Smith Center.

Spring of 1988

    The Barrel Roll was once again completed at Shippensburg with the help of Delta Zeta Sorority.  A total of $3,000 was raised for the Make a Wish foundation.

October 1, 1994

    The Brothers were forced to vacate the premises of apartment 1-K Broodwood Court.  This apartment, to the chapter's knowledge, had been occupied by Sig Taus for over ten consecutive years and had become the closest thing we had to a house.  It had seen many great times, including many infamous Sig Tau Happy Hours.

Spring of 1999

    The Brothers of the Gamma Tau Chapter changed the structure of the Executive Board.  All E-Board members will now serve terms from January to January.

April 10, 1999

    Twelve alumni members of the Gamma Tau Chapter held a meeting to discuss many topics about the chapter and formed the Gamma Tau Alumni Advisory Board (GTAAB).