In 1971, Valdosta State College, now known as Valdosta State University, was the location of a most triumphant and thunderous event. On the 28^th day of May, a group of courageous young African American women chartered the Theta Tau chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Destined to become a chapter rich in tradition, these early trailblazers paved the way as the first Black Greek Letter Organization founded on the Valdosta State College campus. The trendsetting saga of  Delta's influence did not end there, but continued as generations of bold and original  Delta women remained in the forefront of Valdosta State University's campus and community.  The women of Theta Tau serve as role models, exceptional student scholars, and leaders.

Theta Tau continues to uphold the goals of Delta Sigma Theta, with its members displaying excellence in scholarship, service, and sisterhood. The women have truly embraced their successes and failures with the class, dedication, and voice that have allowed them to evoke change in the Valdosta State Community for over 30 years.  These awesome accomplishments have merited the chapter nickname: The Triumphant and Thunderous Theta Tau.

With more than 30 years of rich tradition at their foundation and the future in plain view, the women of  Theta Tau meet every challenge with fervor, commitment, and concern. We are forever thankful to the seven courageous women, more than deserving of becoming Delta women, who chartered our chapter.

 The charter members of Theta Tau are:

Catherine Carter
Beverly Cochran
Willie Joyce Griffin
Mary Hopkins
Patricia Jackson
Carolyn Sapp
Gwendolyn Williams