The Beginnings of Phi Lamb
Sigma Phi Lambda was prayerfully founded in 1988 at the University of Texas in Austin by women seeking to create a community of fellowship, accountability, and service in the name of Christ. The first meeting was held on February 5, 1988 with founding members: Jackie Adams, Geana Williams, and Robin Maedgen. The first charter grew to thirteen members by the end of that semester.
Phi Lamb at Texas A&M
The Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Lambda at Texas A&M University began in 1989 when Verr Bateman, Stephanie Hanson, and Karrie Ann Lindsay realized the campus was in need of a sisterhood founded on Christian ideals. Soon after they began to spread the word, two more members, Wendy Gesell and Tiffany Toups, joined to help lead the group. Throughout that semester, Phi Lamb continued to meet and grow until it was officially recognized by the university and sixteen members were initiated by the Alpha Chapter of the University of Texas in Austin in May of that year. The Beta Chapter at Texas A&M held its first week of rush; in December fifteen pledges were initiated and the first alumnus, Cindy Cook, was graduated. In the spring semester, Phi Lamb Beta Chapter held the first elections and graduated four more alumni: Verr Bateman, Shari Bortz, Stephanie Hanson, and Pam Pearce. Phi Lamb has continued to grow over the years, and currently has over 100 actives.