National History

In the spring of 1996, Founding Monarch Melissa Jo Murchison-Blake was in search of sisterhood. She wanted to be part of a family that openly embraced all women and crossed cultural boundaries. As a bi-racial woman, she did not want to choose between historically Caucasian or African-American sororities. Founding Monarch Murchison-Blake felt that if she did choose one, she would deny half of her heritage.

Still wanting to be part of a strong sisterhood, Founding Monarch Murchison-Blake recruited six other women to join hands in her quest to found Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority. At first, the Founding Monarchs were discouraged from fulfilling their vision. The Director of Greek Affairs advised them to consider joining an existing organization, expressing his concern that a new Greek organization, based on the principle of multiculturalism, would not survive at UNC-Chapel Hill. However, the Founding Monarchs believed there was a need for such a sisterhood. their efforts set the stage for Theta Nu Xi’s presence in the Greek, non-Greek, and surrounding communities.

After much work and dedication, the Founding Monarchs built the foundation for Theta Nu Xi. Finally, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill officially recognized Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority as the Alpha Chapter on April 11, 1997. With the collaborative efforts of the Founding Monarchs and the Sisters of Spring 1998, the organization grew beyond our expectations. The Sorority incorporated on April 29, 1999, and with the participation of the Alpha Chapter and Beta and Gamma Colonies, the National Organization was founded at the first annual National Convention on August 21, 1999.

Geeta Nadia Kapur
#1 Kenyan Masala
Place of Birth: Nakuru, Kenya, East Africa
Degree/Major: BS in Business Administration
Favorite Quote: "God never gives us more than we can handle."

Natalie Nicole Barker
#2 Dream Catcher
Place of Birth: Statesville, NC
Degree/Major: International Studies, concentration Latin America
Favorite Quote: "...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived-this is to have succeeded."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Peggy Virginia Long
#3 24 Karat
Place of Birth: Hendersonville, NC
Degree/Major: Child Development and Family Studies

Melissa Jo Murchison-Blake
#4 Solaar
Place of Birth: Manhasset, NY
Degree/Major: International Studies
Favorite Quote: "If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody is not thinking."
- General George S. Patton

Brenda Imade Eribo
#5 Miss Cheex
Place of Birth: St. Petersburg, Russia
Degree/Major: BA in Psychology, BA in Russian Language and Lit.
Favorite Quote: "The only way to have a friend is to be one."

Katherine Ellen Stanley
#6 Miss Linx
Place of Birth: Greensboro, NC
Degree/Major: Anthropology
Favorite Quote: "Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly."
-Anonymous

Janelle Kalia Poe
#7 Absolut Hershe
Place of Birth: Bronx, NY
Degree/Major: International Studies and Spanish Minor
Favorite Quote: "Beauty comes from deep within and when you find yours others will find you. Your beauty will help you find your place."

 

The Sophisticated Ladies of the Precious Psi Chapter

National Web Address
www.thetanuxi.org

 

 

 

Psi Chapter Mailing Address

The University of New Mexico
Student Activities Box 15
MSC 03 2210
Albuquerque, NM 87131

tnxpsi@unm.edu

University Web Address
www.unm.edu