SPURS National Honor Society
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Founded | February 14, 1922 Montana State University |
Type | Honor |
Affiliation | Independent |
Status | Defunct |
Emphasis | Sophomore women |
Scope | National |
Mission statement | Collegiate service |
Colors | Blue and Gold |
Symbol | The Spur |
Chapters | 3 |
Headquarters | United States |
SPURS National Honor Society (Service, Patriotism, Unity, Responsibility, and Sacrifice) was a collegiate sophomore honor society which disbanded in 2005. Several chapters remain in operation independently.
History
SPURS was founded at Montana State University at Bozeman as an honor society for Sophomore women in 1922.[1] Chapters were spread across the United States, primarily at smaller colleges and universities and the emphasis remained on community service and scholarship.
Originally a women-only organization, SPURS became co-educational in 1976. The national organization dissolved as of May 31, 2006 by decision of the October 2005 National Convention.[2][3]
Surviving chapters
MSU Bozeman chapter
The MSU SPURS that were left decided to join with the MSU Student Alumni Association the following the year (as did the dissolved society "Fangs"—a branch from the Intercollegiate Knights). With this team up, MSU's student alumni association-"SPURS and Fangs"- is in rapid development.
Linfield College chapter
After the dissolution of the national organization, the SPURS chapter at Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon decided to remain an honor society dedicated to the founding ideals. The club expanded to include juniors and seniors, abandoning its sophomore-only rule. The Linfield chapter may now be dormant.[4]
University of Arizona chapter
Students at the UofA reinstalled SPURS as a club in 2017 and has been a recognized club by the Associated Students of the University of Arizona since. “The purpose of SPURS shall be to offer service to the University, the surrounding community, and region...and to foster among all students a spirit of loyalty, helpfulness, and academic excellence.”
Chapter List
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References
- ^ a b Zeitgeist SPURS Archived 2011-06-12 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ SPURS hangs it up
- ^ [1][permanent dead link]
- ^ "Honoraries: SPURS" (PDF). Linfield Student Handbook pg 47. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-05-18. Retrieved May 13, 2008.
- ^ SPURS national and local records, 1922-2006, are available in the Montana State University Library, accessed 12 Sept 2021.
- ^ 1928-1929 General Catalog. p 52[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities, 1991 (List copied from 19th Edition in 1976)
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities, 1968 Article/School listing
- ^ Adele & Dale Young
- ^ AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS FACULTY AND STAFF AWARDS LIST
- ^ Honoraries & Professional Societies
- ^ Linfield SPURS Archived 2010-05-27 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ The Linfield chapter originated as the Daughters of Tradition before 1935, according to University records. Accessed 12 Sept 2021.
- ^ Honors Handbook 2006-2007 Archived 2008-12-15 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Emporia State University - Center for Student Involvement". Archived from the original on 2010-12-12. Retrieved 2010-12-23.
- ^ ASUI Student Awards Archived 2010-06-19 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Seattle University Spectator October 18, 1967
- ^ Initial letter sent out on 4/24/69 to eligible freshmen
- ^ Silver Key History Archived 2012-10-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Continews 9/00
- ^ "SPURS-Sophomore Honorary". Archived from the original on 2010-01-28. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
- ^ Elizabeth Furdell Resume Archived 2011-06-14 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ A Primary Source Of Strength
- ^ Local Students Honored at UW's Torchlight Laurels
- ^ UNM ANNOUNCES CLAUVE OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD WINNERS
- ^ Student Organizations
- ^ Noted in the 1970 SDSU yearbook, p.224, accessed 12 Sept 2021.