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SPURS National Honor Society
FoundedFebruary 14, 1922; 102 years ago (1922-02-14)
Montana State University
TypeHonor
AffiliationIndependent
EmphasisSophomore women
ScopeNational
Mission statementCollegiate service
Colors  Blue and   Gold
SymbolThe Spur
Chapters3
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[edit]

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[edit]

MSU Bozeman chapter[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Chapter number University Charter date and Range Status References
1 Montana State University – Bozeman 1922–2006 Withdrew (local) [5][a]
Oregon State University Prior to 1928 Inactive [6][7]
University of Utah 1925 Inactive [8]
5 University of Puget Sound 1925 Inactive [7][1]
Utah State University 1928 Inactive [8][7][9]
Colorado State University 1931 Inactive [7][10]
University of Redlands 1931 Inactive [8][7][11]
Butler University 1933 Inactive [8][7]
University of Arizona 1937–2006 Inactive [8][7][b]
Washington State University 1942 Inactive [8][7]
Linfield College 1947–2006 Withdew (local) [8][7][12][13][c]
Idaho State University 1949 Inactive [8][7][14]
Whitman College 1950 Inactive [8][7]
Arizona State University 1955 Inactive [8]
University of the Pacific 1955 Inactive [8]
University of Texas at El Paso 1957 Inactive [8][7]
New Mexico State University 1958 Inactive [8][7]
California State University, Long Beach 1960 Inactive [8]
Adams State College 1961 Inactive [7][8]
University of Nevada, Reno 1964 Inactive [7]
California State University, Fresno 1965 Inactive [8]
Emporia State University 1965 Inactive [7][15][8]
Eastern New Mexico University 1966 Inactive [8][7]
Jamestown College 1966 Inactive [8][7]
University of Idaho 1966 Inactive [8][7][16]
Wichita State University 1966 Inactive [8][7]
Fort Wright College of the Holy Name 1967 Inactive [8]
Marylhurst University October 14, 1967 Inactive [8][17]
University of Northern Colorado 1968 Inactive [8][7][d]
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1969 Inactive [8][18]
Kansas State University Inactive [7][19]
Minnesota State University Moorhead Inactive [20][7]
University of Minnesota Inactive [7]
University of Nebraska at Kearney Inactive [7][21]
University of Great Falls Inactive [22]
University of Montana – Missoula Inactive [7][23]
University of Wyoming Inactive [7][24]
Brigham Young University Inactive [7]
California State University, Chico Inactive [7]
California Lutheran University Inactive [7]
Carroll University Inactive [7]
Colorado Women's College Inactive [8][7]
University of Denver Inactive [7]
Montana Tech of the University of Montana Inactive [7]
Montana State University Billings Inactive [8][7]
New Mexico Highlands University Inactive [7]
University of New Mexico Inactive [7][25]
Northern Arizona University Inactive [7]
Northern Montana University Inactive [7]
Pacific Lutheran University Inactive [7]
University of Mary Inactive [26]
University of Alaska, Fairbanks Inactive [8]
University of California, Santa Barbara Inactive [8]
University of California, Los Angeles Inactive [8]
University of Colorado Inactive [8]
Gonzaga University Inactive [8]
Humboldt State University Inactive [8]
University of Portland Inactive [8]
San Diego State University Inactive [27][8]
Seattle University Inactive [8]
Central Washington University Inactive [8]
Eastern Washington University Inactive [8]
  1. ^ Merged with the university's alumni association to form SPURS and Fangs (local).
  2. ^ Chapter reformed as a local honor society in 2017.
  3. ^ Chapter decided to continue operating as a local honor society
  4. ^ Chapter formed at Colorado State College, now the University of Northern Colorado.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Zeitgeist SPURS Archived 2011-06-12 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ SPURS hangs it up
  3. ^ [1][permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Honoraries: SPURS" (PDF). Linfield Student Handbook pg 47. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-05-18. Retrieved May 13, 2008.
  5. ^ SPURS national and local records, 1922-2006, are available in the Montana State University Library, accessed 12 Sept 2021.
  6. ^ 1928-1929 General Catalog. p 52[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ 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)
  8. ^ 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
  9. ^ Adele & Dale Young
  10. ^ AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS FACULTY AND STAFF AWARDS LIST
  11. ^ Honoraries & Professional Societies
  12. ^ Linfield SPURS Archived 2010-05-27 at the Wayback Machine
  13. ^ The Linfield chapter originated as the Daughters of Tradition before 1935, according to University records. Accessed 12 Sept 2021.
  14. ^ Honors Handbook 2006-2007 Archived 2008-12-15 at the Wayback Machine
  15. ^ "Emporia State University - Center for Student Involvement". Archived from the original on 2010-12-12. Retrieved 2010-12-23.
  16. ^ ASUI Student Awards Archived 2010-06-19 at the Wayback Machine
  17. ^ Seattle University Spectator October 18, 1967
  18. ^ Initial letter sent out on 4/24/69 to eligible freshmen
  19. ^ Silver Key History Archived 2012-10-03 at the Wayback Machine
  20. ^ Continews 9/00
  21. ^ "SPURS-Sophomore Honorary". Archived from the original on 2010-01-28. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
  22. ^ Elizabeth Furdell Resume Archived 2011-06-14 at the Wayback Machine
  23. ^ A Primary Source Of Strength
  24. ^ Local Students Honored at UW's Torchlight Laurels
  25. ^ UNM ANNOUNCES CLAUVE OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD WINNERS
  26. ^ Student Organizations
  27. ^ Noted in the 1970 SDSU yearbook, p.224, accessed 12 Sept 2021.

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