On December 9, 2016, Averett University inducted 17 new Sigma Beta Delta members. Under the guidance of their chapter advisor Marietta B. Sanford the following names were added to the roles of Sigma Beta Delta in recognition of their high academic achievement and willingness to pursue a life of wisdom, honor and aspirations:

Kimberly Blankenship Garber
Tracy Hall Kingery
Raymond Leo Fernandez
Michael De Shawnell Johnson
Charlotte A. Clark
Heather Nicole Layman Wilson
Robert F Hutcherson
Johnice Elizabeth Mitchell
Patricia Elizabeth McCravy
Elizabeth Ann Adams
Robin Blevins Simpkins
Tony O. Hendricks
JaPrince LaMar Carter
Chad Robert Cosgrove
Jeremy Shawn Staton
Davin Bennett Wilson
Dustan L. Brown

Congratulations and welcome to the new members.