Alpha Chapter-1924
Sigma Herstory
SISTERHOOD. SCHOLARSHIP. SERVICE.
From the very beginning, Sigma Gamma Rho was focused on two things: service and education. This is exemplified sorority’s slogan, “Greater Service, Greater Progress.” As a leading national service organization, Sigma Gamma Rho has always met the challenges of the day and continues to grow through Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service.
Where It All Began
SEVEN YOUNG WOMEN, ONE UNITED VISION.
Sigma Gamma Rho was founded on November 12, 1922, at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven educators. Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford, Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin and Cubena McClure came together to create an organization that would change the world.
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From seven school teachers, we have grown into more than 500 chapters with approximately 100,000 members in the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Germany, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates. The organization is proud to have members in all professions devoted to empowering women at different stages in life.
Sigma Facts
ESTABLISHED:
NOVEMBER 12, 1922 AT BUTLER UNIVERSITY
SORORITY FLOWER:
YELLOW TEA ROSE
SORORITY MASCOT:
THE POODLE
SORORITY COLORS:
ROYAL BLUE AND GOLD
SORORITY SLOGAN:
GREATER SERVICE, GREATER PROGRESS
SORORITY MAGAZINE:
THE AURORA
SORORITY VISION:
We visualize a world in which all women and their families reach their full potential in all aspects of life and are able to create unlimited opportunities for future generations.
Our Amazing Chapter Legacy
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PROGRESSIVE. PROLIFIC. IMPACTFUL.
Kappa Eta Sigma also known as the "Oasis" Chapter was chartered on December 1, 2006 at Arizona Community Church in Tempe, Arizona. The Charter Members are:
Elnora Brackins-Brown
Cynthia Eubanks
Michelle Flowers
Bettye J. Harris Jackson
Glennie O. Harris Johnson
Charlene Tarver, Esq.
LeBertha Umbreit, Esq.
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Since then, KHS has proven to be one of the powerhouse chapters of the Western Region with projects such as Operation Big Book Bag, annual Youth Symposium (holds the sorority record for the most participants), Soles for Little Soles and the screening and panel discussion of the Liongate Production movie, "Precious" (2009)
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Other community service projects include:
Human Trafficking Education
Lupus Awareness
Hattie McDaniel Cancer Awareness & Health Program
Swim 1922
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Kappa Eta Sigma Chapter is home to the Seven Pearls Foundation Inc. President/CEO, Linette Y. Caroselli. Ms. Caroselli also served as the Northeastern Region Undergraduate Chapter Coordinator (UCC) 2008-2010.
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Charter member Ms. Cynthia Eubanks served as the former Executive Director of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
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