Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Sorority History:

On Sunday, November 12, 1922, seven school teachers--Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford, Bessie Mae Downey Martin, and Cubena McClure--gathered to create our illustrious sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho, in Indianapolis, Indiana. These founders believed the hope to a better society relied upon the education and success of its youth as well as service within the community. On December 30, 1929, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority became an incorporated national college sorority with the charter being granted to the Alpha Chapter at Butler University. It is the only sorority of the National Pan Hellenic Council to be founded on a predominately White campus.

Quick Facts:

Colors: Royal Blue and Antique Gold

Mascot: French Toy Poodle

Flower: Yellow Tea Rose

Motto: "Greater Service, Greater Progress"

Principles: Sisterhood, Scholarship, and Service

National Website: www.sgrho1922.org 

Mission Statement:

It is the mission of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to enhance the quality of life for women and their families in the U.S. and globally through community service, civil, and social action. Our goal is to achieve greater progress in the areas of education, health awareness, and leadership development. Our members, affiliates, staff, and community partners work to create and support initiatives that align with our vision.

Vision Statement:

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.

For more information, please visit our national website at www.sgrho1922.org or the Southeastern Region website at www.seregionsgrho.org.