Sigma Gamma Rho
| Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. | |
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| ΣΓΡ | |
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| Founded | November 12, 1922 Butler University Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Type | Service |
| Emphasis | Sisterhood, Scholarship, and Service |
| Scope | International: USA, Germany, Canada, Bermuda, Korea, Virgin Islands, the Bahamas |
| Mission statement | Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority's aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community. Public service, leadership development and education of youth are the hallmark of the organization's programs and activities. Sigma Gamma Rho addresses concerns that impact society educationally, civically, and economically. |
| Slogan | Greater Service, Greater Progress |
| Colors | Gold |
| Flower | Yellow Tea Rose |
| Mascot | Poodle |
| Publication | Aurora |
| Chapters | 600 |
| Nickname | SGRhos, Lady Sigmas, Sigma Women, Sigmas |
| Headquarters |
1000 Southhill Drive, Suite 200 Cary, North Carolina USA |
| Homepage | http://www.sgrho1922.org |
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (ΣΓΡ) was founded on November 12, 1922, at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven young educators. It was incorporated within the state of Indiana in December 1922 and became a national collegiate sorority on December 30, 1929, when a charter was granted to the Alpha chapter.
The sorority is a non-profit whose aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community. Public service, leadership development and the education of youth are the hallmark of the organization's programs and activities.
Founded in the midst of segregation, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is the only sorority of the four historically African-American sororities which comprise the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) established at a predominantly white campus.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. has over 100,000 members with more than 500 undergraduate and alumnae chapters throughout the United States, Bermuda, The Bahamas, Canada, Africa and Korea. Sigma Gamma Rho also supports two affiliates: the Rhoers, a group of young women, and the Philos, women who are friends of the sorority.
Raised by a family friend because both of her parents were killed when she was three, Founder Little graduated from Shortridge High School in 1915 and received a diploma from the Indianapolis Normal School in 1918. She began her teaching career immediately after graduation. In 1928, Little moved to Los Angeles with her husband and finished her undergraduate training at UCLA. She taught in the Los Angeles School System until her retirement in 1967. The Mary Lou Allison Loving Cup Award is presented at each Boule to the chapter reporting the most successful program.
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