Quick Sigma Facts:
Established: Nov. 12, 1922 at Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana
Classification: Nonprofit service and social organization
Membership: 85,000+
Division: Five Regions
Central, Northeastern, Southeastern, Southwestern, Western
Service Channel: Over 500 chapters in the U.S., Bermuda, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Germany and Korea
Sorority Flower: The yellow tea rose
Sorority Mascot: The poodle
Sorority Colors: Royal blue and gold
Access to Central Region's website
Access to National's website
Classification: Nonprofit service and social organization
Membership: 85,000+
Division: Five Regions
Central, Northeastern, Southeastern, Southwestern, Western
Service Channel: Over 500 chapters in the U.S., Bermuda, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Germany and Korea
Sorority Flower: The yellow tea rose
Sorority Mascot: The poodle
Sorority Colors: Royal blue and gold
Access to Central Region's website
Access to National's website
Chapter History
Alpha Lambda Sigma Chapter boasts a rich history in the Greater Cleveland community. Founded June 20, 1942, Alpha Lambda Sigma was the first graduate chapter to be chartered in the state of Ohio. The first Basileus was Manola Smith Brewer. The chapter also hosted Cleveland's first Cotillion Ball. Known for service to the youth of the community Alpha Lambda Sigma continues to provide educational and civic opportunities for youth through programs such as Wee Savers, Buckle-Up America and the sponsorship of the Rhoer Club.
National History
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was organized on November 12, 1922 in Indianapolis,Indiana by seven young educators: Mary Lou Allison Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Dulin Redford, Bessie M. Downey Martin and Cubena McClure. The group became an incorporated national collegiate sorority on December 30, 1929, when a charter was granted to Alpha chapter at Butler University.
Sigma Gamma Rho has become an international service organization comprised of women from every profession. Sigma Gamma Rho offers its members opportunities to develop their unique talents through leadership training and involvement in sorority activities. Sorority activities provide an atmosphere where friendships and professional contacts are developed which often lead to bonds that last a lifetime.
In a time when education for African Americans was difficult to attain, the founders of Sigma Gamma Rho became educators. They believed that the self-respect, knowledge and discipline gained through study would help individuals to recognize their duty and responsibility for their society. Thus, Sigma Gamma Rho was founded on the precept of education and continues to promote and encourage high scholastic attainment.
Sigma Gamma Rho's commitment to service is expressed in its slogan, "Greater Service, Greater Progress." The sorority has a proud history of offering service wherever chapters exist, including OPERATION BigBookBag, Buckle Up, Wee Savers and Project Reassurance.
Sigma Gamma Rho has become an international service organization comprised of women from every profession. Sigma Gamma Rho offers its members opportunities to develop their unique talents through leadership training and involvement in sorority activities. Sorority activities provide an atmosphere where friendships and professional contacts are developed which often lead to bonds that last a lifetime.
In a time when education for African Americans was difficult to attain, the founders of Sigma Gamma Rho became educators. They believed that the self-respect, knowledge and discipline gained through study would help individuals to recognize their duty and responsibility for their society. Thus, Sigma Gamma Rho was founded on the precept of education and continues to promote and encourage high scholastic attainment.
Sigma Gamma Rho's commitment to service is expressed in its slogan, "Greater Service, Greater Progress." The sorority has a proud history of offering service wherever chapters exist, including OPERATION BigBookBag, Buckle Up, Wee Savers and Project Reassurance.