National History

 

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated 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.​   Soaring To Greater Heights Of Attainment Around The World,  Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated as a leading national service organization, has met the challenges of the day and continues to grow through Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service.

 

 

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

Sgrho Fast Facts

Founding Date & Location: November 12, 1922 at Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
Division: Five Regions-Central, Northeastern, Southeastern, Southwestern, and Western
Service Channel: 500+ chapters in the U.S., Bermuda, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Germany and Korea

Sorority Motto: Greater Service, Greater Progress

Sorority Membership: 85,000+

Sorority Colors: Royal Blue & Gold
Sorority Flower: Yellow Tea Rose
Sorority Mascot: The Poodle