Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.- Epsilon Gamma

National History

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was founded November 12, 1922 at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven school teachers.  They are Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Cubena McClure, Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford, Vivian Irene White Marbury, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, and Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin.

 

Chapter History

Epsilon Gamma Chapter was chartered on May 27, 1972 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.  The charter members, known as the Seven Spades, are Christine Arrington, Judith Bryant, Regina Duncan, Sandra Edmund, Marcella Haymer, Michaeline McGee, and Gwendolyn Williams.

Due to a high number of graduating sorors, Epsilon Gamma Chapter was deactivated in 1985 and 2012.  The torch was rekindled on November 18,1988, and again on March 27,2014. There have been a total of 28 membership classes inducted since the reactivation of Epsilon Gamma Chapter.

 

FYI...

• Letters: ΣΓΡ
• Colors: Rhoyal Blu and Gold
• Slogan: "Greater Service, Greater Progress"
• Call: Eee-Yip!
• Mascot: Poodle
• Flower: Yellow Tea Rose

 

Annual Academic Events

• Memorial Scholarship Brunch

 

Community Service Events

• S.A.F.E. Self Defense Class (with Purdue Police Department)
• Adopt a Family for Thanksgiving
• Adopt a Child for Christmas
• Angel Food Ministries
• Various Other Service Efforts with YWCA, CFRC, and Lynn Treece Boys and Girls Club.

Awards and Recognition

• 2008 Black Student Union Stroll Competition Winners
• 2007-2008 NPHC-PU Greek Woman of the Year
• 2007-2008 NPHC-PU President of the Year
• 2007-2008 NPHC-PU Prophyte of the Year
• 2007-2008 NPHC-PU Advisor of the Year

 

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