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Chapter History

​The existence of the Omicron Sigma Chapter is due to the foresight and interest of Leslie P. Taylor, an acting principal who was the first president of the chapter who made the proper contacts. After selecting seven other outstanding young women of the city who could meet the high standards of Sigma, the chapter was initiated by Rubye Peake Watts Hall and became a member of the Sigma family in 1937  The eight charter members were: Leslie Taylor, Ester Brown, Jim Ella Cotton, Evelyn Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Lytia Yarbourgh McKinney, Velia J. Wiggins, and Helen O’Brion. 

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Omicron Sigma advises 3 Undergraduate Chapters:

 

Alpha Omicron - LeMoyne Owen College

Gamma Chi - University of Memphis  

Omicron Xi - Rhodes College 

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​Mission Statement: Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.’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.

 

 

 

 

Founders:

  • Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little

  • Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson

  • Bessie Mae Downey Martin

  • Cubena McClure

  • Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford

  • Vivian White Marbury

  • Dorothy Hanley Whiteside

 

 

 

 

Other Key Facts:

  • Slogan:“Greater Service, Greater Progress”

  • Colors: Royal Blue and Gold

  • Flower: Yellow Tea Rose

  • Jewels: Pearls and Rubies

  • Mascot: Poodle

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

Outstanding Omicron Sigma

of

Memphis, TN.

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