Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (ΣΓΡ) was organized on November 12, 1922, in Indianapolis, Indiana at Butler University by seven young educators:

Mary Lou Allison Gardiner Little

Dorthy Hanley Whiteside

Vivian Irene White Marbury

Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson

Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford

Bessie Mae Downey Rhodes Martin

Cubena McClure 

 

 

 

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 hallmarks of the organization's programs and activities. Sigma Gamma Rho addresses concerns that impact society educationally, civically, and economically. 

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The group became an incorporated national collegiate sorority on December 30, 1929 when a charter was granted to Alpha Chapter at Butler University. 

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The "TENACIOUS" Theta Rho Chapter at Cleveand State University was charted on October 10, 1981 by three ladies named Susan Cheryl Harper, Barbara Jean Johnson, and Venita Louise Philmore. 

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