Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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m IGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY Leadership in the Millennium Sigma Gamma Rho So- roriti! Incorporated was founded at Butler University in Indianap- olis, Indiana. Sigma Gamma Rho was in- corporated in Decem- ber of 1929. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated is the youngest of the eight National PanHellenic Greek Letter organiza- tions. Seven distin- guished young teach- ers founded the organization with the idealism that, greater service resulted in greater progress. Hen- ce, the birth of a sister- hood, dedicated to its African American brothers and sisters to help provide the means so that we may promote cultural awareness, education- al and health pro- grams, and recreation- al activities. Today we have grown to over 72,000 members with over 600 chapters in the United States, Ber- muda, Bahamas, and the Virgin Islands. The Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority performing at the Greek Showcase during Homecoming Week. ® 17

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Phi beta SIGMA FRA TERNIT r Leadership in the Millennium Phi Beta Sigma ' s contribution to the education of Black i;outh takes the form of sponsored scholarships, tu- toring services, and educational programs. These include recitals, lectures, forums, and contests. The Phi Beta Sigma Fralernily performing ;il the (ircik Showcase during Homecoming Week. 16 m

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Other Fraternities ando( SIGMA NU FRATERNITY Founded on January 1, 1869 as a Legion of Honor by three cadets at Virginia Mili- tary Institute, Sigma Nu fra- ternity continues this foun- ding vision with a strong brotherhood as well as ex- cellence in their organization and community. Sig Nu be- gan at Temple in 1990 as Phi Chi Sigma, and that same year they received an accept- ance for colony to Sigma Nu national fraternity. Besides having the highest fraternity GPA, the Sig Nu ' s are active in Broad Street Sweep, Greek Week, and Spring Fling. ALPHA EPSILON PHI SORORITY Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority had its start at Barnard Col- lege on October 24, 1909. The Phi Theta chapter was established at Temple on May 12, 1984. Alpha Epsilon Phi sisters stay active in community service events and raise money each year for their philanthropy, pedi- atric aids. The colors of Al- pha Epsilon Phi are green and white. The flower is the lily of the valley, the lumi- nous pearl is the jewel, and the giraffe is the mascot of the sorority. PHI SIGMA SIGMA SORORITY The Xi Chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma sorority) was established at Temple on October 16, 1926. The sorority itself was founded November 26, 1913 at Hunter College in New York. Each year, the Phi Sigma Sig- ma ' s hold their Rock-A-Thon at the Bell Tower to raise mon- ey for their philanthropy, the National Kidney Foundation. King blue and gold are the cho- sen colors Phi Sigma Sigma. Their jewel is the sapphire and their flower is the American beauty rose. The national mas- cot of Phi Sigma Sigma is the sphinx. The local mascot is Paddington Bear. 18