Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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GREEKS Gamma Iota Sigma Gamma Iota Sigma ' s purpose is to encourage, establish, and enhance the professionalism of students in the Risk Management, Insurance, and Actuarial Science majors. Gamma Iota Sig- ma prepares students for jobs by providing the members with a sense of community, exposing students to the field, and allowing for interac- tion with leaders of the industry. Even after graduation, members become part of a distin- guished alumni chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma. This enables members to keep contacts which will help them in their careers. Photo from Templar Archive Phi Sigma Sigma On November 26, 1913, Phi Sigma Sigma so- rority was founded at Hunter College in New York. The Xi Chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma sorority was established at Temple University on October 16, 1926. The sisters of Phi Sigma Sigma can be found annually holding their Rock-A-Thon at the Bell Tower, raising money for their philanthropy, the National Kidney Foundation. The Xi chapter ' s mascot is Pad- dington Bear, while their national mascot is the sphinx. King blue and gold are the colors which adorn the sisters, along with their jewel, the sapphire. Photo By: Kate Hagenbuch Wl

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Delta Sigma Pi Delta Sigma Pi is Temple University ' s only co- ed general business fraternity. It was founded in 1 906 at New York University by four business students. Today the fraternity has grown into international standing and thousands of broth- ers. The Omega chapter here at Temple strives to pursue academic excellence in its brothers. Also, Delta Sigma Pi encourages relationships between the commercial world and students. The fraternity uses its skills to benefit the com- munity and promote commercial ethics. Phi Sigma Pi Phi Sigma Pi is a professional honorary fraterni- ty. It was founded on February 14, 1916 at what is now known as Central Missouri State Univer- sity. The foundation of the fraternity is based on high academic standards, leadership and so- cial organization. The Tripod of the fraternity, which all brothers must strive for, is scholar- ship, leadership and fellowship. The Alpha Lambda chapter at Temple University is com- prised of students who embody the qualities set- forth by the founders. The brothers incorporate lots of fun activities during the year, especially community service projects. Photo By: Kate Hagenbuch ALPHA § [ EPSILON t 5 U o o

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PHP T»j fcREEKSl Delta Sigma Theta Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Ep- silon Delta Chapter was founded in July 1969. Committed to improving the quality of life on campus and the surrounding communities, the Delta ' s hold Toys for Tots and community ser- vice drives. The sorority also holds a pre- Kwanzaa celebration and a Delta-Study-A- Thon. Delta Sigma Theta is a public service organization, and it is committed to effectively meeting the needs of the African American community. The 2001-02 officers are Karimah Love (President), LaShaya Duval (1st Vice- President), Jasmin Wilson (2nd Vice- President), Gina Burke (Treasurer), A. Teri Tillman (Reading Secretary) and Monica Lovett (Corresponding Secretary). Photo By: Eabha Garland Sigma Gamma Kho Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was founded at Butler University in Indianapolis. It was founded by seven teachers with the philosophy that greater service resulted in greater progress. Beta Delta Chapter Members: Class of ' 02: Shemeika Johnson, Tamika Malcolm, Evelyn Tyndell, Mary-Martha Elizabethford r-ioce rt f »m« Tpnpllp FctwirW Michelle Atkins. Na- its African American brothers and sisters. Grad- uating seniors are izabethford. Dempsey and Sandy Joseph.