Symbols, Principles, & Values
What are SGRho's colors, mascot, and flower?
7
How many founders established Sigma Gamma Rho?
What is the date that Sigma Gamma Rho was founded
Sunday, November 12, 1922
What is the name of SGRho's swim safety program from youth?
Swim 1922
SGRho is the only sorority founded at which university?
Butler University
"Greater Service, Greater Progress"
What profession did all 7 founders of Sigma Gamma Rho hold?
Educators/School Teachers
What city,state, and university was SGRho founded?
Indianapolis, Indiana; Butler University
Which program addresses prematurity awareness and health for mothers and babies?
March of Dimes Prematurity Awareness
SGRho is the only sorority with what animal as its mascot
The French Toy Poodle
What do the 10 pearls and 2 Rubies represent?
The 10 pearls represent the 7 founders and the 3 virtues (faith, hope, and love). The 2 rubies represent achievement and light
Sigma Gamma Rho was founded by 7 women. What were they known as?
The 7 pearls
When did SGRho receive their charter?
December 30, 1929
Which national program focuses on mentoring young girls?
Rhoer Club
SGRho is the only NPHC sorority founded at what type of institution?
Predominantly white institution (PWI)
What are SGRho's principles?
Sisterhood, scholarship, service
Which founder later became the Dean of Women at Hampton Institute?
Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson
What year did SGRho join the National Pan-Hellenic Council?
1937
What initiative is designed to highlight some of the prevalent concerns that negatively impact our youth (drugs, teen violence, abuse, low self-esteem, suicide, teen pregnancy, human trafficking, etc.).
Youth Symposium
SGRho is the only NPHC sorority not founded at which university?
Howard University
What are SGRho's 7 values?
Sisterhood, Respect, Honesty, Accountability, Integrity, Excellence, Communication
List all 7 founders in order
Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian Irene White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford, Bessie Mae Downing Rhoades Martin, Cuben McClure
which founder wrote the sorority pledge?
Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little
What is the goal of Operation Big Book Bag?
To provide Quick and easy access to reference materials and other studying aids and tools, Equip students with the means of completing their homework assignments in effort to keep them current and up to date, & assist shelters, youth centers, schools and hospitals in their efforts to meet some of the educational needs of children and young adults housed at their facilities.
Sigma Gamma Rho is the only NPHC organization to be started as what type of organization
A professional organization