Founders/History
Symbols and Traditions
Philanthropy & Values
Ritual and National Governance
FUN FACTS!
100

She was the first woman to graduate from Colby College.

Who is Mary Caffrey Low Carver?

100

This flower represents Sigma Kappa’s loyalty and humility.

What is the violet?

100

Sigma Kappa’s motto.

What is “One Heart, One Way”?

100

The magazine published by Sigma Kappa.

What is the Sigma Kappa Triangle?

100

Sigma Kappa was the only sorority at Colby College for this many years.

What is 40 years?

200

Sigma Kappa was founded in this MONTH AND YEAR.

What is 1874?

200

This animal is a symbol and the "mascot" of Sigma Kappa.

What is the dove?

200

This program supports scholarships and leadership development for Sigma Kappas.

What is the Sigma Kappa Foundation?

200

This promise includes “an alert mind, a sense of loyalty, a spirit of service…”

What is the closing promise?

200

The first national convention was held in this city.

What is Boston?

300

Sigma Kappa was founded at this college in this state.

What is Colby College in Maine?

300

This jewel is often used alongside the official jewel of Sigma Kappa (the pearl) on badges, and in ritual songs. 

What is amethyst? 

300

This Sigma Kappa value encourages members to give back through volunteering and community involvement.

What is service?

300

The badge was designed with help from this founder.

Who is Elizabeth Gorham Hoag?

300

Sigma Kappa has over 1.) this many initiated members in 2.) this many collegiate chapters nationally.

1. What is 226,000? 2.) What is 119 collegiate chapters?

400

The only founder to live long enough to see Sigma Kappa become a national organization.

Who is Frances Elliott Mann Hall?

400

These two colors represent Sigma Kappa.

What are lavender and maroon?

400

List all of Sigma Kappa's values. 

Personal growth, Friendship, Service and Loyalty

400

Sigma Kappa is a member of this national organization of sororities.

What is the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC)?


400

The founders were among the first women admitted to Colby in this year.

What is 1873?

500

This founder’s brother tried to have her expelled for attending the all-male college he went to.

Who is Mary Caffrey Low Carver?

500

Name the three symbols featured on the Sigma Kappa crest.

What are the heart, dove, and scroll?

500

List Sigma Kappa's 5 philanthropies.

Sigma Kappa Foundation, Inherit the Earth, Gerentology, Maine Seacoast Mission, Alzheimer's Association

500

This document outlines Sigma Kappa’s NATIONAL (!!!) official policies, procedures, and expectations for all members.

What is the National bylaws? (Will also accept National Policy Handbook, will not accept COC)


500

This founder was the first to get married.

Who is Frances Elliott Mann Hall?


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