Our Values
What are Sigma Kappa's four values?
Personal growth, friendship, service, and loyalty.
What is Sigma Kappa's jewel?
In what year was Sigma Kappa founded?
1874
Which disease is a major focus of Sigma Kappa's philanthropic work?
Alzheimer's disease
What does MC stand for?
Member Class
Which value focuses on developing yourself throughout your life?
Personal Growth
What is Sigma Kappa's flower?
Purple Violet
On what date do we celebrate Founders' Day?
November 9
Which Sigma Kappa philanthropy focuses on environmental stewardship?
Inherit the Earth
What is one way you can continue growing as a Sigma Kappa member after Initiation?
Take on leadership opportunities, attend chapter events, participate in service, build new friendships, or challenge yourself to try something new.
Which value is demonstrated by supporting a sister and honoring your commitments?
Loyalty
What is Sigma Kappa's motto?
One Heart, One Way.
At which college was Sigma Kappa founded?
Colby College
Which Sigma Kappa entity supports leadership, scholarships, and philanthropic initiatives?
The Sigma Kappa Foundation
How can Sigma Kappa's four values continue to influence your life after college?
Through lifelong friendships, loyalty to commitments and relationships, continued personal development, and service to others
Which value focuses on contributing positively to others and your community?
Service
What are Sigma Kappa's two official symbols?
The heart and the dove
In which city and state was Sigma Kappa founded?
Waterville, Maine
Which two philanthropies does the Alpha Delta chapter support?
The Alzheimer's Association and Alzheimer's Tennessee
What is one way you can make a new sister feel welcome in Sigma Kappa?
Introduce yourself, invite her to an event, sit with her, or make an effort to get to know her.
Give a real-life example of one of our four Values
Any relevant example
Which two colors are associated with Sigma Kappa?
Maroon and Lavender
How many women founded Sigma Kappa, and can you name two of them?
Five. Mary Caffrey Low Carver, Ida Mabel Fuller Pierce, Louise Helen Coburn, Frances Elliott Mann Hall, or Elizabeth Gorham Hoag
Which philanthropy is connected to supporting communities along the coast of Maine?
Maine Seacoast Mission
A sister notices someone sitting alone at a chapter event, invites her to join the group, and introduces her to others. Explain how this action reflects both friendship and personal growth.
It demonstrates friendship by helping someone feel included and personal growth by taking initiative and developing interpersonal or leadership skills.