Fun Facts
What was Skinners dying wish when the house was purchased?
He wanted all of his psychology books to remain in the chapter room (he will haunt us)
Who ran a child psychology practice out of the Sigma house
Louis C. Skinner
What is our jewel, symbol, and color?
Jewel: Pearl
Symbol: Sailboat
Color: Purple Violet
How many recruiters per PNM?
A maximum of 2 recruiters to every 1 PNM
What is our Philanthropy?
The Tri Sigma Foundation (includes Robbie Page Memorial Fund and March of Dimes)
What notable alumnus were members of Tri Sigma?
- Carrie Underwood (winner of American Idol)
- Linda Denham (creator of the Care Bears)
The tummy symbol on Harmony Bear represents our triangle (three joined hearts) and the violet color stands for our flower!
Which Sigma sister acquired the Sigma house?
Virginia Minges
Where and when was Tri Sigma founded?
Longwood College in Farmville, Virginia
April 20th, 1898
When should you have your hand behind the PNM?
When going up/down the stairs, when greeting them at the door, when walking them out, and when walking around the house.
Which events does Gamma Beta hold each year?
Roses for Robbie & Sink a Sigma
What were we before becoming the Gamma Beta chapter?
A local chapter
When was the Sigma House acquired?
1960
What are Tri Sigma's values?
faith, hope, love, power, and wisdom
How many girls can live in the house?
20
Why was the Robbie Page Memorial Fund started? What is it for now?
Robbie Page had Polio and passed away at 5. It now funds therapeutic playrooms in Texas and Chapel Hill.
Why is the sailboat our symbol?
Sailboats were Robbie Pages favorite thing.
Which room colors have been identical/similar since the 1960s
Rose, green and blue room
What is our Motto?
Faithful Unto Death
Name the 7 Bs
Boys, Booze, Ballot, Bong, Buck, Bible, Bash
Who is Robbie Page?
He was the son of the 4th national president, Mary Hastings Holloway Page.
Sigma was the first NPC organization to establish a chapter where?
Alaska!! (Only sorority with 2 chapters there)
1925
Who are Tri Sigmas 8 founders?
Sallie, Margaret, Martha, Isabella, Leila, Louise, Lucy, Elizabeth (SMMILLLE)
What can a PNM take with them after a round?
NOTHING!!! Including cups, napkins, financial sheets, etc. (their love for sigma)
Tri Sigma is the only chapter with our own ____?
Our own philanthropy!!! (Robbie Page Memorial Fund)