SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA

Being a proud sister of Tri-Sigma Sorority here at Newberry College, I wanted to share with you what being a Sigma is all about.

Sisterhood is a lifetime experience. Tri-Sigma sisters share a Sisterhood that is made more significant by the rich legacy of values, standards, and purpose of it's past.

Here at Newberry College you will find the Eta Beta Chapter of Tri-Sigma which was installed on April 12, 1997.

HISTORY OF SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA

Sigma Sigma Sigma was founded on April 20, 1898 by a group of ladies who attended Longwood College in Farmville Virginia. These ladies gathered together to develop a sorority based on friendship, the ideals of honor, and scholarship. Our eight founders were Margaret Batte, Louise Davis, Martha Trent Featherston, Isabella Merrick, Sallie Michie, Lelia Scott, Elizabeth Watkins and Lucy Wright. Tri-Sigma's headquarters is located in Woodstock, VA and is called the Walton House. It is named after our third National President, Mabel Lee Walton.

SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA IS WORKING WITH OTHERS

Loving, sharing and giving are concepts which describe the experience of the Sigma Sisterhood. Through the chapter, sisters learn about themselves and their ability to communicate, to lead, to motivate and to share themselves withs others. There is a sense of pride of being a part of the sorority. Membership in Tri-Sigma is a lifetime commitment and one that must be taken seriously.

TRI-SIGMA'S PHILANTHROPY

Our philanthropy, or charity project, is called the Robbie Page Memorial. The cause of this charity is play therapy for hospitalized children. Sigma Sigma Sigma has sponsored different programs, studies, and facilities dedicated to this cause in hospitals across the country. The theme of these service projects is Sigma Serves Children.

SIGMA SISTERS AT NEWBERRY COLLEGE

This past Fall Formal rush we gained a fantastic group of 17 girls who will be initiated November 8th. What's impressive with our group of girls is that we are the second largest sorority on campus and have not even been here for two years yet. Next April 12, 1999 will be our local two year anniversary.

Our chapter held a 24 hour teeter-totter-a-thon to raise money for Robbie Page Memorial, our Philanthropy.

POETRY

WHAT IS A SORORITY?
What is a sorority?
It's a circle of smiles
It's a place you're proud to bring friends
It's a warm smile and meaningful hug
It's learning the true meaning of friendship
It's studying for a purpose
It's growing and understanding
It's doing your share
It's life long friends
It's assuming responsibility
It's your sister's surprise happiness
It's fixing up a blind date
It's standing up and being heard
It's a pin, a flower, a creed
It's a part of you
It's forever
It's SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA

SOMETIMES
Sometimes we stand outside life
Waiting for a door to open to us
Hoping the person behind that door
Will let us in and be our friend
I was once on the outside
Until a door opened to me and
Behind it I found not only a
Friend, but a new world - a Sisterhood - Tri Sigma.
Now I stand behind that door - on the inside -
Helping to open it for someone else
Who stands where I once stood.

This poem was written by Linda L. Parks, Beta Phi and is found in "Forever Sigma".

I chose to put this poem on my page because it represents the way I felt when I decided to join Tri Sigma Sorority.

FUN FACTS OF SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA

Tri-Sigma's colors are Royal Purple and White.
Our flower is the violet.
Our symbol is the sailboat which symbolizes continued forward motion, never moving backwards but progressing towards its destination.
Our jewel is the pearl.

SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA
Like a sailboat, Always moving forward
Like a violet, Blooming and Growing
Like a pearl, composed of many individual particles.

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