Eta Sigma Chapter
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
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In 1923, Gamma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was
organized in Atlanta, Georgia on the campus of Atlanta University under
the direction of Fannie O’Bannon. In 1929, the name was changed to Eta
Sigma. Charter members were Annie Roland Hall (principal organizer),
Lady I. Goosby, Maudine Brick Reynolds, Gertrude Brick Lovingood,
Maude Tolbert, Clara Pitts, Kate Goosby Crumley, Maggie Atkinson,
Ernestine Bell Lewis, Janie Goosby, Ruby Wise, Henrietta Brandon, Myrtle
Ester, and Lois Burgen. Clara Pitts, founder of the Carrie Steel-Pitts Home,
was the first Basileus of the chapter.
Eta Sigma Chapter since its inception has geared its programs towards the
mission and aim set forth by the parent body - enhancing the quality of life
within the community, promoting high scholastic attainment, public service,
leadership development, and education of youth.
These goals have been successfully achieved through implementation of
programs encompassing every segment of the community. Current
programs and their purposes are: George Washington Carver Essay
Contests (the life and work of Carver), Mwanamugimu Essay Contest,
(increases knowledge of African nations and research skills), Project
Reassurance (prevention of teenage pregnancy), Wee Savers (knowledge
of banking skills and value), Debutante Ball (introduction of young ladies to
society), Operation Big Book Bag (provide homeless shelters and children’
s hospitals with educational materials, equipment, and school supplies),
Rhoer Club (activities for middle and high school girls), Citywide Youth
Symposium (preparation of youth for life experiences), Buckle Up America
(increases awareness of seat belt safety), scholarship awards ($3,000 to
$10,000 annually to needy students), and support of five undergraduate
chapters.
Additionally, Eta Sigma has impacted the community socially, civically,
educationally, and economically by physically participating in voter
registration drives, activities of the National Council of Negro Women,
National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Carrie Steele-Pitts Home, Breast
Cancer Awareness Walk, AIDS Walk, March of Dimes Walk America, and
the Martin Luther King Week Parade.
With pride the Debutante Ball is acknowledge as the most successful of all
chapter activities because of its popularity after a fifty-five year life span.
This is because of the varied and outstanding achievements of its
participants and the respect shown by the citizens of Atlanta towards its
continual presentation.
Because of the leadership abilities of chapter members, National and
Regional offices have been held by many. They are: Evenly H. Hood (Past
Grand Basileus), Winfred Jones (First Grand Anti-Basileua), Ruby Tatum,
Ernestine Bell (Members of the National Board of Directors), Ruby Wise,
Elizabeth Leamon, Ann Broughton (Southeast Region Syntaktes), Winnie
Smith, Hulda Wilson, Gwendolyn Carswell, Mae Eva Wesley (Southeast
Region Anti-Grammateus), Juanita Love (Southeast Trustee of National
Education Fund), Clara Pitts (National Chaplin), Edith Gibson (Southeast
Region Tamiochus).
Through the hard work of its members, Eta Sigma has been the recipient of
the following awards: Outstanding Chapter Report, Attendance, Most
Outstanding Chapter Activities, National Headquarters Scroll of Honor
(Lorraine A. Williams), Chapter Display, Project Reassurance, Sigma of the
Year, Mary Lou Allison Little Loving Cup, Rejesta B. Perry Project
Reassurance, Hattie Redford, Largest Chapter Membership in Southeast
Region, and Outstanding Alumnae Chapter.
Eta Sigma Chapter remains united in purposes and efforts to our motto
“Greater Service, Greater Progress” by dutifully implementing the projects
and programs set forth by the parent body - enhancing the quality of life
throughout the community socially, civically, and economically.
organized in Atlanta, Georgia on the campus of Atlanta University under
the direction of Fannie O’Bannon. In 1929, the name was changed to Eta
Sigma. Charter members were Annie Roland Hall (principal organizer),
Lady I. Goosby, Maudine Brick Reynolds, Gertrude Brick Lovingood,
Maude Tolbert, Clara Pitts, Kate Goosby Crumley, Maggie Atkinson,
Ernestine Bell Lewis, Janie Goosby, Ruby Wise, Henrietta Brandon, Myrtle
Ester, and Lois Burgen. Clara Pitts, founder of the Carrie Steel-Pitts Home,
was the first Basileus of the chapter.
Eta Sigma Chapter since its inception has geared its programs towards the
mission and aim set forth by the parent body - enhancing the quality of life
within the community, promoting high scholastic attainment, public service,
leadership development, and education of youth.
These goals have been successfully achieved through implementation of
programs encompassing every segment of the community. Current
programs and their purposes are: George Washington Carver Essay
Contests (the life and work of Carver), Mwanamugimu Essay Contest,
(increases knowledge of African nations and research skills), Project
Reassurance (prevention of teenage pregnancy), Wee Savers (knowledge
of banking skills and value), Debutante Ball (introduction of young ladies to
society), Operation Big Book Bag (provide homeless shelters and children’
s hospitals with educational materials, equipment, and school supplies),
Rhoer Club (activities for middle and high school girls), Citywide Youth
Symposium (preparation of youth for life experiences), Buckle Up America
(increases awareness of seat belt safety), scholarship awards ($3,000 to
$10,000 annually to needy students), and support of five undergraduate
chapters.
Additionally, Eta Sigma has impacted the community socially, civically,
educationally, and economically by physically participating in voter
registration drives, activities of the National Council of Negro Women,
National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Carrie Steele-Pitts Home, Breast
Cancer Awareness Walk, AIDS Walk, March of Dimes Walk America, and
the Martin Luther King Week Parade.
With pride the Debutante Ball is acknowledge as the most successful of all
chapter activities because of its popularity after a fifty-five year life span.
This is because of the varied and outstanding achievements of its
participants and the respect shown by the citizens of Atlanta towards its
continual presentation.
Because of the leadership abilities of chapter members, National and
Regional offices have been held by many. They are: Evenly H. Hood (Past
Grand Basileus), Winfred Jones (First Grand Anti-Basileua), Ruby Tatum,
Ernestine Bell (Members of the National Board of Directors), Ruby Wise,
Elizabeth Leamon, Ann Broughton (Southeast Region Syntaktes), Winnie
Smith, Hulda Wilson, Gwendolyn Carswell, Mae Eva Wesley (Southeast
Region Anti-Grammateus), Juanita Love (Southeast Trustee of National
Education Fund), Clara Pitts (National Chaplin), Edith Gibson (Southeast
Region Tamiochus).
Through the hard work of its members, Eta Sigma has been the recipient of
the following awards: Outstanding Chapter Report, Attendance, Most
Outstanding Chapter Activities, National Headquarters Scroll of Honor
(Lorraine A. Williams), Chapter Display, Project Reassurance, Sigma of the
Year, Mary Lou Allison Little Loving Cup, Rejesta B. Perry Project
Reassurance, Hattie Redford, Largest Chapter Membership in Southeast
Region, and Outstanding Alumnae Chapter.
Eta Sigma Chapter remains united in purposes and efforts to our motto
“Greater Service, Greater Progress” by dutifully implementing the projects
and programs set forth by the parent body - enhancing the quality of life
throughout the community socially, civically, and economically.
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Eta Sigma Chapter
Post Office Box 42382
Atlanta, Georgia 30311
Post Office Box 42382
Atlanta, Georgia 30311
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