Sigma Gamma Rho Study Questions And Answers

Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little ( 1st elected Grand Basileus) - ANS Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana . Little was raised by a family friend because both of her parents were killed when she was three. She graduated from Shortridge H.S. in 1915 and received a diploma from the Indianapolis Normal School in 1918 when she began teaching. In 1928, Little moved to L.A. with her husband and finished her undergraduate teaching in U.C.L.A. She taught in the L.A. school system until her retirement in 1967. The Mary Lou Allison Loving Cup award is presented at each Boule to the Chapter reporting the most successful program Where was sigma gamma rho founded? when? - ANS Campus of Butler University in Indianapolis Indiana, November 12, 1922. What was the founders goal? - ANS legacy of service and achievement through higher education. Founded by 7 school teachers to create a network of women working to impact the black community through education Founders Day? - ANS November 12 call used to define their impacts on society (motto) - ANS greater service, greater progress Dorothy Hanley Whiteside - ANS Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana Whiteside graduated from Shortridge High School and entered the Indianapolis Normal School in 1922, when in training as a cadet teacher she met the teachers who became her best friends and Founders of the Sorority. She taught school until 1951 when she retired and later helped her husband to develop a business. She also started her own millinery business and worked with her church and various organizations. After the death of her husband, she ran their business from and returned to teaching in 1959 where she remained until her retirement in 1970. Cubena Mcclure - ANS McClure graduated from Shortridge H.S., the Indianapolis City Normal School and attended Western Reserve in Cleavland OH. She won the Gregg Scholarship which she planned to use to attend Columbia University, but due to illness she could not accept the scholarship. McClure was talented in art and she helped to design the Sorority pin. She died very young on August 24, 1924. Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin - ANS Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana Martin was the youngest of six children and attended grade school in Indianapolis. She graduated from the Manual Training High School and the City Teachers Normal. Martin taught school for over 25 years. She married twice and was a devoted wife and hard worker in school and the Sorority. Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford - ANS Birthplace: Greenville Kentucky Redford graduated from South Bend Central H.S. Cum Laude, from Indiana State Teachers College with a B.S., and Butler University with an M.S. She also studied at Western Reserve in Cleveland and Indiana University extension. She taught 1 year in Terra Haute and 37 yrs in Indianapolis, IN. She served the sorority as Grand Epistoleus, Grand Tamiochus, Financial Consultant and received various awards and honors from the Sorority. Plaques are awarded in Redford's name at each Boule for exhibits for Chapter Achievements. Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson - ANS Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana Johnson was a product of the Indianapolis public school system and received both B.S. and M.S. Degrees from Butler University. In 1923, she received her first teaching assignment and over the years she was promoted to principal of one of the largest elementary schools in Indiana. She was also involved with many clubs and organizations dedicated to community service and retired in 1966. Vivian Irene White Marbury - ANS Birthplace: Oxford, Ohio Marbury attended Shortridge H.S. and the Indianapolis Normal School. She received a B.S. from Butler University and a Masters degree from Columbia University in New York City. Her professional career included teaching at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Director of Practice Training of teachers from Butler University, Indianapolis University and Indianapolis State University. She taught in the Indianapolis School system for 9 years. Marbury organized Public School #87 which grew from a 4 room portable school to 18 rooms and 24 teachers, where she was principal for 39 years until her retirement in 1967. She married in 1929 and is the mother of two children. Soror Marbury kept the Sigma Light burning until her death on July 30, 2000. Colors - ANS Royal Blue and Old Glory Gold flower - ANS Yellow Tea Rose Mascot - ANS French Toy Poodle Publication - ANS The Aurora- The AURORA is the official organ of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. & is published quarterly. Gertrude Murchison of Gamma Sigma Chapter was the first Editor-in-Chief of The Aurora at the Third Annual Boule, 1927. The AURORA reflects Sigma's unity of purpose and action, support of programs and projects and full cooperation in human concern and commitment. principles of Sigma women - ANS Sisterhood, Scholarship, Service Charter Day at Savannah State - ANS November 23, 1949 Mission of Sigma Gamma Rho - ANS It is the mission of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority to enhance the quality of life for women and their families in the U.S. and globally through community service. Our goal is to achieve greater progress in the areas of education, health awareness, and leadership development. Our members, affiliates, staff and community partners work to create and support initiatives that align with our vision. Vision of Sigma Gamma Rho - ANS We visualize a world in which all women and their families reach their full potential in all aspects of life and are able to create unlimited opportunities for future generations. Sigma Gamma Rho Values - ANS SISTERHOOD • Value the contributions of all members and affiliates-- in unmatched collaboration. • Embrace different perspectives. We do not compete against each other. Instead, we share an approach where all opinions and options are considered, researched, and analyzed carefully before decisions are made. • Support each other to ensure Sorors are able to reach their full potential in any endeavor. RESPECT • Treat everyone in our diverse community with dignity— including, but not limited to current and potential Sorors, affiliates, staff, and partners. • Adhere to the Sorority's policies, procedures, training standards and behavior guidelines.