Dr. Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little (1896-1992)
Known as the primary founder of Sigma Gamma Rho, as well as its first International Grand Basileus
Dr. Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin (1900-1947)
Was the youngest of 6 children, taught school for 25 years and was a very engaged founder.
Dr. Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson (1904-1986)
Served as principal to one of the largest elementary schools in the Indianapolis school system.
Dr. Vivian Irene White Marbury(1900-2000)
Contributed to the organization of Public School 87 in the Indianapolis school system.
Dr. Cubena McClure (1901-1924)
Contributed to the design of the sorority’s pin and was very talented in art.
Dr. Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford (1896-1990)
Served as Grand Epistoleus, Grand Tamiochus, Financial Consultant and received various awards and honors for her sorority service.
Dr. Dorothy Hanley Whiteside (1905-1985)
The youngest founder of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. at 17 years old.
Established: November 12th, 1922, at Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Membership: 100,000+
Division: Central, Northeastern, Southeastern (Our region), Southwestern, Western.
Service Channel: Over 500 chapters in the U.S., Bahamas, Bermuda, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, Germany and Korea.
Sorority Flower: The Yellow Tea Rose
Sorority Mascot: The Poodle
Sorority Colors: Royal Blue and Gold
