About the Sorority
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated was founded on November 12, 1922 at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. We are the only sorority of the divine nine founded at a predominately white institution.
Our sorority was founded by 7 educators: Dr. Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Dr. Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Dr. Vivian White Marbury, Dr. Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Dr. Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford, Dr. Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin and Dr. Cubena McClure. Our sorority's commitment to service is expressed in its slogan, "Greater Service, Greater Progress." |
Chapter History
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Mu Epsilon Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was chartered on January 23, 2016, in Roswell, GA. The charter members are Sorors (left to right): Deauna Webb, Renora Orr, Lori Jones, Anitra Price-Puckett, Rochelle Maxwell, Leslie Stevenson, Ratima Guest-Smith, Patrice Campbell, Noreen Kamau, and Courtney Pace-Saffold (not picutured).
We are rooted in the cities of Alpharetta, John Creek, Milton, Roswell, and Sandy Springs and cover the entire county of Gwinnett. MES is in the Southeastern region of Sigma Gamma Rho. |
Chapter Lineage
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Fall 2018 "Inception"
Lena Rhodes Tonjaih Johnson Agiola Cole Tanesha Hunter Jewell Robinson Kristen Furlough Fall 2019 "One Creation" Shon Smithwick Fall 2019 "Evolution" (University of North Georgia Regional Undergraduates) Angel Rosemond Imani Arnold Uriyah Davis |
Spring 2020 2 "RHOyal Creations"
Veronica Lane Comela Williams Spring 2022 "Σentennial PRHOfection" Tracy Jones-Walton Tiara Brown Jacqueline Charlton Linda Murray LaKesha Jones-Williams |
2022-2024 Executive Board
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Centennial Basileus: Dr. Tye Demby
Centennial Anti-Basileus: Michelle Ross Centennial Tamiochus: Jessica Baker Centennial Grammateus: Jasmine Allen-Dorsey Centennial Anti-Grammateus: Tonjaih Johnson |
Centennial Epistoleus: Dr. Courtney Mincey
Centennial Chaplain: Tracy Jones-Walton Centennial Chaplain: Coni Brown Centennial Sergeant At Arms: Shon Smithwick |
It is the mission of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to enhance the quality of life for women and their families in the U.S. and globally through community service, civil, and social action. 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.
Mu Epsilon Sigma fulfills the Sorority's mission by...
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Conducting community service activities that include: North Fulton Charities Food Banks in North Fulton and Gwinnett Mamas Helping Mamas (Gwinnett) Clothing Drives Fundraising Efforts: National Museum of African American History, Washington D.C. Trip Black Panther Movie Night Virtual Bingo |
Social Action Efforts: Voter Registration in Gwinnett County Telephone Phone Bank (Voting Initiative) North Metro National Panhellenic Counseling (NPHC) Lawrenceville Sisterhood Bonding Events: Bowling Paint and Sip Picnics Axe Throwing |
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National Programs
Operation BigBook Bag
OperationBigBookBag is a program designed to address the needs, challenges and issues that face school-aged children who are educationally at-risk, in local homeless shelters and extended-care hospitals and facilities. Through this program, we collect and donate educational materials, equipment and school supplies. Swim 1922 Through the partnership with USA Swimming, Sigma Gamma Rho’s Swim 1922 campaign aims to address this disparity by having. Olympians and members of our sorority teach the community about water safety and how to swim. Youth Symposium The Symposium (supported by undergraduate chapters and affiliates) is designed to highlight some of the prevalent concerns that negatively impact our youth (drugs, teen violence, abuse, low self-esteem, suicide, teen pregnancy, human trafficking, etc.). View more about our Sorority's National programs here. |
Current Partners
Some of Current Partners include:
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