TORCH QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CCURATE
ANSWERS
The Philo Affiliate - Answers -Philos are women who are friends of Sigma who function
as an auxiliary to the local graduate chapter. Philos also have chapter meetings and
elected officers
Mission Statement - Answers -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.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Purpose - Answers -Our goal is to achieve greater
progress in the areas of education, health awareness, and leadership development. Our
members, affiliates, and staff and community partners work to create and support
initiatives that align with our vision.
Social Actions - Answers -Education, Health Awareness, and Leadership Development,
Youth Development, Community Service, Sisterhood and Scholarships
Sorority Colors - Answers -Rhoyal Blue and Antique Gold, represent the Sigma soror in
her glorious wealth of values, truth and purity.
Sorority Flower - Answers -Yellow Tea Rose
Represents beauty, strength and radiance
Sorority Mascot - Answers -French Toy Poodle
Who designed the sorority pin? - Answers -Cubena McClure
The Official Badge - Answers -Open book, torch as foundation, ten pearls mounted on
the edges and two rubies as the base
What does the 10 pearls represent? - Answers -Our 7 Founders and our 3 virtues
The Coat of Arms - Answers -Consists of the lamp of learning, a quill, a serpent, two
stars, skull and crossbones, and the fasces (a bundle of sticks with an ax
Sigma Attire - Answers -A plain uninterrupted royal blue and/or gold dress or skirted
suit (Plenary sessions)
A white dress or white skirted suit (Omega Rho Ceremony)
A black dress or suit (Business Meeting)
A formal dress that's either royal blue and/or gold (Banquets)
, A quality shirt, free of stains or wear marks. Bearing the name Sigma Gamma Rho
(Parties/Step Shows)
National Programs - Answers -Operation BigBookBag
Women's Wellness Initiative
Swim 1922
Project Cradle Care
Annual Youth Symposium
Project Reassurance
Mwanamugimu Essay Contest
Project Wee Savers
Program for Africa
National Marrow Donor Program
Hattie McDaniel Cancer Awareness and Health Program
Act Against AIDS Leadership Initiative: A3 4 Life
How many elected officers are at the national level? - Answers -9
What is the highest elected officer at the National Level? - Answers -Grand Basileus
How many elected officers are at the regional level? - Answers -7
What is the highest elected officer at the Regional Level? - Answers -Regional
Syntaktes
How many elected officers are at the local level? - Answers -6
What is the highest elected officer at the Local Level? - Answers -Basileus
Local Elected Officers - Answers -Basileus - President
Anti-Basileus - Vice-President
Grammateus - Financial Secretary
Anti-Grammateus - Recording Secretary
Tamiochus - Treasurer
Epistoleus - Historian/reporter
Syntaktes - Regional Director
How do you address a member? - Answers -You would address someone as their
position-last name or soror-last name
Founders Death Order - Answers -1st: Cuban McClure-Omega Rho 1924
2nd: Bessie Mae Downy Rhoades Martin- Omega Rho 1947
3rd: Dorthy Hanley Whiteside - Omega Rho 1985
4th: Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson - Omega Rho 1986
5th: Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford - Omega Rho 1990
6th: Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little - Omega Rho 1992
ANSWERS
The Philo Affiliate - Answers -Philos are women who are friends of Sigma who function
as an auxiliary to the local graduate chapter. Philos also have chapter meetings and
elected officers
Mission Statement - Answers -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.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Purpose - Answers -Our goal is to achieve greater
progress in the areas of education, health awareness, and leadership development. Our
members, affiliates, and staff and community partners work to create and support
initiatives that align with our vision.
Social Actions - Answers -Education, Health Awareness, and Leadership Development,
Youth Development, Community Service, Sisterhood and Scholarships
Sorority Colors - Answers -Rhoyal Blue and Antique Gold, represent the Sigma soror in
her glorious wealth of values, truth and purity.
Sorority Flower - Answers -Yellow Tea Rose
Represents beauty, strength and radiance
Sorority Mascot - Answers -French Toy Poodle
Who designed the sorority pin? - Answers -Cubena McClure
The Official Badge - Answers -Open book, torch as foundation, ten pearls mounted on
the edges and two rubies as the base
What does the 10 pearls represent? - Answers -Our 7 Founders and our 3 virtues
The Coat of Arms - Answers -Consists of the lamp of learning, a quill, a serpent, two
stars, skull and crossbones, and the fasces (a bundle of sticks with an ax
Sigma Attire - Answers -A plain uninterrupted royal blue and/or gold dress or skirted
suit (Plenary sessions)
A white dress or white skirted suit (Omega Rho Ceremony)
A black dress or suit (Business Meeting)
A formal dress that's either royal blue and/or gold (Banquets)
, A quality shirt, free of stains or wear marks. Bearing the name Sigma Gamma Rho
(Parties/Step Shows)
National Programs - Answers -Operation BigBookBag
Women's Wellness Initiative
Swim 1922
Project Cradle Care
Annual Youth Symposium
Project Reassurance
Mwanamugimu Essay Contest
Project Wee Savers
Program for Africa
National Marrow Donor Program
Hattie McDaniel Cancer Awareness and Health Program
Act Against AIDS Leadership Initiative: A3 4 Life
How many elected officers are at the national level? - Answers -9
What is the highest elected officer at the National Level? - Answers -Grand Basileus
How many elected officers are at the regional level? - Answers -7
What is the highest elected officer at the Regional Level? - Answers -Regional
Syntaktes
How many elected officers are at the local level? - Answers -6
What is the highest elected officer at the Local Level? - Answers -Basileus
Local Elected Officers - Answers -Basileus - President
Anti-Basileus - Vice-President
Grammateus - Financial Secretary
Anti-Grammateus - Recording Secretary
Tamiochus - Treasurer
Epistoleus - Historian/reporter
Syntaktes - Regional Director
How do you address a member? - Answers -You would address someone as their
position-last name or soror-last name
Founders Death Order - Answers -1st: Cuban McClure-Omega Rho 1924
2nd: Bessie Mae Downy Rhoades Martin- Omega Rho 1947
3rd: Dorthy Hanley Whiteside - Omega Rho 1985
4th: Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson - Omega Rho 1986
5th: Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford - Omega Rho 1990
6th: Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little - Omega Rho 1992
