T.O.R.C.H. Final Questions UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Where was the Sorority Founded? Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana
When did the Sorority become an incorporated national December 30, 1929
collegiate organization?
Who wrote the sorority's pledge? Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little
What are the sorority's official colors? Royal Blue and Gold
What is the name of the Sorority's official publication? The Aurora
Who designed the official badge? Cubena McClure
Describe the Grand Basileus' pin: Enriched by a laurel wreath and gavel for the guard
Name the 4 types of Sorority Meetings? 1. Area
2. Local
3. Regional
4. Boule
Describe the Sorority's official badge: Open book with torch as foundation, 10 pearls mounted on the edges, 2 rubies at
the base
What is the name of the basileus of the chapter in which Madam Basileus Daija Patterson
you are seeking membership?
, How is Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. different from the It was founded at a PWI
other three NPHC female Greek letter organizations?
What is the sorority's slogan? Greater Service, Greater Progress
What is the Sorority's flower? Yellow Tea Rose
Who are the Sorority's Founders? Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little
Dorothy Hanley Whiteside
Vivian Irene White Marbury
Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson
Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford
Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin
Cubena McClure
Name 5 of the Sorority's national projects: Project Reassurance
Operation Big Book Bag
Swim 1922
Youth Symposium
Women's Wellness
What is the Philo Affiliate? What is its purpose? Philo Affiliates are friends of the chapter. They function as an auxiliary to the local
graduate chapter.
What is the Rhoer Club? It is for young ladies 12-18. They are provided with educational, vocational, civic,
social, and cultural experiences through their local graduate chapter.
Name 3 organizations in which the Grand Chapter March of Dimes
maintains membership. St. Jude Research
NAACP
When are national fees due? September 30th
What is the composition of the Grand Chapter? Board of Directors
Duly-elected chapter delegates
Members-at-Large
Life Members
Past Grand Basili
When does the Grand Chapter meet? Every 2 years at Boule
How many regions comprise the Sorority? Name all 5. Central
Northeastern
Southeastern
Southwestern
Western
What region is this chapter a member of? Western
When was this chapter chartered? March 10, 1991
Where was the Sorority Founded? Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana
When did the Sorority become an incorporated national December 30, 1929
collegiate organization?
Who wrote the sorority's pledge? Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little
What are the sorority's official colors? Royal Blue and Gold
What is the name of the Sorority's official publication? The Aurora
Who designed the official badge? Cubena McClure
Describe the Grand Basileus' pin: Enriched by a laurel wreath and gavel for the guard
Name the 4 types of Sorority Meetings? 1. Area
2. Local
3. Regional
4. Boule
Describe the Sorority's official badge: Open book with torch as foundation, 10 pearls mounted on the edges, 2 rubies at
the base
What is the name of the basileus of the chapter in which Madam Basileus Daija Patterson
you are seeking membership?
, How is Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. different from the It was founded at a PWI
other three NPHC female Greek letter organizations?
What is the sorority's slogan? Greater Service, Greater Progress
What is the Sorority's flower? Yellow Tea Rose
Who are the Sorority's Founders? Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little
Dorothy Hanley Whiteside
Vivian Irene White Marbury
Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson
Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford
Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin
Cubena McClure
Name 5 of the Sorority's national projects: Project Reassurance
Operation Big Book Bag
Swim 1922
Youth Symposium
Women's Wellness
What is the Philo Affiliate? What is its purpose? Philo Affiliates are friends of the chapter. They function as an auxiliary to the local
graduate chapter.
What is the Rhoer Club? It is for young ladies 12-18. They are provided with educational, vocational, civic,
social, and cultural experiences through their local graduate chapter.
Name 3 organizations in which the Grand Chapter March of Dimes
maintains membership. St. Jude Research
NAACP
When are national fees due? September 30th
What is the composition of the Grand Chapter? Board of Directors
Duly-elected chapter delegates
Members-at-Large
Life Members
Past Grand Basili
When does the Grand Chapter meet? Every 2 years at Boule
How many regions comprise the Sorority? Name all 5. Central
Northeastern
Southeastern
Southwestern
Western
What region is this chapter a member of? Western
When was this chapter chartered? March 10, 1991
