SGRHO STUDY UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Seven Pearls - CORRECT ANSWER - Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little
Dorothy Hanley Whiteside
Vivian Irene White Marbury
Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford
Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson
Bessie Mae Downey Martin
Cubena McClure
When and where was Sigma Gamma Rho founded? - CORRECT ANSWER - November
12, 1922 at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN
When was Sigma Gamma Rho incorporated? - CORRECT ANSWER - December 30,
1929
When did Sigma Gamma Rho join the NPHC? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1937
What was the social climate in 1922 in Indianapolis? - CORRECT ANSWER - The social
climate was still segregated and white dominated.
Which organization was based in close proximity to Butler University, and in which ways could
their presence impact the surrounding community? - CORRECT ANSWER - The Ku Klux
Klan was in close proximity to the university . They boasted that they had the largest number of
members outside of the southern states. Their presence could be seen as intimidating and could
have provided a hostile environment and continue support for segregation.
List three purposes for fraternities and sororities. - CORRECT ANSWER - To promote
sister and brotherhood
, To promote scholarship
To provide community service
What is the intended purpose of Sigma Gamma Rho? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
intended purpose of Sigma Gamma Rho is to provide service to the community, assist youth with
leadership development and education, and to positively impact the quality of life for the
community.
What was each Founder's contribution to the sorority? - CORRECT ANSWER - Mary Lou
Allison Gardner Little Loving Cup Award
Dorothy Hanley Whiteside was an educator and a milliner. She was the owner of a millinery
business, which she started with her husband and continued to run after her husband passed.
Vivian Irene White Marbury was instrumental in organizing Public School No. 87
Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson served as principal to one of the largest elementary schools in
Indianapolis and was involved with many organizations that were committed to service.
Hattie Mae Annette Dublin Redford was Grand Epistoleus, Grand Tamiochus, and Financial
Consultant. She received various awards and honors from the sorority. Plaques are awarded in
her name at each Boule.
Bessie Mae Downey Rhodes Martin taught at the Normal Schools
Cubena McClure helped design the Sorority Pin.
How many regions are there? Name each region. - CORRECT ANSWER - There are 5
regions. They are: Central, Southeastern, Northeastern, Southwestern, and Western.
Describe the events that led to the creation of the region. - CORRECT ANSWER - The
regions were created to provide adequate organization and administration for its members and
programs.
Describe the events that led to the creation of the chapter. - CORRECT ANSWER - The
chapter was created to create organizations and provide service at the local level.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Seven Pearls - CORRECT ANSWER - Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little
Dorothy Hanley Whiteside
Vivian Irene White Marbury
Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford
Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson
Bessie Mae Downey Martin
Cubena McClure
When and where was Sigma Gamma Rho founded? - CORRECT ANSWER - November
12, 1922 at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN
When was Sigma Gamma Rho incorporated? - CORRECT ANSWER - December 30,
1929
When did Sigma Gamma Rho join the NPHC? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1937
What was the social climate in 1922 in Indianapolis? - CORRECT ANSWER - The social
climate was still segregated and white dominated.
Which organization was based in close proximity to Butler University, and in which ways could
their presence impact the surrounding community? - CORRECT ANSWER - The Ku Klux
Klan was in close proximity to the university . They boasted that they had the largest number of
members outside of the southern states. Their presence could be seen as intimidating and could
have provided a hostile environment and continue support for segregation.
List three purposes for fraternities and sororities. - CORRECT ANSWER - To promote
sister and brotherhood
, To promote scholarship
To provide community service
What is the intended purpose of Sigma Gamma Rho? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
intended purpose of Sigma Gamma Rho is to provide service to the community, assist youth with
leadership development and education, and to positively impact the quality of life for the
community.
What was each Founder's contribution to the sorority? - CORRECT ANSWER - Mary Lou
Allison Gardner Little Loving Cup Award
Dorothy Hanley Whiteside was an educator and a milliner. She was the owner of a millinery
business, which she started with her husband and continued to run after her husband passed.
Vivian Irene White Marbury was instrumental in organizing Public School No. 87
Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson served as principal to one of the largest elementary schools in
Indianapolis and was involved with many organizations that were committed to service.
Hattie Mae Annette Dublin Redford was Grand Epistoleus, Grand Tamiochus, and Financial
Consultant. She received various awards and honors from the sorority. Plaques are awarded in
her name at each Boule.
Bessie Mae Downey Rhodes Martin taught at the Normal Schools
Cubena McClure helped design the Sorority Pin.
How many regions are there? Name each region. - CORRECT ANSWER - There are 5
regions. They are: Central, Southeastern, Northeastern, Southwestern, and Western.
Describe the events that led to the creation of the region. - CORRECT ANSWER - The
regions were created to provide adequate organization and administration for its members and
programs.
Describe the events that led to the creation of the chapter. - CORRECT ANSWER - The
chapter was created to create organizations and provide service at the local level.
