The 8 Founding Sisters of our National Sorority

Sigma Sigma Sigma is a National Panhellenic Conference Sorority founded at Longwood College, Farmville, Virginia on April 20, 1898.  The purpose of our founding eight young women holds true today.  Tri Sigma aims to insure a perpetual bond of friendship, develop strong womanly character, and to promote high standards of conduct.

Tri Sigma has been a pioneer in developing hospital Child Life Programs with specific focus on Play Therapy for hospitalized children.  Two hospitals recieve the major part of Philanthropic funds from Tri Sigma programs: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; and Children's Medical Center, Dallas.  Sigma Sigma Sigma has financed rehabilitation programs for seriously ill children, provided funds for equippinf play rooms, libraries, conference rooms, lounges, out-patient areas, burn units, and nursing intensive care units.  Scholarship grants have also been established for graduate students in Play Therapy.  Locally, specific projects are adopted, depending on the needs and facilities of each community giving Tri Sigmas an opportunity to help others.

Insignia

 

Flower~Purple Violet

Colors~Royal Purple and White

Jewel~Pearl

Symbol~Sailboat

Magazine~The Triangle of Sigma Sigma Sigma

Motto~Faithful Unto Death

The Robbie Page Memorial was established in 1954 when the son of a National President died.  Tri Sigma was the first organization to develop and support play therapy for hospitalized children.  Money obtained to support Tri Sigma play therapy projects solely come from donations from Tri Sigma collegiate and alumnae chapters and memorials made by chapters and individuals.