About Us

How it all began

Tri Sigma was founded on Farmville, VA at Longwood College on April 20, 1898. Eight young woman had a dream and they made it come true by forming this sorority. These women's names are: Margaret Batten, Louise Davis, Martha Trent Featherston, Isabella Merrick, Sallie Michie, Lelia Scott, Elisabeth Watkins, and Lucy Wright.

Sigma Foundation

Sigma Sigma Sigma is an International Panhellenic Conference Sorority. The purpose of our founding holds true today. Tri Sigma aims to ensure a perpetual bond of friendship, develop strong womanly character, and to promote high standards of conduct.

The Sigma Sigma Sigma Foundation centers its philanthropic efforts around the theme "Sigma Serves Children," specifically through the Robbie Page Memorial. Established following the 1951 death of the son of the sorority's National president, RPM supported various polio projects including the Salk vaccine trials.

Long range programming to develop and support play therapy for hospitalized children began at North Carolina Memorial Hospital. By focusing on the emotional and developmental needs of the children, funds raised by collegiate and alumnae chapters were used not only to establish playrooms, but to create a specialized field of study for professionals in child development and associated health care professions.

Facts & Symbols

Magazine : The Triangle

Colors : Royal Purple & WHite

Jewel : Pearl

Symbol : Sailboat

Mission Statement

Sigma Sigma Sigma promotes a perpetual bond of friendship, develops strong womanly character and inspires high standards of ethical conduct.