Question about some of your organizations terms
 

Ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho,

I'm a long time GCer, and as part of my final sociology project in order graduate, I'm conducting a content analysis of fraternity and sorority magazines. I chose to use the Aurora of Sigma Gamma Rho, namely out of convenience (it's the only NPHC sorority magazine online), but after reading through your magazine several times, I have some questions. I would be appreciative of any help that I could get from you wonderful ladies.

First I wanted to make sure that any chapter name that ended with Sigma was an alumnae chapter, or at least not an undergraduate chapter. Is this true?

Second, the Rhoer groups are affiliate programs for High schoolers, right?

Third, what exactly are the Philos groups?

I must say that after reading through this issue of the Aurora, I am blown away by the amount of work done by your organization for the community, particularly from the alumnae groups. Nothing like that sort of commitment is shown by the alumni of my organization, Beta Theta Pi. You all deserve to be commended for your work.

Again thank you in advance for you help, it will really be of benefit to my project.

Interfraternally,

Geoff Mickells
Beta Theta Pi
University of Nebraska

Thank you for your interest and wonderful comments about our sorority. It truly means a lot to me. The work that we do is out of love for our sisterhood and of commitment and dedication to our communities.

Answer to your questions:
Our affiliates are the Rhoers and the Philos.

The Rhoers are a club of high school girls that are supervised by our graduate chapters.

The Philos are women who are dedicated to the service and vision of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. The word philo means friend. They are "friends" of our graduate chapter members. They assist with our community service projects and perform service on their own. These women are not initiated members of the sorority. Many of them are still working towards college degrees but are highly recognized and accomplished individuals in their communities and occupations.

Alumnae chapters end with the name "Sigma".

I hope this helps and best wishes to you and your sociology project.

Thank you so much. That really helps me out!

How did this turn out?

Aww, Our Founders' would be sooo proud. How did it turn out as well?

I PM'd him but he hasn't posted since June. I hope his project got him an A!:p