Let's see......
1) The charter for the Alpha Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota lists it as a sorority. It was later changed to fraternity.
2) The first "pledge class" of the Alpha Chapter included only one woman, by the name of Elsa Stanley--but, she was not considered a sister. The founders enlisted her as one of the founding mothers, but because of her father's position in the university she declined. The founders never considered her a sister, but a founder--the 8th one. (the Nat'l website lists only 7 founders)
And, I have to say this because it is a misconception even to sisters-
3) Sigma Alpha Iota is NOT a professional organization. We recieved exemption under the title XI clause that excludes social fraternities and sororities. We exist to foster social relationships amung women musicians--not prepare them for a musical career.
4) Sigma Alpha Iota is not the sister organization to Phi Mu Alpha. We are two seperate organizations with seperate founders, ideals, and ritual.
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Hmmmm.....off the top of my head, I can't think of anything about Phi Sig....let me think about it.
