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Here's our Story:

The organization of the groups which formed Gamma Sigma Sigma as a National Service Sorority is attributed to the women of Drexel Institute of Technology, a local service sorority known as Gamma Sigma Sigma. After searching for other groups having similar ideals and purposes, the Drexel group discovered the Omega Service Sorority at Boston University and the Women's Service Organization at New York University. After periodic informal contacts and information exchanges about their local organizations, the three groups determined they had nearly identical ideas, service programs and ideals. A Constitutional Convention was scheduled to establish formal ties and form a National Service Sorority.

The Constitutional Convention was held at Beekman Towers in New York City, October 10-12, 1952. Representatives attended the meeting from Boston University, Brooklyn College, Drexel Institute of Technology, Los Angeles City College, New York University, Queens College, University of Houston and Miami University of Ohio. During these three days, a national constitution was drafted and adopted, officers were elected (Barbara Van Sciver Ferraro from Drexel was the first National President) and a name was selected for the new National Service Sorority. The date commemorating the Constitutional Convention, October 12, is designated as Founder's Day for our sorority.
Our National Constitution went into effect on January 1, 1953.



The purpose of our sorority, "To assemble college and university students in the spirit of service to humanity, and to create friendships among students of all races and creeds" still holds true as we celebrate our Golden Anniversary this coming October 2002!

Our Zeta chapter at Drexel is our oldest chapter, as it is the only founding school still active.