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Although we were founded first (Sig Kap 1874, Tri-Sig 1898) Tri-Sigma was founded in VA at what is now called Longwood college. Sigma Kappa didn't have any chapters outside of Maine until 1904 - Delta Chapter Boston University. So the chances of their founders knowing anything about Sigma Kappa are slim. Also if you look at their symbols (sailboat, etc) and on their coat of arms and compare it to what you know about our ritual......no similarities.
The triangle shape is common amongst fraternities and sororities in their pledge pins and badges. Violets and pearls were very popular in the late 1800's. I collect old victorian post cards and many of them have violets and pearls on them. As for the magazine, I don't know who published theirs first. It does seem odd, you'd think one of us would change the name??
If Tri-Sigma was to have any similarities to any other organization I would be more likely to point the finger at any of the other six (I think?) sororities that were founded at Longwood around the same time. I'm sure when it comes right down to ritual every sorority has their own thing going on. The similarities in our badge, flower, jewel, and magazine are purely coincidental.
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