Sigma Sigma Sigma
Eta Kappa Chapter at Texas Woman's University
Faith
Hope
Love
Power
Wisdom
National History
(Alpha Chapter)
At The State Female Normal School, now Longwood University, in Farmville, Virginia, eight women formed a special bond while studying for their future teaching careers. In 1897, Lelia Scott and Lucy Wright led the first meetings of the secret society, the S.S.S. Club. On April 20, 1898, these women officially announced the founding of the Greek letter society known as ΣΣΣ.
Margaret Batten, Louise Davis, Martha Trent Featherston Isabella Merrick, Sallie Michie, Lelia Scott, Elizabeth Watkins, & Lucy Wright
Our Mission Statement: To establish among its members a perpetual bond of friendship, to develop in them strong womanly character, and to impress upon them high standards of conduct.
Our Philanthropy: The Sigma Sigma Sigma Foundation
Our Motto: Faithful Unto Death
Our Colors: Royal Purple and Pure White
Our Flower: Purple Violet
Our Jewel: Pearl
Our Symbol: The Sailboat