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Our History

   Over 40 years ago, in 1952, there were two girls, Marvyn Glover and Barbara Ferraro, who were dating a couple of Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity brothers. Because of their relationship, the girls were doing a lot of service with Apha Phi Omega. The ladies decided to form their own service sorority in order to give other ladies a vehicle in which to perform service in the community. That sorority was Gamma Sigma Sigma. Since the beginning, they were doing service along side of Alpha Phi Omega, as sisters of Alpha Phi Omega.

   After searching for other groups having similiar ideals and purposes, the Drexel group discovered the Omega Service Sorority at Boston University and the Women's Service Organization at New York University.

   The Constitutional Convention was held at Beekman Towers in New York City, October 10-12, 1952. 9 schools were represented: Boson University, Brooklyn College, Drexel Institute of Technology, Los Angeles City College, New York University, Queens College, University of Houston and Miami University of Ohio. Barabara Van Sciver Ferraro from Drexel was the first National President. The date commemorating the Constitutional Convention, October 12, is designated as Founder's Day.

   Brooklyn College requested that Maroon and White be established as the colors of Gamma Sigma Sigma. The National Constitution went into effect on January 1, 1953.
 

   Gamma Sigma Sigma is based on the ideals of Service Friendship and Equality.
 

   The PURPOSE of Gamma Sigma Sigma is to assemble college ad university students in the spirit of service to humanity and to develop friendship among students of all races and creeds.
 

   Our motto is "Unity in Service"
 

   The official FLOWER is the White Rose.
 

   The colors of Gamma Sigma Sigma are Maroon, symbolizing service and White, symbolizing friendship and equality. The colors can be found on the Pledge Pin, the Membership Pin and the Coat of Arms.
 

   Selectivity of members and hazing have been prohibited by Gamma Sigma Sigma since its foundation. It is Gamma Sigma Sigma's non-selectivity policy which is the difference between us and social organizations. The variety of personalities and talents of our members has built an organization with vision and creativity. Members in Gamma Sigma Sigma, enjoy many friendships. Some will last through college. Some will last a lifetime.
 

   The commitment to service, open membership and opportunities to learn and grow sets Gamma Sigma Sigma apart from the social sororities and fraternities. Our membership makes us diversified and unique--the essence of Gamma Sigma Sigma.

 National Honorary Members
 
 

Past National Presidents of Gamma Sigma Sigma
 

1952-1955 Mrs. Barbara Ferraro

1955-1957 Mrs. Margaret Zimmerman

1957-1959 Mrs. Norma Jean McKenty

1959-1961 Mrs. Annell Hargraves

1961-1963 Mrs. Denise Fecketter

1963-1965 Mrs. Barbara Stabler

1965-1967 Mrs. Mary Lou Bartley

1967-1969 Mrs. Charlotte Mendoza

1969-1971 Mrs. Barbara Macarillo

1971-1975 Mrs. Mary Scout

1975-1977 Ms. Rosalie Powell

1977-1981 Ms. Christina Tomczak

1981-1985 Mrs. Maryjane Cass Burdge

1985-1987 Mrs. Sue Majeski

1987-1989 Mrs. Mary Ann Carr

1989-1991 Mrs. Patricia Saul

1991-1993 Ms. Sharon Thompkins

1993-1995 Ms. A. Michele Slay

1995-1997 Mrs. Kathyjo Kuenzle

1997-1999 Mrs. Nancy Crane