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

Purpose
The purpose of Gamma Sigma Sigma shall be to assemble college and university students in the spirit of service to humanity and to develop friendship among students of all races and creeds.

The sorority motto is:
Unity in Service
The colors of Gamma Sigma Sigma are:
Maroon symbolizing service
White symbolizing friendship and equality

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Gamma Sigma Sigma Crest

Coat of Arms


* The SHIELD stands for the protection afforded by membership:

MAROON is the color of the shield and represents loyalty

The SCALES stand for equality and justice

The STAR represents the three principal attributes of perfect fraternal friendship -loyalty,
integrity and valor

The CHEVRON symbolizes service to humanity

* Above the shield is the CREST:

The TORSE, or twisted ribbon, alternate maroon and white, and stand for the inspiration of high ideals of the sorority

Above the torse is a representation of the world within the clouds and two CLASPED HANDS, which represent friendship all over the world

On the SCROLL beneath the shield appears the name of Gamma Sigma Sigma in Greek. The scroll means that one must prepare a sign of prudence and the reputation of doing good deeds.

The Coat of Arms can only be used by activated members of Gamma Sigma Sigma. Members-in-Training do not wear or display the Coat of Arms, unless it appears on a National Publication.

Pledge pin

The colors are of primary importance in the design of the
Pledge Pin and the points of the Pledge Pin represent the ideals
of Gamma Sigma Sigma. The apex stands for service and the
base points symbolize the foundation of friendship and equality

 

Membership pin

Symbols representing Gamma Sigma Sigma are significant to
the design of the official Membership Pin. The triangle background
signifies the foundation of equality and friendship leading up to
the point representing service. The shield containing the Greek
letters Gamma Sigma Sigma indicate the protection of membership
in Gamma Sigma Sigma. The symbols are the STAFF for service,
the WHITE ROSE for friendship and the Greek letter OMICRON
for equality.

Flower

The official FLOWER is the White Rose, which stands for friendship.

 

Mascot

Sigmund the penguin is the official MASCOT.


Founded
At a convention held at Beekman Towers in NYC on October 10-12, 1952

Offical Symbols
staff (stands for service); white rose (stands for friendship); omicron
(stands for equality)
 
 
Verse 1:   
Strongest of bonds uniting the world
For service and sisterhood we strive.
We pledge now all our might
And friendship's healing light
To keep this truth alive.
 
Chorus:    
 
Gamma Sigma Sigma let
Our Tributes echo far,
So that all who bear your colors
May rejoice in your fame,
So that all who hear our voices
Look for Service in your name.
 
Verse 2:   
Dear Gamma Sig, we're faithful to you
For service we work so constantly.
For college and our land 
We pledge the helping hand  
Of our sorority.
 
Chorus:   
Gamma Sigma Sigma let
Our Tributes echo far,
So that all who bear your colors
May rejoice in your fame,
So that all who hear our voices
Look for Service in your name.

 

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