The History of Tri Sigma

Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority was founded in 1898 by 8 women attending Longwood College, in Farmville, Virginia. Margaret Batten, Louise Davis, Martha Trent Featherson, Isabella Merrick, Sallie Michie, Elizabeth Watkins, Lucy Wright, and Lelia Scott.

Original Members of Alpha Chapter in 1899

Today, the national Headquarters of our sorority is the Mable Lee Walton House, located in Woodstock, Virginia.

Symbols

Sailboat- Symbolizing continious forward motion

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Skull and Crossbones- Our open Motto: Faithful until Death

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Violet - Our Flower

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