Sigma Alpha Omega® History
Below you will find more of Sigma Alpha Omega's® history, our Symbols, mission, and our national board of trustees!
Sigma Alpha Omega® was formed as a Sister Sorority to Chi Alpha Omega fraternity. Chi Alpha Omega was founded as a co-ed Christian fraternity in the spring of 1987 at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. The purpose of Chi Alpha Omega was to assemble Christian students in a Christ-centered brotherhood in order to enjoy Christian fellowship, service, accountability, and social activities.
In January 1998, the active brothers (both males and females) of the Beta Chapter of Chi Alpha Omega at North Carolina State University voted to form Sigma Alpha Omega® in hopes of benefiting both the fraternity and the sorority. Both groups committed to living according to the ideals of Christ and His Word, uplifting each other through fellowship and service, and bringing the love of Christ to North Carolina State University.
Sigma Alpha Omega® Christian Sorority, Inc. was officially recognized as a national non-profit organization under the laws of North Carolina in June 2004. Since the founding of the sorority, chapters of Sigma Alpha Omega® have been established at many colleges and universities across the nation.
Our purpose:
We are a Christian social sorority. First of all we are founded in Christ and secondly in sisterhood. We encourage one another to grow in love through life in Christ. Some of the ways in which we fellowship include Bible studies, social activities, retreats, and service projects. Sigma Alpha Omega® is a great way to get involved and enjoy college life while remaining true to your identity as a child of God.
Our mission:
"To glorify God by reaching women across the world through the expansion of the sisterhood, by encouraging spiritual development through Christ‐inspired accountability and unity, by participating in evangelistic and philanthropic endeavors, and focusing on good scholarship and humble leadership."
Our vision:
"To become an international Christ-centered sisterhood that equips women to grow in their relationships with Christ, through unity and service to others, at institutions of higher learning."
Our Crest + Shield:
Tasha Smith, alumna of the Alpha chapter of Sigma Alpha Omega® and past National Board Trustee, designed our sorority shield in the summer of 2001. It is symbolic of the Armor of God, based from scripture, and also includes our letters, slogan, and sorority symbols (lily and dove). It is also the official image on our sister pins.
In January 1998, the active brothers (both males and females) of the Beta Chapter of Chi Alpha Omega at North Carolina State University voted to form Sigma Alpha Omega® in hopes of benefiting both the fraternity and the sorority. Both groups committed to living according to the ideals of Christ and His Word, uplifting each other through fellowship and service, and bringing the love of Christ to North Carolina State University.
Sigma Alpha Omega® Christian Sorority, Inc. was officially recognized as a national non-profit organization under the laws of North Carolina in June 2004. Since the founding of the sorority, chapters of Sigma Alpha Omega® have been established at many colleges and universities across the nation.
Our purpose:
We are a Christian social sorority. First of all we are founded in Christ and secondly in sisterhood. We encourage one another to grow in love through life in Christ. Some of the ways in which we fellowship include Bible studies, social activities, retreats, and service projects. Sigma Alpha Omega® is a great way to get involved and enjoy college life while remaining true to your identity as a child of God.
Our mission:
"To glorify God by reaching women across the world through the expansion of the sisterhood, by encouraging spiritual development through Christ‐inspired accountability and unity, by participating in evangelistic and philanthropic endeavors, and focusing on good scholarship and humble leadership."
Our vision:
"To become an international Christ-centered sisterhood that equips women to grow in their relationships with Christ, through unity and service to others, at institutions of higher learning."
Our Crest + Shield:
Tasha Smith, alumna of the Alpha chapter of Sigma Alpha Omega® and past National Board Trustee, designed our sorority shield in the summer of 2001. It is symbolic of the Armor of God, based from scripture, and also includes our letters, slogan, and sorority symbols (lily and dove). It is also the official image on our sister pins.
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Chapter Colors: Maroon & Pink National Colors: Burgundy & Forest Green Flower: LILY (OF THE VALLEY) // Song of Solomon 2:1 "I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys." Bird: DOVE // Matthew 3:16-17 "As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him." Motto: "One in Christ through Unity in Sisterhood." ® |
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The National Board of Trustees of Sigma Alpha Omega® consists of nine Sigma Alpha Omega® members who dedicate countless hours to the sorority each year. In the directory below, you will find each Trustee's, chapter of Initiation and email address. These email addresses should not be used for solicitation or media inquiries.
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2020-2021 National Board of Trustees
Executive Director: Claire McAuliffe, Alpha Alpha, xd@sigmaalphaomega.org Director of Membership: Elizabeth Kroner, Alpha, dm@sigmaalphaomega.org Secretary and Vice President of Mentors: Elizabeth Simmons, Alpha Chi, secretary@sigmaalphaomega.org Director of Financial Operations: Magen Nelson, Theta, dfo@sigmaalphaomega.org Vice President of Colonies: Natasha Lyons, Beta, vpcolonies@sigmaalphaomega.org Vice President of Alumnae Relations: Erin Watts-Evans, Theta, alumnae@sigmaalphaomega.org Vice President of Expansion: Heather Davidson, Alpha Omega, info@sigmaalphaomega.org Vice President of Service: Elisa Wydotis, Chi, service@sigmaalphaomega.org Vice President of Events: Elise Wydotis, Alpha Tau, events@sigmaalphaomega.org |
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