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List of Sigma Iota Chi chapters
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Sigma Iota Chi was a national junior college sorority in the United States. It was established as a literary sorority in 1903 and installed at least seventy chapters at secondary schools and colleges. The sorority also had alumnae associations.
Collegiate chapters
[edit]Following are the collegiate chapters of Sigma Iota Chi, with inactive institutions in italics.[1][2][3]
- ^ Winchester Normal College gave its property to the public school system and became Center High School by 1911.
- ^ The chapter was formed at the Ward Seminary for Young Ladies, which merged with Belmont College for Young Women in 1913 to form Ward-Belmont College.
- ^ Became a chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon.
- ^ Chapter closed when he institution merged with Ward Seminary for Young Ladies to form Ward-Belmont College.
- ^ Chapter formed from Mu Phi Psi (local). The chapter went inactive when Potter College closed.
- ^ The college closed in 1912.
- ^ The institution closed in 1924, and reopened in 1930 as a junior college. The junior college closed in 1934,
- ^ Chapter formed from Sigma Theta (local).
- ^ Chapter formed from Kappa Alpha Phi (local).
- ^ Chapter formed from Phi Theta Phi, established in 1901. It became Sigma Alpha Chi (local).
- ^ The chapter went inactive when the college closed in 1931
- ^ The institution was absorbed by Furman University in 1938.
- ^ The institution was absorbed by DePaul University in 1946.
- ^ Chapter closed when the institution closed in 1928.
- ^ The institution closed in 1932.
- ^ The chapter went inactive when the institution closed in 1925.
- ^ Battle Creek Sanitarium School of Health and Home Economics became part of Battle Creek College in 1923. The college closed in 1938.
- ^ The chapter went inactive when the college closed.
- ^ Chapter formed at New River State College, later called the West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
- ^ Chapter withdrew and became the Gamma Tau chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma in 1968.
- ^ Chapter formed from Tri Lambda at the College of Marshall, later called the East Texas Baptist College.
- ^ Chapter withdrew and became the Beta Beta chapter of Beta Sigma Omicron, which later merged nationally with Zeta Tau Alpha.
- ^ The college closed in 1927.
- ^ The chapter went inactive when the institution closed in 1933.
- ^ The institution closed in 1931.
- ^ The college closed in 1972
- ^ The college closed in the early 1920s.
- ^ The chapter went inactive when the college closed in 1943.
- ^ Chapter withdrew and became the Epsilon Lamba chapter of Alpha Xi Delta in 1967.
- ^ Chapter formed from Sigma Delta Theta, established in 1923.
- ^ Highland Manor School for Girls moved to West Long Branch, New Jersey, in 1942.
- ^ Chapter formed from The Seven Eleven Club, established in 1925 at Northeastern Oklahoma Junior College, which became Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in 1943.
- ^ The institution closed in 1939.
- ^ Chapter formed from Theta Alpha Phi. The college closed in 1942.
- ^ Cumnock closed in 1947.
- ^ Chapter withdrew and became the local sorority Sigma Phi Chi.
- ^ Chapter formed from Delta Psi Omega Society, established in 1927. It went inactive when the junior college closed in 1946.
- ^ The chapter withdrew in 1963 and became Sigma Iota Xi, a local sorority that operated until 1986.
- ^ The chapter formed from Gamma Gamma, established in 1927. The chapter withdrew and became the Gamma Psi chapter of Sigma Kappa .
- ^ Chapter withdrew and became the Epsilon Upsilon chapter of Alpha Xi Delta.
- ^ After going inactive, the chapter was reformed from Sigma Epsilon Chi, established in 1922.
- ^ Chapter withdrew and became the Delta Phi chapter of Alpha Xi Delta in 1965.
- ^ The chapter formed at Eastern New Mexico Junior College, which became Eastern New Mexico State College in 1940 and Eastern New Mexico University in 1955. The chapter withdrew and became Sigma Beta Chi (local), which joined Chi Omega in 1962.
- ^ Chapter formed from Tau Kappa Nu, established in 1939.
- ^ Chapter withdrew and joined Phi Mu. The institution was absorbed by Widener College in 1991.
- ^ Chapter was formed from Phi Gamma Theta (loca) at Dixie Junior College, which became Dixie College in 1970. It is now called Utah Tech University.
- ^ The chapter was still active in 1921. The college closed in 1929.
- ^ The institution merged with the University of Denver in 1982.
- ^ The college merged with Emory & Henry College in 1918.
Alumnae chapters
[edit]Following are the known alumnae chapters of Sigma Iota Chi.
| Chapter | Charter date and range | Chapter affiliation | Location | Status | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Delta | 19xx?–19xx? | Vincennes University | Vincennes, Indiana | Inactive | [41] |
| Alpha Epsilon | 19xx?–19xx? | Keyser, West Virginia | Inactive | [42] | |
| Alpha Tau | 19xx?–19xx? | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College | Miami, Oklahoma | Inactive | [43] |
| Alpha Chi | 19xx?–19xx? | Howard College (now Samford University) | Birmingham, Alabama | Inactive | [44] |
| Alpha Beta Theta | 1939–19xx? | Providence, Rhode Island | Inactive | [45] | |
| Alpha Beta Eta | 19xx?–19xx? | Sacramento Junior College | Sacramento, California | Inactive | [46] |
| Alpha Beta Lambda | April 1936–19xx? | Woodbury College | Los Angeles, California | Inactive | [47] |
| Alpha Kappa Alpha | 19xx?–19xx? | Greenville Woman's College | Greenville, South Carolina | Inactive | [48] |
References
[edit]- ^ Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (July 11, 2025) "Sigma Iota Chi". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed October 16, 2025.
- ^ Shepardson, Francis Wayland, ed. Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities, 12th edition. Menasha, Wisconsin: The Collegiate Press/George Banta Publishing Company, 1930. pp. 337. via Hathi Trust.
- ^ Entre Nous (yearbook). Greenville Woman's College. 1932. p. 108. Retrieved October 16, 2025 – via Furman University Special Collections.
- ^ "History of Winchester". Winchester, Tennessee. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Martin, Ida Shaw (1911). The Sorority Handbook (4th ed.). Menasha, Wisconsin: Geo. Banta Publishing Co. pp. 89-90. – via Hathi Trust
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Martin, Ida Shaw (1918). The Sorority Handbook (6th ed.). Menasha, Wisconsin: The Collegiate Press/George Banta Publishing Company. p. 87. – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c d e f g Martin, Ida Shaw (1921). The Sorority Handbook (7th ed.). Boston: Ida Shaw Martin Publishing. pp. 101–102 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Sigma Iota Chi Group to Hold Puzzle Party". Chicago Tribune. 1933-04-02. p. 100. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "W.S.S. Sigma Iota Chi Dinner". The Grenada Sentinel. 1918-05-17. p. 5. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Local Sorority Chapter Installed". Battle Creek Moon-Journal. 1922-11-27. p. 16. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Battle Creek College". Lost Colleges. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
- ^ "Logan Female College". Western Kentucky University. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ^ a b "Mrs. Ethelyn Hopkins Installs Chapters". Columbia Daily Tribune. Columbia, Missouri ·. 1927-02-17. p. 2. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (July 6, 2025) "Sigma Sigma Sigma". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed October 16, 2025.
- ^ "New Sorority on College of Marshall Campus". The Marshall News Messenger. 1929-05-23. p. 3. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Society". The Marshall News Messenger. 1929-05-23. p. 3. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Chi Chapter Installation Ceremonies at Howard". The Birmingham News. 1924-05-13. p. 20. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (July 11, 2025) "Inactive Women's Organizations". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed October 16, 2025.
- ^ "Sigma Iota Chi Now at Hedding". The Decatur Daily Review. 1925-09-25. p. 17. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "National Sorority Installs Chapter". Miami News-Record. 1928-01-16. p. 8. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ^ a b c Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (July 5, 2025) "Alpha Xi Delta". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed October 16, 2025.
- ^ "Says Junior College is a Success Here; President of Highland Manor School Disputes Views of Horace Taft" (PDF). The New York Times. March 23, 1930. p. 3. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
- ^ "Big New Jersey Estate is Sold to School" (PDF). The New York Times. 1942-02-21. p. 20. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
- ^ Highland Manor customs and traditions. West Long Branch, New Jersey: Highland Manor School. 1946 – via Rutgers University Libraries.
- ^ "Society News". Miami News-Record. 1928-04-08. p. 5. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ^ "Sigma Iota Chi Sorority to Give Dance Sept. 2". Free Lance. Hollister, California. 1929-05-29. p. 2. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Local Chapter of Sigma Iota Cho is Organized Here". The Shreveport Journal. 1929-09-24. p. 7. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Sigma Iota Chi". The Los Angeles Times. 1931-05-10. p. 31. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Cumnock School Chronicle Yearbook 1936
- ^ Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (July 7, 2025) "Amarillo College". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed October 16, 2025.
- ^ "The Talent Parade". Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. 1946-04-20. p. 15. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "SJC Sororities Open Rush Season". The Sacramento Union. 1956-10-07. p. 45. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (August 5, 2005) "Bryant University". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed October 16, 2025.
- ^ Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (July 6, 2025) "Sigma Kappa". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed October 16, 2025.
- ^ "News Briefs". Clovis News-Journal. 1936-08-11. p. 13. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Katy Ray Morgan is Sigma Iota Chi Pledge". Clovis News-Journal. 1937-02-17. p. 4. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (July 6, 2025) "Eastern New Mexico University". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed October 16, 2025.
- ^ "New Sorority Joins National Group". Washington County News. Saint George, Utah. 1967-05-04. p. 3. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Sigma Spirit". The Dixie Sun. Saint George, Utah. 1971-11-04. p. 4. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Sigma Iota Chi Officers Named". The Dixie Sun. 1976-10-21. p. 4. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ^ "Sorority Officer Ends Visit Here". The Vincennes Sun-Commercial. 1932-02-12. p. 4. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Chapter to Issue Alumnae Newsletter". Cumberland Sunday Times. 1950-12-31. p. 21. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Sorority Grand Officer Honored". Miami News-Record. 1935-04-01. p. 6. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Sigma Iota Chi Alumnae Plans Christmas Party". The Birmingham News. 1932-11-16. p. 15. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ The Ledger (yearbook) Smithfield, Rhode Island: Bryant College, 1939. p. 70.
- ^ "Installation Dinner Set". The Sacramento Union. 1966-06-13. p. 8. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Sororities". The Los Angeles Times. 1936-04-12. p. 58. Retrieved 2025-10-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Sorority to have Bridge Event at Coca Cola Plant". The Greenville News. 1933-02-28. p. 7. Retrieved 2025-10-17.