Celebrating Sigma Sigma

BY THE SIGMA SIGMA CENTENNIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE

On Saturday, March 1, Sigma Sigma, the St. Louis, Missouri alumnae chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, celebrated its 100th anniversary with a dinner at Greenbriar County Club in St. Louis. Chartered in 1925, Sigma Sigma now boasts more than 100 members from collegiate chapters across the United States as well as alumnae initiates. National Vice President Cassie Gerhardt (Alpha Pi, University of North Dakota) addressed the 80 members and guests who attended the celebration.

The evening started with a cocktail hour with passed hors d’oeuvres while a harpist played. Sigma Sigma awards and scrapbooks were displayed for guests to enjoy. A highlight of the evening was the induction of 16 gentlemen into the Royal Order of the Red Carnation, becoming Brothers of Hermes.

At the conclusion of the evening’s program, Sigma Sigma President Julie Abeln (Alpha Nu, University of Missouri) offered a toast, and everyone continued enjoying the evening by taking photos and visiting with sisters. As a souvenir, each Alpha Chi received a pearl bracelet with a gold charm commemorating the date of the founding of Sigma Sigma and our lyre symbol.

Throughout the years, Sigma Sigma has enthusiastically supported all of the Missouri collegiate chapters of Alpha Chi – Alpha Zeta (Washington University in St. Louis), Alpha Nu (University of Missouri), Delta Epsilon (Southeast Missouri State University), Delta Chi (William Woods University) and Zeta Sigma (Missouri State University) – by serving on advisory boards, helping with recruitment, providing snacks for finals and donating funds for the redecorating of campus facilities.

Sigma Sigma has supported charities including Easterseals, cystic fibrosis and, more recently, several metro St. Louis area nonprofits assisting survivors of domestic violence. Activities have ranged from house tours, fashion shows and Easter Bunny brunches to runs/walks and food/diaper/toiletry/art supply drives to raise money and donations.

One of the largest Alpha Chi alumnae chapters in the country, Sigma Sigma has won many awards in the past decade including the 2024 National Council Trophy, 2022 Seeking the Heights – Philanthropy Award and 2022 Seeking the Heights – Promoting Alpha Chi Everyday (PACE) Award.

Interested in getting connected to our St. Louis alumnae chapter? Visit alphachiomegastlouis.com, check out their Instagram @alphachiomega_st.louis or email alphachiomegastlouis@gmail.com.