Lambda Sigma Gamma
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| Lambda Sigma Gamma | |
|---|---|
| ΛΣΓ | |
 | |
| Founded | October 24, 1986 California State University, Sacramento |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | NMGC |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Multicultural |
| Scope | Regional |
| Motto | "Unity Through Sisterhood" |
| Pillars | Academics, Multiculturalism, Sisterhood, Community Service, Professionalism |
| Colors | Kelly Green, White, and Ruby Red |
| Flower | Red Rose |
| Jewel | Emerald, Pearl, and Ruby |
| Mascot | Teddy Bear |
| Philanthropy | California Head Start Program |
| Chapters | 26 |
| Members | 4,000 active |
| Website | www |
Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority, Incorporated (ΛΣΓ) is an American multicultural sorority. It was founded at California State University, Sacramento, in 1986.
History
[edit]Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority was formed on October 24, 1986. The Founding Mothers are as follows:[1]
- Maggie Aguilar
- Esther Almazan
- Angeles Arrezola
- Maria Barriga
- Sandra Barriga
- Maria Cejudo
- Luisa Deluna
- Teresa Esquivel
- Teresa Favila
- Linda V. Fuentes
- Gloria Gallegos
- Patricia Garcia
- Rosa Garcia
- Lulu Gonzales
- Susana Liborio
- Lorena Martinez
- Rebecca Mercado
- Sophia Mercado
- Marisa Reyes
- Martha Reyes
- Reyna Reyes
- Lucy Robles
- Rosa Robles
- Anna Rubalcaba
- Alicia Ruiz
- Yolanda Sanchez
- Angelica Ulloa
Lambda Sigma Gamma was officially incorporated and recognized as a service-based, nonprofit corporation by the State of Delaware on April 3, 1998. Subsequently, the sisterhood is also known as Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority, Incorporated.
Lambda Sigma Gamma is a member of the National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC).[2] Since its formation, 25 additional chapters have been chartered.[3] Its membership was 4,000 as of 2024.[3]
Symbols
[edit]The motto of Lambda Sigma Gamma is "Unity Through Sisterhood." Its pillars are Academics, Multiculturalism, Sisterhood, Community Service, and Professionalism.[3]
Its colors are kelly green, white, and ruby red.[4] Its jewels are the emerald, pearl, and ruby. Its flower is the red rose.[4] Its mascot is a tan teddy bear with a collared red ribbon; it symbolizes the warmth of the sisters' relationships.[4]
The sorority offers various graduation cords, each corresponding to a specific degree. Members who have received a bachelor's degree may wear a green cord.[4] Master's degrees are represented by white cords.[4] Doctor degrees may wear black cords.[4] Advanced degrees are represented by yellow cords.[4]
Philanthropy
[edit]Lambda Sigma Gamma adopted the California Head Start Program as its national philanthropy in 1989.[3]
Past National Presidents
[edit]| Year(s) | Name | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 - 1998 | Claudia Palos | Zeta Chapter, Beta Class #17 |
| 1998 - 1999 | Linda V. Fuentes | Alpha Chapter, Alpha Class #10 |
| 1999 - 2000 | Arlene Lemus | Zeta Chapter, Eta Class #13 |
| 2000 - 2002 | Candida Gonzalez | Iota Chapter, Beta Class #1 |
| 2002 - 2003 | Brenda Rodriguez | Zeta Chapter, Eta Class #3 |
| 2003 - 2006 | Katia Pena | Kappa Chapter, Delta Class #4 |
| 2006 - 2008 | Nichole Gutierrez | Beta Chapter, Eta Class #1 |
| 2008 - 2009 | Danielle Munoz | Beta Chapter, Lambda Class #3 |
| 2009 - 2010 | Alea Newman | Iota Chapter, Mu Class #2 |
| 2010 - 2011 | Araseli Cuevas | Lambda Chapter, Lambda Class #2 |
| 2011 - 2012 | Latoya Marie Jackson | Alpha Chapter, Sigma Class #8 |
| 2012 - 2013 | Katia Pena | Kappa Chapter, Delta Class #4 |
| 2013 - 2015 | Mayra Estrada | Kappa Chapter, Xi Class #5 |
| 2015 - 2017 | Elva C. Pena | Tau Chapter, Eta Class #3 |
| 2017 - 2020 | Keosha A. Griffiths | Rho Chapter, Iota Class #1 |
| 2020 - 2022 | Nayeli Galan Calito | Xi Chapter, Rho Class #1 |
| 2022 - 2023 | Kathryn Penunuri | Alpha Alpha Chapter, Iota Class #7 |
| 2023 - 2025 | Elizabeth Balcom | Rho Chapter, Pi Class #7 |
| 2025 - Current | Sandra Torres | Delta Chapter, Alpha Alpha Class #3 |
Chapters
[edit]In the following list, active chapters are noted in bold and inactive chapters are noted in italics.[5][6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Our Founders". Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority Inc. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Member Organizations". National Multicultural Greek Council. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Our History". Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority Inc. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority, Inc Brand Guide". Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority. August 2021. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
- ^ "Chapters". Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority Inc. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (July 3, 2024) "Lambda Sigma Gamma". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed August 23, 2024.