Sigma Alpha Omega
History of
Sigma Alpha Omega
Sigma Alpha Omega was originally founded as a sister sorority to Chi Alpha Omega fraternity. Chi Alpha Omega was originally founded 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.
Since the founding of the sorority, chapters of Sigma Alpha Omega® have been established at many colleges and universities across the nation.
As the sorority grew, a need arose to connect chapters through a national organization. During the spring of 2004, the national board was established when active and alumni members of the Alpha Chapter met to pray about the future of the sorority.
Sigma Alpha Omega Christian Sorority, Inc. was officially recognized as a national non-profit organization under the laws of North Carolina in June 2004.
Purpose, Mission, and Vision
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 events. 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.
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."
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."
Symbols
CREST AND SHEILD: 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.
CHAPTER COLORS: Pink and Green
NATIONAL COLORS: Burgundy and Forest Green
FLOWER: Lily // 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."