Local History
The Northeast Ohio Alumnae Chapter was established in 2019. Our chapter was founded with the goal of being a home to all
Sigma Kappas living in the Cleveland metro area and surrounding areas, such as Lorain, Akron, and Mentor. Our members have
proudly served on local Advisory Boards, Housing Corporations, and in National Officer roles.
Sigma Kappas living in the Cleveland metro area and surrounding areas, such as Lorain, Akron, and Mentor. Our members have
proudly served on local Advisory Boards, Housing Corporations, and in National Officer roles.
National History
Sigma Kappa Sorority was founded at Colby College in Waterville, ME on November 9, 1874 by five amazing women. Our five founders
are Mary Caffrey Low, Elizabeth Gorham Hoag, Ida Fuller, Frances Mann and Louise Helen Coburn. In 1904, Sigma Kappa joined the
Interfraternity Conference, which is now the National Panhellenic Conference. The original chapter was limited to membership of only
25 women. Today our national organization has grown to 123 collegiate chapters, 110 alumnae chapters, and more than
165,000 members worldwide. Sigma Kappaunites its members with strong values - personal growth, friendship, service, and loyalty.
are Mary Caffrey Low, Elizabeth Gorham Hoag, Ida Fuller, Frances Mann and Louise Helen Coburn. In 1904, Sigma Kappa joined the
Interfraternity Conference, which is now the National Panhellenic Conference. The original chapter was limited to membership of only
25 women. Today our national organization has grown to 123 collegiate chapters, 110 alumnae chapters, and more than
165,000 members worldwide. Sigma Kappaunites its members with strong values - personal growth, friendship, service, and loyalty.
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