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Current Epsilon Herstory
In 1924, Epsilon Chapter was organized in the home of Soror Grace Smith by Soror Homer Woods, making Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority the first greek letter organization in the city of Gary. At its inception, Epsilon Chapter included all members residing in the city of Gary, graduate and undergraduate. 

Epsilon played host to the 6th International Boule on December 26-28, 1930, the first boule of the sorority as an incorporated body. The boule was hosted at Roosevelt High School, a school built exclusively for black students in the city during this time.

In 1942, the chapter was re-organized as an undergraduate chapter, with graduate members entering Alpha Sigma Sigma chapter. Epsilon remained inactive until 1970 when, under the direction of Soror Rejesta V. Perry as Syntaktes, a charter was granted to Epsilon by Indiana University Northwest. 

Many members have come through Epsilon, and the chapter continues the work of gathering and learning about its rich history.

Significant or noteworthy chapter members:

  • Soror Clara Murphy – Recording Secretary (Grand Anti-Grammateus), 1926-27
  • Soror Florida Leake – Grand Anti-Grammateus, 1927-29
  • Soror Grayce Nicholas – elected to Board of Directors, 1929-1930
  • Soror Grace Smith – elected to Board of Directors, 1930-31
  • Soror Florence Alexander – Associate Editor of The Aurora, 1933-34
  • Soror Janet Rucker-Culver – Winner of Annie Neville Contest for Central Region and National Boule conferences
  • Soror Sylvia Gibbs – Undergraduate Soror of the Year, Central Region Conference, 2002
Chapter Awards:
  • Campus Chapter Award, 2002 Central Region Conference
  • Winner, Undergraduate Scrapbook Competition, 2002 Central Region Conference
  • Winner, Undergraduate Display Competition, 2002 Central Region Conference
  • Honorable Mention, Undergraduate Scrapbook & Display Competition, 2002 Boule

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1924 “The Foundation”
Soror Clairibelle Fuller (1st Basileus)
Soror Grace Smith
Soror Ruby Creswell
Soror Clara Murphy Wimbley
Soror Louise Jefferson McMickens
Soror Nellie Lane
Soror Florida Leeke
Soror Jessie Bryant Phillips
Soror Leota Allen Semmes
Soror Arella McGhee Johnson
1970 “The 2nd Coming”
Soror Eunice Wells (Basileus)
Soror Doris Brown
Soror Mary Ann Brown
Soror Elizabeth Feemster
Soror Leona Russell
Soror Rose Mary P. Hodge
Soror Charlotte Wells
The Lost Years
1992
Soror Elioenai Bone
Soror Stephanie McClendon
Fall 1993
Soror Lisa Bentley
Soror Shawn Lamberson
Soror Paula Beeks
Fall 1994
Soror Kellee Wilson
Soror Lakesha Aaron
Spring 1996
Soror Alexis Gipson
Soror Paula Biffle
Soror LaCrisha Hartfield
Fall 1997
Soror Shalando Jones
Soror Marisa Calvert
Spring 1998
Soror Charity Nelson
Soror Kay-Yatta Hughes
Soror Ameenah Pasha
Soror J-Tan Roseborough
Soror Frances Hoffer-Carter
Fall 1998
Soror Chanda Morrow
Soror Elona Anderson
Summer 1999
Soror LaDonna Webber
Spring 2000
Soror TaShena Lollis
Soror Tia Hawkins
Soror Brandi Walton
Soror LaVetta Williams
Soror Raquel Avila
Spring 2001
Soror Sylvia Gibbs


Summer 2001
Soror Kimberly Holliday
Soror Shanee Porter
Soror Rockina Dilosa
Spring 2002
Soror Patrice Olive


Spring 2003
Soror Cassaundra Armour
Soror Nicole Bynum
Spring 2004
Soror Ivy Thaxton
Soror Jori Moore
Soror Jennifer Stewart
Spring 2005
Soror Cyharha Hampton
Soror Adrienne 'Redd' Gadling
Soror Krystal Henderson
Soror Crystal Matelski-Terry
Spring 2006
Soror LaShonda Shaw
Soror Maquita Ratliff
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