Lambda Sigma Gamma
| 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
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
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
Lambda Sigma Gamma adopted the California Head Start Program as its national philanthropy in 1989.[3]
Past National Presidents
| 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
In the following list, active chapters are noted in bold and inactive chapters are noted in italics.[5][6]
See also
References
- ^ "Our Founders". Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority Inc. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ "Member Organizations". National Multicultural Greek Council. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Our History". Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority Inc. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ 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 August 23, 2024.
- ^ Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (July 3, 2024) "Lambda Sigma Gamma". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed August 23, 2024.