| Phi Sigma Sigma National History |
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| Hunter College |
| In the early 1900's, New York , among other areas of the U.S. was seen as a couldron for social change. The times were turbulent and racial vindictiveness emerged as a result of earlier waves of emigration. Divisions developed along religious, ethnic, and economic lines. With this background knowledge, you can see why the ten founders of Phi Sigma Sigma were leaders of their time, as they began the first non-sectarian sorority. All women of all different faiths were invited to come together and work toward common goals. |
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| The date was November 26, 1913, the place was Hunter College in New York. The Ten Founders of Phi Sigma Sigma Lillian Gordan Alpern Josephine Ellison Breakstone Fay Chertkoff Estelle Melnick Cole Ethel Gordan Kraus Shirley Cohen Laufer Claire Wunder McArdle Rose Sher Seidman Jeanette Lipka Furst Gwen Zaliels Snyder |
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| Phi Sigma Sigma's Mission Statement To creat an enivornment that forsters the advancement of womanhood and growth and development of each member through commitment to leadership, academic excellence, philanthropic service, good health and citizenship. We pledge to perpetuate these goals and ideals to all who will know us in the name of Phi Sigma Sigma. |
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| Fay Chertkoff |
| Phi Sigma Sigma began so long ago but is still going strong with thousands of chapters all over the country. And we all know... Once a Phi Sigma Sigma, Always a Phi Sigma Sigma. |
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