Mission Statement To perpetuate the advancement of womanhood and promote the personal development of each sister. Vision Statement Phi Sigma Sigma is a dynamic sisterhood of powerful and passionate woman maintaining uncompromising principles, igniting positive change, and embracing individuality Core Values Lifelong learning, Inclusiveness, and Leadership through service Our Symbols Flower:  American Beauty Rose Open Motto:  Diokete Hupsula (Aim High) Colors:  King Blue and Gold Stone:  Sapphire Twin Ideals:  The Brotherhood of Man and the Alleviation of the World's Pain Official Hymn:  Liebestraum National Symbol:  Sphinx Theta Tau Chapter Symbol:  Giraffe The Founding of Phi Sigma Sigma The Alpha Chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma was founded in New York City on November 26th, 1913 at Hunter College.  There were 10 original founding sisters of the sorority.  These women were dedicated to their strength of friendship and the act of giving.  Phi Sigma Sigma was the first nonsectarian sorority, where women of different faiths could come together and work toward common goals.  The start of Phi Sigma Sigma promoted open membership to all women of character regardless of background.  The founders stressed the importance of academic achievement and participation in philanthropic activities.  In 1930, Phi Sigma Sigma officially became an international sorority with the founding of the Upsilon Chapter at the University of Manitoba in Canada.  Today Phi Sigma Sigma has 110 active chapters throughout the United States and Canada. The Founding Sisters of the Alpha Chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma Lilian Gordon Alpern Ethel Gordon Kraus Josephine Ellison Breakstone Shirley Cohn Laufer Fay Chertkoff Claire Wunder McArdle Estelle Melnick Cole Rose Sher Seidman Jeanette Lipka Furst Gwen Zaliels Snyder

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