In 1981 a group of men and women at Temple University decided to start their own greek organization. The greek organization became the Phi Kappa Chi chapter of Alpha Chi Rho. The men from this group were known as brothers of AXP. The women were their sister group, the Little Sisters of Alpha Chi Rho.
Over the years these two organizations continued to grow. They held their Rush programs together, but managed their own pledge programs and each had their own set of rituals. They were united under the AXP name, but branched off into their own separate organizations. However the Little Sisters were still under the governing of the brothers of AXP.
Over the course of the next five years, the Little Sisters became more independent. Many of the sisters wanted to form their own separate organization, and come out from underneath the jurisdiction of AXP. Others wanted to stay with AXP. This caused the first split up of the Little Sisters of AXP.
The women who split from AXP formed their own sorority of Phi Upsilon Pi. They did this without consulting the brothers of AXP. This was a great cause of tension between new sorority and the AXP brothers and remaining members of Little Sisters.
Despite the desertion of some of the sorority members, Little Sisters continued on. However, it was not an easy road for them to travel. In the spring of 1987 the National Alpha Chi Rho pressured the Phi Kappa Chi chapter to disband the Little Sisters of Alpha Chi Rho.
The Little Sisters did not want to disband and leave their brother fraternity. Although, it was not going to be possible for them to stay. At this point they did not know where to turn.
Not wanting to break up their group, they approached the former Little Sisters of AXP, now Phi Upsilon Pi, and discussed a merger. Phi Upsilon Pi refused. They were told the only way to merge with them was to pledge them.
The sisters decided that perhaps it was time for a change. They wanted to form their own organization, yet still remain on good terms with the brothers of AXP. They consulted the brothers and told them of their plans. The brothers, missing their sister sorority, lent their support to the idea.
In the fall of 1987 the sisters decided to hold a rush, but with a unique twist. The women who joined their organization would not have to go through a pledge period because they would be the founding sisters of a local sorority. To their surprise it worked!
On October 11, 1987 twenty eight women gathered in Bright Hall and founded Sigma Chi Delta.
Colors: Royal Blue and Silver
Flower: American Beauty Rose
Jewel: Sapphire
Mascot: "S.A.M. Bear"
Motto: Striving for Excellence
Symbols: Ankh and Phoenix
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Sigma Chi Delta est. 1987