The Sigma Phi Legacy...
On April 26, 1997 the wonderful legacy of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. officially began on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Honored by the presence of many distinguished Sorors holding various state, regional and national offices, the dream of Sigma Phi was finally realized as the nine charter members were inducted. Those women were Soror: Rhonda Miller, Lisa Thrower, Sherry Dobbs, Larissa Ellis, Latoya Matthews, Pandetta Chapman, Tawana Buchannon, Christy Newton, and Lanette Blackmon.
From the time Sigma Phi was installed it has been a wonderful sisterhood striving to uphold the ideals of the founders, and working to be a credit unto Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The Sigma Phi chapter, in all of its richness, fosters sisterhood, community service, and carrying out the sorority's dreams.
Since its establishment, Delta Sigma Theta has clearly established itself as a public service organization that strives to confront the problems of African Americans and, hence, all Americans. A wide range of programs addressing education, health, international development, and strengthening of the African American family have emerged and evolved over the years. In realizing its mission, Delta Sigma Theta provides an extensive array of public service through its Five-Point Program Thrust of Physical and Mental Health, Educational Development, Economic Development, International Awareness and Involvement, and Political Awareness and Involvement.
Therefore, the principle purposes and aims of the Sigma Phi chapter are to engage in cultural, educational, and public service activities; to establish, maintain and encourage high cultural, intellectual, and moral standards among its members; to engage in public service programs; and to promote and encourage high achievement in education.