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| Phi Sigma Chi | |
|---|---|
| ΦΣΧ | |
| Founded | February 17, 1919 University of Washington |
| Type | Honor |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Merged |
| Successor | Gamma Epsilon Pi |
| Emphasis | Business administration |
| Scope | National |
| Colors | Yellow and Blue |
| Flower | Jonquil |
| Chapters | 2 |
| Headquarters | United States |
Phi Sigma Chi (ΦΣΧ) was an honorary women's fraternity for commerce. It was founded in 1919 at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. It merged with Gamma Epsilon Pi, a similar organization, in 1922.
History
[edit]Phi Sigma Chi was founded on February 17, 1919, at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.[1] It was established as an honorary fraternity for women who were enrolled in schools for business administration.[1] Its founders were Marguerite Brueggerhoff, Barbara Gamwell, Helen Hanson, Anna Marie Brueggerhoff Mann, Flora Rice Oswalt, Lettie Lee Rochester, and Charlotte Winter.[1]
A second chapter was established at the University of Texas later in 1919.[1] By 1920, its two chapters had initiated 24 members.[1] Admission into the society was secured by having an "A" average for three years.[2]
In June 1922, Phi Sigma Chi representatives attended a joint national convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota with Gamma Epsilon Pi and Alpha Gamma Pi, two other women's business honor societies.[3][4][5] The three groups agreed to merge under the Gamma Epsilon Pi name.[5] Both chapters of Phi Sigma Chi merged into Gamma Epsilon Pi.[5]
Symbols
[edit]Phi Sigma Chi's colors were yellow and blue.[1] Its flower was the jonquil.[1]
Activities
[edit]Phi Sigma Chi sponsored a business bureau, assisting female students in securing jobs in stenography and clerical work.[6][7] The society also advocated for an honor system for examinations on campus.[8][9]
Chapters
[edit]Following are the chapters of Phi Sigma Chi.
| Chapter | Charter date and range | Institution | Location | Status | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | February 17, 1919 – June 1922 | University of Washington | Seattle, Washington | Merged (ΓΕΠ) | [1][5][a] |
| Beta | 1919–June 1922 | University of Texas | Austin, Texas | Merged (ΓΕΠ) | [1][5][7][b] |
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Brown, James T., ed. (1920). "Phi Sigma Chi". Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities (9th ed.). New York: James T. Brown Publisher. p. 645. OCLC 17350924 – via HathiTrust.
- ↑ "Honored at University". The Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. 1919-12-25. p. 8. Retrieved 2025-10-25 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Surprise Party for Popular Member". Austin American-Statesman. 1922-06-25. p. 17. Retrieved 2025-10-25 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Leaves to Attend Sorority Convention". The Austin American. 1922-06-25. p. 17. Retrieved 2025-10-25 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Shepardson, Francis Wayland, ed. (1930). "Phi Sigma Chi". Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities (12th ed.). Menasha, Wisconsin: The Collegiate Press/George Banta Publishing Company. p. 395 – via HathiTrust.
- ↑ "Aid University Girls to Find Employment". The Austin American. 1920-12-05. p. 3. Retrieved 2025-10-25 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "University Girls Establish a Business Bureau". Fort Worth Record-Telegram. 1920-12-04. p. 3. Retrieved 2025-10-25 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Suspend Students for Exam Cheating". The Tacoma Daily Ledger. 1920-05-30. p. 6. Retrieved 2025-10-25 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Honor System to be Enforced at U". The Seattle Star. 1920-10-19. p. 7. Retrieved 2025-10-25 – via Newspapers.com.