Phi Sigma Chi (honorary)

This article is about the American commerce women's fraternity. For other organizations, see Phi Sigma Chi (disambiguation).
Phi Sigma Chi
ΦΣΧ
FoundedFebruary 17, 1919 (February 17, 1919)
University of Washington
TypeHonor
AffiliationIndependent
StatusMerged
SuccessorGamma Epsilon Pi
EmphasisBusiness administration
ScopeNational
Colors  Yellow and   Blue
FlowerJonquil
Chapters2
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

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

Phi Sigma Chi's colors were yellow and blue.[1] Its flower was the jonquil.[1]

Activities

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

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

  1. ^ Became the Alpha Beta chapter of Gamma Epsilon Pi with the national merger of the two women's fraternities.
  2. ^ Became the Alpha Delta chapter of Gamma Epsilon Pi with the national merger of the two women's fraternities.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i 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.
  2. ^ "Honored at University". The Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. 1919-12-25. p. 8. Retrieved 2025-10-25 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Surprise Party for Popular Member". Austin American-Statesman. 1922-06-25. p. 17. Retrieved 2025-10-25 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Leaves to Attend Sorority Convention". The Austin American. 1922-06-25. p. 17. Retrieved 2025-10-25 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ a b c d e 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.
  6. ^ "Aid University Girls to Find Employment". The Austin American. 1920-12-05. p. 3. Retrieved 2025-10-25 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ a b "University Girls Establish a Business Bureau". Fort Worth Record-Telegram. 1920-12-04. p. 3. Retrieved 2025-10-25 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Suspend Students for Exam Cheating". The Tacoma Daily Ledger. 1920-05-30. p. 6. Retrieved 2025-10-25 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "Honor System to be Enforced at U". The Seattle Star. 1920-10-19. p. 7. Retrieved 2025-10-25 – via Newspapers.com.
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