Sigma Kappa house - University of Washington. In 2005 the building achieved landmark status both in the city of Seattle and on the National Historic Register.
My freshman year of college I joined Sigma Kappa Sorority at the University of Washington. Sigma Kappa is a national Greek letter organization with 124 collegiate chapters and 120 alumnae chapters across the United States. The organization was founded November 9th, 1874 by the first female students admitted to Maine’s Colby College.
College life.
My Sigma Kappa pledge class was made up of 35 gals from across the country. We spent our college years living together, studying together and getting into all kinds of mischief. Some of my best friends are people I met in the house.
Some of the crew, senior year of college.
Every November, Sigma Kappa chapters across the country celebrate the formation of the sorority through an event called Founder’s Day. As the name suggests, this day honors the five women who founded the sorority. It is also a chance for collegiate and alumnae members of the organization to bond, share stories and enjoy sisterhood over a lovely meal.
The last time I attended a Founder’s Day event was probably November 1995. However LAST NIGHT, my classmates and I went back for a special celebration. This year marked the 25th anniversary of our initiation.
Certificate
Flowers
25 year pin
We ate dinner at the chapter house while enjoying the normal Founder’s Day program. Near the conclusion of the festivities, there was a special presentation where we were each gifted a certificate, flowers and our 25 year pins. After we went on a house tour.
Biddies
Fancy redecorated formal living room.
Chicks on the spiral staircase.
Me and one of my besties. Friends since high school and sorority sisters. She was in my wedding and I would have been in hers if not for living in Australia whe she got married. I am her baby boy’s god mamma.
A tile in the house with all of our initials.
Our freshman year composit Photo is STILL hanging up!!!
After running around the sorority reminiscing about the old days, we headed to a local Italian spot for late night happy hour! 🍷🍝 🍕
