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Sigma Sigma Sigma was founded at Longwood College in Farmville,
Virginia on April 20, 1898. Tri-Sigma was founded by eight women.  These women
looked for many things to come from forming this organization, such as, friendships,
leadership, and a support group during and after college.  Thanks to the founders and the wonderful women who succeeded them.  As the Sigma's graduate, they stay in touch by forming or joining an alumnae chapter.

Mabel Lee Walton House, Sigma Sigma Sigma National Memorial Headquarters, Woodstock, Virginia.

In the early fall of 1938, a small but ambitious group of girls realized the need for a sorority at Eastern Illinois University Teachers College.  With the the approval and advice of the college president and a faculty member's wife, the Tri Sorores submitted their constitution to the faculty committee on student organizations.  The Tri Sorores became Alpha Tau Nu, and in the spring of 1940 they claimed 36 members.  A very active two year probationary period resulted in numerous accomplishments, proving that sororities did have a definite place on Eastern's campus.  Then Alpha Tau Nu made history for Eastern Illinois University by becoming the first national sorority on campus installed by none other than National President, Mabel Lee Walton.
(story from"The Path from Farmville, Years Remembered 1898-1989)
Tri Sigma's eight  founders