The Panther

Issue date: 2/1/06 Section: Arts and Entertainment

Nichole Liggins. Member of the Delta Alpha chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho, Sorority, Inc.

A "Divine R.H.O.flection" was created to be a mirror image for a prosperous personality that will demonstrate the number "1" leadership for the future endeavors in a new era of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.)

It is with love, loyalty and diligence that Nichole Liggins embraces her newfound sisterhood in Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority,Inc.

Liggins became a member of the sorority in fall 2005, paving a new path to exhilarate the true and prominent meaning of sisterhood.

Liggins, a junior biology major at PVAMU made the decision to join Sigma Gamma Rho, Sorority, Inc. because they demonstrated values and standards that excelled through service, leadership and growth for the future.

Sigma Gamma Rho is one of the four historically black international sororities founded to this day. The sorority was established on the precepts of high scholastic attainment, greater service to all mankind, and true sisterhood.

The sorority stresses concern for academic excellence, moral responsibility, civil rights.

Since becoming a new member of the sorority, Liggins has had the experience of networking, establishment of representing a name behind the service that she provides, and the comaraderie that is intertwined with her sorority sisters. The service that Liggins is most proud of since joining was the Project Reassurance Campaign that is generally for the assistance of young mothers, and to aid them in the beginning stages of parenthood.

Although every sorority has its trademark and accomplishments, there are common misconceptions that follow the territory of being a sacrificial "commodity" of the organization that is being represented. "You do not have to have a 4.0 G.P.A. to join the sorority," says Liggins. Education is an essential key to success, and without it, you place boundaries on your future."

When asked for advice concerning aspiring students wanting to join a sorority or fraternity, Liggins states that "You should make sure that you do research on the organization, not just be impressed by the colors or popularity, but to instead be motivated by their service, commitment, and ability to contribute and actually make a difference."

As for the future goals for Sigma Gamma Rho, Liggins stated that she "hopes to exemplify sisterhood as well as make a positive change in the community alongside her sorors."

It is with grace and sufficiency that the women of Sigma Gamma Rho represent a historic foundation that doesn't just promote excellence, but stresses the qualities of sophistication, elegance and strength that will continue to leave inspiration for others to follow.

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