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The Founders

Mary Storrs Andersen

" My heart goes out to all who participate in carrying on the ideals of Sigma Alpha Iota."

Elizabeth A. Campbell

[On Being a Founder] 

"My answer is that the feeling is a mixture of humility and pride." 

Frances Caspari

" Caspari Sings Tonight."

Leila Farlin Laughlin
Minnie Davis Sherrill

"Fine character and the highest type of musicianship are really the foundation of Sigma Alpha Iota."

[Crane Hunt on Laughlin]

"...For she could not only sing like a bird, but could also teach splendily; fill a church position; and as a hostess, none could surpass her."

Georgina Potts
Nora Crane Hunt

"Each girl in her own chapter should gladly do what she is called upon to do."

"I will not live long enough to read or do all the interesting things I would like to do."

National Executive Board

  • National President: Leslie Odom Miller, DMA

  • National Vice President, Alumnae Chapters: Jennie Ross

  • National Vice President, Collegiate Chapters: Jessica Chichester, Ph.D.

  • National Vice President, Extension: Jennifer Zerangue Mistretta

  • National Vice President, Finance: Keri Flowers

  • National Vice President, Fraternity Development: Christine M. Hall

  • National Vice President, Ritual and Fraternity Education: Tracey Wygal Withrow

  • Chairman, Board of Directors, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. : Heidi Frankson

  • Executive Director: Ruth Sieber Johnson 

 

Sigma Alpha Iota was founded on June 12, 1903 at the University School of Music, Ann Arbor, Michigan. 

 

 

vita brevis ars longa

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