LK HERstory
​History of the Lambda Kappa Chapter
at Winthrop University
​​​​​Six young ladies envisioned a horizon that became the dawn of a new day on March 25, 1989 at Winthrop College. They desired to focus their eyes on the burning torch of the illustrious, outstanding, and highly respected sisterhood of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. With the assistance of the Xi Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Spartanburg, SC and the approval of the National President, Dr. Katie Kinard White through Southeastern Region, this vision would be possible.
​​The six ladies who started Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority at Winthrop College were Velma Burgess, Schenita Goston, Carolyn Gordon, Daphine Gleen, Paula Gailliard, and Jennifer Robinson. These ladies were known as "Mission Impossible." The hardwork and dedication of these ladies motivated and sparked interest in Sigma that inspired others to want to learn about Sigma standards.​
​"Mission Impossible" led to the addition of five more exemplary and committed ladies on Novemeber 25: Kristy Neely, Sharon Wallace, Robin Goldsmith, Veronica Tracy, and Althea Webster. These ladies were known as "Pieces of a Dream." In a joint sisterhood, six ladies from Clemson University saw the same horizon, on October 13, 1989. These women were: Clarrisa Pegrees, Thais Turner, Benita Blocker, Melissa Geter, Sandra Jones, and Felicia New. These ladies were known as "Unfinished Business."
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​The Winthrop Chapter recieved its Charter on September 27, 1989.
​​ We are the Legendary Lambda Kappa Poodles of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated at Winthrop University!