Tau Gamma Chapter History
On February 9th, 2006, two young women by the names of Alicia Owen and Lucila Hernandez discussed the idea of bringing a new sorority to the University of Alabama. Having experienced the tradition of segregation prevalent among different groups on campus, they were determined to bring an organization that would provide a mechanism of empowerment to all women. They decided that Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Incorporated was exactly what they were looking for.
After receiving an expansion packet, they recruited 10 other women, who on March 15, 2006, formed the initial interest group. On April 29, 2006, eight of these women attended the first informational which was conducted by Clelia Hernandez and Gabrielle Feltner of the Iota Alpha Chapter in Tallahassee, Florida.
After a semester of hard work and petitioning, the interest group was officially recognized as a colony of Sigma Lambda Gamma on September 1, 2006. On October 9, 2006, they also became affiliate members of the Alabama Panhellenic Association. Motivated by this new status, the group moved forward, co-hosting the Noche Real Scholarship Ball and participating in a number of community service projects. The women also traveled to the Iota Alpha Chapter to visit sisters and witness the sisterhood first-hand.
Under the guidance of Sisters from the Solid Southeast Region, the Founding Line was introduced to the University of Alabama on April 28, 2007. These women were Alexia Hall, Corina Mendoza, Lucila Hernandez, Coy ONeal, LaTasha Solomon, Jessica Treviño, Amber Hamby, Alicia Owen, Dominique Dufek, Evelina Salas, Alise Randolph, Samantha Alexander, and Elena Alvarado.
On December 19, 2007, 678 days later, the women received chapter status as the Tau Gamma Chapter, which forever established the sorority and its principles at the Capstone.
On January 11, 2008, the Alpha Line was introduced. These women were Christina Quiñones , Lauren Davis, Michelle Lee, Nylyn Oubre, Shakira Jones, Audrey Sharp, Crystal Penick, and Karis Browder.
