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HISTORY OF THE
Tau Gamma Sigma
(As of Oct. 3, 2003)
It was a cold afternoon of January 17, 1969 in Mandaluyong when the TAU GAMMA SIGMA was formed. Eleven (11) illustrious coed girls from UP Diliman campus are "barkada" of the Tau Gamma Phi Founders. These girls were all political science students and members of the Political Science Club who valiantly embraced the TENETS AND CODES OF CONDUCT.
The Founders are Rosmarie Carandang, Victoria Sisante Bataclan, Lucita Rodriguez, Erlinda Arabejo, Teresita Aguinaldo, Mila Garcia, Rowena Celino Alfonso, Emily Sibulo Hiadini, Nitz Santos, Flery Tesado Tesoro and Luzviminda Tancangco. The first batch that has initiation rites were held in Bustos, Bulacan. Successive batches came in until they reached the number of almost fifty members of different courses in UP campus.
Formal structure followed in July 1970 when they had their 1st Induction cum Ballroom. Despite of the girls' very stiff class schedules as well as busy bodies in the campus, the Tau Gamma Sigma members managed to formulate policies and guidelines of the sorority particularly the Constitution and Initiation Procedure. Eighty percent (80%) is mental torture while only minimal percent on the physical contact.
It is indeed in great pride that the Tau Gamma Sigma members are very active in participating school activities especially in the Student Council. The sorority was an ultra ego image of the TGP fraternity which forces become stronger in the campus due to their individual excellence.
A few years later, in 1972, the number of Sigma members had gone down due to many had graduated and recruitment process then, was become too rigid due to the sudden declaration of the Martial Law. Many things had changed, some were transferred to other schools; went abroad and some had to take on leave of absence for various reasons.
Early 1973, the sorority had faded in the campus. But the Brods did not stop in looking for other recourse due to the fact that they cannot live without Sigma, they need someone always at their side; "taga-luto, taga-payo, taga-awat, taga-gamot, taga-alaga" and all the rest of being a "taga^". By late 1973, a Brod also from UP Diliman formed the group called "Sedarum Saudara", an organization but not a sorority. The UP TGP Brods also called these girls as sisters. Membership in this organization has no initiation rites; they just submit their application with corresponding academic excellence, then interview portions followed. It was only in 1981 when UP TGP revived the sorority and they are Dinky Ruivivar, Chloe Ceniza, Grace Corachea & Macris Santos. In the revival batch, two members were come from the Sedarum Saudara.
Presently, the original eleven UP founding sisters are now happy with their family. Some are now based abroad, few are on their own businesses and others are holding top positions in the government.
(Chronology of Interviews: 1) January 11, 2002 w/ Sis Rory Carandang by Sis Cathy Orbien, held in Manila Regional Trial Court; 2) March 16, 2002 w/ Sis Vicky Bataclan by Alumnae from GAUF, AdU, UE, PCCR, PMI, PLM & SPCBA, held in Pantalan Rest., Manila Bay Seafront; 3) April 6, 2002 w/ Sis Babes Rodriguez during the 2nd Founder's & Alumni Forum held in MMDA; 4) Aug. 20, 2003 w/ Sis Luz Tancangco by Sis Cathy Orbien & Sis Vilma Cortina held in Comelec Office; and 5) Sept. 24, 2003 w/ Sis Luz, Sis Babes, Sis Rorie & Sis Vicky by Sis Elena, Sis Cathy, Sis Liza and Sis Mavic held in Barbara's Cuisine, Intramuros, Manila) |
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