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Sigma Phi Epsilon
Sigma Phi Epsilon literary society (ΣΦΕ) is one of three female societies at Illinois College in Jacksonville, IL. Sigma Phi Epsilon was founded January 22, 1916. Sigma Phi Epsilon resides on the top floor of the David. A. Smith house on the Illinois College campus.

Nickname: Phips Founded: 1916 Location: Yellow and White Motto: "Knowledge, Love and Service" Flower: Daisy Brothers: The men of Sigma Pi

History
Sigma Phi Epsilon was founded January 22, 1916 by four women: Lucy Gray Gatling, Francis Gatling, Anne Pescell, and Bernice Wheeler. Bernice Wheeler ended up being the society's first president. It wasn't until 1924 that Sigma Phi Epsilon moved to the David A. Smith house. Since it's founding, Sigma Phi Epsilon has had a long standing tradition of literary excellence, service, academics and sociability. Service is also a vital part of Sigma Phi Epsilon.

Sigma Phi Epsilon Today
Throughout the year, Sigma Phi Epsilon participates in projects such as: helping at the local soup kitchen, Big Brothers Big Sisters, volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House, and dog walking at the local Animal Control Center. Both on the academic and social fronts, Sigma Phi Epsilon also excels. We have many joints with the male societies, and are actively involved in campus activities such as: the Homecoming Committee, Student Activities Board and Forum.