What is Alpha Gamma Sigma?

Alpha Gamma Sigma is a state-wide community college honor society. The three Greek letters stand for the three Greek words, which may be translated as follows:

Α ALPHA stands for Arete meaning “Excellence”
Γ GAMMA stands for Gnosis meaning “Knowledge”
Σ SIGMA stands for Sophrosyne meaning “Wisdom”

Mission Statement

The mission of this chapter and organization shall be to foster, promote, maintain, and recognize scholarship among students at Río Hondo College; to develop programs offering cultural, social, and enrichment activities as part of the total college experience; to promote service to the college, the community, and the Sigma Phi Chapter; and to emphasize the development of leadership, character, and judgment.

Note: “Join AGS” application is on the left menu.

Spring 2025 Meetings

Please note the time and days for each meeting. Click on the date for the Zoom link.

Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 1:00pm on Zoom and at Room A229

Within our dreams and aspirations we find our opportunities

Sue Atchley Ebaugh

History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed.

B.C. Forbes