Josephine Ellison Breakstone — worked as a school teacher and was married. Josephine livedin New York City until her death.
Estelle Melnick Cole — worked as a hospital volunteer in New York while taking courses in languages and the arts. Estelle served as an interpreter for her husband while they traveled extensively around the world. They later moved to Harrison, New York, where she resided until her death.
Fay Chertkoff —worked as a teacher throughout her full and interesting life. She is responsible for writing most of the Fraternity's rituals. Fay served a national officer for many years.
Gwen Zaliels Snyder — graduated from Hunter College and taught school before marrying.She later had one daughter and became a textile designer, branching into private interior designing.
Ethel Gordon Kraus — married and had two children, one a member of Phi Sigma Sigma. She had five grandchildren and remained a member of the Godmother’s League and the Hattie Bondy Scholarship Fund. Her hobbies included bridge, theater, and gardening. Ethel passed away in 1984 in New York City.
Rose Sher Seidman — married and had two sons and seven grandchildren. taught school from 1915-17 before returning to teach at a private school in 1940,where she stayed for ten years. She sponsored extracurricular activities including social dance and puppetry. Rose originally desired to be a dancer/actress when that profession was not highly regarded. Later in life she studied new modern math and attended a workshop for use of audio-visual materials. She traveled throughout Europe, Iceland, the Caribbean, and the United States. In November 1987 Rose passed away in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Jeanette Lipka Furst — graduated from public high school at age 11 and entered college at age 15 to become the youngest member of Phi Sigma Sigma. She graduated from Hunter College in three years at age 18. Jeanette taught fifth grade and later earned her doctorate in audio-visual education and communications.
Lillian Gordon Alpern — born in New York City, the youngest child in a family of six; she followed in her only sister’s footsteps and attended Hunter College. While a junior, Lillian met Charles Alpern and left school to marry. She was first Founder to pass away, in 1945.
Shirley Cohen Laufer and Claire Wunder McArdle— unfortunately, we have very little information about these founders.