Josephine EllisonBreakstone — worked as a school teacher and was married. Josephine livedin New York City until her death.
Estelle MelnickCole — worked as a hospital volunteer in New York while taking courses inlanguages and the arts. Estelle served as an interpreter for her husband whilethey traveled extensively around the world. They later moved to Harrison, NewYork, where she resided until her death.
Fay Chertkoff —worked as a teacher throughout her full and interesting life. She isresponsible for writing most of the Fraternity's rituals. Fay served as anational officer for many years.
Gwen ZalielsSnyder — graduated from Hunter College and taught school before marrying.She later had one daughter and became a textile designer, branching intoprivate interior designing.
Ethel GordonKraus — married and had two children, one a member of Phi Sigma Sigma. Shehad five grandchildren and remained a member of the Godmother’s League and theHattie Bondy Scholarship Fund. Her hobbies included bridge, theater, andgardening. Ethel passed away in 1984 in New York City.
Rose SherSeidman — married and had two sons and seven grandchildren. Rose taughtschool from 1915-17 before returning to teach at a private school in 1940,where she stayed for ten years. She sponsored extracurricular activitiesincluding social dance and puppetry. Rose originally desired to be adancer/actress when that profession was not highly regarded. Later in life shestudied new modern math and attended a workshop for use of audio-visualmaterials. She traveled throughout Europe, Iceland, the Caribbean, and theUnited States. In November 1987 Rose passed away in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Jeanette LipkaFurst — graduated from public high school at age 11 and entered college atage 15 to become the youngest member of Phi Sigma Sigma. She graduated fromHunter College in three years at age 18. Jeanette taught fifth grade and laterearned her doctorate in audio-visual education and communications.
Lillian GordonAlpern — born in New York City, the youngest child in a family of six; shefollowed in her only sister’s footsteps and attended Hunter College. While ajunior, Lillian met Charles Alpern and left school to marry. She was the firstFounder to pass away, in 1945.
Shirley Cohen Laufer and ClaireWunder McArdle— unfortunately, we have very little information about these founders.