Farmville Four

The "Farmville Four" is the name given to four national sororities founded at Longwood University (formerly the State Female Normal School) in Farmville, Virginia. A clock tower at the university is dedicated to the four sororities. The Farmville Four include the following organizations: Kappa Delta, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Zeta Tau Alpha, and Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Kappa Delta is the first sorority to be founded at Longwood University. It was founded on October 23, 1897, on the beliefs of friendship, fellowship and sisterly love. The organization has 137 active collegiate chapters and 504 chartered alumnae chapters nationwide. Its official colors are olive green and pearl white.

Sigma Sigma Sigma, also known as Tri Sigma, was founded on April 20, 1898. It has a membership of over 100,000 and its colors are royal purple and white. The organization's public motto is "Faithful Unto Death." One of the sorority's most notable alumnae is country music superstar and American Idol winner Carrie Underwood.

Zeta Tau Alpha, officially a women's fraternity, was founded on October 15, 1898. The organization is the third largest member of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC.) It has initiated over 206,000 members and has 152 active chapters and 235 active alumnae chapters. Its official colors are turquoise blue and steel gray and its public motto is "Seeking the Noblest."

Alpha Sigma Alpha was founded on November 15, 1901. The organization's vision is to cultivate values and ideals in women who are known for their character and concern for others. It has 80 collegiate chapters and 79 alumnae chapters. The sorority plans to be the first NPC organization to provide a membership education program through a social networking web site.