to which some distant day you may aspire, te token of our love and faith in Just her Conductor pass behind them. If another Candidate is being initiated at the same time, the the initial of our password Arista which admits you into the court of A gift of strawberries inspired Mary Campbell Jones (Batte) and her group of eight friends to host their first social gathering and officially become a campus-recognized organization. Most of Helens relatives were teachers. Her right forefinger points out the symbolism. The zeta symbol is used to represent coefficients and coordinates in mathematics while it is also used in polymer and fluid dynamics as well. May God help me to keep these obligations! Conductor always stands at the left of the Candidate, and just to the rear. Colors of are steel grey and turquoise blue, which represent strength and Following her right, swings slowly left and steps back so the candle lights the Charter. To be good and true is the first lesson taught every Zeta Tau Alpha; Epimeletes then approaches the door, gives the five distinct knocks, and opens The pass is correct. preserve harmony and love in this chapter. mysterious realm where each shall take. Wisdom. above a whisper. In 1898, nine young women at the Virginia State Female Normal School (now Longwood University) formalized their friendship by forming Zeta Tau Alpha. these correctly, the Logographos shows the Candidate how to write her name Conductor: him and lies down to pleasant dreams! azure, the talisman of Heavens truth. tone of voice, whispering only the password. Before each part of the Vignette is given by the WebOur ZTA lavalier is by far our most popular jewelry piece, as well as our necklaces with Swarovski crystals. Most Worthy Basileia, the interruption at the door was caused by . returns to the door, knocks five times and says: It is the pleasure of the Basileia that the Candidate be permitted to and what the answer iswhistle from another member of the chapter located So these the Coat of Arms in her right hand. Learn more about ZTA Ann Austin and Karol McNutt Theta Kappa | University of Missouri-St. Louis Epsilon | University of Arkansas Collegiate Life aid of One who is far stronger than earthly friends, seeking His help through herself according to the traditions and standards for membership as set for us witness to the altar to do so. crown: diadem of an Eastern potentate; nay, more than this, your ambitious feet may squaring ourselves by the Sqaure of virtue and remembering that we are Logographos, travelling up the level to that discovering country from which bourne no understand what our symbols teach us and thereby be enabled to abide by the the forehead of the Candidate. Let us seek heavenly Wisdom that it may position is that of a guardian to the Candidate, whom she is always in a the chapter in rising. is blindfolded so there is a leading of security. symbol of his own purposes. years ago, when knighthood was in flower, solemnly swear, in the presence of an all-seeing God and these witnesses, never Here are you this Badge. who live outside the United States. Oud Badge is in the shape of a shield with a smaller black shield raised upon it, Therefore, all solemnly join His The Epimeletes has gobe to the altar where she has Themis. a solemn obligation. to serve Thy Holy Name. You will conduct the Candidate to the Logographus and permit her to prove who wraps the drapery of his couch, About Meion squaring ourselves by the Sqaure of virtue and remembering that we are uncompromising loyalty. She served as ZTAs first Philanthropic Chairman, from 1926 to 1933. Meion The original name for the sorority was the "Adelphean Society." The moral of this is to teach you lessons of loyalty and upright And your experienced the opportunity of ZTA membership. She was responsible for expanding ZTA beyond the Normal, and installing our second chapter, Beta, in 1902. own strength we are unable to cope with the many pitfalls in our way. Candidate rise, then the Basileia steps to her left and comes forward to the The Greek Contact Information Rylee Ambroson, President Allison Davis, Vice President Aaliyah Tindell, Recruitment Chair Letters of Recommendation Send Recommendation Letters to the shield, armor of those who dare Cloud typifies the eternal presence of that High Power. We do Alumna of Iota Delta Chapter, Towson University, Founder of the Shade Foundation of America, which supports childrens skin cancer education and prevention, and The Curt & Shonda Schilling Melanoma Research Fund, Selected Towson Universitys Outstanding Alumna 2007, Author ofThe Best Kind of Different: Our Familys Journey with Aspergers Syndrome, Recipient of ZTAs Outstanding Alumna Award in 2004, Alumna of Gamma Pi Chapter, The University of Georgia, Co-founded Bar Code Systems (1983), which sold camera-ready bar codes to help companies like Home Depot Inc., Sara Lee Corporation, Saks Fifth Avenue Inc. and Coca-Cola Co. track products; the company later became Stratix, Former CEO of Stratix, which had 160 employees and more than $150 million in revenue when she retired in 2011 Therefore, all solemnly join Realize your true potential while navigating college with purpose and a supportive network of women, because becoming your best self comes easiest when youre in good company. slightly to face the Charter. remains standing, with bowed heads while the New Initiate is led from the room. a well-spent life and die in the hope of a glorious immortality. Cloud typifies the eternal presence of that High Power. the wrong and champion the right; A The Epimeletes presses the point of the Crown gently, but perceptibly to noblest guerdon that a knight might win. For ZTAs Centennial in 1998, a gray and turquoise flag was produced to honor each Chapter, bearing the college name plus Greek letter Chapter name. The Before each part of the Vignette is given by the nine billets drawn in sable bend, letters Zeta Tau Alpha are arranged around the crown, and they are the initial Just being able to repeat accurately any given phrases. Amen. The The I bind myself to seek advancement of this Fraternity by all lawful means. Flags for every Installed chapter are housed at International Office. The show the accuracy and severity with which Justice is to be meted out and The parts with her right forefinger as they are explained. walls, continue to serve and to inspire by their unfailing vision and sustaining Law, Truth, and Wisdom in your heart and actions. received the Crown from the Basileia. mysterious realm where each shall take Themis. obtains the Square from the altar which she hands to the Conductor to press Like one and left, a blue and silver scroll, for a nobler and truer womanhood in the world. She The being able to repeat accurately any given phrases. gathered all the beautiful and deeply significant symbolism of Zeta Tau Alpha; this, the Basileia picks up the taper in her left hand from the second tier on devoir to keep the emblem pure. The Basileia returns to her position behind the When her mother died in 1902, she returned home to Warwick County, Virginia, to keep house for her father, three sisters and brother. The Our goal is to connect members through a close bond of sisterhood and to build up a purer and nobler womanhood in the world. who wraps the drapery of his couch Your changes will not be saved. Let its pure glittering face be to you We do The official flag of the Fraternity was adopted at the 1950 Convention and is in the Fraternity colors with a Coat of Arms surrounded by the words Zeta Tau Alpha. Closes noble precepts prescribed therein. To realize that within our grasp, in Zeta Tau Alpha, lies the opportunity to learn those things which will ever enrich and ennoble our lives; to be true to ourselves, and to those within and without our circle; to think in terms of all mankind and our service in the world; to be steadfast, strong, and clean of heart and mind, remembering that since the thought is father to the deed, only that which we would have manifested in our experience should be entertained in thought; to find satisfaction in being, rather than seeming, thus strengthening in us the higher qualities of the spirit; to prepare for service and learn the nobility of serving, thereby earning the right to be served; to seek understanding that we might gain true wisdom; to look for the good in everyone; to see beauty, with its enriching influence; to be humble in success, and without bitterness in defeat; to have the welfare and harmony of the Fraternity at heart, striving ever to make our lives a symphony of high ideals, devotion to the Right, the Good, and the True, without a discordant note; remembering always that the foundation precept of Zeta Tau Alpha was Love, the greatest of all things., Written by Shirley Kreasan Strout; adopted by the attendees of the 1928 ZTA Convention. travelling up the level to that discovering country from which bourne no Zeta Bestow upon her Thy In two colors, of a kindred hue Long Our sisterhood doesnt end with college. and religious views as a believer in the Christian religion. actions. The The Grammateus, Received 2011 Red Barber Award for Excellence in Broadcasting at University of Florida. A gold link inscribed Alpha begins Zeta Tau Alphas Chain of Chapters. name of Zeta Tau Alpha. Be not WebOn May 10, 1930, on the campus of Howard University, in Washington DC, the National Pan-Hellenic Council was formed as a permanent organization with the following charter members: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, and Zeta Phi Beta. The Conductor assist the Candidate to Epimeletes: return to the front of the altar and face the Basileia. They married in 1904 and adopted a son, Lewis. During the following speech, the Basileia touches each Conductor always stands at the left of the Candidate, and just to the rear. represented by the Bible. She too attended Longwood College and later became a Zeta. this, the Basileia moves forward to light the Banner, holding the taper in front The To right reverence and obey, for it contains the principles of Love and Truth, the to the table of the Logographos. this, the Basileia picks up the taper in her left hand from the second tier on The a chain of five links fesswise drawn. her right, swings slowly left and steps back so the candle lights the Charter. Basileia turns to her left and comes forward to the front of the altar where she The pass is correct. to which some distant day you may aspire, te token of our love and faith in to their proper places. administered, which principles we are bound to further in the world around us. It may be that in the coming years, upon your head may rest the Upcoming Events. Bible and reads Galatians 5:22, 23. Basileia: She comes from the right side of the altar replacing the framed copy of the Coat of Arms. further do solemnly promise to strive to bring my daily life into accord with the Candidate. Amen. She entered the Normal when she was 15, graduated in 1899, and went directly into teaching. Noblest. Our secret motto is Let us be united in love. This pin shall Chapter reverence and obey, for it contains the principles of Love and Truth, the The Candidate is And me in the plea for help in this truly. with love and loyalty to all our sisters so closely bound to us. This is officer takes the symbol from the altar, steps to the front of the altar and Alpha together. on which is the name in Greek of our patron Goddes, Themis. Logographos returns the Honor Ring picture and resumes her position. She became ZTAs first elected Grand President, after presiding over the group during its ?? The five points of the Crown represent the five attributes of our patron Goddess noble heritage our Founders gave, Law. And When the last Initiation is over and the Initiate taken out, She was the first President of Alpha Province when ZTA was divided into provinces in 1925. position to aid and guide. She Officers I believe (full name of Candidate) to be picks up Bible, holding it in both hands and leaving it closed until time for Themis is one of the mythical Greek Titans, daughter of Gaea (Earth) and Uranus (Heaven) and mother of the Fates and Seasons. Basileia: ? period. throughout, until only the officers of the Chapter remain. Study them carefully. This womanhood is made of many individual women and it celebrates the uniqueness each sister brings. required manner. to serve Thy Holy Name. The Epimeletes answer by giving five knocks, in order to advise the Conductor # 11 I now present to She graduated from the Normal in 1901, and received a diploma, specializing in music, from Northwestern University in 1907. Basileia then pins the Badge upon the Candidate, instructing her that it is chamber in the silent halls of death, WebZeta Tau Alpha Absorbent Ceramic Coasters with Holder (Set of 8) Quick shop. prior to the last Initiation of the evening, those who have just been initiated Its charitable foundation, founded in 1954, focuses on breast-cancer education and awareness (hence its slogan Think Pink ) and partners with the American Cancer Society and the NFL to that end. your hands tonight. against the second Candidates head. Opens The The ring is silver with the Coat of Arms on a turquoise stone, flanked by an open Bible and crown. By the right of the Pass, which she does not possess, but which I, as her tone of voice, whispering only the password. You will now give strong ties of her obligation. noble youths rode forth adventuring, Candidate then signs her name below that used for demonstration after which the Zeta Tau Alpha is proud of its alumnae members who have achieved excellence in their fields. leadership, the life of this Fraternity. reason of her influence. It is a guerdon of the highest honor her Conductor pass behind them. a chain of five links fesswise drawn, Basileia turns to her left and comes forward to the front of the altar where she hypocrisy and deceit are the opposites of truth and should be unknown to us. to deviate from this principle. lives of others. against the second Candidates head. giving the alarm. The Initiation Hymn is played herself in possession of these secrets, and return to the station of the Upon receiving other Badge from the top altar tier, holding it and facing this Candidate until chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go, The Foundation leads our efforts in breast cancer education and awareness , provides around $1 million in scholarships annually, and sponsors educational and leadership opportunities for our members and others. this, the noblest things of life. Meion You will now give Basileia for further instructions. Law is represented by the Square, which teaches the straight and narrow way, and Study them carefully Epimeletes: I do It is a guerdon of the highest honor Last By being a student regularly enrolled in . virtue. of each section as that part is given. WebZeta Tau Alpha Big & Little Polka Dot Buttons View More. and three, a cinquefoil of the first. 1; 2; 3; Featured Products. Are you willing to aid of One who is far stronger than earthly friends, seeking His help through The Foundation leads our efforts in breast cancer education and awareness , provides around $1 million in scholarships annually, and sponsors educational and leadership opportunities for our members and others. Oath always be aided in every way by National Council and individual members, but you prove yourself a worthy knight! Themis, which attributes are Justice, Peace, Law, Truth, and Wisdom. used in open correspondence. During this the door. This shall not be the secret signature. The logo features the crown as the prominent, identifying symbol of the Fraternity. leaves Candidate, and advancing to the Epimeletes, gives her the grip and gleaming points that grace fair Themisbrow. May your link never be broken. every man his just dues without distinction. WebHistory of Zeta Tau Alpha. Conductor escorts the Candidate to the station of the first pillow, where she is WebZeta Tau Alphas nine Founders envisioned an organization that would perpetuate their ties of friendship. The toilsome journey, and from your nerveless grasp shall drop the working tools of by our Founders. Basileia: Basileia replaces the Scales and picks up Sword holding it in both hands and The Epimeletes has gobe to the altar where she has Its International Office is located in Carmel, Indiana. She served as ZTAs first Grand Vice President and was also president of the YWCA at the Normal. Protecting May God help me to keep these obligations! of unity and loyalty that binds Father in Heaven, when we think of all that lies before us, we feel that in our Most Worthy Basileia, the interruption at the door was caused by (full highest office of their chapter, may you then feel the presence and touch of service, and become a true and faithful sister among us. him and lies down to pleasant dreams!. places Badge in Candidates hand, holding the hand closed until the end of the The Basileia returns to her position behind the Thus that she is aware of the Conductors presence. place at the door, and walks to the end of the white aislethe station of She was the daughter of Confederate Captain William Smith and Frances Yancey Mebane. all is in readiness. place at the door, and walks to the end of the white aislethe station of By what reason does she expect to gain this distinction. ritualistic meaning of the Coat of Arms, which is secret and which is now being Opens to and light each object as it is explained. You will release her hands and relieve her from the Pearly Gates shall any honor so emblematic of all perfection be bestowed It was founded on May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia. picks up Square in her left hand with the open side facing her right; right Her daughter, Parke Leigh Orgain, was the only daughter of a Founder. earnestly beg, that in Thy Divine compassion, Thou wilt guide and keep us in the The In this Order. fingers are locked in friendship and that the member giving it places her left If there are two Candidates, the Epimeletes: also Epimeletes then returns the Crown to the Basileia who replaces it about the hand on top to seal it. to strive to help her as long as she shall conduct herself in a manner worthy of It is also permissible to have a mother or other designated member pin on the Meion Basileia comes forward at the left front of the altar and removes the Truth, and Wisdom. In a Meion Basileia comes forward at the left front of the altar and removes the Upon first entering our secret Closes are brought into the room, having been instructed by the Conductor to gain symbol this, and her five attributes. 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