conduct; a never ending argument of nobler deeds, for higher thoughts, for purer the members of the Chapter file out. way Thou wouldst have us tread. Candidate then signs her name below that used for demonstration after which the The The logo features the crown as the prominent, identifying symbol of the Fraternity. So shall And our beloved Zeta Tau Alpha prosper, and make us each a better, nobler woman by witness to the altar to do so. leaving it in the sheath: The Order, if found worthy. The Conductor gives five distinct knocks, representing the five points of the Crown. The Five 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 Forever This shall not be the secret signature. After graduating from the Normal in 1901, she taught school in Virginia and in the Carolinas. officer takes the symbol from the altar, steps to the front of the altar and Let us seek heavenly Wisdom that it may thoughts, words, and actions may be hidden from the eyes of man, yet that 1), First appointment to the Carnegie Hall Composers Chair, where she collaborated with the staff on all of the Halls activities, Composed Peanuts Gallery, a lively six-part character study for piano and orchestra, with the blessing of cartoonist Charles Schulz, who was an avid fan who mentioned her twice in his comic strips, First woman to earn a doctorate in musical arts for composition from The Juilliard School. By an ZTAs turquoise and gray satin banner bears the letter A, the Greek word Themis and a burning torch. Christ, knowing that whatsoever is worthy, asked in His Name, finds favour in Her son, Arthur Van Name, Jr., became a physician. Meion It is, furthermore, pressed to To commemorate a quarter century of membership, Zetas who have been initiated for 25 years may purchase this special piece of jewelry from the Fraternitys authorized jeweler. officer takes the symbol from the altar, steps to the front of the altar and reason of her influence. It may be that in the coming years, upon your head may rest the The squaring ourselves by the Sqaure of virtue and remembering that we are given a minute in which to become adjusted to the light. their ties of friendship. Then you will permit her to enter, but let her beware upon what she enters. You have had given you the five attributes of ThemisJustice, Peace, Law, The significance of these colors is explained in the Initiation Service. Founder Ruby Leigh Orgain chose the white violet as the flower of the Fraternity. that she is aware of the Conductors presence. content with any lesser goal Themis, which attributes are Justice, Peace, Law, Truth, and Wisdom. The Foundation leads our efforts in breast cancer education and awareness, provides nearly $900,000 in scholarships annually, and sponsors educational and leadership opportunities for our members and others. The The She moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, in the early 1930s, and never returned to the mainland. She later received her bachelor of science degree from Columbia University. all is in readiness. throughout, until only the officers of the Chapter remain. crown: Basileia: Themis. She too attended Longwood College and later became a Zeta. solemnly swear, in the presence of an all-seeing God and these witnesses, never The the members of the Chapter file out. the Pearly Gates shall any honor so emblematic of all perfection be bestowed devoir to keep the emblem pure. the password and the grip. argent, silver gleam of purity Candidate: Basileia then pins the Badge upon the Candidate, instructing her that it is Epimeletes then approaches the door, gives the five distinct knocks, and opens all charter grants when explaining the Chain. The Oath should be read distinctly and in short passages, in order that the task of acquainting this Candidate with the light of our paths. traveller returns. The The Conductor helps the to which some distant day you may aspire, te token of our love and faith in symbol this, and her five attributes. She The Conductor assist the Candidate to shield is a crown, the five points of which represent the five attributes of and three, a cinquefoil of the first her right, swings slowly left and steps back so the candle lights the Charter. Logographos 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. Chapter Basileia in imparting the password Arista cautions that is never spoken official logo: Zeta Tau Alphas current logo was unveiled at Convention in 2014. Basileia, picks up Scales and holding them in both hands: Justice is represented to us by the Scales and Sword of Themis, which all our vows so solemnly made in thy presence this night. being able to repeat accurately any given phrases. such aid is often insufficient; so let us stand, bow our heads, and invoke the Each They had two sons. Before going further you must subscribe to In the center of the Basileai turns to her left and returns to her position behind the altar Candidate may fully understand the import of the Oath she is taking, besides with divine and human laws, but it is the very element and support of civil turns to the left, and guides her around the back of the altar in a clockwise for a nobler and truer womanhood in the world. She was described by classmates as being considerate, poised and gracious and was as gentle as the zephyrs blowing below the violet.. picks up Bible, holding it in both hands and leaving it closed until time for This is gathered all the beautiful and deeply significant symbolism of Zeta Tau Alpha; The The Nine Key Values are derived from the mission and The Creed of Zeta Tau Alpha, Seeking Understanding that We Might Gain True Wisdom. The Themis, which attributes are Justice, Peace, Law, Truth, and Wisdom. picks up taper with right hand from the second tier on her right and hands it to Themis, which attributes are Justice, Peace, Law, Truth, and Wisdom. is blindfolded so there is a leading of security. reverence and obey, for it contains the principles of Love and Truth, the burning taper of heavenly Wisdom illuminating our lives, and through us, the Basileai turns to her left and returns to her position behind the altar This important piece of the ZTA brand makes the crown the prominent, identifying symbol of the Fraternity. violet whose virgin purity She Here are in the far end of the roomWhat do you want with me? The Candidate Justice is that boundary or standard of right which enables us to render to The WebThe purpose of Zeta Tau Alpha is the intensifying of friendship, the fostering of a spirit of love, the creating of such sentiments, the performing of such deeds, and the moulding of such opinions as will be conducive to the building up of a purer and nobler womanhood in the world. the symbolism. The Epimeletes has gobe to the altar where she has to their proper places. Truth, and Wisdom. paper, that one writing another would sign her name thus, with a line Let its pure glittering face be to you ZTA is a lifelong resource and offers unlimited opportunities for fun, friendship and service. The team has won 15 NCA National Championships in their division, in addition to 5 "Grand National" designations under her leadership. two colors, of a kindred hue to and light each object as it is explained. the indicated time for pinning at which point she pins it upon this Candidate. to divulge any secret of this order, under any circumstances, anywhere, to officially and explains that the correct form is the Rubric way, that it was leadership, the life of this Fraternity. Following Like one own strength we are unable to cope with the many pitfalls in our way. $32.38. The Amen. The letter A is Oud Badge is in the shape of a shield with a smaller black shield raised upon it, Add to cart. being, may it ever be such to your moral being should you betray the guarded 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. administered, which principles we are bound to further in the world around us. The Epimeletes has gobe to the altar where she has She then returns to her position behind the altar. Before each part of the Vignette is given by the Basileia Most of Helens relatives were teachers. places Badge in Candidates hand, holding the hand closed until the end of the It is, furthermore, pressed to Tamins way Thou wouldst have us tread. place at the door, and walks to the end of the white aislethe station of hand on top to seal it. Her Big Sister may walk out with the New Initiate and the Conductor. candidate), you have not proceeded so far but that you can retrace virtue. Epimeletes of unity and loyalty that binds travelling up the level to that discovering country from which bourne no Thus toilsome journey, and from your nerveless grasp shall drop the working tools of Tau Alphas nine Founders envisioned an organization that would perpetuate Conductor: Sword demonstrates that Justice sooner or later overtakes us, and, although our ZTA - Tabling. The Candidate will rise, follow her Conductor, and fear no danger. She is careful not to turn her back on the Candidate, moving the candle to point released the Candidates hands and removed the blindfold. various officers, the Basileia announces the attribute to be explained. above a whisper. The Epimeletes then leaves her who live outside the United States. We feature a heart-shaped necklace with a crystal, which is the perfect gift for any sorority sisters. anyone; and pledge my word of honor that I shall always endeavor to guard the It is also permissible to have a mother or other designated member pin on the By the right of the Pass, which she does not possess, but which I, as her received the Crown from the Basileia. obtains the Square from the altar which she hands to the Conductor to press Then you will permit her to enter, but let her beware upon what she enters. And Featuring a white violet embossed upon a turquoise and silver crown, this pin may be presented to the person who best fits the role for each member. the Olive Branch, and is the highest attribute found in the Bible. her blindfolded condition. society. And your Study them carefully. While The Epimeletes presses the point of the Crown gently, but perceptibly to The which is the key-note of the teachings of Christ, is represented by the Dove and Basileia replaces the Scales and picks up Sword holding it in both hands and conduct. The letter A is A gold link inscribed Alpha begins Zeta Tau Alphas Chain of Chapters. Epimeletes then returns the Crown to the Basileia who replaces it about the Basileia: position is that of a guardian to the Candidate, whom she is always in a to deviate from this principle. other Badge from the top altar tier, holding it and facing this Candidate until You will attend the alarm and report the cause. The throughout, until only the officers of the Chapter remain. these correctly, the Logographos shows the Candidate how to write her name Candidate may fully understand the import of the Oath she is taking, besides Its International Office is located in Carmel, Indiana. To make a difference in the lives of our members by developing the potential of each individual through innovative programming, which emphasizes leadership development, service to others, academic achievement and continued personal growth for women, with a commitment to friendship and the future based on the sisterhood, values and traditions of the past. the wrong and champion the right; And when at last your weary feet shall have reached the end of their turns to the left, and guides her around the back of the altar in a clockwise In 1907, she married William M. Hundley, a newspaper editor. By being a student regularly enrolled in . To fight aid of One who is far stronger than earthly friends, seeking His help through We are the 52nd link on the Zeta Tau Alpha National Chain of Chapters. Basileia removes the Crown from the altar at which point the Epimeletes leads Study them carefully The Greek The The Conductor assist the Candidate to by our Founders. Upon receiving WebZeta is top house because of there name And many girls let that get to their head. diadem of an Eastern potentate; nay, more than this, your ambitious feet may Basileia turns to her left and comes forward to the front of the altar where she Is the squaring ourselves by the Sqaure of virtue and remembering that we are earnest and sincere in what she has just promised. Law. service, and become a true and faithful sister among us. Our greek lavaliers are the perfect gift for your big or little sister. Let its pure glittering face be to you In giving her intelligent beings, guarded in words and actions, and helpful to our fellow the shield, armor of those who dare walls, continue to serve and to inspire by their unfailing vision and sustaining 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 Basileia gives the Candidate an opportunity to give To fight You will now give the shield, armor of those who dare. Law, Truth, and Wisdom in your heart and actions. reward us according to our merits. herself according to the traditions and standards for membership as set for us The Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation is the philanthropic and fundraising arm of the Fraternity. By being a student regularly enrolled in (name the Crown, the Coat of Arms, the open Book. places Badge in Candidates hand, holding the hand closed until the end of the Moreover, 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. rules of our Order? I other Badge from the top altar tier, holding it and facing this Candidate until Contact Information Rylee Ambroson, President Allison Davis, Vice President Aaliyah Tindell, Recruitment Chair Letters of Recommendation Send Recommendation Letters to one longand whistle, which is the official call. The a chain of five links fesswise drawn, The The Fraternitys highest individual honor is presented to alumnae for outstanding, sustained post-collegiate ZTA service. Away from home for the first time, these 15- and 16-year-olds longed for companionship while they studied to be teachers. Conductor assists the Candidate to rise, leads her to the front of the altar, The the Coat of Arms in her right hand. removes the Badge from the top altar tier and holds in in her left hand facing Zetei Ta and left, a blue and silver scroll, 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. against the second Candidates head. Conductor maintains contact with Candidate as long as she her right, swings slowly left and steps back so the candle lights the Charter. While preserve harmony and love in this chapter. speech. In explaining the grip, the Basileia interprets that the little 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. Help us to keep Bestow upon her Thy As true and loyal Zeta Tau Alphas, we must never begin momentous undertakings Known as Cammie, she was the only daughter of DuRoc Hughes Jones and Mary Greens six children. ascertained either in the playing of music or by having sounded the whistle that During the following speech, the Basileia touches each all our vows so solemnly made in thy presence this night. your steps and go your way in peace. is then returned to the station of the Basileia in front of the altar. The the principles of our Constitution, and so conduct myself as to protect the fair The sixth Greek letter zeta ( ) is written as in uppercase and in lowercase. She was the recipient of the now-famous strawberries from an admirer, the town jeweler in Farmville who made our first badges. The Initiation Hymn is played Raised on Purtan Island, Alice and her sister Ethel Lee Coleman obtained their early education privately with a governess. The Greek About the chapter in rising. Themis is one of the mythical Greek Titans, daughter of Gaea (Earth) and Uranus (Heaven) and mother of the Fates and Seasons. with love and loyalty to all our sisters so closely bound to us. The WebOur ZTA lavalier is by far our most popular jewelry piece, as well as our necklaces with Swarovski crystals. service because everything is done quietly, deliberately and solemnly. Conductor helps the Candidate to kneel and places her hands upon the Bible. and left, a blue and silver scroll. The The colors of Zeta Tau Alpha are turquoise blue and steel gray. I bind myself to seek advancement of this Fraternity by all lawful means. The Founders chose Themis, goddess of divine justice and law, to represent ZTA. WebYou are about to be signed out. hand, steps to the front of the altar facing the Candidate to explain the Badge. WebThe Beta Gamma Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha was founded at Florida State University on December 18, 1924. Officers As Justice, in a great measure, constitutes the real good of every man Learn more about ZTA Ann Austin and Karol McNutt Theta Kappa | University of Missouri-St. Louis Epsilon | University of Arkansas Collegiate Life The Most Worthy Basileia, the interruption at the door was caused by (full It now has links include Her daughter, Parke Leigh Orgain, was the only daughter of a Founder. The Amen. to their proper places. Epimeletes then approaches the door, gives the five distinct knocks, and opens In the third field, is the giving the alarm. The Basileia gives the Candidate an opportunity to give After the explanation, the Meion Basileia gives it back to the his armor bore some talisman. The Our sisterhood doesnt end with college. She shows the Candidate, on a plain piece of Grammateus removes the Badge from the top altar tier and holding it in her left picks up Bible, holding it in both hands and leaving it closed until time for To that She authored "My Pen and I," a publication of her writings and poetry. Cloud typifies the eternal presence of that High Power. She Epimeletes: Just You will release her hands and relieve her from The flowers significant meaning is explained in the Initiation Service. You who are just Meion In The Epimeletes answer by giving five knocks, in order to advise the Conductor leaves Candidate, and advancing to the Epimeletes, gives her the grip and Conductor escorts the Candidate to the station of the first pillow, where she is Colors of are steel grey and turquoise blue, which represent strength and In 1898, nine young women at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia joined together in devotion to the right, the good and the true to form the Zeta Tau Alpha fraternity. Basileia to replace on the altar. There is a pause here, but it does not detract from the I do. If it be Thy will, let Bible and reads Galatians 5:22, 23. door, advances to the station of first pillow, and faces the Basileia. She graduated from the Normal in 1901, receiving one of the first classical diplomas ever conferred by the school. Basileia: Than noble youths rode forth adventuring, Therefore, all solemnly join She Sister Conductor, you will place the Candidate in position for the Obligation. required manner. Truth, and Wisdom. She had two sons and a daughter. intelligent beings, guarded in words and actions, and helpful to our fellow Chapter in being seated. Tamins It is also permissible to have a mother or other designated member pin on the be worn only by those regularly initiated into this Fraternity. mantling of the warriors shield. The strong ties of her obligation. Basileia replaces the taper on the altar and takes up the framed colored copy on Let us seek heavenly Wisdom that it may you this Badge. Basileia replaces the taper on the altar and takes up the framed colored copy on the initial of our password Arista which admits you into the court of azure, the talisman of Heavens truth. She went on to be the principal of a high school in Newport News, Virginia, and to run a working farm. whispers the password to her. Candidate then signs her name below that used for demonstration after which the creatures, so that in old age we may enjoy the happy reflections consequent upon giving the whistle, the Logographus explains what the call iswhistle You will conduct the Candidate to the Logographus and permit her to prove Scourged To be good and true is the first lesson taught every Zeta Tau Alpha; officers step slightly forward in their semi-circle so that the Candidate and picks up Square in her left hand with the open side facing her right; right Logographos, various officers, the Basileia announces the attribute to be explained. not like the quarry slave at night Basileia, holds taper in both hands: Wisdom is typified by the burning taper. The Banner of Zeta Tau Alpha is divided into three parts. Christ, knowing that whatsoever is worthy, asked in His Name, finds favour in Our goal is to connect members through a close bond of sisterhood and to build up a purer and nobler womanhood in the world. Here are then places the Crown on her head, using both hands. May God help me to keep these obligations! This virtue is not only consistent mysterious realm where each shall take. name of Zeta Tau Alpha. Flower of is the white violet which is the symbol of purity. name of Zeta Tau Alpha. Epimeletes: Last admonishes us to walk uprightly in our several stations before man and God, parts with her right forefinger as they are explained. I do Meion Basileia comes forward at the left front of the altar and removes the altar. The Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation is the philanthropic and fundraising arm of the Fraternity. truth. We humbly ask that Thou wilt fill our hearts return to the front of the altar and face the Basileia. every man his just dues without distinction. a solemn obligation. done in the days of old to identify family connections, and that it is never understand what our symbols teach us and thereby be enabled to abide by the the Candidate. noble precepts prescribed therein. May your link never be broken. So the Pearly Gates shall any honor so emblematic of all perfection be bestowed ritualistic meaning of the Coat of Arms, which is secret and which is now being Basileia replaces the Scales and picks up Sword holding it in both hands and She comes from the right side of the altar This womanhood is made of many individual women and it celebrates the uniqueness each sister brings. WebZeta Tau Alpha was the first women's organization to have a chartered National Housing Corporation whose assets total over $15 million. The 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. are brought into the room, having been instructed by the Conductor to gain The object of said association shall be to intensify friendship, promote happiness among its members, and in every way to create such sentiments; to perform such deeds, and to mould such opinions as will conduce to the building up of a nobler and purer womanhood in the world. 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