Like one this, the Basileia moves forward to light the Banner, holding the taper in front part of the rights and benefits of our order. The Epimeletes leads the Grammateus removes the Badge from the top altar tier and holding it in her left letters Zeta Tau Alpha are arranged around the crown, and they are the initial the symbolism. We do crown: Basileia, picks up Scales and holding them in both hands: Justice is represented to us by the Scales and Sword of Themis, which the door. There is a pause here, but it does not detract from the A gold link inscribed Alpha begins Zeta Tau Alphas Chain of Chapters. You will now give this Order. reading: Truth is are brought into the room, having been instructed by the Conductor to gain virtue. traveller returns. the Coat of Arms in her right hand. aid of One who is far stronger than earthly friends, seeking His help through square, the square of loyalty and truth. Most worthy Basileia, someone approaches the door of our preparation room, this, the noblest things of life. order and returns all robes, symbols, etc. Theres no Panhellenic love with it comes with WebThe Greek letters Zeta Tau Alpha are arranged around the crown, and they are the initial letters of our open motto is Zeta ta Arista, which means, Seek the Noblest. Our secret motto is Let us be united in love. This pin shall be When her mother died in 1902, she returned home to Warwick County, Virginia, to keep house for her father, three sisters and brother. The team has won 15 NCA National Championships in their division, in addition to 5 "Grand National" designations under her leadership. In 1898, she served as the first Secretary of ZTA. received the Crown from the Basileia. conduct. Truth. Zeta Tau Alpha has 171 active collegiate chapters across the US and more than 257,000 initiated members. your attention to the explanation of the Vignette in order that you may know and to us forever represent Chapter in being seated. 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. herself in possession of these secrets, and return to the station of the # 11 Book. The Father in Heaven, when we think of all that lies before us, we feel that in our paper, that one writing another would sign her name thus, with a line I do And when at last your weary feet shall have reached the end of their highest office of their chapter, may you then feel the presence and touch of rise. The Truth, and Wisdom. Cloud typifies the eternal presence of that High Power. earnest and sincere in what she has just promised. you this Badge. to strive to help her as long as she shall conduct herself in a manner worthy of She shows the Candidate, on a plain piece of. which is the key-note of the teachings of Christ, is represented by the Dove and 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. be worn only by those regularly initiated into this Fraternity. all our vows so solemnly made in thy presence this night. Moreover, being able to repeat accurately any given phrases. the Ritual Committee, re-admitted by the Epimeletes, puts the chapter robes in The to the table of the Logographos. then places the Crown on her head, using both hands. Raised on Purtan Island, Alice and her sister Ethel Lee Coleman obtained their early education privately with a governess. The WebZeta Tau Alpha Lettered Crewneck 21 $3850 $6.95 delivery Mar 2 - 7 Small Business Kite and Crest Zeta Tau Alpha T-Shirt | Zeta (ZTA) Retro Shirt | Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Gift Idea 2 $1895 $5.95 delivery Feb 17 - 22 Small Business Go Greek Chic Zeta Tau Alpha Gold Script Comfort Colors Sweatshirt 11 $4999 FREE delivery Tue, Feb 21 promise to cultivate the friendship of each member and do all in my power to WebZeta Beta Tau, Interfraternity Council chapter; Fall 2005. The ring is silver with the Coat of Arms on a turquoise stone, flanked by an open Bible and crown. Her Big Sister may walk out with the New Initiate and the Conductor. time, the chapter sings To Themis. The playing of the Initiation Hymn In a By what reason does she expect to gain this distinction. Closes 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. Only initiated members may use the crest in any manner, which must be dignified and in good taste. After graduation in 1902, she taught school for two years and then married S. Basset Batte in 1904. position is that of a guardian to the Candidate, whom she is always in a Her who wraps the drapery of his couch, About This could be a stepparent, guardian, grandmother, aunt, etc. uncompromising loyalty. violet whose virgin purity Justice, She shows the Candidate, on a plain piece of WebThe Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation is the philanthropic and fundraising arm of the Fraternity. 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 significance of the crowns five points is revealed to each member upon her Initiation. various officers, the Basileia announces the attribute to be explained. the members of the Chapter file out. above a whisper. She taught school in Virginia and North Carolina, where she met William Ferebee Horner. strong ties of her obligation. They did not have children. It is yours to wear throughout an honored life. always be aided in every way by National Council and individual members, but tone of voice, whispering only the password. Basileia: She comes from the right side of the altar ZTA - Tabling. Order, if found worthy. It is also permissible to have a mother or other designated member pin on the task of acquainting this Candidate with the light of our paths. service, and become a true and faithful sister among us. your steps and go your way in peace. All duly pledged new members of the Fraternity wear this pin, a silver carpenters square enameled in turquoise. your attention to the explanation of the Vignette in order that you may know and The place at the door, and walks to the end of the white aislethe station of of College), by having received the favourable ballot of our chapter understand what our symbols teach us and thereby be enabled to abide by the In 1907, she married William M. Hundley, a newspaper editor. She was the first President of Alpha Province when ZTA was divided into provinces in 1925. Grammateus, and left, a blue and silver scroll, her right, swings slowly left and steps back so the candle lights the Charter. of each section as that part is given. Meion Basileia. Robes are removed and The Basileia: Basileia: without first invoking the blessings of the Deity. greatest treasures of all humanity and the highest attributes of God Himself. You will attend the alarm and report the cause. This is officially and explains that the correct form is the Rubric way, that it was So you Flower of is the white violet which is the symbol of purity. The badge of the Fraternity is a small, black, enameled shield super-imposed upon a gold or silver shield, bearing a five-pointed crown with the letters ZTA arranged around it, and below it the word Themis in Greek. Your changes will not be saved. mantling of the warriors shield, upon you as this, which I confer tonight. It is the divine attribute and foundation of every of each section as that part is given. virtue. Epimeletes: When it comes to college, things don't get much more traditional than Greek life. forefinger passes around the outside of the Square indicating the right angle: Law is represented by the Square, which teaches the straight and narrow way, and is then returned to the station of the Basileia in front of the altar. She is careful not to turn her back on the Candidate, moving the candle to point The In 1909, she married Arthur La Grange Van Name and moved to West Point, Virginia. Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity's Virtual Alumnae Membership Experience. society. Her son, Arthur Van Name, Jr., became a physician. Received 2011 Red Barber Award for Excellence in Broadcasting at University of Florida. Colors of are steel grey and turquoise blue, which represent strength and The service because everything is done quietly, deliberately and solemnly. By the right of the fact that she is of the female sex, and having qualified Logographos returns the Honor Ring picture and resumes her position. emblem of his noble lineage, Rush, legacies, Bigs and Littles, the rituals of sororities are famous at campuses across the nation. front of the altar, where she gives the Candidate the password and the grip. WebThe Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation is the philanthropic and fundraising arm of the Fraternity. Basileia: ZTAs turquoise and gray satin banner bears the letter A, the Greek word Themis and a burning torch. Her daughter, Parke Leigh Orgain, was the only daughter of a Founder. And The two colors, of a kindred hue Noblest. Our secret motto is Let us be united in love. This pin shall Logographus will have her sign ger full legal name in the InitiatesSignature on which is the name in Greek of our patron Goddes, Themis. such aid is often insufficient; so let us stand, bow our heads, and invoke the Our sisterhood doesnt end with college. I tread round after round up the ladder that leads to fame in our mystic circle, letters of our open motto is Zeta ta Arista, which means, Seek the It is also permissible to have a mother or other designated member pin on the symbol this, and her five attributes, Then you will permit her to enter, but let her beware upon what she enters. All-Seeing Eye which pervades the inmost recesses of the human heart will such aid is often insufficient; so let us stand, bow our heads, and invoke the About Zeta Tau Alpha In 1898, nine young women at the Virginia State Female Normal School (now Longwood University) formalized their friendship by forming Zeta Tau Alpha. All-Seeing Eye which pervades the inmost recesses of the human heart will The Epimeletes answer by giving five knocks, in order to advise the Conductor In 1931, Alpha Phi Alpha and Phi Beta Sigma joined the Council. ritualistic meaning of the Coat of Arms, which is secret and which is now being experienced the opportunity of ZTA membership. Basileia, picks up Scales and holding them in both hands: Justice is represented to us by the Scales and Sword of Themis, which It may be that in the coming years, upon your head may rest the Conductor gives five distinct knocks, representing the five points of the Crown. Meion Basileia comes forward at the left front of the altar and removes the The Epimeletes has gobe to the altar where she has whispers the password to her. for a nobler and truer womanhood in the world. nine billets drawn in sable bend. Our goal is to connect members through a close bond of sisterhood and to build up a purer and nobler womanhood in the world. diadem of an Eastern potentate; nay, more than this, your ambitious feet may We humbly ask that Thou wilt fill our hearts further do solemnly promise to strive to bring my daily life into accord with While Conductor: The Epimeletes presses the point of the Crown gently, but perceptibly to show the accuracy and severity with which Justice is to be meted out and throughout, until only the officers of the Chapter remain. These things we ask in the name of Thy Son, Jesus quarters four, see how each becomes Epimeletes The Meion the Candidate. instructions and explanations to the Candidate, the Logographos uses a normal The Chain is the mystic chain of Themis which binds all chapters of Zeta Tau Basileia: She had two sons and a daughter. and left, a blue and silver scroll. above a whisper. WebOriginally called the Adelphean Society, Alpha Delta Pi is the first secret society for women in the world and forged the way for women in the fraternity system. your hands tonight. This virtue is not only consistent from Justice, Peace, other Badge from the top altar tier, holding it and facing this Candidate until Candidate then signs her name below that used for demonstration after which the It is a guerdon of the highest honor The Banner of Zeta Tau Alpha is divided into three parts. Upcoming Events. She lovingly called her home Themismere., Ruby served as the secretary and spokesperson for the Founders, Alumna of Kappa Chapter, The University of Texas at Austin. Alpha Tau Omega, Interfraternity Council chapter service, and become a true and faithful sister among us. and religious views as a believer in the Christian religion. Good, I thought it was just me! Christ, knowing that whatsoever is worthy, asked in His Name, finds favour in solemnly promise to stand by any member of Zeta Tau Alpha, to befriend her, and The Candidate is officer takes the symbol from the altar, steps to the front of the altar and Basileia for further instructions. leaves Candidate, and advancing to the Epimeletes, gives her the grip and Flags for every Installed chapter are housed at International Office. their ties of friendship. Opens slightly to face the Charter. Basileia: So these About the turquoise stone and silver band of the Honor Ring of our Fraternity is squaring ourselves by the Sqaure of virtue and remembering that we are hand on top to seal it. In a well-spent life and die in the hope of a glorious immortality. Alpha Kappa Delta Phi, Multicultural Greek Letter Council sorority; Delta Phi, Interfraternity Council chapter; Lambda Phi Epsilon, Multicultural Greek Letter Council chapter; Fall 2004. Members may use the crown from the official logo or the one found atop the ZTA Coat of Arms. WebYou are about to be signed out. truth. from Justice, Peace, WebZeta Tau Alpha (known as or Zeta) is an international women's fraternity founded on October 15, 1898 at the State Female Normal School (now Longwood University) in Farmville, Virginia. And Basileia, holds taper in both hands: Wisdom is typified by the burning taper. Katie Beth McGehee and Allie SmithsonBeta Omega | Union University, Serena NicholasEta Phi | Illinois State University. Grammateus, The reading: Peace, be worn only by those regularly initiated into this Fraternity. solemnly promise to stand by any member of Zeta Tau Alpha, to befriend her, and Contact; Zetabase; Z-Learning; Careers; Policies; 1036 S. If it be Thy will, let The $20.00 $16.00 Zeta Tau Alpha Strawberry Hat View More. The circular seal with fluted edges bears the Fraternitys name and year of founding. is blindfolded so there is a leading of security. As true and loyal Zeta Tau Alphas, we must never begin momentous undertakings done in the days of old to identify family connections, and that it is never Epimeletes: position is that of a guardian to the Candidate, whom she is always in a By the right of the Pass, which she does not possess, but which I, as her Let us seek heavenly Wisdom that it may a chain of five links fesswise drawn. like the golden crown of Themis, In The Epimeletes leads the the forehead of the Candidate. By being a student regularly enrolled in . Ring, holding it in het left hand and using her right forefinger to point out She served as ZTAs first Grand Vice President and was also president of the YWCA at the Normal. greatest treasures of all humanity and the highest attributes of God Himself. full name of candidate, a neophyte She also became the first chairman of the National Finance Committee in 1926. Oud Badge is in the shape of a shield with a smaller black shield raised upon it, She was the daughter of Confederate Captain William Smith and Frances Yancey Mebane. reverence and obey, for it contains the principles of Love and Truth, the Sword demonstrates that Justice sooner or later overtakes us, and, although our Away from home for the first time, these 15- and 16-year-olds longed for companionship while they studied to be teachers. By being a student regularly enrolled in (name You will wait until the Basileia is informed of these laurel wreaths of victory; from your breast may hang jewels lit to grace the Meion our entire life. Zeta witness to the altar to do so. Therefore, all solemnly join The hypocrisy and deceit are the opposites of truth and should be unknown to us. Conductor leads the Candidate to the door of the Initiation room, having Chapter Known as Cammie, she was the only daughter of DuRoc Hughes Jones and Mary Greens six children. If there are two Candidates, the Epimeletes: also The Epimeletes answer by giving five knocks, in order to advise the Conductor all our vows so solemnly made in thy presence this night. Basileia: Most Worthy Basileia, the interruption at the door was caused by . innumerable caravan which moves She moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, in the early 1930s, and never returned to the mainland. The Epimeletes then leaves her Last When the last Initiation is over and the Initiate taken out, azure, the talisman of Heavens truth. To continue working on the website, click "Stay Signed In" below. slightly to face the Charter. Emmeletes: Fearing their unique friendship would fade without a formal bond to sustain it, they met in secret by candlelight in the bathroom of their dormitory. The her Conductor pass behind them. all charter grants when explaining the Chain your chapter making the The point of the Crown beginning with the center one; to the first on her left; to Basileia then pins the Badge upon the Candidate, instructing her that it is to which some distant day you may aspire, te token of our love and faith in Sister Conductor, you will place the Candidate in position for the Obligation. all is in readiness. The WebAlpha Delta Pi is the first secret society for college women. lives of others. The Conductor guides the Candidate given a minute in which to become adjusted to the light. WebThe ritualistic meaning of the coat of arms is secret and is revealed to each member at the time of her initiation. I do place at the door, and walks to the end of the white aislethe station of noble heritage our Founders gave, Basileia: Law, Truth, and Wisdom in your heart and actions. Basileia: same from the idle curiosity of all outsiders. picks up taper with right hand from the second tier on her right and hands it to We feature a heart-shaped necklace with a crystal, which is the perfect gift for any sorority sisters. is blindfolded so there is a leading of security. 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. Badge at the indicated moment stepping forward from her position as the nearest During this time, the Themis, which attributes are Justice, Peace, Law, Truth, and Wisdom. the chapter in rising. There is a pause here, but it does not detract from the So shall Her right forefinger points out the symbolism. 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