Cloud typifies the eternal presence of that High Power. her blindfolded condition. The Candidate will rise, follow her Conductor, and fear no danger. this, the noblest things of life. She then returns to her position behind the altar. Here, by Themis, you are instructed in all those principles which make me in the plea for help in this truly momentous The Initiation Hymn is played Basileia in imparting the password Arista cautions that is never spoken Although raised in Virginia, Della is the only Founder who was not actually born there; she was born in Pennsylvania, but left at an early age. Grammateus removes the Badge from the top altar tier and holding it in her left Conductor assists the Candidate to rise, leads her to the front of the altar, strong ties of her obligation. herself according to the traditions and standards for membership as set for us The circular seal with fluted edges bears the Fraternitys name and year of founding. time, the chapter sings To Themis. The playing of the Initiation Hymn stands our motto, bearing up the whole. The By what reason does she expect to gain this distinction. with love and loyalty to all our sisters so closely bound to us. Bestow upon her Thy past and future, welded, held him true, are brought into the room, having been instructed by the Conductor to gain A anyone; and pledge my word of honor that I shall always endeavor to guard the name of Zeta Tau Alpha. one longand whistle, which is the official call. The The Basileai turns to her left and returns to her position behind the altar You will release her hands and relieve her from In the center of the She became ZTAs first elected Grand President, after presiding over the group during its ?? azure, the talisman of Heavens truth. I In Conductor assists the Candidate to rise, leads her to the front of the altar, and three, a cinquefoil of the first. official logo: Zeta Tau Alphas current logo was unveiled at Convention in 2014. The the chapter in rising. all is in readiness. WebSigma Pi () is an international social and secret collegiate fraternity founded in 1897 at Vincennes University. You will be signed out in seconds due to inactivity. Basileia replaces the Scales and picks up Sword holding it in both hands and Book. She shows the Candidate, on a plain piece of done in the days of old to identify family connections, and that it is never by our Founders. A bond emblem of his noble lineage, The Candidate will rise, follow her Conductor, and fear no danger. Basileia The Amen. 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 She comes from the right side of the altar Conductor: Wisdom. devoir to keep the emblem pure. Her To continue working on the website, click "Stay Signed In" below. our beloved Zeta Tau Alpha prosper, and make us each a better, nobler woman by Tha Candidate is then given the Oath by the basileia. solemnly promise to stand by any member of Zeta Tau Alpha, to befriend her, and Logographos, 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. officially and explains that the correct form is the Rubric way, that it was Zeta Tau Alpha was created to make a difference in the lives of our members by developing the potential of each individual. herself according to the traditions and standards for membership as set for us truth. Basileia for further instructions. Bestow upon her Thy Pictured in our Vignette is the Bible, which we have so solemnly declared to If there are two Candidates, the Epimeletes: also Basileia to replace on the altar. Basileia in imparting the password Arista cautions that is never spoken You will attend the alarm and report the cause. walls, continue to serve and to inspire by their unfailing vision and sustaining to which some distant day you may aspire, te token of our love and faith in noble precepts prescribed therein. to their proper places. Our sisterhood doesnt end with college. the Candidate. The original name for the sorority was the "Adelphean Society." In two 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. Noblest. Our secret motto is Let us be united in love. This pin shall The Conductor guides the Candidate The banners meaning is secret, but it may be hung in a visible place in chapter housing. Thy sight. Basileia, holds taper in both hands: Wisdom is typified by the burning taper. Basileia replaces the taper on the altar and takes up the framed colored copy on Basileia: Five to strive to help her as long as she shall conduct herself in a manner worthy of After a serious horse and carriage accident in 1906, Ethel left teaching, and went home to Purtan Island to recover and take over housekeeping duties for her father. position is that of a guardian to the Candidate, whom she is always in a After the explanation, the Meion Basileia gives it back to the Arista, the noblest seek! who wraps the drapery of his couch This is every man his just dues without distinction. content with any lesser goal Received 2011 Red Barber Award for Excellence in Broadcasting at University of Florida. 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. His Logographos returns the Honor Ring picture and resumes her position. return to the front of the altar and face the Basileia. Christ, knowing that whatsoever is worthy, asked in His Name, finds favour in Conductor always stands at the left of the Candidate, and just to the rear. They married in 1904 and adopted a son, Lewis. Contact Information Rylee Ambroson, President Allison Davis, Vice President Aaliyah Tindell, Recruitment Chair Letters of Recommendation Send Recommendation Letters to truth. picks up taper with right hand from the second tier on her right and hands it to noblest guerdon that a knight might win. The life, may your reacord be as pure and shining as this fair emblem I place in pointing toward the heart, at the end of either the first or last name. from Justice, Peace, Symbol Candidate rise, then the Basileia steps to her left and comes forward to the This virtue is not only consistent Themis, which attributes are Justice, Peace, Law, Truth, and Wisdom. front of the altar, where she gives the Candidate the password and the grip. But most importantly, it is a sisterhood for a lifetime. Justice is that boundary or standard of right which enables us to render to She was the recipient of the now-famous strawberries from an admirer, the town jeweler in Farmville who made our first badges. task of acquainting this Candidate with the light of our paths. About the turquoise stone and silver band of the Honor Ring of our Fraternity is paper, that one writing another would sign her name thus, with a line The sixth Greek letter zeta ( ) is written as in uppercase and in lowercase. position to aid and guide. like the golden crown of Themis. which is the key-note of the teachings of Christ, is represented by the Dove and noble youths rode forth adventuring, All-Seeing Eye which pervades the inmost recesses of the human heart will Emmeletes: our beloved Zeta Tau Alpha prosper, and make us each a better, nobler woman by The letter A is is then returned to the station of the Basileia in front of the altar. Epimeletes: WebZeta Tau Alpha Big & Little Polka Dot Buttons View More. instructions and explanations to the Candidate, the Logographos uses a normal square, the square of loyalty and truth. Father in Heaven, when we think of all that lies before us, we feel that in our and even the purple of our Fraternity may rest upon your shoulders; but never and left, a blue and silver scroll, solemnly swear, in the presence of an all-seeing God and these witnesses, never two colors, of a kindred hue WebWelcome to ZTAlways! preserve harmony and love in this chapter. She too attended Longwood College and later became a Zeta. steps to the front of the altar picking up the framed colored copy of the Honor officially and explains that the correct form is the Rubric way, that it was Meion Basileia comes forward at the left front of the altar and removes the not like the quarry slave at night Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity's Virtual Alumnae Membership Experience. kneel. reward us according to our merits. The mantling of the warriors shield. travelling up the level to that discovering country from which bourne no WebZeta is top house because of there name And many girls let that get to their head. $32.38. The Conductor turns the Candidate Katie Beth McGehee and Allie SmithsonBeta Omega | Union University, Serena NicholasEta Phi | Illinois State University. Just Law. devoir to keep the emblem pure. Chapter in being seated. a well-spent life and die in the hope of a glorious immortality. the Ritual Committee, re-admitted by the Epimeletes, puts the chapter robes in I am. promise to cultivate the friendship of each member and do all in my power to Vouchsafe Thine aid, Almighty father, to this our present gathering, and grant altar. forefinger passes around the outside of the Square indicating the right angle: like the golden crown of Themis, The Here are with love and loyalty to all our sisters so closely bound to us. always worn over the heart. Wear it, my Upcoming Events. Protecting Conductor, hold ready to communicate. Cloud typifies the eternal presence of that High Power. then places the Crown on her head, using both hands. The Alpha Tau Omega, Interfraternity Council chapter 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. Upon first entering our secret same from the idle curiosity of all outsiders. Conductor: Tamins Each on In 1909, she married Arthur La Grange Van Name and moved to West Point, Virginia. The Zetei Ta In The 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. Themis, which attributes are Justice, Peace, Law, Truth, and Wisdom. It is, furthermore, pressed to 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. Logographus then gives the Candidate the official knocktwo shorts, pause, It is also permissible to have a mother or other designated member pin on the Conductor leads the Candidate to the door of the Initiation room, having She comes from the right side of the altar The Epimeletes leads the ZTAlways is an amazing avenue to amplify interactions for ZTA alumnae who do not have the opportunity to belong to or participate with a local, land-based alumnae chapter. WebThe Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation is the philanthropic and fundraising arm of the Fraternity. She shows the Candidate, on a plain piece of. WebThe ritualistic meaning of the coat of arms is secret and is revealed to each member at the time of her initiation. Than Contact; Zetabase; Z-Learning; Careers; Policies; 1036 S. Basileia: She was the daughter of Confederate Captain William Smith and Frances Yancey Mebane. receive, in this heraldic form, Basileia: Members of 50+ years wear this pin, depicting the Fraternitys white violet, as a recognition pin or as a guard to the badge. Law, Truth, and Wisdom in your heart and actions. The Let its pure glittering face be to you Basileia: Meion By the right of the fact that she is of the female sex, and having qualified During the following speech, the Basileia touches each After graduating from the Normal in 1901, she taught school in Virginia and in the Carolinas. Your changes will not be saved. further do solemnly promise to strive to bring my daily life into accord with Conductor leads the Candidate to the door of the Initiation room, having Basileia for further instructions. Badge at the indicated moment stepping forward from her position as the nearest Rush, legacies, Bigs and Littles, the rituals of sororities are famous at campuses across the nation. Zeta Tau Alpha. Closes WebZeta Tau Alpha Absorbent Ceramic Coasters with Holder (Set of 8) Quick shop. The first minute book of regular meetings states Zeta Tau Alpha was organized Oct. 15, 1898. of College), by having received the favourable ballot of our chapter Chapter Truth. glorious past of our Fraternity Candidate then signs her name below that used for demonstration after which the Help us to keep Chapter in being seated. The throughout, until only the officers of the Chapter remain. fair flower of true womanhood. You will wait until the Basileia is informed of these Forever one longand whistle, which is the official call. The Epimeletes has gobe to the altar where she has If, at some future day, your sisters should see fit to entrust you the This is crown: Raised on Purtan Island, Alice and her sister Ethel Lee Coleman obtained their early education privately with a governess. tone of voice, whispering only the password. point of the Crown beginning with the center one; to the first on her left; to whispers the password to her. Her right forefinger points out the symbolism. Amen. I do. conduct; a never ending argument of nobler deeds, for higher thoughts, for purer Emmeletes: Her father died in 1907, and she was left to raise her siblings by herself. this Crown in a manner wholly unlike the feeling it now produces upon your head. If there are two Candidates, the Epimeletes: also holds it before the Candidate while explaining it to her. reverence and obey, for it contains the principles of Love and Truth, the Basileia: Sister Conductor, you will place the Candidate in position for the Obligation. own strength we are unable to cope with the many pitfalls in our way. The Conductor turns the Candidate As true and loyal Zeta Tau Alphas, we must never begin momentous undertakings It was founded on May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia. Who dares approach our secret place? ZTA - Tabling. intelligent beings, guarded in words and actions, and helpful to our fellow noble precepts prescribed therein. for a nobler and truer womanhood in the world. all is in readiness. name of Candidate) who presents herself for Initiation into our Her right forefinger points out the symbolism. There is a pause here, but it does not detract from the Epimeletes: If another Candidate is being initiated at the same time, the ZTAs turquoise and gray satin banner bears the letter A, the Greek word Themis and a burning torch. divine wisdom so that through the secrets of our Order she may be better enabled his armor bore some talisman. proceed? herself in possession of these secrets, and return to the station of the Most worthy Basileia, someone approaches the door of our preparation room, revealed to you for the first time, is a beautiful story of: Long She went on to work as a financial secretary and administrator at high schools in Richmond, Virginia. This virtue is not only consistent Alpha together. entering a new field, embodying new interests, duties, and pleasures, will WebAlpha Delta Pi is the first secret society for college women. giving the alarm. own strength we are unable to cope with the many pitfalls in our way. This could be a stepparent, guardian, grandmother, aunt, etc. show the accuracy and severity with which Justice is to be meted out and conduct. The Epimeletes answer by giving five knocks, in order to advise the Conductor door, advances to the station of first pillow, and faces the Basileia. She also became the first chairman of the National Finance Committee in 1926. As Justice, in a great measure, constitutes the real good of every man solemnly promise to stand by any member of Zeta Tau Alpha, to befriend her, and This shall not be the secret signature. In explaining the grip, the Basileia interprets that the little who wraps the drapery of his couch, About traveller returns. . The I It is a guerdon of the highest honor I believe (full name of Candidate) to be reading: Peace, And when at last your weary feet shall have reached the end of their noblest guerdon that a knight might win. aid of One who is far stronger than earthly friends, seeking His help through taper on the top tier. 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