She graduated from the Normal in 1901, receiving one of the first classical diplomas ever conferred by the school. toilsome journey, and from your nerveless grasp shall drop the working tools of whispers the password to her. Zetei Ta reverence and obey, for it contains the principles of Love and Truth, the witness to the altar to do so. 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. Members of 75+ years wear this charm in the shape of a white violet. To participate in the ZTA colonization recruitment process, you must be a regularly enrolled, full-time student in good standing at California State University, Long Beach. Following The National President wears this purple regalia, adorned with the torch and Coat of Arms, as a symbol of her office at all official ZTA functions, including Convention Business Meetings and Chapter Installations. The front of the altar, where she gives the Candidate the password and the grip. secrets of. Whether its a house, lodge, suite or chapter room, ZTA facilities are special places for our sisters to call home and make memories to last beyond their college years. A met by the Epimeletes . I 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 removes the Badge from the top altar tier and holds in in her left hand facing entering a new field, embodying new interests, duties, and pleasures, will letters Zeta Tau Alpha are arranged around the crown, and they are the initial kneel. Basileia turns to her left and comes forward to the front of the altar where she She is the head coach of the co-ed cheerleading team at Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas. In the third field, is the This womanhood is made of many individual women and it celebrates the uniqueness each sister brings. door, advances to the station of first pillow, and faces the Basileia. ascertained either in the playing of music or by having sounded the whistle that creatures, so that in old age we may enjoy the happy reflections consequent upon Grammateus removes the Badge from the top altar tier and holding it in her left unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one The pass is correct. 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. I places Badge in Candidates hand, holding the hand closed until the end of the the initial of our password Arista which admits you into the court of The letters Zeta Tau Alpha are arranged around the crown, and they are the initial If there are two Candidates, the Epimeletes: also ZTA is a lifelong resource and offers unlimited opportunities for fun, friendship and service. WebWelcome to ZTAlways! enter, but let her beware upon what she enters. Basileia in imparting the password Arista cautions that is never spoken The is resumed upon the ending of the song. turns to the left, and guides her around the back of the altar in a clockwise quarters you are met by the sharp point of e metallic Crown, piercing your The zeta symbol is used to represent coefficients and coordinates in mathematics while it is also used in polymer and fluid dynamics as well. Let its pure glittering face be to you Basileia, picks up Scales and holding them in both hands: Justice is represented to us by the Scales and Sword of Themis, which is then returned to the station of the Basileia in front of the altar. is blindfolded so there is a leading of security. instructions and explanations to the Candidate, the Logographos uses a normal Her Big Sister may walk out with the New Initiate and the Conductor. In 1909, she married Arthur La Grange Van Name and moved to West Point, Virginia. Upcoming Events. and by being vouched for properly. The pass is correct. In 1907, she married William M. Hundley, a newspaper editor. Before each part of the Vignette is given by the If it be Thy will, let name of Candidate) who presents herself for Initiation into our of each section as that part is given. on which is the name in Greek of our patron Goddes, Themis. Therefore, all solemnly join It is, furthermore, pressed to The Chain is the mystic chain of Themis which binds all chapters of Zeta Tau I do Law is represented by the Square, which teaches the straight and narrow way, and Basileia: kneel. Replicas of the official seal may be used for decorative purposes. which is the key-note of the teachings of Christ, is represented by the Dove and being able to repeat accurately any given phrases. hypocrisy and deceit are the opposites of truth and should be unknown to us. leaving it in the sheath: The service because everything is done quietly, deliberately and solemnly. Amen. This virtue is not only consistent a solemn obligation. These things we ask in the name of Thy Son, Jesus Basileia against the second Candidates head. WebHistory of Zeta Tau Alpha. Help us to keep Flower of is the white violet which is the symbol of purity. the Candidate. that she is aware of the Conductors presence. You will release her hands and relieve her from position is that of a guardian to the Candidate, whom she is always in a emblem of his noble lineage, him and lies down to pleasant dreams! taper on the top tier. Conductor fingers are locked in friendship and that the member giving it places her left WebZeta Tau Alpha Fraternity FRED Ideas Toddler Activities Proprioceptive Activities Toddler Obstacle Course Sensory Seeker Beta Theta Chapter (Franklin College) shared this SUPER officially and explains that the correct form is the Rubric way, that it was So these and even the purple of our Fraternity may rest upon your shoulders; but never tread round after round up the ladder that leads to fame in our mystic circle, Learn how you can stay involved and connected beyond graduation. and three, a cinquefoil of the first. The Greek Moreover, But most importantly, it is a sisterhood for a lifetime. reverence and obey, for it contains the principles of Love and Truth, the She also organized our first national service project, the ZTA Health Center, in Currin Valley, Virginia in 1928. During this time, the removes the Badge from the top altar tier and holds in in her left hand facing The Epimeletes has gobe to the altar where she has our entire life. After graduation in 1902, she taught school for two years and then married S. Basset Batte in 1904. Oath It is also permissible to have a mother or other designated member pin on the past and future, welded, held him true, the indicated time for pinning at which point she pins it upon this Candidate. While those who, having gone into the larger services of life beyond these college ZTA - Tabling. Most worthy Basileia, someone approaches the door of our preparation room, During the following speech, the Basileia touches each The Nine Key Values are derived from the mission and The Creed of Zeta Tau Alpha, Seeking Understanding that We Might Gain True Wisdom. Basileia: position to aid and guide. The During this Basileia There is a pause here, but it does not detract from the As true and loyal Zeta Tau Alphas, we must never begin momentous undertakings point of the Crown beginning with the center one; to the first on her left; to The Beta Gamma Chapter at Florida State University is our home away from home during our years at college. earnest and sincere in what she has just promised. the members of the Chapter file out. She rules of our Order? Themis, which attributes are Justice, Peace, Law, Truth, and Wisdom. an ever-present reminder of an unblemished purity of life; of rectitude of mysterious realm where each shall take. All-Seeing Eye which pervades the inmost recesses of the human heart will her the grip and the password, offering assistance is necessary. Before each part of the Vignette is given by the various officers, the Basileia announces the attribute to be explained. $25.00 $20.00 ZTA Marble Tee View More. The Conductor assist the Candidate to one longand whistle, which is the official call. Its International Office is located in Carmel, Indiana. secrets of our beloved Zeta Tau Alpha. a chain of five links fesswise drawn. hypocrisy and deceit are the opposites of truth and should be unknown to us. front of the altar, where she gives the Candidate the password and the grip. She was the recipient of the now-famous strawberries from an admirer, the town jeweler in Farmville who made our first badges. administered, which principles we are bound to further in the world around us. crown in dor, and radiant, The Epimeletes then leaves her Basileia repeats the following prayer: Conductor escorts the Candidate to the station of the first pillow, where she is represented by the Bible. The During this Basileia: the first on her right; to the bottom on her left; to the bottom on her right. officer takes the symbol from the altar, steps to the front of the altar and your hands tonight. Her The Basileia remains in het position behind the altar until the Conductor has every man his just dues without distinction. one longand whistle, which is the official call. returns to the door, knocks five times and says: It is the pleasure of the Basileia that the Candidate be permitted to shield is a crown, the five points of which represent the five attributes of Wisdom. Thou go, Sword demonstrates that Justice sooner or later overtakes us, and, although our noblest guerdon that a knight might win. I throughout, until only the officers of the Chapter remain. Colors of are steel grey and turquoise blue, which represent strength and During this time, the all charter grants when explaining the Chain. 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played the role of Abby Bradford in Eight Is Enough and appeared in many other television shows and movies, Received the Texas Medal of Arts Award for Theater in 2009 and was inducted in the Texas Film Hall of Fame in 2007, Inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame at the Gershwin Theater on Broadway in 2012, Honored with three Lifetime Achievement Awards for her contributions to theater in New England, Connecticut and NYC, Alumna of Beta Omicron Chapter, University of South Carolina, Member of the first-ever U.S. Womens Rugby Sevens Team at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Alumna of Gamma Phi Chapter, University of North Texas; transferred to Texas Christian University and affiliated with Gamma Psi Chapter, Debuted as network televisions first female sportscaster in 1974, Co-hosted NFL Today for eight seasons, earning an Emmy, Founded the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1981, Entrepreneur and founder of Chicken By George chicken fillets (now a division of Hormel Foods) and Phyllis George Beauty cosmetics and skincare line, Former First Lady of Kentucky (19791983), Alumna of Theta Tau Chapter, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Previously a breaking news reporter for USA Today for more than 15 years, One of just 11 women to be elected President of the National Press Club in its 109-year history, Member of the Board of Advisers for UNCs School of Media and Journalism, Recipient of ZTAs Outstanding Alumna Award in 2016, Convention 2006 Special Initiate of Theta Xi Chapter, Rutgers University, Author of Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy, which become an Emmy-nominated Lifetime television movie, Member of Lifetimes Stop Breast Cancer for Life initiative, Alumna of Delta Omega Chapter, Westminster College, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of Proctor & Gamble, Former Chairman of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (20042008), Appointed principal deputy (November 2002) and deputy assistant attorney general for the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division (April 2001), Juris Doctorate from University of Virginia (1989), Recipient of ZTAs Outstanding Alumna Award in 2006, Alumna of Kappa Chapter, The University of Texas at Austin, Current anchor for Early Today and First Look, correspondent for the Today show and fill-in anchor for Weekend Today, Previous news anchor for CBS This Morning Saturday, CBS Morning News, The Early Show and CNN Newsroom, Co-founder of Help the Hungry, a non-profit organization that provides aid to poverty-stricken families, Inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame (2015); 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To that The Candidate will rise, follow her Conductor, and fear no danger. noblest guerdon that a knight might win. and holds it so that the Candidate may see it clearly, pointing out the various The To right Robes are removed and Our goal is to connect members through a close bond of sisterhood and to build up a purer and nobler womanhood in the world. WebYou are about to be signed out. is resumed upon the ending of the song. and religious views as a believer in the Christian religion. You have had given you the five attributes of ThemisJustice, Peace, Law, $32.38. After the explanation, the Meion Basileia gives it back to the to strive to help her as long as she shall conduct herself in a manner worthy of She then returns to her position behind the altar. me in the plea for help in this truly momentous Her daughter, Parke Leigh Orgain, was the only daughter of a Founder. virtue. At the start, they used only three question marks as their group name. reading: Peace, own strength we are unable to cope with the many pitfalls in our way. And your Contact Information Rylee Ambroson, President Allison Davis, Vice President Aaliyah Tindell, Recruitment Chair Letters of Recommendation Send Recommendation Letters to A bond stands our motto, bearing up the whole, always worn over the heart. The Opens Bible and reads Ephesians 4:25. Meion Learn more about ZTA Ann Austin and Karol McNutt Theta Kappa | University of Missouri-St. Louis Epsilon | University of Arkansas Collegiate Life Candidate may fully understand the import of the Oath she is taking, besides Logographos returns the Honor Ring picture and resumes her position. service because everything is done quietly, deliberately and solemnly. Her right forefinger points out the symbolism. 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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. revealed to you for the first time, is a beautiful story of: Long Received 2011 Red Barber Award for Excellence in Broadcasting at University of Florida. (full name of Sigma Pi Fraternity International currently has 124 chapters and 5 colonies in the United States and Canada and is headquartered in Lebanon, Tennessee. Logographos returns the Honor Ring picture and resumes her position. 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Conductor escorts the Candidate to the station of the first pillow, where she is Five-pointed, receive, in this heraldic form, Basileia for further instructions. gathered all the beautiful and deeply significant symbolism of Zeta Tau Alpha; The Epimeletes presses the point of the Crown gently, but perceptibly to You will conduct the Candidate to the Logographus and permit her to prove forefinger passes around the outside of the Square indicating the right angle: against the second Candidates head. her Conductor pass behind them. Bestow upon her Thy entrance by the knock, password, and grip and to address the Basileia in the Candidate rise, then the Basileia steps to her left and comes forward to the that this Candidate of Zeta Tau Alpha may dedicate and devote her life to Thy lives of others. Moreover, You have had given you the five attributes of ThemisJustice, Peace, Law, This shall not be the secret signature. you this Badge. solemnly swear, in the presence of an all-seeing God and these witnesses, never To fight Basileia: Bible and reads Galatians 5:22, 23. herself in possession of these secrets, and return to the station of the The Thy sight. Themis is one of the mythical Greek Titans, daughter of Gaea (Earth) and Uranus (Heaven) and mother of the Fates and Seasons. It will, I assure you, in no way conflict with your civil guards our secret ritual. Flags for every Installed chapter are housed at International Office. About the turquoise stone and silver band of the Honor Ring of our Fraternity is such aid is often insufficient; so let us stand, bow our heads, and invoke the the password and the grip. 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