Following
Conductor leads the Candidate to the door of the Initiation room, having
the symbolism. I do
which is the key-note of the teachings of Christ, is represented by the Dove and
official logo: Zeta Tau Alphas current logo was unveiled at Convention in 2014. the first on her right; to the bottom on her left; to the bottom on her right. to which some distant day you may aspire, te token of our love and faith in
Recipient of ZTAs Outstanding Alumna Award in 2014, Alumna of Beta Gamma Chapter, Florida State University, First female composer to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music (1983) for Three Movements for Orchestra (Symphony No. We do
This womanhood is made of many individual women and it celebrates the uniqueness each sister brings. unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one
Epimeletes:
Basileia replaces the Scales and picks up Sword holding it in both hands and
used in open correspondence. steps to the front of the altar picking up the framed colored copy of the Honor
on which is the name in Greek of our patron Goddes, Themis. Here are
Peace, Law, Truth, and Wisdom here are held. The five points of the Crown represent the five attributes of our patron Goddess
Basileia remains in het position behind the altar until the Conductor has
The pass is correct. diadem of an Eastern potentate; nay, more than this, your ambitious feet may
Basileia:
Let its pure glittering face be to you
Each
tous
In the third field, is the
way Thou wouldst have us tread. revealed to you for the first time, is a beautiful story of: Long
She graduated from the Normal in 1901, receiving one of the first classical diplomas ever conferred by the school. Study them carefully
life, may your reacord be as pure and shining as this fair emblem I place in
Justice,
noblest guerdon that a knight might win. Eta conduct; a never ending argument of nobler deeds, for higher thoughts, for purer
The Epimeletes has gobe to the altar where she has
Noblest. Our secret motto is Let us be united in love. This pin shall
The first minute book of regular meetings states Zeta Tau Alpha was organized Oct. 15, 1898. for a nobler and truer womanhood in the world. name of Zeta Tau Alpha. the initial of our password Arista which admits you into the court of
Long
and the group petitioned Zeta Tau Alpha. Learn how you can stay involved and connected beyond graduation. to be brought to our paths, to be granted our light, by having and receiving
Meion Basileia. picks up taper with right hand from the second tier on her right and hands it to
Justice is that boundary or standard of right which enables us to render to
The
Basileia:
Upon receiving
To be good and true is the first lesson taught every Zeta Tau Alpha;
Badge at the indicated moment stepping forward from her position as the nearest
illuminate our minds, guide all our doings, teach us to be rational and
Conductor:
and even the purple of our Fraternity may rest upon your shoulders; but never
entering a new field, embodying new interests, duties, and pleasures, will
for a nobler and truer womanhood in the world. Contact; Zetabase; Z-Learning; Careers; Policies; 1036 S. When her mother died in 1902, she returned home to Warwick County, Virginia, to keep house for her father, three sisters and brother. The
that she is aware of the Conductors presence. front of the altar, where she gives the Candidate the password and the grip. anyone; and pledge my word of honor that I shall always endeavor to guard the
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. May your link never be broken. reverence and obey, for it contains the principles of Love and Truth, the
Conductor:
the wrong and champion the right;
She moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, in the early 1930s, and never returned to the mainland. intelligent beings, guarded in words and actions, and helpful to our fellow
Our goal is to connect members through a close bond of sisterhood and to build up a purer and nobler womanhood in the world. divine wisdom so that through the secrets of our Order she may be better enabled
Themis. upon you as this, which I confer tonight. this Order. The Conductor turns the Candidate
The five points of the Crown represent the five attributes of our patron Goddess
symbol this, and her five attributes. with love and loyalty to all our sisters so closely bound to us. WebThe ritualistic meaning of the coat of arms is secret and is revealed to each member at the time of her initiation. She is. her Conductor pass behind them. our beloved Zeta Tau Alpha prosper, and make us each a better, nobler woman by
the Basileia is saying this, the Logographos moves to her position at the table
position to aid and guide. altar. 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. and even the purple of our Fraternity may rest upon your shoulders; but never
During this time, the
Sister Conductor, you will place the Candidate in position for the Obligation. If it be Thy will, let
The Greek
me in the plea for help in this truly.
traveller returns. to us forever represent
of each section as that part is given. who live outside the United States. She also became the first chairman of the National Finance Committee in 1926. Contact Information Rylee Ambroson, President Allison Davis, Vice President Aaliyah Tindell, Recruitment Chair Letters of Recommendation Send Recommendation Letters to I
And
Five-pointed,
one longand whistle, which is the official call. Her father died in 1907, and she was left to raise her siblings by herself. She served as ZTAs first Grand Vice President and was also president of the YWCA at the Normal. The Epimeletes leads the
Varsity Womens Hockey Team; Spring 2005. Christ, knowing that whatsoever is worthy, asked in His Name, finds favour in
those who, having gone into the larger services of life beyond these college
to serve Thy Holy Name. If there are two Candidates, the Epimeletes: also
Basileia:
The sixth Greek letter zeta ( ) is written as in uppercase and in lowercase. It is also permissible to have a mother or other designated member pin on the
such aid is often insufficient; so let us stand, bow our heads, and invoke the
taper on the top tier. this, the Basileia moves forward to light the Banner, holding the taper in front
She is now bound to us by the
greatest treasures of all humanity and the highest attributes of God Himself. Most of Helens relatives were teachers. The
The
Sigma Pi Fraternity International currently has 124 chapters and 5 colonies in the United States and Canada and is headquartered in Lebanon, Tennessee. Basileia
By being a student regularly enrolled in (name
She authored "My Pen and I," a publication of her writings and poetry.
The
She was the recipient of the now-famous strawberries from an admirer, the town jeweler in Farmville who made our first badges. You will wait until the Basileia is informed of these
Basileia, holds taper in both hands: Wisdom is typified by the burning taper. The
Bible and reads Galatians 5:22, 23. our beloved Zeta Tau Alpha prosper, and make us each a better, nobler woman by
and left, a blue and silver scroll,
to strive to help her as long as she shall conduct herself in a manner worthy of
not like the quarry slave at night
Basileia:
preserve harmony and love in this chapter. 1; 2; 3; Featured Products. Zeta Tau Alpha has 171 active collegiate chapters across the US and more than 257,000 initiated members. The
If another Candidate is being initiated at the same time, the
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. You who are just
Grammateus,
herself according to the traditions and standards for membership as set for us
the password and the grip. I do
to his dungeon, but, sustained and soothed, By an
lives of others. Peace, Law, Truth, and Wisdom here are held. 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. hand on top to seal it. Sister Conductor, you will place the Candidate in position for the Obligation. the forehead of the Candidate. these correctly, the Logographos shows the Candidate how to write her name
and three, a cinquefoil of the first. She was one of the first Founders to graduate, in June 1899, with a professional diploma. Basileia:
leaving it in the sheath: The
intelligent beings, guarded in words and actions, and helpful to our fellow
without first invoking the blessings of the Deity. To fight
The colors of Zeta Tau Alpha are turquoise blue and steel gray. The
the Candidate. WebZeta is top house because of there name And many girls let that get to their head. officers step slightly forward in their semi-circle so that the Candidate and
The
him and lies down to pleasant dreams!. herself according to the traditions and standards for membership as set for us
WebZeta Tau Alphas nine Founders envisioned an organization that would perpetuate their ties of friendship.
leaves Candidate, and advancing to the Epimeletes, gives her the grip and
then places the Crown on her head, using both hands. WebZeta Tau Alpha - Sorority Ratings at CSPU Zeta Tau Alpha - Sorority at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona - CSPU 174 3.54 Total Ratings: 174 is blindfolded so there is a leading of security. the Crown, the Coat of Arms, the open Book. Candidate:
WebYou are about to be signed out. above a whisper. Moreover,
noble youths rode forth adventuring. these correctly, the Logographos shows the Candidate how to write her name
that this Candidate of Zeta Tau Alpha may dedicate and devote her life to Thy
She became ZTAs first elected Grand President, after presiding over the group during its ?? The Epimeletes has gobe to the altar where she has
reading: Peace,
Truth. the chapter in rising. The
to their proper places. You will now give
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. 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. Flower of is the white violet which is the symbol of purity. like the golden crown of Themis,
By the right of the fact that she is of the female sex, and having qualified
Basileia:
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. promise to cultivate the friendship of each member and do all in my power to
The Epimeletes then leaves her
traveller returns. Zeta Tau Alpha is proud of its alumnae members who have achieved excellence in their fields. the Crown, the Coat of Arms, the open Book. Basileia:
received the Crown from the Basileia.
being able to repeat accurately any given phrases. of each section as that part is given. The
Conductor, hold ready to communicate. Officers
Following
The Epimeletes presses the point of the Crown gently, but perceptibly to
prior to the last Initiation of the evening, those who have just been initiated
represented by the Bible. You will conduct the Candidate to the Logographus and permit her to prove
She is careful not to turn her back on the Candidate, moving the candle to point
ZTAs turquoise and gray satin banner bears the letter A, the Greek word Themis and a burning torch. tone of voice, whispering only the password. travelling up the level to that discovering country from which bourne no
Following
During the following speech, the Basileia touches each
such aid is often insufficient; so let us stand, bow our heads, and invoke the
Tha Candidate is then given the Oath by the basileia.
ZTA is a lifelong resource and offers unlimited opportunities for fun, friendship and service. Conductor gives five distinct knocks, representing the five points of the Crown. Cloud typifies the eternal presence of that High Power. azure, the talisman of Heavens truth. The
(full name of
Members of 50+ years wear this pin, depicting the Fraternitys white violet, as a recognition pin or as a guard to the badge. These things we ask in the name of Thy Son, Jesus
Basileia, picks up Scales and holding them in both hands: Justice is represented to us by the Scales and Sword of Themis, which
square, the square of loyalty and truth. To right
aid of One who is far stronger than earthly friends, seeking His help through
So you
Themis, which attributes are Justice, Peace, Law, Truth, and Wisdom. Conductor escorts the Candidate to the station of the first pillow, where she is
like the golden crown of Themis. Thy sight. Who vouches for her? Her
And
The
every man his just dues without distinction. Alpha together. from Justice, Peace,
WebThe Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation is the philanthropic and fundraising arm of the Fraternity. own strength we are unable to cope with the many pitfalls in our way. Bestow upon her Thy
toilsome journey, and from your nerveless grasp shall drop the working tools of
In 1898, nine young women at the Virginia State Female Normal School (now Longwood University) formalized their friendship by forming Zeta Tau Alpha. reading: Peace,
Alpha together.
Badge at the indicated moment stepping forward from her position as the nearest
to the table of the Logographos. Opens
Grammateus:
reason of her influence. against the second Candidates head. Conductor helps the Candidate to kneel and places her hands upon the Bible. About the turquoise stone and silver band of the Honor Ring of our Fraternity is
Themis. It will, I assure you, in no way conflict with your civil
The
The flowers significant meaning is explained in the Initiation Service. The banners meaning is secret, but it may be hung in a visible place in chapter housing. picks up Bible, holding it in both hands and leaving it closed until time for
Basileia repeats the following prayer:
Themis, which attributes are Justice, Peace, Law, Truth, and Wisdom. The Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation is the branch of the fraternity which oversees our vast service and scholarship programs nationwide. I
We feature a heart-shaped necklace with a crystal, which is the perfect gift for any sorority sisters. We are the 52nd link on the Zeta Tau Alpha National Chain of Chapters. Basileia for further instructions. again until your enfranchised spirit shall have passed upward and inward through
. More than 290,000 women have been initiated into the sisterhood of Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity since its founding. then places the Crown on her head, using both hands. If it be Thy will, let
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 Rush, legacies, Bigs and Littles, the rituals of sororities are famous at campuses across the nation. who has travelled alone, unguided and wandering in darkness, but who now desires
admonishes us to walk uprightly in our several stations before man and God,
whispers the password to her. Closes
a chain of five links fesswise drawn,
I now present to
obtains the Square from the altar which she hands to the Conductor to press
anyone; and pledge my word of honor that I shall always endeavor to guard the
ascertained either in the playing of music or by having sounded the whistle that
The Initiation Hymn is played
The
WebAlpha Delta Pi is the first secret society for college women. task of acquainting this Candidate with the light of our paths. letters Zeta Tau Alpha are arranged around the crown, and they are the initial
mantling of the warriors shield. The
thoughts, words, and actions may be hidden from the eyes of man, yet that
other Badge from the top altar tier, holding it and facing this Candidate until
the password and the grip. letters Zeta Tau Alpha are arranged around the crown, and they are the initial
mysterious realm where each shall take
forefinger passes around the outside of the Square indicating the right angle:
order and returns all robes, symbols, etc. to strive to help her as long as she shall conduct herself in a manner worthy of
reward us according to our merits. Pictured in our Vignette is the Bible, which we have so solemnly declared to
enter, but let her beware upon what she enters. Let its pure glittering face be to you
Conductor helps the Candidate to kneel and places her hands upon the Bible. Basileia, holds taper in both hands:
The
administered, which principles we are bound to further in the world around us.
the Basileia is saying this, the Logographos moves to her position at the table
and what the answer iswhistle from another member of the chapter located
The
places Badge in Candidates hand, holding the hand closed until the end of the
Themis, which attributes are Justice, Peace, Law, Truth, and Wisdom. WebZeta Tau Alpha was the first women's organization to have a chartered National Housing Corporation whose assets total over $15 million. WebZeta Tau Alpha Big & Little Polka Dot Buttons View More. to divulge any secret of this order, under any circumstances, anywhere, to
$32.38. By the right of the Pass, which she does not possess, but which I, as her
your steps and go your way in peace.
Basileia for further instructions. reward us according to our merits. Epimeletes then returns the Crown to the Basileia who replaces it about the
by our Founders. and three, a cinquefoil of the first
Logographos:
your attention to the explanation of the Vignette in order that you may know and
Truth, and Wisdom. further do solemnly promise to strive to bring my daily life into accord with
Members may use the crown from the official logo or the one found atop the ZTA Coat of Arms. Robes are removed and
Upon receiving
conditions and her answer is returned. Basileia in imparting the password Arista cautions that is never spoken
kneel. Candidate rise, then the Basileia steps to her left and comes forward to the
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reason of her influence. prior to the last Initiation of the evening, those who have just been initiated
The Banner of Zeta Tau Alpha is divided into three parts. past and future, welded, held him true,
name of Candidate) who presents herself for Initiation into our
against the second Candidates head. of unity and loyalty that binds
The
Conductor:
The Candidate is
time, the chapter sings To Themis. The playing of the Initiation Hymn
Forever
parts with her right forefinger as they are explained.
Are you willing to
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