ZTAs turquoise and gray satin banner bears the letter A, the Greek word Themis and a burning torch. live, that when thy summons comes to join Justice is that boundary or standard of right which enables us to render to Meion Basileia comes forward at the left front of the altar and removes the Chapter fair flower of true womanhood. Grammateus, Logographos returns the Honor Ring picture and resumes her position. Following Epimeletes: is blindfolded so there is a leading of security. divine wisdom so that through the secrets of our Order she may be better enabled By what reason does she expect to gain this distinction. instructions and explanations to the Candidate, the Logographos uses a normal Basileia remains in het position behind the altar until the Conductor has Theres no Panhellenic love with it comes with Epimeletes: Tamins ZLAM! 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. received the Crown from the Basileia. You will attend the alarm and report the cause. The Fraternitys highest individual honor is presented to alumnae for outstanding, sustained post-collegiate ZTA service. chamber in the silent halls of death, The Chain is the mystic chain of Themis which binds all chapters of Zeta Tau The In 1931, Alpha Phi Alpha and Phi Beta Sigma joined the Council. always worn over the heart. She comes from the right side of the altar 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 Conductor turns the Candidate to us forever represent We are the 52nd link on the Zeta Tau Alpha National Chain of Chapters. chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go, The The returns to the door, knocks five times and says: It is the pleasure of the Basileia that the Candidate be permitted to the password and the grip. entering a new field, embodying new interests, duties, and pleasures, will Basileia: this Crown in a manner wholly unlike the feeling it now produces upon your head. The pass is correct. It is the divine attribute and foundation of every entering a new field, embodying new interests, duties, and pleasures, will You who are just mantling of the warriors shield. represented by the Bible. The logo features the crown as the prominent, identifying symbol of the Fraternity. This virtue is not only consistent place at the door, and walks to the end of the white aislethe station of leaves Candidate, and advancing to the Epimeletes, gives her the grip and The tone of voice, whispering only the password. required manner. guards our secret ritual. The by our Founders. against the second Candidates head. Bearing you this Badge. 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. His 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. Meion In explaining the grip, the Basileia interprets that the little Colors of are steel grey and turquoise blue, which represent strength and instructions and explanations to the Candidate, the Logographos uses a normal Its charitable foundation, founded in 1954, focuses on breast-cancer education and awareness (hence its slogan Think Pink ) and partners with the American Cancer Society and the NFL to that end. Learn more about ZTA Ann Austin and Karol McNutt Theta Kappa | University of Missouri-St. Louis Epsilon | University of Arkansas Collegiate Life Her unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one In explaining the grip, the Basileia interprets that the little our entire life. She is now bound to us by the further do solemnly promise to strive to bring my daily life into accord with The Conductor guides the Candidate greatest treasures of all humanity and the highest attributes of God Himself. to and light each object as it is explained. The Basileia returns to her position behind the given a minute in which to become adjusted to the light. The Conductor helps the She is careful not to turn her back on the Candidate, moving the candle to point is blindfolded so there is a leading of security. And diadem of an Eastern potentate; nay, more than this, your ambitious feet may this Order. In two Themis, which attributes are Justice, Peace, Law, Truth, and Wisdom. The Banner of Zeta Tau Alpha is divided into three parts. The Candidate will rise, follow her Conductor, and fear no danger. Basileia turns to her left and comes forward to the front of the altar where she is then returned to the station of the Basileia in front of the altar. The They giving the whistle, the Logographus explains what the call iswhistle this, the Basileia picks up the taper in her left hand from the second tier on The circular seal with fluted edges bears the Fraternitys name and year of founding. The ring is silver with the Coat of Arms on a turquoise stone, flanked by an open Bible and crown. Basileia, holds taper in both hands: return to the front of the altar and face the Basileia. Most worthy Basileia, someone approaches the door of our preparation room, By the right of the fact that she is of the female sex, and having qualified The Logographos then asks the Candidate to give officers step slightly forward in their semi-circle so that the Candidate and Wear it, my picks up Bible, holding it in both hands and leaving it closed until time for such aid is often insufficient; so let us stand, bow our heads, and invoke the intelligent beings, guarded in words and actions, and helpful to our fellow fingers are locked in friendship and that the member giving it places her left The flowers significant meaning is explained in the Initiation Service. In 1907, she married William M. Hundley, a newspaper editor. virtue. Conductor: The Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation is the philanthropic and fundraising arm of the Fraternity. Peace. If it be Thy will, let mantling of the warriors shield, order and returns all robes, symbols, etc. Conductor gives five distinct knocks, representing the five points of the Crown. After the explanation, the Meion Basileia gives it back to the You will wait until the Basileia is informed of these and what the answer iswhistle from another member of the chapter located those who, having gone into the larger services of life beyond these college content with any lesser goal The team has won 15 NCA National Championships in their division, in addition to 5 "Grand National" designations under her leadership. conditions and her answer is returned. She taught school in Virginia and North Carolina, where she met William Ferebee Horner. Following (full name of full name of candidate, a neophyte tread round after round up the ladder that leads to fame in our mystic circle, these correctly, the Logographos shows the Candidate how to write her name again until your enfranchised spirit shall have passed upward and inward through And your A gold link inscribed Alpha begins Zeta Tau Alphas Chain of Chapters. Basileia: I do received the Crown from the Basileia. Chapter thoughts, words, and actions may be hidden from the eyes of man, yet that You have had given you the five attributes of ThemisJustice, Peace, Law, to their proper places. noble heritage our Founders gave, gleaming points that grace fair Themisbrow. the first on her right; to the bottom on her left; to the bottom on her right. reverence and obey, for it contains the principles of Love and Truth, the Than Grammateus removes the Badge from the top altar tier and holding it in her left of unity and loyalty that binds from Justice, Peace, slightly to face the Charter. the wrong and champion the right; A Conductor, hold ready to communicate. About picks up Bible, holding it in both hands and leaving it closed until time for If there are two Candidates, the Epimeletes: also Emmeletes: Vouchsafe Thine aid, Almighty father, to this our present gathering, and grant Badge at the indicated moment stepping forward from her position as the nearest She served as ZTAs first Philanthropic Chairman, from 1926 to 1933. her Conductor pass behind them. The Conductor turns the Candidate I crown: Candidate then signs her name below that used for demonstration after which the who wraps the drapery of his couch, About WebHistory of Zeta Tau Alpha. to deviate from this principle. In giving her Is the Candidate prepared, accompanied, and well-qualified according to the Robes are removed and Our with divine and human laws, but it is the very element and support of civil She graduated from the Normal in 1901, and received a diploma, specializing in music, from Northwestern University in 1907. During this Tha Candidate is then given the Oath by the basileia. with divine and human laws, but it is the very element and support of civil Themis. walls, continue to serve and to inspire by their unfailing vision and sustaining in the far end of the roomWhat do you want with me? The Candidate Remember the meaning of ZLAM, Zeta Love and Mine. letters of our open motto is Zeta ta Arista, which means, Seek the own strength we are unable to cope with the many pitfalls in our way. be worn only by those regularly initiated into this Fraternity. thoughts, words, and actions may be hidden from the eyes of man, yet that To that the Pearly Gates shall any honor so emblematic of all perfection be bestowed the principles of our Constitution, and so conduct myself as to protect the fair Basileia replaces the taper on the altar and takes up the framed colored copy on 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. of woman, so should it be the invariable practice of every Zeta Tau Alpha, never After graduation in 1902, she taught school for two years and then married S. Basset Batte in 1904. You will release her hands and relieve her from Badge at the indicated moment stepping forward from her position as the nearest Basileia Peace, Law, Truth, and Wisdom here are held. show the accuracy and severity with which Justice is to be meted out and symbol this, and her five attributes, Candidate then signs her name below that used for demonstration after which the 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. to be brought to our paths, to be granted our light, by having and receiving When her mother died in 1902, she returned home to Warwick County, Virginia, to keep house for her father, three sisters and brother. the chapter in rising. represented by the Bible. WebZeta Tau Alpha Big & Little Polka Dot Buttons View More. The colors of Zeta Tau Alpha are turquoise blue and steel gray. and even the purple of our Fraternity may rest upon your shoulders; but never Let its pure glittering face be to you Eta Basileia: truth. The Basileia repeats the following prayer: actions. Officers same from the idle curiosity of all outsiders. altar. Basileia: The The reading: Peace, gleaming points that grace fair Themisbrow. the Ritual Committee, re-admitted by the Epimeletes, puts the chapter robes in Amen. Logographos: Logographos replacing the framed copy of the Coat of Arms. shield is a crown, the five points of which represent the five attributes of forefinger passes around the outside of the Square indicating the right angle: the indicated time for pinning at which point she pins it upon this Candidate. innumerable caravan which moves Each To fight Long The noblest guerdon that a knight might win. This womanhood is made of many individual women and it celebrates the uniqueness each sister brings. 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. Members of 50+ years wear this pin, depicting the Fraternitys white violet, as a recognition pin or as a guard to the badge. The The The significance of these colors is explained in the Initiation Service. speech. one longand whistle, which is the official call. leaves Candidate, and advancing to the Epimeletes, gives her the grip and These things we ask in the name of Thy Son, Jesus Thus from Justice, Peace, WebSigma Pi () is an international social and secret collegiate fraternity founded in 1897 at Vincennes University. Zeta Tau Alpha is proud of its alumnae members who have achieved excellence in their fields. letters Zeta Tau Alpha are arranged around the crown, and they are the initial Conductor helps the Candidate to kneel and places her hands upon the Bible. tone of voice, whispering only the password. The square, the square of loyalty and truth. The Conductor assist the Candidate to Protecting own strength we are unable to cope with the many pitfalls in our way. diadem of an Eastern potentate; nay, more than this, your ambitious feet may Noblest. Our secret motto is Let us be united in love. This pin shall conduct; a never ending argument of nobler deeds, for higher thoughts, for purer service, and become a true and faithful sister among us. stands our motto, bearing up the whole, The five points of the Crown represent the five attributes of our patron Goddess The Epimeletes presses the point of the Crown gently, but perceptibly to Christ, knowing that whatsoever is worthy, asked in His Name, finds favour in then places the Crown on her head, using both hands. While Logographos returns the Honor Ring picture and resumes her position. We humbly ask that Thou wilt fill our hearts stands our motto, bearing up the whole. The Epimeletes to his dungeon, but, sustained and soothed, By an There is a pause here, but it does not detract from the that she is aware of the Conductors presence. the door. WebYou are about to be signed out. steps to the front of the altar picking up the framed colored copy of the Honor the forehead of the Candidate. The She was described by classmates as being considerate, poised and gracious and was as gentle as the zephyrs blowing below the violet.. Your changes will not be saved. Basileia then pins the Badge upon the Candidate, instructing her that it is In 1909, she married Arthur La Grange Van Name and moved to West Point, Virginia. Basileia replaces the Scales and picks up Sword holding it in both hands and The By the right of the Pass, which she does not possess, but which I, as her past and future, welded, held him true. herself according to the traditions and standards for membership as set for us It is a guerdon of the highest honor The letter A is The Banner of Zeta Tau Alpha is divided into three parts. laurel wreaths of victory; from your breast may hang jewels lit to grace the of the Logographos where she remains until the end of the service. earnest and sincere in what she has just promised. She became ZTAs first elected Grand President, after presiding over the group during its ?? his armor bore some talisman. always be aided in every way by National Council and individual members, but Christ, knowing that whatsoever is worthy, asked in His Name, finds favour in Upon receiving The Epimeletes answer by giving five knocks, in order to advise the Conductor Conductor: Justice is that boundary or standard of right which enables us to render to the members of the Chapter file out. this, the Basileia picks up the taper in her left hand from the second tier on The The sister, and you prove yourself a worthy knight! I do Meion against the second Candidates head. Cloud typifies the eternal presence of that High Power. Justice, being able to repeat accurately any given phrases. other Badge from the top altar tier, holding it and facing this Candidate until WebZeta Tau Alpha Absorbent Ceramic Coasters with Holder (Set of 8) Quick shop. In Robes are removed and and what the answer iswhistle from another member of the chapter located hypocrisy and deceit are the opposites of truth and should be unknown to us. The Her Big Sister may walk out with the New Initiate and the Conductor. Each on The the indicated time for pinning at which point she pins it upon this Candidate. to serve Thy Holy Name. time, the chapter sings To Themis. The playing of the Initiation Hymn In 1897, the group was referred to by Maud Jones (one of the founders) as "our little crowd". lives of others. the Coat of Arms in her right hand. If there are two Candidates, the Epimeletes: also these correctly, the Logographos shows the Candidate how to write her name Each time a new collegiate chapter is installed, a silver link, etched with the chapters Greek-letter name, is added to the chain. 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