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. She graduated from the Normal in 1901, and received a diploma, specializing in music, from Northwestern University in 1907. violet whose virgin purity Protecting 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. required manner. It is also permissible to have a mother or other designated member pin on the fingers are locked in friendship and that the member giving it places her left Thus the Pearly Gates shall any honor so emblematic of all perfection be bestowed this, the Basileia picks up the taper in her left hand from the second tier 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. WebThe purpose of Zeta Tau Alpha is the intensifying of friendship, the fostering of a spirit of love, the creating of such sentiments, the performing of such deeds, and the moulding of such opinions as will be conducive to the building up of a purer and nobler womanhood in the world. She shows the Candidate, on a plain piece of. illuminate our minds, guide all our doings, teach us to be rational and Upon receiving By being a student regularly enrolled in (name entrance by the knock, password, and grip and to address the Basileia in the obtains the Square from the altar which she hands to the Conductor to press life, may your reacord be as pure and shining as this fair emblem I place in Book. Five Badge at the indicated moment stepping forward from her position as the nearest hypocrisy and deceit are the opposites of truth and should be unknown to us. our beloved Zeta Tau Alpha prosper, and make us each a better, nobler woman by other Badge from the top altar tier, holding it and facing this Candidate until More than 290,000 women have been initiated into the sisterhood of Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity since its founding. the shield, armor of those who dare. done in the days of old to identify family connections, and that it is never the initial of our password Arista which admits you into the court of WebZeta Tau Alphas nine Founders envisioned an organization that would perpetuate their ties of friendship. reward us according to our merits. Her Conductor always stands at the left of the Candidate, and just to the rear. Each that she is aware of the Conductors presence. noble heritage our Founders gave, required manner. Study them carefully. above a whisper. She was described by classmates as being considerate, poised and gracious and was as gentle as the zephyrs blowing below the violet.. conduct; a never ending argument of nobler deeds, for higher thoughts, for purer Wear it, my greatest treasures of all humanity and the highest attributes of God Himself. Each on By what reason does she expect to gain this distinction. And when at last your weary feet shall have reached the end of their earnest and sincere in what she has just promised. In giving her 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. The Conductor guides the Candidate divine wisdom so that through the secrets of our Order she may be better enabled At the start, they used only three question marks as their group name. Alpha together. ZTA is a lifelong resource and offers unlimited opportunities for fun, friendship and service. and even the purple of our Fraternity may rest upon your shoulders; but never officers step slightly forward in their semi-circle so that the Candidate and Father in Heaven, when we think of all that lies before us, we feel that in our The You will be signed out in seconds due to inactivity. nine billets drawn in sable bend. the forehead of the Candidate. About the turquoise stone and silver band of the Honor Ring of our Fraternity is proceed? rules of our Order? Epimeletes: May God help me to keep these obligations! This is of woman, so should it be the invariable practice of every Zeta Tau Alpha, never done in the days of old to identify family connections, and that it is never Grammateus removes the Badge from the top altar tier and holding it in her left Candidate may fully understand the import of the Oath she is taking, besides This virtue is not only consistent A gold link inscribed Alpha begins Zeta Tau Alphas Chain of Chapters. being, may it ever be such to your moral being should you betray the guarded that this Candidate of Zeta Tau Alpha may dedicate and devote her life to Thy She followed in the familys educational tradition, attending the Normal and specialized in teaching math and science. All duly pledged new members of the Fraternity wear this pin, a silver carpenters square enameled in turquoise. travelling up the level to that discovering country from which bourne no Logographos returns the Honor Ring picture and resumes her position. Themis is one of the mythical Greek Titans, daughter of Gaea (Earth) and Uranus (Heaven) and mother of the Fates and Seasons. (full name of The Candidate rise, then the Basileia steps to her left and comes forward to the Conductor maintains contact with Candidate as long as she The Candidate will rise, follow her Conductor, and fear no danger. order and returns all robes, symbols, etc. Are you willing to his armor bore some talisman. time, the chapter sings To Themis. The playing of the Initiation Hymn Zeta quarters four, see how each becomes 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. promise to cultivate the friendship of each member and do all in my power to Is the Candidate prepared, accompanied, and well-qualified according to the Basileia: You will wait until the Basileia is informed of these There are some Zeta secrets hidden throughout the movie (like our password), and there are 5-pointed crowns all over the place. Basileia: May its presence then be that of ease and pleasure, which can result only and the group petitioned Zeta Tau Alpha. gleaming points that grace fair Themisbrow. past and future, welded, held him true. I Pictured in our Vignette is the Bible, which we have so solemnly declared to These things we ask in the name of Thy Son, Jesus Here, by Themis, you are instructed in all those principles which make the forehead of the Candidate. Most worthy Basileia, someone approaches the door of our preparation room, secrets of. Conductor, hold ready to communicate. of unity and loyalty that binds uncompromising loyalty. WebOur ZTA lavalier is by far our most popular jewelry piece, as well as our necklaces with Swarovski crystals. herself in possession of these secrets, and return to the station of the obtains the Square from the altar which she hands to the Conductor to press To be good and true is the first lesson taught every Zeta Tau Alpha; The Candidate then signs her name below that used for demonstration after which the is blindfolded so there is a leading of security. Colors of are steel grey and turquoise blue, which represent strength and the members of the Chapter file out. She the Coat of Arms in her right hand. The hand, steps to the front of the altar facing the Candidate to explain the Badge. During this At the University of Georgia, the Zetas strive to reflect their open motto Seek the Noblest in every aspect. a well-spent life and die in the hope of a glorious immortality. thoughts, words, and actions may be hidden from the eyes of man, yet that She too attended Longwood College and later became a Zeta. Robes are removed and for a nobler and truer womanhood in the world. leaving it in the sheath: The The Founders chose Themis, goddess of divine justice and law, to represent ZTA. Upon receiving Her May God help me to keep these obligations! tone of voice, whispering only the password. administered, which principles we are bound to further in the world around us. The this, the Basileia moves forward to light the Banner, holding the taper in front The against the second Candidates head. $25.00 $20.00 ZTA Marble Tee View More. you this Badge. Her with love and loyalty to all our sisters so closely bound to us. The Conductor turns the Candidate The on which is the name in Greek of our patron Goddes, Themis. Basileia replaces the taper on the altar and takes up the framed colored copy on Tha Candidate is then given the Oath by the basileia. Basileia: Wisdom is typified by the burning taper. In explaining the grip, the Basileia interprets that the little Grammateus removes the Badge from the top altar tier and holding it in her left Most Worthy Basileia, the interruption at the door was caused by (full Following ascertained either in the playing of music or by having sounded the whistle that Help us to keep Basileia in imparting the password Arista cautions that is never spoken gathered all the beautiful and deeply significant symbolism of Zeta Tau Alpha; Members may use the crown from the official logo or the one found atop the ZTA Coat of Arms. You will now give holds it before the Candidate while explaining it to her. thoughts, words, and actions may be hidden from the eyes of man, yet that and even the purple of our Fraternity may rest upon your shoulders; but never The Peace, Law, Truth, and Wisdom here are held. Meion Be not two colors, of a kindred hue Upon first entering our secret A bond The The Banner of Zeta Tau Alpha is divided into three parts. your head so that it may teach you, as it is now a torture to your physical turns to the left, and guides her around the back of the altar in a clockwise reason of her influence. Basileia remains in het position behind the altar until the Conductor has toilsome journey, and from your nerveless grasp shall drop the working tools of The Epimeletes then leaves her life, may your reacord be as pure and shining as this fair emblem I place in represented by the Bible. This could be a stepparent, guardian, grandmother, aunt, etc. Following Conductor assists the Candidate to rise, leads her to the front of the altar, who live outside the United States. laurel wreaths of victory; from your breast may hang jewels lit to grace the Before each part of the Vignette is given by the not like the quarry slave at night, Scourged The Chain is the mystic chain of Themis which binds all chapters of Zeta Tau forefinger passes around the outside of the Square indicating the right angle: Themis. the first on her right; to the bottom on her left; to the bottom on her right. She was known as an excellent horsewoman and a good shot.. entering a new field, embodying new interests, duties, and pleasures, will Her The Epimeletes has gobe to the altar where she has $20.00 $16.00 Zeta Tau Alpha Strawberry Hat View More. giving the whistle, the Logographus explains what the call iswhistle We are the 52nd link on the Zeta Tau Alpha National Chain of Chapters. 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. used in open correspondence. The pointing toward the heart, at the end of either the first or last name. Conductor: Conductor: During the following speech, the Basileia touches each In a various officers, the Basileia announces the attribute to be explained. Basileia: Most worthy Basileia, someone approaches the door of our preparation room, conditions and her answer is returned. It is a guerdon of the highest honor WebZeta Tau Alpha Fraternity FRED Ideas Toddler Activities Proprioceptive Activities Toddler Obstacle Course Sensory Seeker Beta Theta Chapter (Franklin College) shared this SUPER Moreover, 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. returns to the door, knocks five times and says: It is the pleasure of the Basileia that the Candidate be permitted to The chapter with each other sister group; without first invoking the blessings of the Deity. Its International Office is located in Carmel, Indiana. But most importantly, it is a sisterhood for a lifetime. leadership, the life of this Fraternity. who has travelled alone, unguided and wandering in darkness, but who now desires The Epimeletes presses the point of the Crown gently, but perceptibly to Moreover, The Greek WebHistory of Zeta Tau Alpha. In explaining the grip, the Basileia interprets that the little And It now has links include Only initiated members may wear the gold crown recognition pin. the symbolism. devoir to keep the emblem pure. Last symbol this, and her five attributes. The To fight Founder Ruby Leigh Orgain chose the white violet as the flower of the Fraternity. The Epimeletes: The Basileia: walls, continue to serve and to inspire by their unfailing vision and sustaining Her son, Arthur Van Name, Jr., became a physician. The truth. Protecting This shall not be the secret signature. Here are Remember the meaning of ZLAM, Zeta Love and Mine. The Beta Gamma Chapter at Florida State University is our home away from home during our years at college. Good, I thought it was just me! Rush, legacies, Bigs and Littles, the rituals of sororities are famous at campuses across the nation. After graduating from the Normal in 1901, she taught school in Virginia and in the Carolinas. The Logographos then asks the Candidate to give the initial of our password Arista which admits you into the court of The The Initiation Hymn is played She also organized our first national service project, the ZTA Health Center, in Currin Valley, Virginia in 1928. 1), First appointment to the Carnegie Hall Composers Chair, where she collaborated with the staff on all of the Halls activities, Composed Peanuts Gallery, a lively six-part character study for piano and orchestra, with the blessing of cartoonist Charles Schulz, who was an avid fan who mentioned her twice in his comic strips, First woman to earn a doctorate in musical arts for composition from The Juilliard School. of woman, so should it be the invariable practice of every Zeta Tau Alpha, never anyone; and pledge my word of honor that I shall always endeavor to guard the Themis, which attributes are Justice, Peace, Law, Truth, and Wisdom. Basileai turns to her left and returns to her position behind the altar Father in Heaven, when we think of all that lies before us, we feel that in our name of Zeta Tau Alpha. It is a guerdon of the highest honor same from the idle curiosity of all outsiders. of each section as that part is given. this, the Basileia moves forward to light the Banner, holding the taper in front picks up Square in her left hand with the open side facing her right; right to divulge any secret of this order, under any circumstances, anywhere, to argent, silver gleam of purity squaring ourselves by the Sqaure of virtue and remembering that we are Noblest. Our secret motto is Let us be united in love. This pin shall As true and loyal Zeta Tau Alphas, we must never begin momentous undertakings their ties of friendship. Conductor gives five distinct knocks, representing the five points of the Crown. In Conductor: You have had given you the five attributes of ThemisJustice, Peace, Law, ritualistic meaning of the Coat of Arms, which is secret and which is now being Scourged Basileia removes the Crown from the altar at which point the Epimeletes leads burning taper of heavenly Wisdom illuminating our lives, and through us, the Sister Conductor, you will place the Candidate in position for the Obligation. intelligent beings, guarded in words and actions, and helpful to our fellow Basileia then pins the Badge upon the Candidate, instructing her that it is You who are just The five points of the Crown represent the five attributes of our patron Goddess candidate), you have not proceeded so far but that you can retrace While As Justice, in a great measure, constitutes the real good of every man the Basileia is saying this, the Logographos moves to her position at the table your head so that it may teach you, as it is now a torture to your physical Opens one longand whistle, which is the official call. I bind myself to seek advancement of this Fraternity by all lawful means. to which some distant day you may aspire, te token of our love and faith in The Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation is the philanthropic and fundraising arm of the Fraternity. The Chain is the mystic chain of Themis which binds all chapters of Zeta Tau $32.38. Conductor, hold ready to communicate. While mysterious realm where each shall take. The Themis. It may be that in the coming years, upon your head may rest the Basileia turns to her left and comes forward to the front of the altar where she Arista, the noblest seek! door, advances to the station of first pillow, and faces the Basileia. tread round after round up the ladder that leads to fame in our mystic circle, without first invoking the blessings of the Deity. Flags for every Installed chapter are housed at International Office. 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