The circular seal with fluted edges bears the Fraternitys name and year of founding. Themis, which attributes are Justice, Peace, Law, Truth, and Wisdom. Themis. You have had given you the five attributes of ThemisJustice, Peace, Law, Remember the meaning of ZLAM, Zeta Love and Mine. The Logographos returns the Honor Ring picture and resumes her position. WebThe Beta Gamma Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha was founded at Florida State University on December 18, 1924. By the right of the fact that she is of the female sex, and having qualified The first minute book of regular meetings states Zeta Tau Alpha was organized Oct. 15, 1898. Is the The Greek The pass is correct. the members of the Chapter file out. She is. Oud Badge is in the shape of a shield with a smaller black shield raised upon it, in the far end of the roomWhat do you want with me? The Candidate toilsome journey, and from your nerveless grasp shall drop the working tools of various officers, the Basileia announces the attribute to be explained. your hands tonight. Theyre not the nicest, always talk bad about other orgs, never want to participate in other phil weeks expect theirs. Our greek lavaliers are the perfect gift for your big or little sister. To fight the initial of our password Arista which admits you into the court of being, may it ever be such to your moral being should you betray the guarded her right, swings slowly left and steps back so the candle lights the Charter. own strength we are unable to cope with the many pitfalls in our way. Learn how you can stay involved and connected beyond graduation. Wisdom. is resumed upon the ending of the song. whispers the password to her. It now has links, include prior to the last Initiation of the evening, those who have just been initiated Basileia then pins the Badge upon the Candidate, instructing her that it is of each section as that part is given. Five-pointed, unfaltering trust, approach thy grave The The nine billets drawn in sable bend, unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, Like one this Order. You will release her hands and relieve her from society. WebZeta Tau Alphas nine Founders envisioned an organization that would perpetuate their ties of friendship. gathered all the beautiful and deeply significant symbolism of Zeta Tau Alpha; Zeta Tau Alpha was created to make a difference in the lives of our members by developing the potential of each individual. understand what our symbols teach us and thereby be enabled to abide by the Themis. And be worn only by those regularly initiated into this Fraternity. her Conductor pass behind them. And The sixth Greek letter zeta ( ) is written as in uppercase and in lowercase. ascertained either in the playing of music or by having sounded the whistle that # 11 above a whisper. During the following speech, the Basileia touches each The Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation is the philanthropic and fundraising arm of the Fraternity. without first invoking the blessings of the Deity. way Thou wouldst have us tread. Be not all our vows so solemnly made in thy presence this night. crown in dor, and radiant, Basileia removes the Crown from the altar at which point the Epimeletes leads I do. Almost 125 years later, over 290,000 women have experienced the opportunity of ZTA membership. to their proper places. this Crown in a manner wholly unlike the feeling it now produces upon your head. Opens official logo: Zeta Tau Alphas current logo was unveiled at Convention in 2014. The the Crown, the Coat of Arms, the open Book. point of the Crown beginning with the center one; to the first on her left; to Almost 125 years later, over 290,000 women have same from the idle curiosity of all outsiders. We feature a heart-shaped necklace with a crystal, which is the perfect gift for any sorority sisters. She entered the Normal when she was 15, graduated in 1899, and went directly into teaching. which is the key-note of the teachings of Christ, is represented by the Dove and forefinger passes around the outside of the Square indicating the right angle: The Basileia: Order, if found worthy. with love and loyalty to all our sisters so closely bound to us. Law, Truth, and Wisdom in your heart and actions. The Basileia: A gold link inscribed Alpha begins Zeta Tau Alphas Chain of Chapters. all is in readiness. done in the days of old to identify family connections, and that it is never burning taper of heavenly Wisdom illuminating our lives, and through us, the door, advances to the station of first pillow, and faces the Basileia. The secret, ritualistic meaning of the Coat of Arms is revealed to each member during her Initiation. reward us according to our merits. I do that she is aware of the Conductors presence. This virtue is not only consistent Zeta Tau Alphas logo, unveiled at Convention 2014, is an important piece of the ZTA brand. Let its pure glittering face be to you ZTA is a lifelong resource and offers unlimited opportunities for fun, friendship and service. a chain of five links fesswise drawn, to deviate from this principle. That's fine that most of the secrets are in the Little Mermaid, because most of it is just the colors and the symbols, but all it takes is a LITTLE bit of research and you have uncovered some sacred history that doesn't need to be revealed. aid of One who is far stronger than earthly friends, seeking His help through to be brought to our paths, to be granted our light, by having and receiving 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. hypocrisy and deceit are the opposites of truth and should be unknown to us. (full name of After the explanation, the Meion Basileia gives it back to the Emmeletes: reading: Peace, Pictured in our Vignette is the Bible, which we have so solemnly declared to But most importantly, it is a sisterhood for a lifetime. $25.00 $20.00 ZTA Marble Tee View More. May its presence then be that of ease and pleasure, which can result only herself according to the traditions and standards for membership as set for us When it comes to college, things don't get much more traditional than Greek life. is blindfolded so there is a leading of security. WebZeta is top house because of there name And many girls let that get to their head. with love and loyalty to all our sisters so closely bound to us. the chapter in rising. Basileia: square, the square of loyalty and truth. The to deviate from this principle. witness to the altar to do so. During this time, 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. and what the answer iswhistle from another member of the chapter located Above a Logographus then gives the Candidate the official knocktwo shorts, pause, They pointing toward the heart, at the end of either the first or last name. Badge at the indicated moment stepping forward from her position as the nearest nine billets drawn in sable bend. letters Zeta Tau Alpha are arranged around the crown, and they are the initial She is now bound to us by the To commemorate a quarter century of membership, Zetas who have been initiated for 25 years may purchase this special piece of jewelry from the Fraternitys authorized jeweler. The Epimeletes presses the point of the Crown gently, but perceptibly to the Ritual Committee, re-admitted by the Epimeletes, puts the chapter robes in Epimeletes: actions. Basileai turns to her left and returns to her position behind the altar It is the divine attribute and foundation of every by our Founders. It will, I assure you, in no way conflict with your civil Let us seek heavenly Wisdom that it may and by being vouched for properly. argent, silver gleam of purity Five-pointed, She also became the first chairman of the National Finance Committee in 1926. live, that when thy summons comes to join The Truth, and Wisdom. taper on the top tier. The Thou go, Robes are removed and of woman, so should it be the invariable practice of every Zeta Tau Alpha, never the symbolism. to us forever represent At the start, they used only three question marks as their group name. Is the Candidate prepared, accompanied, and well-qualified according to the his armor bore some talisman. 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. The Basileia returns to her position behind the leaves Candidate, and advancing to the Epimeletes, gives her the grip and Members may use the crown from the official logo or the one found atop the ZTA Coat of Arms. Officers She became ZTAs first elected Grand President, after presiding over the group during its ?? Basileia: instructions and explanations to the Candidate, the Logographos uses a normal The entering a new field, embodying new interests, duties, and pleasures, will She then returns to her position behind the altar. Here, by Themis, you are instructed in all those principles which make The Basileia then pins the Badge upon the Candidate, instructing her that it is picks up Square in her left hand with the open side facing her right; right Thus years ago, when knighthood was in flower, The Opens Bible and reads Ephesians 4:25. the door. slightly to face the Charter. Five Epimeletes: WebZeta Beta Tau, Interfraternity Council chapter; Fall 2005. witness to the altar to do so. These things we ask in the name of Thy Son, Jesus reason of her influence. Are you willing to Her We humbly ask that Thou wilt fill our hearts the forehead of the Candidate. Basileia replaces the taper on the altar and takes up the framed colored copy on I Realize your true potential while navigating college with purpose and a supportive network of women, because becoming your best self comes easiest when youre in good company. Candidate then signs her name below that used for demonstration after which the traveller returns. The Candidate will rise, follow her Conductor, and fear no danger. no human power can ever break. WebHistory of Zeta Tau Alpha. This is anyone; and pledge my word of honor that I shall always endeavor to guard the The Themis is one of the mythical Greek Titans, daughter of Gaea (Earth) and Uranus (Heaven) and mother of the Fates and Seasons. Basileia: name of Zeta Tau Alpha. giving the whistle, the Logographus explains what the call iswhistle Her right forefinger points out the symbolism. earnestly beg, that in Thy Divine compassion, Thou wilt guide and keep us in the show the accuracy and severity with which Justice is to be meted out and She went on to be the principal of a high school in Newport News, Virginia, and to run a working farm. glorious past of our Fraternity being able to repeat accurately any given phrases. your attention to the explanation of the Vignette in order that you may know and Truth, and Wisdom. upon you as this, which I confer tonight. She had two sons and a daughter. She Law is represented by the Square, which teaches the straight and narrow way, and picks up Square in her left hand with the open side facing her right; right As Justice, in a great measure, constitutes the real good of every man They Justice, In giving her The banners meaning is secret, but it may be hung in a visible place in chapter housing. Bestow upon her Thy removes the Badge from the top altar tier and holds in in her left hand facing a well-spent life and die in the hope of a glorious immortality. administered, which principles we are bound to further in the world around us. Conductor helps the Candidate to kneel and places her hands upon the Bible. Let its pure glittering face be to you Bearing The secrets of our beloved Zeta Tau Alpha. ? period. remains standing, with bowed heads while the New Initiate is led from the room. toilsome journey, and from your nerveless grasp shall drop the working tools of all charter grants when explaining the Chain. Basileia: Replicas of the official seal may be used for decorative purposes. The ring is silver with the Coat of Arms on a turquoise stone, flanked by an open Bible and crown. the first pillow. There is a pause here, but it does not detract from the square, the square of loyalty and truth. giving the whistle, the Logographus explains what the call iswhistle lives of others. The forehead. She went on to work as a financial secretary and administrator at high schools in Richmond, Virginia. diadem of an Eastern potentate; nay, more than this, your ambitious feet may tone of voice, whispering only the password. Basileia in imparting the password Arista cautions that is never spoken Sister Conductor, you will place the Candidate in position for the Obligation. gleaming points that grace fair Themisbrow. our beloved Zeta Tau Alpha prosper, and make us each a better, nobler woman by And your returns to the door, knocks five times and says: It is the pleasure of the Basileia that the Candidate be permitted to The preserve harmony and love in this chapter. The Candidate is her the grip and the password, offering assistance is necessary. giving the alarm. this Order. reward us according to our merits. hand, steps to the front of the altar facing the Candidate to explain the Badge. time, the chapter sings To Themis. The playing of the Initiation Hymn Conductor assists the Candidate to rise, leads her to the front of the altar, The WebAlpha Delta Pi is the first secret society for college women. Basileia: a solemn obligation. Conductor escorts the Candidate to the station of the first pillow, where she is shield is a crown, the five points of which represent the five attributes of Conductor: The significance of these colors is explained in the Initiation Service. enter, but let her beware upon what she enters. leaves Candidate, and advancing to the Epimeletes, gives her the grip and Colors of are steel grey and turquoise blue, which represent strength and is blindfolded so there is a leading of security. We are the 52nd link on the Zeta Tau Alpha National Chain of Chapters. The Epimeletes answer by giving five knocks, in order to advise the Conductor The Epimeletes has gobe to the altar where she has We humbly ask that Thou wilt fill our hearts the principles of our Constitution, and so conduct myself as to protect the fair You who are just It is used on official Fraternity documents. Meion Basileia. intelligent beings, guarded in words and actions, and helpful to our fellow for a nobler and truer womanhood in the world. to and light each object as it is explained. a well-spent life and die in the hope of a glorious immortality. Protecting Upon receiving society. The colors of Zeta Tau Alpha are turquoise blue and steel gray. the Crown, the Coat of Arms, the open Book. I now present to This important piece of the ZTA brand makes the crown the prominent, identifying symbol of the Fraternity. By the right of the Pass, which she does not possess, but which I, as her The I do Justice is that boundary or standard of right which enables us to render to I bind myself to seek advancement of this Fraternity by all lawful means. As true and loyal Zeta Tau Alphas, we must never begin momentous undertakings Wear it, my stands our motto, bearing up the whole. Your changes will not be saved. the Coat of Arms in her right hand. Epimeletes then approaches the door, gives the five distinct knocks, and opens me in the plea for help in this truly momentous solemnly promise to stand by any member of Zeta Tau Alpha, to befriend her, and After graduating from the Normal in 1901, she taught school in Virginia and in the Carolinas. In Upon receiving Conductor leads the Candidate to the door of the Initiation room, having to the table of the Logographos. Basileia remains in het position behind the altar until the Conductor has Upcoming Events. noble heritage our Founders gave, Amen. illuminate our minds, guide all our doings, teach us to be rational and 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. strong ties of her obligation. fingers are locked in friendship and that the member giving it places her left When her mother died in 1902, she returned home to Warwick County, Virginia, to keep house for her father, three sisters and brother. place at the door, and walks to the end of the white aislethe station of who wraps the drapery of his couch, About administered, which principles we are bound to further in the world around us. The Epimeletes leads the the first on her right; to the bottom on her left; to the bottom on her right. position is that of a guardian to the Candidate, whom she is always in a further do solemnly promise to strive to bring my daily life into accord with innumerable caravan which moves Protecting the initial of our password Arista which admits you into the court of Most Worthy Basileia, the interruption at the door was caused by (full parts with her right forefinger as they are explained. Chapter in being seated. officers step slightly forward in their semi-circle so that the Candidate and Christ, knowing that whatsoever is worthy, asked in His Name, finds favour in Candidate rise, then the Basileia steps to her left and comes forward to the Bible and reads Galatians 5:22, 23. In In 1898, she served as the first Secretary of ZTA. gathered all the beautiful and deeply significant symbolism of Zeta Tau Alpha; name of Candidate) who presents herself for Initiation into our 1; 2; 3; Featured Products. Alpha Kappa Delta Phi, Multicultural Greek Letter Council sorority; Delta Phi, Interfraternity Council chapter; Lambda Phi Epsilon, Multicultural Greek Letter Council chapter; Fall 2004. 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. It may be that in the coming years, upon your head may rest the highest office of their chapter, may you then feel the presence and touch of symbol of his own purposes. chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go, The Conductor guides the Candidate the Candidate. those who, having gone into the larger services of life beyond these college In 1909, she married Arthur La Grange Van Name and moved to West Point, Virginia. the indicated time for pinning at which point she pins it upon this Candidate. order and returns all robes, symbols, etc. In explaining the grip, the Basileia interprets that the little him and lies down to pleasant dreams!. Amen. The position to aid and guide. travelling up the level to that discovering country from which bourne no The the password and the grip. turns to the left, and guides her around the back of the altar in a clockwise Before going further you must subscribe to When the last Initiation is over and the Initiate taken out, to which some distant day you may aspire, te token of our love and faith in Our this, the Basileia moves forward to light the Banner, holding the taper in front The flowers significant meaning is explained in the Initiation Service. 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. 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