Fascinatingly Finer: 2022 Finer Womanhood and Scholarship Program Book

ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC. ALPHA RHO ZETA CHAPTER MONTGOMERY, AL

Fascinatingly Finer SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2022 3 PM FINER WOMANHOOD & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Valerie Hollingsworth Baker, International President Kathy R. Tatum, South Central Regional Director Dr. So Juan N. Crenshaw, Alabama State Director Waltoria Sankey, Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter President

One Zeta... Unified... Mobilized... ZetariZed!!!!

This Book is dedicated in Loving Memory to

Triumphant Soror Angela Rogers & Triumphant Soror Sabrina Odom

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded January 16, 1920, at Howard University, Washington, D.C. The Klan was very active during this period and the Harlem Renaissance was acknowledged as the first important movement of Black artists and writers in the U.S. This same year the Volstead Act became effective heralding the start of Prohibition and Tennessee delivered the crucial 36th ratification for the final adoption of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote. The worst and longest economic recession to hit the U.S. would define the end of the decade-The Great Depression.

It was within this environment that five coeds envisioned a sorority which would directly affect positive change, chart a course of action for the 1920s and beyond, raise consciousness of their people, encourage the highest standards of scholastic achievement, and foster a greater sense of unity among its members. These women believed that sorority elitism and socializing overshadowed the real mission for progressive organizations and failed to address fully the societal mores, ills, prejudices, and poverty affecting humanity in general and the black community in particular.

Since its inception, Zeta has continued its steady climb into the national spotlight with programs designed to demonstrate concern for the human condition both nationally and internationally. The organization has been innovative in that it has chronicled a number of firsts. It was the first National Pan-Hellenic Council organization to centralize its operations in a national headquarters, first to charter a chapter in Africa, first to form auxiliary groups, and first to be constitutionally bound to a fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. The sorority takes pride in its continued participation in transforming communities through volunteer services from members and its auxiliaries. Zeta Phi Beta has chartered hundreds of chapters worldwide and has a membership of 100,000+.

Zeta’s national and local programs include the endowment of its National Educational Foundation community outreach services and support of multiple affiliate organizations. Zeta chapters and auxiliaries have given untotaled hours of voluntary service to educate the public, assist youth, provide scholarships, support organized charities, and promote legislation for social and civic change.

As the sorority moves toward its centennial, it retains its original zest for excellence. It espouses the highest academic ideals and that has resulted in its members serving in groundbreaking roles in all fields of endeavor. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is poised for perpetual service to mankind into her second century and beyond.

Valerie Hollingsworth Baker, International President Kathy R. Tatum, South Central Regional Director Dr. So Juan Crenshaw, Alabama State Director Waltoria Sankey, Chapter President

Greetings Sorors, Fraters, and Distinguished Guest, The past couple of years has brought challenges that forced us to think outside of the box in order to remain active in our endeavors via a virtual environment. We have withstood the test of time and we pride ourselves by following in the footsteps of our 5 Illustrious Pearls, our Founders. Please join us in the work ahead as we continue to strive to be the strongest advocate in the communities we serve through Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood and Finer Womanhood.

We were founded on Christian principles, and there is no doubt in our mind that we all bowed at some point during the COVID-19 pandemic and prayed to God to heal our land. As we begin to emerge from the pandemic, please know that we must continue to pray. Scripture tells us that “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” ​ As we move forward, we celebrate the foundation laid by our Founders and Past Presidents on the local and National level of our beloved sorority. I am elated to be a part of such a magnificent group of phenomenal ladies! As quoted in the words of The Apostle Paul from 1 Corinthians 2:9, “But as it is written, Eyes hath not seen, nor ears heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” We are on a mission to continue to be greater for Zeta and we are advancing to new heights as we continue to grow our great Sorority!

We are grateful for the blessings that HE has bestowed upon us during the pandemic. We are grateful to our Lord and Savior for his favor, and we are grateful to each of you… our members, family, and friends for your obedience in stewardship, your love, and your support in carrying out God’s plan. Thank you for all that you do to support the members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter and the communities we serve.

In His Service,

Waltoria L Sankey Waltoria L. Sankey, President Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Beta Chapter Alabama State University Greetings, On behalf of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Epsilon Beta Chapter at The Alabama State University, I am beyond grateful to bring you greetings on this special occasion.

As the President of the Epsilon Beta Chapter, I have the extraordinary and rare privilege to observe what it truly means to be a Finer Woman in our Sisterhood. I get to see my sisters be remarkable examples of Finer Womanhood and go above and beyond to help others under Zeta’s national initiatives: Zetas Helping Other People Excel (Z-HOPE) and March of Dimes.

Our goal is to inspire the youth, men, and women in our community through community service and outreach projects that will impact them for life.

Some of the activities that Epsilon Beta has participated in thus far are Adopt-ASchool and Stork’s Nest. With Adopt-A-School, we were able to go to a local elementary school and interact with the students by reading to them, talking with them, and answering their questions. We take pride in working with the younger generation as we know they are our future. With Stork’s Nest, we were able to assist the Alpha Rho Zeta Service Foundation in organizing and preparing the Alpha Rho Zeta Stork’s Nest House for its reopening. In addition, to assist our community in maintaining a safe and stable blood supply, Epsilon Beta will be hosting a blood drive at Alabama State University. It is our hope with this initiative that we can help combat the growing need for blood donations in our local area.

With your devoted support, we will continue to support the communities of the River Region. Again, thank you for your dedication to our Finer Womanhood Celebration. Thank you all for your attendance to our program today.

Sisterly, Jhabrea Tyson Chapter President

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter Valerie Hollingsworth Baker, International President Kathy R. Tatum, South Central Regional Director Dr. SoJuan Crenshaw, Alabama State Director Jacquelyn Patterson, Area 2 Coordinator Waltoria Sankey,Chapter President

Program Toastmistress: Tarica Lamar Welcome Invocation

Quenita Mitchell Pamela Osborne

International President Alabama State Director Area 2 Coordinator Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter President Musical Selection

Special Presentation

Valerie Hollingsworth Baker Dr. SoJuan Crenshaw Jacquelyn Patterson Waltoria Sankey FeLishia Franklin

Recognition of Auxiliaries Pearlettes, Amicettes, Archonettes, and Amicae

Dondra Williams

Presentations of Honorees Presentations of Scholarship Recipients

Community Leader of the Year Woman of the Year Collegiate Zeta of the Year Zeta of the Year

Awards

Gariesa Galbreath Kynesha Brown Arielle Sanders Dr. Rosalind P. Hale

Zeta Hymn

FeLishia Franklin

Remarks/ Benediction

Waltoria Sankey

Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter Chartered May 10, 1941 2021-2022 Chapter Officers President Waltoria Sankey 1st Vice President Wa’Kisha Carter 2nd Vice President LaKeesa Butler 3rd Vice President Reneé Butler Historian Josephine Roper Parliamentarian Sybil Sloan Treasurer Rebie Morris Financial Secretary Rosalind P. Hale Secretary Kayla Brown Assistant Secretary Michele Reese-Holley Chaplain Pamela Osborne

Roster

Willie M. Anderson * Mattie Baker Geneva Barnes Nikki Bibb Kimbley Brantley Natasha Broughton Kayla Brown Lakeesa Butler Reneé Butler Carla Carson Wa'Kisha Carter Ann M. Cooper Evelyn Crayton ~ Ghandi Daniels Y'Kirshia Davis Sonja Davis Shirley Dillard Emma Faulk ~ April Faulk- Mannings ~ Marilyn Floyd FeLishia Franklin Willer German Keisha Graves Nicole Green Ross Rosalind P. Hale * Tommie Hardwick Katrice Howell Catherine Jackson Felicia Jackson Darwina Johnson Katryna King-Evans

Tarica Lamar *Diamond Life Alicia Lancaster Member Shirley Lauderdale Diana Lewis ~Life Member LaVera Long Anna Maryland Rosia McDowell Lenae McKinnon Hill Quenita Mitchell Christine Moore Rebie Morris Latolya Morton LaWanda Myers Pamela Osborne Tiffany Parham Susie Person * Elginette Powell Rosa Prince Michele Reese-Holley Josephine Roper Katrina Roper-Smith Waltoria Sankey Sybil Sloan Natalie Smith Carolyn Thomas Pamela Tilghman Frannie Yates-McCoy

Chapter Committee List

By Laws Committee Sybil Sloan, Chair Michele Reese-Holley LaVera Long Reneé Butler Rosia McDowell Crystal Irving FeLishia Franklin

Founders' Day Committee Michele Reese-Holley, Chair Natalie Smith Rosalind P. Hale Y'Kirshia Davis Natika Kimbrough Diana Lewis

Budget/Finance Rebie Morris, Chair Kayla Brown Tiffany Parham Rosalind P. Hale

Projects LaKeesa Butler, Chair Rebie Morris

Amicette Club Michele Reese-Holley, Advisor Marilyn Floyd, Co- Advisor Darwina Johnson Elginette Powell Katryna King-Evans Natasha Broughton Undergraduate Advisory Team Reneé Butler, Chair Ann Cooper, Advisor Kayla Brown Katrice Howell Elginette Powell Darwina Johnson Publicity Quenita Mitchell, Chair

Stork's Nest Rosia McDowell, Chair Rosalind P. Hale, Vice-Chair Mattie Baker,Secretary Rebie Morris, Treasurer Michele Reese-Holley, House Manager

Calendar Ghandi Daniels Dove Coordinator Christine Moore

Social/Courtesy/Hospitality LaKeesa Butler, Chair Elginette Powell Diana Lewis Natalie Smith Pamela Osborne Rosa Prince April Faulk-Mannings

Membership Wa’Kisha Carter, Chair Quenita Mitchell Frannie Yates McCoy Rosalind Hale Pamela Osborne

Pearlette Club Kayla Brown, Advisor Natalie Smith

Scholarship LaKeesa Butler, Chair Tiffany Parham, Co-Chair Ghandi Daniels Lawanda Myers Rosalind P. Hale Tarica Lamar

Finer Womanhood Committee Quenita Mitchell, Chair Darwina Johnson Kim Brantley Tommie Hardwick Alicia Lancaster Tarica Lamar

Technology Y'Kirshia Davis, Chair Reneé Butler Katrice Howell Darwina Johnson

Nominating Committee Kim Brantley, Chair Rosia McDowell Emma Faulk Josephine Roper

Archonette Club Tiffany Parham, Advisor Y'Kirshia Davis, Co-Advisor Wa’Kisha Carter

Programs LaKeesa Butler, Chair Diana Lewis Christine Moore Sonja Davis

NPHC FeLishia Franklin,Chair Ghandi Daniels Catherine Jackson LaKeesa Butler Amicae Willer German, Chair Carolyn Thomas, Co-Chair Carla Carson Kim Brantley Rosalind P. Hale Pamela Tilghman Election Committee Y'Kirshia Davis April Faulk-Mannings Katryna King-Evans

March of Dimes Coordinator Quenita Mitchell

ZHOPE Christine Moore,Chair Pamela Tilghman

Decorations Pamela Osborne Adopt-A-School Coordinator Tarica Lamar

So Sweet 65 Committee Reneé Butler Christine Moore Ghandi Daniels

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter Past Presidents 1941-2021

*Mable Champion

*Maggie Y. Forte

*Willie M. Stone

*Zelia S. Evans

*Goldye Nelson

*Rachel Drew

Trunetta Gambles

Mary C. Fuller

*Louvenia Graham

Darwina Johnson

*Mattie P. Johnson

*Rosie H. Burks

Bennye B. Reasor

*Coatest A. Carter

*Mary E. Preyer

*Bernice H. Stewart

Emma A. Faulk

Joann Y. Ashley

*Maggie B. Daniels

*Mary McCall

*Johnnye Witcher

Rosia H. McDowell

Valarie Satterwhite *Deceased

Wa'Kisha Carter

LaKeesa Butler

Kayla Brown

Michele Reese-Holley

1st Vice President

2nd Vice President

Reneé Butler

3rd Vice President

Waltoria Sankey 24th Chapter President

Secretary

Rosalind P. Hale Financial Secretary

Rebie Morris Treasurer

Assistant Secretary

Sybil Sloan

Parliamentarian

Josephine Roper Historian

Pamela Osborne Chaplain

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter 2021-2022 Officers

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter

Zeta Doves

Members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. that have 50 to 50+ Years Bennye Black Reasor 1947

Carolyn Thomas 1959

Patricia Bell 1960

Anna Maryland 1961

Mattie Baker 1962

Geneva Barnes 1963

Rosa Prince 1964

Shirley Dillard 1964

Lula McKnight 1966

Dr. Evelyn Crayton 1966

Dr. Rosalind P. Hale 1967

Catherine Jackson 1968

Emma Faulk 1972

Tommie Hardwick 1972

LaVera Long 1972

So Sweet and Sassy 65 Members

Dove Mattie Baker Dove Geneva Barnes Dove Dr. Evelyn Crayton Dove Shirley Dillard Dove Emma Faulk Dove Dr. Rosalind P. Hale Dove Tommie Hardwick Dove Catherine Jackson Dove LaVera Long Dove Lula McKnight Dove Rosa Prince Dove Bennye Reasor Dove Carolyn Thomas

Willie Madlyn Anderson Joann Ashley Patricia Bell Renee’ Butler Mary Fuller Trunetta Gamble Willer German Shirley Lauderdale Rosia McDowell Anna Maryland Rebie Morris Susie Person Josephine Roper

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Beta Chapter Alabama State University

Officers President: Jhabrea Tyson Vice President: Taylor Means 2nd Vice President: Kiya Spraggins Secretary: Arielle Sanders Assistant Secretary: Sya Jennings Treasurer: Gabrielle Johnson Financial Secretary: Ryann Smith Parliamentarian: Zaria Sullen Polk Chaplain: December Ford Historian: Diamond Rogers

Member Roster Makiya Boykin Eunetha Boykin Shakeevia Ellis TaTiana Gary Zoey Griffin Rachel Hughes Ava Martin Eva Martin Alexa Mathis Zaniyah Moore Sarina Morgan Kayla Payne Valencia Pitts K'Mani Pitts Deja Watkins Teyana Williams Jakeria Young

Advisors Reneé Butler Ann Cooper Kayla Brown Katrice Howell Elginette Powell Darwina Johnson

Archonette Member Roster President Sydney Tait Vice President Ayanna Griffin Secretary Jalyn Tait Treasurer Madison Gregory Parlaimentarian Nyema Cunningham Chaplain Kennedi Kemp Cameron Johnson Melanie Floyd Jade Flournoy Nyla Clark Kamyia Brown - not pictured

Advisors Tiffany Parham Y'Kirshia Davis Wa'Kisha Carter

Pearlette Members Sky'e Allen Hailee Barnes- (Not Pictured)

Nayome Haley Alyssa Hann Quinlyn Mitchell Brooklyn Pitts-(not pictured)

Melanie Smith

Advisors Kayla Brown Natalie Smith

Zeta Amicae Amicae Membership Amicae Mary Burton-Curry, President Amicae Avlazaquez Davis-Thomas, Vice President Amicae Jimmysa Thomas, Secretary Amicae Quintora Williams, Treasurer APZ Amicae Advisors: Willer German, Chair Carolyn Thomas, Co-Chair Kimbley Brantley Carla Carson Dr. Rosalind Hale Pamela Tilghman

Past Honorees WOMAN OF THE YEAR 1974 Dr. Ann M. Wilson* 1975 Mrs. Johnnie A. Carr* 1976 Mrs. Cora McHaney* 1977 Mrs. Frankie Winston* 1978 Mrs. Sophia Harris 1979 Mrs. Ida McIntoch* 1980 Mrs. Mildred Hardy* 1981 Attorney Vanzetta Penn McPherson 1982 Mrs. Arcadia C. Tate* 1983 Mrs. Maggie Walker 1984 Mrs. Thelma Lancaster 1985 Mrs. Consuello Harper* 1986 Mrs. Dorothy Gilliam* 1987 DR. Nina Wilson Beaucham* 1988 Mrs. Maude Mabley Williams Mrs. Carnell Bell Scott 1989 Mrs. Clara B. Ivery* 1990 Mrs. Virginia Foster Durr* 1991 Mrs. Rebecca Jackson 1992 Mrs. Jimmie R. Felder* 1993 Mrs. Alma Jean Bibb Baker 1994 Mrs. Emma A. Faulk 1995 Mrs. Margaret B. Beverly 1996 Dr. Tonea Stewart 1997 Mrs. Willie Mae Brown* 1998 Dr. Evelyn Crayton 1999 Dr. Leatha Barber-Morgan 2000 Mrs. Veronique Zimmerman 2001 Mrs Kathy Elmore Sawyer 2002 Mrs. Martha Hawkins 2003 Ms. Keysha Perry 2004 Mrs. Odessa Redden* 2005 Mrs. Linda Hampton 2006 Mrs. Cynthia Tucker 2007 Mrs. Kiedi Jamison 2008 Mrs. Rita Green 2009 Mrs. Ella Bell* 2010 Ms. Roberta Collins 2011 Ms. Barbara King* 2012 Mrs. Jean F. Gratz* 2013 Ms. Tonya Terry 2014 Mrs. Choona Lang 2015 Mrs. Catherine Jackson 2016 Mrs. Jessica Hardy 2017 Ms. Earnestine Woods 2018 Mrs. Margaret Allen 2019 Mrs. Tasha M. Scott 2020 Ms. Alexis S. Smith 2021 Ms. Marche Johnson * Deceased

1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

ZETA OF THE YEAR Dr. Zelia Evans* Mrs. Coatest Carter* Mrs. Willie M. Stone* Mrs. Rosa H. Lott* Mrs. Annie S. Kennedy* Mrs. Bernice H. Stewart* Mrs. Agnes Oliver* Mrs. Carolyn Emery* Mrs. English Preyer* Mrs. Velma Hollinger* Dr. Johnnye Witcher* Ms. Shirley Dillard Ms. Esther Duncan* Mrs. Nancy Taylor Mrs. Mattie L. Baker Mrs. Bennye Black Reasor Mrs. Mary C. Fuller Mrs. Emma A. Faulk Mrs. Mary Oliver* Mrs. Minnie Dacus* Mrs. Rosie Burkes* Mrs. Rosia H. McDowell Mrs. Trunetta M. Gambles Mrs. Annie L. Gantt* Mrs. Annie M. Smith* Ms. Susie M. Person Ms. Darwina M. Hatcher Mrs. Willie M. Anderson Ms. Ethelyn Williams Mrs. Joann Y. Ashley Mrs. Coatest A. Carter* Mrs. Catherine Jackson Mrs. B. Sharon Reed Mrs. Alexis Smith-Jenkins Mrs. Louvenia Graham* Ms. Willer German Ms. Denise Jetton Ms. April Faulk Mrs. Ghandi Williams Ms. LaTolya Morton Ms. LaKeesa Butler Mrs. Marilyn Floyd Mrs. Valarie Satterwhite–Hill Ms. Waltoria Sankey Ms. Carla Carson Ms. Wa’Kisha Carter Ms. Reneé Butler Ms. Michele Reese-Holley

AMICA OF THE YEAR 1980 Amica Cecilia G. Battle 1981 Amica Beverly Cooper 1982 Amica Murlyn O. Williams 1983 Amica Lizzie M. Thomas 1984 Amica Delsie Hardy* 1985 Amica Martha Chandler* 1986 Amica Voncile Gissendaner 1987 Amica Nellie Hardy* 1988 Amica Sennie D. Youngblood* 1989 Amica Marths Thomas 1990 Amica Marcie Thomas Abrams* 1991 Amica Mary Burton 1992 Amica Mary L. Smith 1993 Amica Annie Williams 1994 Amica Mary Ruth Thomas* 1995 Amica Carlyne Rivers 1996 Amica Clara B. Minor 1997 Amica Julane E. Jefferson 1998 Amica Dorothy G. McDonald 1999 Amica Rentha Griffin* 2000 Amica Mary L. Goodson* 2001 Amica Ann Whitt 2002 Amica Loretta McCall 2003 Amica Mary B. Curry 2005 Amica Shirley Stallworth 2006 Amica Mary L. Goodson* 2007 Amica Michelle Wilson 2010 Amica Cynthia Scruggs 2011 Amica Michelle Wilson 2012 Amica Cynthia Scruggs 2013 Amica Terra Tuck Foster 2014 Amica Mary B. Curry * Deceased

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Past Honorees

Community Leaders of the Year

Rev. Edward J. Nettles Mr. Vladimir Averett Mr. Robert Gratz * Rev. E. Baxter Morris* Ms. Yvette Bullard Rev. Courtney Meadows

2016 2017 2018 2019 2021

Rev. Sandra Walker Ms. Tafani L. English Dr. Filbert Martin Mrs. Marcia Stephens Dr. Ennis J. McCorvey III *

2020 Centennial Trailblazers Alexis S. Smith Congresswoman Terri Sewell Mayor Steven Reed City Councilman Oronde Mitchell

Dr. Quinton T. Ross Jr. Pastor KK Middleton Josephine "Jo" Roper

Past Honorees 1979 1980 1981 1982 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990

MISS ARCHONETTE Miss Kimberly Duncan Miss Angier Stewart Miss Ruth Ann Vandiver Miss Debora L. Flowers Miss Kimberly Cooper Miss Monkia Lawrence Miss Anissa Lancaster Miss Patrice Brown Miss Nicole Long Miss Estrelita Pack Miss Andrea Reness Hall

MISS ARCHONETTE OF DISTINCTION 1997 Miss Joanne Reasor 1998 Miss Evon Webster MISS ZETARETTE 1991 Miss Natasha McDowell 1992 Miss Kwantrice Robinson 1993 Miss Stephanie McKinnon 1994 Miss Stephanie Davis 1995 Miss Kissa K. Derrico Miss LaKesha Baker 1996 Miss Tomekia Hunter 1997 Miss Cynthia Paul 1998 Miss Recennah Braxton 1999 Miss Lakeysha Jackson 2000 Miss Kim Dixon 2001 Miss April M. Faulk 2002 Miss Millicent Braxton 2003 Miss Shiza Edwards 2004 Miss Ashley Thomas 2005 Miss Kayla Timmons 2006 Miss Kendra L. Sprott 2007 Miss Clintoria Harper 2008 Miss Angela Williams 2009 Miss Jacora Gipson 2010 Miss Shantoria Taylor 2016 Miss Jazmine Watson 2017 Miss Sari Harper 2011 Miss Arianna Armstrong 2012 Miss Amani Debardelaben

1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2011 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss Miss

MISS AMICETTE April M. Faulk Taren Robinson Jessica Brown Keshia D. Williams Ashia Simmons Deondre Bell Shafaye Powell Christina Brown Breaunia Simmons Kendra M. Gantt Brianna Nicole Murdock Ashley Brown Stacy D. Williams Tia Williams Autussi Duncan Jazmine Curry Kayla Exford Rubryana Thomas Jakalin Wimberly Morgan Williams Samiya Barnett Angel Calloway

Ms. Finer Womanhood 2019 Ms. Renée M. Butler

Pearlette of the Year

Melanie Smith

Melanie Danielle Le’Niyah Smith, affectionately known as Mel, was born on January 1, 2014. The youngest of four, Melanie is often shy but is inquisitive, observant, intelligent, funny, creative, and loving. She also has a big bright personality that she doesn’t mind showing once she gets to know you. In her downtime, Melanie’s favorite pastimes are singing, dancing, drawing, coloring, watching YouTube, making Tik Toks, and playing on her Nintendo Switch with her brother Gavin.

Melanie also enjoys participating in Pearlette Club activities with her Pearlette sisters. Her favorite colors are pink and purple. When asked what she would like to be when she grows up, with the biggest smile on her face, she replied, “A gymnastics teacher and a ZETA!”

Her favorite quote is: “From small beginnings come great things.”- Unknown

Amicette of the Year

Cordie Bethune

Cordie Simone Bethune is the daughter of Diane Bethune and Larry Bethune Jr. She is a vibrant and energetic 7th grade student who attends Johnnie Carr Middle School where she also serves as an integral member of the Student Government Association. Cordie is also the current President of the Amicette Youth Auxillary where she is charged to facilitate meetings, set the agenda, introduce ideas for prospective community service projects and develop Amicette activities that create bonding and a zest for service.

In her leisure time, Cordie enjoys spending time with her family, shopping, cooking, admiring the latest fashion trends, attending dance practice, and sharpening her gymnastic skills to become a cheerleader.

Cordie attends worship services at St. Jude Catholic Church and Engaged Christian where she is a weekly participant in the Children’s Ministries at both churches. After graduating from High School, Cordie plans to pursue additional education in the hair care and make-up industry. Cordie’s biggest aspiration is to become the next Madame C.J. Walker of her generation and to start her own organic hair care, nail, and make-up lines that will be affordable for all to purchase.

Archonette of the Year

Jade Flourney Jade Flournoy is the daughter of our Fraternity Brother Robert Flournoy and his wife Patricia Flournoy. Jade is a 9th grade student of Booker T. Washington Magnet High School, in Montgomery, AL; where her magnet is Technical Theater. Jade likes to draw and paint in her free time.

She began her work to strive towards the high ideals of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. when she joined the Amicette auxiliary group of the Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter. As she has transitioned to an Archonette, Jade continues to demonstrate interest in the goals and ideals of scholarship, sisterly love, and community service. She has served as Treasurer and participated in several fundraisers and community service projects.

Jade has volunteered with the Meals on Wheels Program, donated to the Crowne Nursing Home and raised funds for March of Dimes and St. Jude's Hospital. This year alone, she raised over $600 towards our St. Jude Red Wagon fundraiser. Jade exhibits great leadership and commitment; therefore, she is our 2022 Archonette of the Year!

Collegiate Zeta of the Year

Arielle Sanders

Arielle Sanders is a Jackson, Mississippi native. She is currently enrolled at Alabama State University as a Junior Biology Pre-Health major. Her parents are Danielle Thomas and Clay Henderson. She is the oldest of four siblings.

Arielle came to Alabama State University with the aspiration to become an Obstetrician-Gynecologist to open a clinic with services like comprehensive sexual education and parenting classes. As a freshman, Arielle became a believer of Jesus Christ and started working as a missionary and youth ministry teacher. She is also active on her campus in the Biomedical Research club, RealTalk College Ministry, National Society of Leadership and Success, and Beta Kappa Chi. Among all this Arielle has maintained her standing on the Dean’s List. In the Fall of 2021, Arielle became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, Epsilon Beta Chapter and is currently serving as the chapter’s Grammateus.

Zeta of the Year

Rosalind P. Hale

Dr. Rosalind Pijeaux Hale is a native of New Orleans, La. She retired as Professor Emeritus from Xavier University of Louisiana in May 2016 after 46 years in education. She earned a B.S. degree in mathematics with a minor in physics from Xavier, the M.A. degree in secondary education and administration from the University of South Alabama, and the Ed. D. degree in educational leadership from Auburn University. She has been a mathematics and science teacher and served as a staff development specialist in teacher training before becoming a high school assistant principal and middle school principal. She has served as chair of departments/divisions of education at three universities. She received fellowships to attend two Salzburg Seminars in Salzburg, Austria, educational leadership training at the University of Virginia Darden School of Education and Rutgers University as well as training in Catholic Administration at Boston College. She has made numerous presentations across the globe including at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa; Madrid, Spain; Athens, Greece; the Oxford Round Table, England, and in Zug, Switzerland. She has had articles published in journals such as the Kappa Delta Pi Record, the High School Magazine, Schools in the Middle, Advancing Women in Leadership, and the Journal of African American Studies. She has obtained funding for grants to support turnaround school leadership and to promote mathematics and science education totaling over 5 million dollars.

She is a member of the leadership team which created the proposal for the Confucius Institute at Xavier, the first at an HBCU. Some of the honors and awards she has received include: Dr. Thomas Musselman Founders’ Award for Service Excellence by Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) International Honor Society in Education, 2021; Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter Inductee of KDP, 2020; Xavier Alumnus of the Year, 2019 and Dolores Aaron ’48 Spirit of Xavier Award, 2017; the 2016 Southeast Regional Counselor Award for outstanding service to KDP; a proclamation from the New Orleans City Council for her dedicated service to Xavier and the Gert Town Community upon her retirement from Xavier; appointed Xavier nola.com/Times Picayune Professor in 2014-2015, for outstanding performance as a faculty member and dedication to Xavier; recognition by the Benjamin Banneker Association for her dedication to mathematics education in April 2014; the Dr. Norman C. Francis Faculty Award for Excellence in Service at Xavier in May 2013; one of the first NAFEO - NOBLE Laureates in March 2012 for her continued work in education and service to Xavier; the 2004 Region 1 Post Secondary Teacher of the Year Award from the Louisiana Association of Computer Users in Education (LACUE); and the Gender Equity Architect Award from the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) in 2003 for her work in promoting gender equity.

Dr. Hale is a Zeta Dove having been a member of the sorority for over 54 years, a Diamond Life member and has served in various national, regional, and local positions. including South Central Regional Director, a member of the Board of Managers for the Zeta National Educational Foundation and a National Trustee. She is currently the South Central Regional representative on the sorority’s Z-HOPE TM International Women of Color Committee and the Financial Secretary and Stork’s Nest Committee chair for Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter. She also serves her community through her church and other organizations. Dr. Hale is very proud of her two grown sons who are both members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated and her grandson, Landon, 11.

Community Leader of the Year

Gariesa Galbreath

Gariesa Galbreath is a native of Clarksville, Tennessee, and spent her early years in Germany and the daughter of career military father, along with her mother and five siblings. She returned home to Clarksville and married her husband of 50 years, James Galbreath (retired United States Air Force).

She worked for the Federal Government for a total of forty-three (43) years. During her career she worked for the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and the Defense Information Systems Agency in various capacities.

She retired as an Information Technology Specialist. Gariesa holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Management from Troy State University. There is no doubt that her formal education provided her a successful business career. She implemented her administrative and management skills in her every day life to help others.

Gariesa and her family joined Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. Walter E. Ellis in 1983. She became the Program Director of the Project Share Ministry at the church in 1996.

Project Share is a ministry that provides food and clothing weekly to those in need of assistance. In the last 26 years the Project Share Ministry had grown from a bag of food every now and then to a reliable source of boxes of groceries to numerous families throughout the Montgomery area. Under Gariesa’s leadership, the Project Share Ministry sponsors two or more Montgomery Area Food Bank Mobile Food Pantries that provide food for in excess of 150 families in the community. They also provide Senior Citizen food boxes once a month to over 100 seniors via the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). During the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, the Project share ministry humbly gives Thanksgiving food boxes to more than 100 families. Christmas is a time of joy and celebration as Gariea ensures that all of the angel tags are given out to church members. The easy part of the angel project is giving the angel information out.

Gariesa is totally dedicated to knowing that each and every church member who agrees to take an angel, also returns many of the gifts the child have requested. She, with the help of a small team of Christian workers, make absolutely certain that the angels are timely returned with gifts for the adopted families from the Christmas Clearinghouse. This project provides food and Christmas gifts for 29+ families with over 80 children. If you ask the members of the Project Share ministry, why they have worked with Gariesa Galbreath in the Project Share ministry, the first answer would likely be because they love to help people.

The second answer would likely be because Gariesa Galbreath is a Christian, she has a good heart and she is truly a community leader.

In addition to her service to her community in various ways, Gariesa is an avid reader and a world traveler. She has traveled all over the United States, Europe and Africa. Gariesa and her loving husband have two children and two grandchildren.

Woman of the Year

Kynesha Brown Kynesha Brown has worked in the capacities of Volunteer Organizer, Field Organizer and Strategist with several local, state, and national political campaigns, including campaigns for Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Doug Jones, and Steven Reed, the city of Montgomery, Alabama's first elected Black mayor. As a graduate of the Women’s Campaign School at Yale University, she is very passionate about activism, voting empowerment, engagement, and restoring voting rights for those impacted by felonies. Fueling this passion, she implemented the Rollin to the Polls Voting Initiative (RTTP) through the Montgomery (AL) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Under the Rollin to the Polls Voting Initiative, coalition groups are galvanized to target marginalized neighborhoods to help increase voter turnout, educate residents about the political process, and offer rides to the polls on Election Day. Since its implementation, RTTP has successfully increased voter turnout and has assisted in providing a civically engaged voice to many.

Kynesha currently serves as the Social Action Coordinator for the Southern Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – which includes the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and the Bahamas. Under her tenure as the Regional Social Action Coordinator, she is working to implement Rollin to the Polls statewide and into other states. Kynesha also serves as a board member of the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium Wisdom Council and as the Chairperson of Alabama Forward, which is a civic engagement state table advancing the work of nonpartisan, progressive organizations throughout Alabama.

She has formerly served as the president of the River Region Young Democrats, former Vice President for Alabama Young Democrats, Minority Affairs Chair for the Montgomery County Democratic Party, and has served on other boards and organizations such as the Junior Executive Board of the American Cancer Society, Big Brothers and Big Sisters Advisory Board, the Young Professional Advisory Board for the Montgomery Public School System, Junior League of Montgomery, and Emerge Montgomery.

Kynesha attended Auburn University and Troy University and currently resides in her hometown of Montgomery, Alabama. She works for the Alabama Education Association as a Lobbyist and Director of Public Relations.

Rose H. Lott Scholarship Recipients

Mark Boggan

Mark Boggan is a high school senior at Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School (BTMHS). He is in the IT Academy, where he has gained expertise and experience in troubleshooting and resolving computer and technological problems. Because of Mark’s high achievements, he has earned two certifications in Network Security Pro and Security Pro, which has given him an entry level understanding of IT security. Upon graduating from high school, Mark plans to go to college to pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering. He is very grateful that his mother has worked so hard to position him for success, so he’s driven to accomplish this not only for himself, but for her as well. Mark is a member of the Montgomery Kappa Alpha Psi Guide Right Chapter. They have played a very crucial role in the person that he’s become today! He became a member of the program in the 7th grade as a Kappa Knight, and he now serves as Vice President of the Montgomery Kappa League.

Mark believes that all of his friends and family are a big part of how far he’s come. He knows that struggle is imminent, but he believes that the people who support him, will always have his back.

Sydney Tait

Sydney Tait is the daughter of Tarica Lamar and the late Jeffery Tait. She attends Holtville High School in Elmore County and is known for her dependability, friendship, and kind personality. Currently, Sydney is dually enrolled as a student at Central Alabama Community College while maintaining employment at the Holtville Child Development program as a Child Care Aide. Sydney spends her time on the SERVE team and as a leader in the children's ministry of the Church of the Highlands. She is also an active member of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Archonette club where she is able to serve in her community.

Although Sydney’s high achievements have garnered her acceptance to 11 colleges, she’s still debating on where she will attend; she plans to have a triple major in Special Education, Math and Psychology.

Through her dedication and hard work, Sydney’s future is looking bright!

Dar'Nasia Brooks

Dar’Nasia Brooks is the oldest of three and has always been a very outgoing and active young lady. She is adventurous and is involved in activities such as basketball, volleyball, softball, Future Business Leaders of America, and Mu Alpha Theta. Dar’Nasia is proving to be a leader in her scholastic activities! Dar’Nasia is currently a senior at Lee High School holding a 3.587 GPA and volunteering, weekly, at the Chisholm Complex, to help youth improve their basketball and softball skills. Upon completion of her high-school career, Dar’Nasia plans to be the first of her family to attend college and major in Criminal Justice.

Arlyssea Thomas Arlyssea Thomas is a senior at LAMP High School where she enjoys reading, cooking, baking, gardening and playing video games. As a high-achiever at LAMP, she has enjoyed memberships in the Interact Club, French Honor Society, and the National English Honor Society. Arlyssea plans to attend Auburn University Montgomery to major in Nursing, upon her graduation from LAMP. Her ultimate goal is to combine her love of science with her desire to help others; she is hoping that this journey will eventually lead to becoming a doctor.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter

ZETA OF THE YEAR !!!!!!

Your sons, Howard L. Hale, Jr. and Julian C. Hale, who are also your Phi Beta Sigma Brothers

Congratulations to Alpha Rho Zeta and My Friend and Sister Soror Rosalind P. Hale

Soror Hale, You are the epitome of what our great Sorority stands for. Keep on this path and I can assure you life will continue to be as beautiful, loving, and giving as you are.

Sisterly Love, Soror Shirley Dillard

Rosalind P. Hale!

Congratulations on Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter's Zeta of the Year!

The honor is so well deserved!

So proud of you.

May the Lord continue to shower you with many blessings!

Love you!

Shirley A. Lauderdale

Congratulations Soror Rosalind P. Hale

“Let your eyes look forward, fix your gaze straight ahead. Carefully consider the path for your feet, and all your ways will be established.”

Proverbs 4:25-26 Soror Gwendolyn Anderson

Best Wishes And Congratulations

to my mentor and friend, Soror Dr. Rosalind P. Hale,

Zeta of the Year from Christine Moore, Dove and ZHOPE Coordinator Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter

Congratulations to 2022 Zeta of the Year

Rosalind P. Hale!

Lovingly, sister friend Charlotte Harris Dayton, Ohio

Congratulations & God Bless Dr. Rosalind P. Hale On "Zeta of the Year 2022" Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter ~From your Silver Sorors~ Janice Taylor Brown Evelyn H. Peterson Rev. Dr. Jennie L. Curry Dr. Rosalind P. Hale Alva Morrisond

Congratulations Dr. Rosalind P. Hale Zeta of the Year 2022 Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter Montgomery, AL

You light up a room.

You light up the world.

You are my Inspiration!

Soror Rev. Dr. Martha M. Orphe Spring 2017 Alpha Gamma Zeta Chapter New Orleans, Louisiana

Warmest & Heartfelt Congratulations Rosalind P. Hale on your achievement "Zeta of the Year!"

So pleased to see your accomplishment which is so befitting and proper for you.

May your reputation continue in excellence!

Soror Jo Roper

Congratulations to Dr. Rosalind P. Hale!

We love you SZL, Sorors Sandra Casimir and Alexa Green

Congratulations Rosalind P. Hale Zeta of the Year 2022!

Congratulations

Dr. Rosalind Pijeaux Hale Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter “Zeta of the Year 2022” From your Soror Catina James Birmingham, Alabama

Special Thanks to our Gold Contributor Felicia Jackson

Congratulations to

Dr. Rosalind Hale Zeta of the Year Calvin Moore, Christopher Moore, Rev. John Gillchrist, and Laura Butler Harris

Celebrating 102 Years