The Founders of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
“Our Five Pearls”
Arizona Cleaver Stemons
Pearl Anna Neal
Myrtle Tyler Faithful
Viola Tyler Goings
Fannie Pettie Watts
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The History of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded January 16, 1920, at Howard University, Washington, D.C.
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+.
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HistoryofDeltaEpsilonZetaChapter
Delta Epsilon Zeta Chapter received its charter in West Palm Beach, Florida on June 1, 1949.
Its charter members are Anne H. Brewer, Elizabeth StubbsMunnings, Gertrude Eutsay, Janie Coleman Miles, and PanchettaHarrison.
Mrs. Elizabeth Stubbs Munnings
Proverbs 31: 10-31
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies….
26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness...
30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
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Dr. Stacey NC Grant
International President
An award-winning international speaker, facilitator, bestselling author, media producer and celebrity host, Dr. Grant is the 26th International President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, an African-American Greekletter organization headquartered in Washington, DC, with over 900 chapters globally founded in 1920.
Professionally, Dr. Grant is the CEO of C&G Enterprises Unlimited, LLC, an MWBE firm that focuses on meeting facilitation and professional development training services. C&G Enterprises was selected to facilitate the JFK Airport Redevelopment Advisory Council, a 13billion-dollar redevelopment project. She is also the founder of Destiny Designers University®, the only training and development platform for Faithpreneurs® (faith-based entrepreneurs and faith-based professionals). Dr. Grant gets the greatest joy from serving others. She is a dedicated community servant and has spent countless hours volunteering her time and serving the community through civic engagement and her youth mentorship programs. Dr. Grant is a board member of The Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO) - a small business incubator for underserved communities, and a member of the NYC Queens District Attorney's African American advisory board.
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Vicki L. Pearson
Southeastern Regional Director
The "Second To None" Southeastern Region is culturally and geographically diverse.
Encompassing three states and three Islands: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Bahamas and Trinidad & Tobago, we are truly Second to None!
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Karen Britt
State of Florida Executive Board Chair
Greetings!
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to your chapter for hosting another successful scholarship luncheon and for your continued commitment to recognizing and supporting students in the West Palm Beach community.
This year’s theme is especially meaningful, as the scholarships awarded will empower students to further their education and continue pursuing their dreams.
Ladies, thank you for your dedication to honoring families in your communities and for upholding the founding principles of our beloved sorority—scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood. Your excellence continues to shine throughout West Palm Beach.
Wishing you a wonderful and inspiring event.
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Sorority, Incorporated
Greetings from Florida
Geographical Area IV Coordinator
On behalf of the chapters in Florida Geographical Area IV, I extend greetings to you and congratulate Delta Epsilon Zeta Chapter on a successful Annual Blue Revue Scholarship Luncheon.
The members of Zeta Phi Sorority, Incorporated, Delta Epsilon Zeta Chapter, continue to be a beacon of light in the community. Your dedication and commitment to the principles of our sisterhood are truly inspiring. I applaud you for providing financial assistance to deserving high school seniors and recognizing community leaders. May your accomplishments and wish you continued success in all your endeavors.
As you celebrate your 51st Annual Blue Revue Scholarship Luncheon, I extend my warmest congratulations. May your achievements continue to inspire others and leave a legacy of excellence. Your dedication, hard work, and commitment will have a significant impact on your community. I honor your accomplishments and wish you continued success in the years to come.
I thank the members of the Blue Revue and Scholarship Committees for their untiring efforts to plan this event, strive for excellence, make a positive difference in the community, and provide scholarships.
A special thank you to all guests, supporters, participants, and donors for making this event successful.
Enjoy your day and continue to celebrate your success!
Yours in Service and Sisterhood,
Leola Horton
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Delta Epsilon Zeta Chapter
West Palm Beach,
FL
President's Greetings
On behalf of the Zeta Dove Education Foundation and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Delta Epsilon Zeta Chapter, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our 51st Annual Blue Revue Scholarship Luncheon.
We are deeply grateful for your continued support of our chapter and its programs. Today’s event reflects our enduring commitment to the principles upon which our Sorority was founded: Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood. It is also a celebration of “Empowering Dreams and Honoring Excellence” in our community. This afternoon, we proudly honor a distinguished educator who has made impactful contributions to the academic, social, and economic advancement of local youth. We also recognize a community organization for its outstanding commitment to improving maternal and infant health.
Most importantly, we are thrilled to award scholarships to outstanding high school seniors as they prepare to take the next steps in their academic journeys.
In our 105th year of service, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated continues our legacy of service. Our Programs and initiatives evolve based on the changing needs of the communities in which Zeta serves.
Special thanks to the zealous members of Delta Epsilon Zeta Chapter for their hard work and dedication. I extend heartfelt appreciation to our Blue Revue Chair, Dr. Avis Brown, and Scholarship Chair, Andrea Watson, for their leadership. I am also grateful for our supporting Zeta chapters in Belle Glade, Delray Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Ft. Pierce, Vero Beach, and Clewiston. Also, to our brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, Zeta Amicae of West Palm Beach and our extraordinary Zeta Youth Auxiliaries.
Thank you for joining us as we continue to invest in the future and celebrate those who embody the spirit of Zeta.
With sincere appreciation,
Rena Burgess
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Sorority, Incorporated
A Message from the Chair
Greetings, it is with immense pride and joy that I welcome you to our annual scholarship luncheon. This year, we gather under the powerful theme: “empowering dreams and honoring excellence.” These words are more than just a theme they are a reflection of our purpose, our passion, and the legacy we continue to build. As we come together today, we celebrate the excellence of those who have paved the way and the promise of those who are just beginning their journeys. We are here to honor academic achievement, recognize leadership, and most importantly, to invest in the dreams of tomorrow’s scholars. Our luncheon is a testament to the power of unity and shared vision. It is a reminder that when women of purpose and passion unite, we can move mountains and create real, lasting change in our communities. The scholars we support today are the leaders, innovators, and change-makers of tomorrow and it is our honor to walk beside them. As we celebrate together today, may we be reminded of the power of education, the beauty of excellence, and the joy that comes from empowering others. Thank you for being part of this meaningful celebration.
With gratitude and sisterly love,
Dr. Avis Spradley Brown
Blue Revue Chairperson
P R O G R A M
Mistress of Ceremony
Mrs. Rosalind McCray
Musical Prelude
Mr. Marlon Boone and Ms. Breyona Elijah
Procession of Scholarship Recipients
Escorted by Mrs. Andrea Watson
Welcome and Occasion
Mrs. Althea McKenzie
Video Greetings from:
International First Vice President Gina Merritt – Epps
Florida Board Chair Karen Britt
Invocation and Grace
Dr. Sallie Huggins
Musical Selection
Dr. Kaynell Green
Musical Selections
Mr. Marlon Boone and Ms. Breyona Elijah
~ Lunch is Served ~
Door Prizes
Scholarship Presentations
Mrs. Andrea Watson
Student of the Year
J’Ayla Render
Educator of the Year
Mr. Julius Edwards
Presented by Ms. Leola Horton
Community Service Award of the Year
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc.
Presented by Mrs. Rena Burgess
Remarks
Dr. Avis Brown
Closing Remarks
Mrs. Rena Burgess
2025EducatoroftheYear
Julius Edwards
Edwards is an award-winning educator and visionary leader dedicated to empowering students through technology and esports. As the 2024 K–12 Scholastic Esports Coach of the Year, he leads Palm Beach Lakes High School’s Esports Academy, preparing students for success in both higher education and the digital workforce.
Through his leadership, Julius has dramatically increased student engagement, creating safe, inclusive spaces where students especially those who may not typically participate in extracurricular activities can connect, thrive, and discover new opportunities. By seamlessly integrating STEM and esports, he ensures students are not only immersed in gaming but are also introduced to career pathways in broadcasting, graphic design, cyber security, engineering, and digital content creation.
Julius is the Vice President of SSEL (Sunshine State Esports League) and a 2025 FETC Featured Speaker, where he shares insights on building inclusive, future-ready learning environments. He was named a 2023 Full Sail University
Extraordinary Educator and serves as a NASEF Scholastic Esports Mentor, supporting educators nationwide in integrating esports into purposeful instruction. He is also a proud member of Leadership Florida Education Class 8, a network of changemakers dedicated to transforming education in Florida. Furthermore, he is the CEO of Infusing Education and Consulting, LLC and a founding member of L.I.T.E.S. (Literacy Infused Technology Educational Support, INC), a nonprofit focused on bridging literacy and technology in underserved communities.
2025 Community Organization of the Year
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County is a nonprofit organization improving birth outcomes through the compassionate delivery of early prenatal care, education, and support for all pregnant women across our communities.
Our Mission
We are here to nurture healthy births and families by meeting the physical, emotional, economic, and social challenges of pregnancy and infant wellness.
Our Vision
Our goal is to see all pregnant women receive early prenatal care, education, and support to improve healthy birth outcomes and bridge the gap for families who need us.
Our History
In 1985, Palm Beach County experienced a tragic increase in poor birth outcomes from a lack of available prenatal care. In response, a concerned community under the leadership of Dr. Carl Brumback, Dr. Marsha J. Fishbane, and Dr. David W. Martin established our agency to ensure any woman who needed early affordable care during her
pregnancy could get it. Begun as a volunteer-driven agency, HMHB grew through the decades to now boast 67 professionals on staff serving more than 10,000 expectant women each year. In 2021, we refreshed our look, vision, and voice, but one thing will never change: our commitment to healthy births.
Our Future
Our current five-year strategic plan is our roadmap to success. The plan focuses on three core goals in the areas of programming, fundraising and operations. The strategic plan is our agency’s living document, intended to be reassessed and modified when necessary, in order to respond to the needs of our community. We invite you to join us on this journey and become part of a plan that will support the future of maternal health in Palm Beach County.
DELTA EPSILON ZETA
Alicia Gordon
Althea McKenzie
Amber Marie Herring
Andrea Watson
Angela B. Cleare
Antoinishe Sands
Dr. Avis Brown
Bethany Gray-Shealey
Betty Webb-Perry
Brenda Watson-Ellis
Carolyn Benyard
Cassandra Glenn
Cassandra Andrews
Charlotte Oliver
Clynisha Clark
Connie Hicks
Crystal Este
Dana Stevenson-Klein
Danicca E. Herring
Danielle Hart
Dannette Stevenson
Delphine Daniels
Delphine McDonald
Dorthenia A. Lewis
Dr. Ophelia Sanders
Edna McClendon
Elizabeth Munnings
Ethel Randolph
Felicia Everett-Harvey
Frankie Jerido
Heaven Simpson
Ianthia Woolfork
Jessie Brown
Joan Green
Josephine Harrison
Dr. Julia M. Harris
Julia Reddick
Kadie Brown
Karla Roney
Kimbraly Wright
Latoya Wright
Leiandra Farrell
Leola Horton
Marguerite Morgan-Cargo
Marva Wilks
Michelle Harrison-Williams
Pamela Manning-Gibbs
Paris Calhoun
Pauline Lawson
Qushanta Hunt
Rena Burgess
Robin Allen
Rosalind D. McCray
Dr. Sallie G. Huggins
Sarah Lawrence
Shanterra Johnson-Terrell
Sharon Cuttino
Dr. Sharrie' Vereen
Shirley Stubbs
Simone AfamefunaCaballero
Tarsha Weston
Trina Morrison-Nash
Trinette Rolle
Valerie Mays
Vernestine WilliamsPalmer
Wanda Dawson-Hunt
2025 Zeta of the Year
Andrea Watson
2025 Woman of the Year
State Attorney Alexcia Cox, Esq.
2025 Blue Revue Committee
Committee Chair: Dr. Avis Spradley-Brown
Leola Horton (Co-Chair)
Delphine McDonald (Co-Chair)
Rena Burgess
Sharon Cuttino
Delphine Daniels
Bethany Gray
Joan Green
Qushunta Hunt
Edna McClendon
Julia Reddick
Dr. Ophelia Sanders
Dannette Stevenson
Andrea Watson
2025 Scholarship Committee
Committee Chair: Andrea Watson
Qushunta
Dorthenia
Delphine
Triumphant Zeta
Kathleen “Cookie” Jones
November 22, 1945 – March 25, 2012
Given In Loving Memory by Dorthenia “Dot” Lewis, Sister by Blood, Sister in Christ, Sister in Zetadom
2025 Student of the Year
Archonette J’Ayla Render
Tuskeegee University
Delta Epsilon Zeta Class of 2025 Scholarship Recipients
Kalea Green
Tennessee State University
Phoenix Hart Morgan State University
Elisse Howard Howard University
Saniya Inman
Palm Beach State College
Charline Louis
Nova Southeastern University
Jazlyn Lovett
Louisiana State University
Cedric McArthur
Florida A&M University
Camielle Nicholas
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Delta Epsilon Zeta Class of 2025 Scholarship Recipients
Riley Rains
Florida A&M University
Florida State University
Emma Rivera Nina-Simone
Undecided Simmonds
Florida A & M University
University
Sebestian Pinzon
Oliver Shane Niala Smith Yarixza Umanzor- Nakia White
Royal Blue Donors
In Memory of Charter Member
Triumphant Zeta Gertrude Walker-Eutsay
Vivian Black, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Jubal (Mary) Fleming, Enterprise, AL Mr. Joseph Johnson
Judge W. Matthew and Dannette Stevenson Ronald Perry
Best Wishes & Much Success Delta Epsilon Zeta & My Wife Betty Perry
The Kind of Woman who brings Life wherever she goes, who brightens up the room and encourages those in it, the one who is ready with a hug or a smile!
Christina & Joseph Wells
Best Wishes to my mother Betty Perry
Pearl Donors
Ronald Benton and Family
Rena Burgess, ZΦB
Henry and Elizabeth Gordon, College Park, GA
Kayai Graham
Alicia Gordon, MSW Licensed Clinical Therapist, ZΦB
Mr. Wendell and Mrs. Jennifer Haynes, Royal Palm Beach, FL
Shantarra Benyard Houston, A Refined & Classy Lady, LLC
Ramona and Greg Hyson, Nelson & Associates, Inc. (561) 504-2110
Matthew and Dana Klein, ZΦB
Edna McClendon, ZΦB
Pastor Dr. W J Haynes & Wife
“I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.”
Eddie Rhodes, Belle Glade Kappas
SANDBOX Advocate Incorporated – Dr. Sharrie Vereen, Owner
Mrs. Mary Junior-Simpson
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor, Royal Palm Beach, FL
Mrs. Ramona Wilson
Frater Glen Ponder
ThreeB Wellness, (561) 801-3986
Nancy Walker, Thomasville, GA, ZΦB
Ms. Marcia Andrews, ZΦB
Dove Donors
Mr. Mervin Adderly, Lithonia, GA
President Valencia Anderson, ZΦB, Delray Beach, FL
Renee Oliver Butler, Montgomery, AL, ZΦB
Sheryl Brown, ZΦB
Mrs. Althea Cameron and sons
Althea Cameron
Sharon Cuttino, ZΦB
Gloria Dampier
Mr. and Mrs. Delonzia (Christine) Ellis
DrDr Ministries, Inc., Bishop Louis Sanders, (754) 264-2039
DrDr Impact Services, Inc., Dr. Ophelia Sanders, CEO, (561) 644-8089
Rev. AC Evans & Wife
Mr. Erroll and Mrs. Corine Farmer, Royal Palm Beach, FL
Sylvia Grant
Deacon Mary Gilbert
Lowanda J. Gordon
Pastor Freddie Grant, God Prophetic Outreach Ministry, Jacksonville, FL
Archdeacon Hal and Mrs. Pamela Hurley, & grandchildren: Owen, Emma, Laci, Marley & Reign
Dove Donors
Susan Haynes
Stokes Hunt
Beverly Cheeks Jewell, ZΦB
Jacqueline Johnson
Winfred and Mary Johnson
Mrs. Janice Lee-Cooper, Plant City, FL
Ms. Wendolyn A. Lewis
Mrs. Rosa Lowe and Family
Mrs. Patricia Mainor-Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin M. McRae
Ms. Felicia Miles
Alfred Miller
Pearlie Moore
Congratulations Lytton, Nikima, Makai, & Miriah Lewin
Intake Sisters – Julia Reddick & Sharon Cuttino, ZΦB, Spring 2023
Amaryllis Gardens Apartments, Brindel Robinson-Brinson, Property Manager, (561) 924-3227
Dove Donors
Mrs. Patricia B. Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph (Ruth) Morrison
Annjeanette Munnings
Wilton and Monica Munnings
Mrs. Annie Harrison Nelson
Evelyn Nichols, Mu Alpha Zeta, Ocala, FL
Mr. and Mrs. BJ (Lenora) Nickerson
St. James ARMY Youth Church, Riviera Beach, FL
Cathaleen Stubbs
Glenn and Yvonne Stubbs
Mark and Merlie Stubbs
Leonard and Sandra Taylor, Jacksonville, FL
TRUBLU Care Management, LLC - Johnetta Danglade, Owner
The Robinson Sisters- Cathy, Brindel, & Tonya
UniqueLei Kreations Personalized Gift Creator, Leiandra Farrell, Owner (561) 723-5863
Katrine Wilkinson
Marva M. Wilks, ZΦB
Rose Donors
Mr. Bruce E. Alexander, Jr.
Ms. Debbie Alexander, Hopewell, VA
Mr. and Mrs. Deckar Alexander, San Bernandino, CA
Mr. and Mrs. John Ray Alexander, Sr.
Ms. Paula A. Bray
Bettye C. Clark, Savannah, GA, ZΦB
Mrs. Silvia and Miss Kayla Davis
Brenda Watson Ellis, ZΦB
Mr. Eshi and Mrs. Janice Ellis
Delores Evans
Mrs. Elouise Gaskin-Wilson
Ms. Lorraine Giddens-Smith
Mr. Bobby Gray
Mr. Greg Hall
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Hammond, Lawrenceville, GA
Roderick Haynes
Joann Haynes
Mr. Ulysses H. Hubbard
Catherine Hines
Rose Donors
Carolyn Howard
Jazmine Hunt
Ola Johnson
Fe Fe Jordan
Delphine McDonald, ZΦB
Ms. Helen Jordan
Natasha Layton
Elder Derrick and Barbara Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Prince Albert Lewis II
Mrs. Loretta Lewis-Hepburn
Bianca Louis
Pearlie Moore
Trina Morrison Nash, ZΦB, Spring 2025
Mildred Phoenix
LaToya N. Rigsby H & H Treats Cafe, 519 25th Street WPB, FL (561) 247-0016
Rose Donors
Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson-Dixon
Christine Rouse
Miss Renee Samuels
Ethel Scott
Mr. Oswald and Mrs. Letitia Sharry
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Simpson, Upper Marlboro, MD
Shirley Stubbs, ZΦB
Caelethia Taylor
Gwen Taylor
Elena Villani
Mr. Leroy and Mrs. Joanna Walker & Family
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Watson
Dorothy Watson
Greta Webb
In Loving Memory of Billy Weston, Love Cynthia Weston
Mrs. Keane Archibald Wilkinson
Mr. Brian Williams, New York, NY
Ceola Williams
Patrons
Mr. Eugene Bostic
Mrs. Viola Bostic
Delphine Daniels’ grandchildren, Makai and Mariah
Mr. & Mrs. John Diamontapolus
Dorothy Gay
C.J. and Caramene Munnings
Walter and Christina Munnings
Ms. Tamika Thomas
Best wishes Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
