On January 16, 1920, five women, Arizona Cleaver, Myrtle Tyler, Pearl Neale, Viola Tyler and Fannie Pettie, Zeta’s dynamic founders, forged a living legacy that continues today. Charles Robert Taylor and A. Langston Taylor, brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., played an integral role in the naissance of that legacy. They were the first to encourage the creation of the Sorority, and that support and encouragement led to the first, and only, official sister –brother affiliation.
The Founders laid the groundwork for a strong organization and set the standards for the many outstanding Sorors who have worked, and continue to work, to keep the Sorority true to the ideals set forth by these pioneering women—Service, Scholarship, Sisterly Love, and Finer Womanhood.
In remembrance of charter member and past president Soror Bessie King Jackson and in alignment with the sisterhood’s principle of scholarship, Sigma Iota Zeta Chapter continues to support the youth in the community by supplementing their financial needs in attaining a higher education.
On October 30, 2010, our beloved Soror Marian Hann went to be with the Lord. Soror Hann was a charter member of Sigma Iota Zeta chapter and served as chair for the Breakfast with the Artist program for many years. In her memory, this award will be presented to a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. for their service to the organization.
LaNiya Davis, is completing her fourth year as a student at Canal Winchester High School. She has known adversity and strength since she was a young child. Born prematurely and weighing just 2 lbs, LaNiya became very aware of how the world would treat her and challenge her. Whether challenges came from school children, handling medical challenges, or dealing with personal issues at home, she found her way through. Around her 7th grade year, she sparked a love for reading. This love helped her develop passions from the books she read, looking for relatable characters that sometimes helped her with things going on in her life.
When the pandemic hit, LaNiya was going into her freshman year, which was time she thought she would have enjoyed, but it again was another setback that caused her to reevaluate her life and what she wanted out of it. Being creative and diligent in wanting more for her life, she found ways to make the best of a bad situation. In her junior year, she went back to school in person. She was excited, but unfortunately, she would experience severe medical issues that placed her in the hospital to the point of missing too much school. This didn’t stop LaNiya however, as she finished her schooling that year online.
In her senior year, LaNiya has tended to classes with passion and zeal. She has decided to study English Literature and Interior Architecture while in college. To add to her list of accomplishments, Ms. Davis established her own business. She has been accepted to 15 of the 20 schools she has applied to, but her hopes are set high to attend Ohio University in Fall 2023.
Helen Mossisa is yet another example of just how strong and resilient our children are today. Arriving in the States from Ethiopia at the age of 12; Helen entered a whole new world. In this new world, she was swept away to a new school in her 7th-grade year. Helen was not well equipped in her use or understanding of English. By the start of her 8th-grade year, however, she had studied hard and worked tirelessly that summer with the aid of her sisters. During her 8th grade year, she received straight A’s.
This was just the beginning for Helen. She continued to study rigorous courses in high school and took AP classes. During her sophomore year, Helen thought about her best friend, who was her grandfather. He was a powerful inspiration before and during his last days, he helped her set her sights on becoming a doctor. This has now taken a slight change after Helen participated as a volunteer at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She is currently pursuing nursing as a way to give back to her community.
Fast forward to today; after switching her major from Biochemistry to Nursing, Helen has begun her path to becoming a nurse while completing her first year in college at The Ohio State University. She continues to work hard, and shares her passion with others both in the classroom and in the community, and is boldly becoming a role model for others to follow behind her.
Andrea King began writing poetry, short stories and essays during her high school years at Phillips Exeter Academy with the encouragement of her favorite English teacher. Even then, it was noted that she had a unique writing style. After Exeter, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University Andrea is a native and resident of Columbus, Ohio, currently employed at American Electric Power as a Civil and Site Development Engineer She is a lifelong member of the Second Shiloh Baptist Church, where she currently serves as Minister of Music, Choir and Praise Team member and Usher Andrea is the mother of two and grandmother of three She has published two collections of poetry and a new novel (Settling) thus far and is working on a second novel
Ashley Rogers-Adams is a senior at New Albany High School with aspirations to pursue a degree in Accounting at the University of Cincinnati When she is not participating in school activities, like the Chamber Orchestra or theater, she enjoy dance and gymnastics to clear her mind She is a proud daughter of a Navy veteran and an active duty Lieutenant Colonel, who has taught her, that no matter the circumstances or obstacles, she can achieve anything she puts her mind to. She has choreographed, and will perform a contemporary dance to the song “Lift Me Up” by Rihanna.
God’s Liberty Anointed Dancers are glad in the Lord. They are a dance ministry, anointed from the altar to the pews, and outside of the church walls, as they come with the spirit of refreshment and excitement! As breakers of the spiritual atmosphere, through movement, song, and creative expression, it is their hope that they will bring souls to Christ
Jelani (pronounced: juh-law-nee) means "mighty" in Swahili Beginning its roots as a family affair, the Jelani Performers were founded in 1992 by Akilah Wilson, the lead choreographer, along with her mother MommaLotta who is the director, and her sister Chaka Wilson, the assistant choreographer Since the beginning, numerous dedicated members from ages 4 and up have joined this stimulating performing arts group who entertains throughout the community and for different organizations Jelani’s diverse dance styles currently include mime, praise dance, and step Today, we look forward to receiving Jelani's youth and adult performers, as they minister in his name.
Joshua is the Senior Class President at Beechcroft High School He is also the Social Manager for his school, a part of the Social Media committee for the Superintendent Ambassadors, and a Student Ambassador for the Columbus City Schools Joshua has also been a Bowler for Beechcroft High for the past 4 years Joshua is the Food Pantry Coordinator & Teen Environmental Representative for his high school as well Above all else, he is a Servant of Christ, child of the most high
Dannielle is currently the leader of the A New Thing Mime, Dance and Flag ministry at Faith Ministries Church. She is an Ohio native, born and raised in the city of Cleveland. She is a humble and faithful servant to the Lord. She is a loving wife and mother to two beautiful active children – Jaiden, 21 and Kambree, 14. She spends most of her free time attending her daughter’s basketball games, working out at gym, walking her dog, laughing with friends, watching movies and binging popular T.V. series. Her passion is to support her community and encourage others to share their creativity through all forms of art.
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc , Sigma Iota Zeta Chapter was chartered on June 20, 2001 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The Charter members are Marian D. Hann (D), Barbara Hartgrove-Holley, Isi Ikharebha Green, Bessie King-Jackson (D), Garlena Jackson, and Danita Taylor.
Since its inception the chapter has continued to positively impact the community of Reynoldsburg, Ohio and surrounding areas with informative programming focused on health, education, youth development and empowerment as well as social justice. The chapter is continuously driven to uphold and uplift the sorority’s principles of scholarship, service, finer womanhood and sisterhood.
Sigma Iota Zeta Chapter currently maintains two auxiliary group Amicettes and Pearlettes. We strive to provide positive role models and opportunities to young ladies in the community as well as provide women the avenue to come together in the name of Zeta, as a friend to Zeta.
Natasha Smith, President
Sharina Armstrong, 1st Vice-President
Rochelle Mayo-Barrett, 2nd Vice-President
Keisha Flood, Secretary
Tamra Pleasant, Treasurer
Tequila Peterson, Financial Secretary
Ciara Stevens, Parliamentarian
Isi Green, Immediate Past President
LaVada Washington, 2nd Immediate Past President
On behalf of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, SIGMA IOTA ZETA CHAPTER and the Breakfast With the Artist Committee, thank you for supporting our 2023 Breakfast With the Artist Scholarship Program