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The Official Organ of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated (Fall-Winter Issue)

Vol. XXXI Janice G. Kissner National President 300 Martine Ave. #3M White Plains. N.Y. 10601 Dr. Edith V. Francis Vice-President 108 Bennington Drive Hightstown, N.J. 08520 Ida B. King Chairman of the Trustee Board P. 0. Box 523 Gary. Indiana 46401 National Headquarters 1734 New Hampshire, N.W. Washington. D.C. 20009

EDITOR Effie B. Burford 216 Berkley Road Indianapolis. IN 46208 THE ARCHON is published by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. from the office of the Antapokrltls. All correspondence, manuscripts, and photographs should be addressed to Soror Effie B. Burford, Editor at the above address. COVER Dr. Deborah P. Wolfe Janice G. Kissner, Grand Baslleus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Jewel Livingston Chairman of the Trustee Board

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Editorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Special Features National President Honored . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Zeta Soror on the Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

An Interview with Dr. Howard Thurman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Zeta Phi Beta and the National Council of Negro Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Soror Receives Spirit of Detroit Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Teachers' Political Clout Permeates Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Charles Wright Revives Life of Floundering Pan-Hell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Florida Geographical Area Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Boule '76

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School Desegregation: Still to be Decided

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Black Women Honored . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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News From the Capitol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter News

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Campus and City Chapter News

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Stork's Nest

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Official Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-63 A Profile of Soror Ernestine Luster Crain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @ 1977 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Editorially Speaking Whether it is because of "Roots" or !di Amin, many people in America want to be informed about Africa. Our recent Zeta Tour of East and West Africa has generated far more interest than tours of 1963 and 1973. Many questions have been of a light nature: "Is it hot there, Did you see ldi Amin, Did you go on a Safari?" While others are of a more serious nature: "What are some of the changes and new developments now taking place in Africa?" Those seventy-six sorors and friends who traveled during July 1977 to Liberia, Ivory, Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania have much to share. Some of our experiences and insights will be shared in our upcoming Special Archon Issue on Africa. Our host chapter in Liberia is to be highly commended for such excellent planning and preparation.

On Roots For six nights practically all of the children watched as the tube channeled into their home "Roots." If your subject came first the following day, the teacher had to wait until some of the discussion subdued before trying to teach art, music or Spanish. Those who had been bored silly with the academic subjects rallied and contributed something even if it were the most bizarre incident. As they left the classroom, I would declare that each walked a bit taller. Even there was an extra lilt to their walk. It was not before long that they stop interrupting the Spanish class to discuss the film, too soon it had left the memory span! Of late they tease each when one or the other does something out of order, and can be heard saying "Child, that's my roots."

Bon Courage! The old, stooped man wearing an unpressed suit, extended his hand and gave strong squeezes as 21 persons said good-bye to him in Port Au Prince. He said "Bon courage" to us. The minister stated, on an earlier occasion, that Blacks of the USA often go to Africa in order to find work to do among Blacks. He felt the need for concerned persons from USA was greatly appreciated. After being in Haiti for more than forty years, he has established 12 churches with schools attached to them, and has educated twenty-four adopted children. Here's hoping some of our luxury liner inclined friends will pay Van Putten a visit some day, and see the Haiti the brochure does not mention!

Boule 1976 The sorors of Houston, Texas will have to do some tall Texan planning to outshine the cordiality of the sorors of Atlanta, Georgia at "Boule 76." The 56th Anniversary was perhaps the largest in the history of Zeta with a count upwards of 6,000 persons including sorors, friends, and families. The workshops under the expertise of our national president, Soror Kissner were exceptionally good. True to the Texan complex, Soror Bobbie Morehead, Boule Marshal has put out the word the 58th Boule will dwarf the confab held in Atlanta. If Sorors and Soror Lulellia Walker Harrison, Boule consultant have their way, es cierto!

A Celebration Young black and white audiences are still able to hear fresh sounds of genuine music composed by black composers and writers. The National Association of Negro Musicians is still on the job after fifty-seven years of encouraging and shaping the careers of many young hopefuls. The theme "A Musical Heritage with a Future" was carried out by means of organ recitals, panelists discussions on the works of Merrifield, Whalum, Dett, Work, Dawson, Hall and the compositions of David Baker when it met in Indianapolis a year ago. The CELEBRATION, as the convention was called, featured Everett Lee, conducting the Indianapolis Symphony; Berniece Fraction and Malachi Bass was to honor the versatile composer William Grant Still. The fifty-odd year old organization was the shaper and molder of a Berniece Fraction and a Grace Bumbry.

On the Archon Many have complained of not having received last edition of the Archon. Your address was taken from the roster at headquarters. If you have on file an old address this office has no method of checking same. Chapters sending in their reports late are affected, for this office processes the label from the National Office.

This office is appreciative of those sorors and friends who will share slides and photos from our recent African Tours.

Some Helpful Hints For Future Issues 9. Avoid using the title "sorer" each time you refer to the person whom you are covering. Use other nouns; the liberator, educator, lawyer, economist, judge, etc.

1. Remember YOU KNOW SOMETHING NO

ONE ELSE KNOWS. Try telling it by giving important facts: WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, and one or two paragraphs on HOW as interestingly as possible. Preferably in third person!! 2. Keep it short!!! 3. Send news while it is fresh. An article on Finer Womanhood Week is stale news in December's issue. 4. Good clear photos in black and white (glossy) always a must. Limit use of photos to one or two most interesting shots. 5. POSING IS OUT!! A photo that shows an activity is worth several thousand words.

10. In order to help "John Q. Public" understand our titles, suggest using title once, thereafter refer to the soror as secretary, president, editor, vice-president, etc. The news media does not know our Greek terms. 11. Be sure to line up an experienced photographer. Cloudy, dull, double-exposures will not be used! DEADLINE: Spring Issue copy due December 30. Already this office has received many good articles that will be used. We need your talents in the fields of creative writing, politics, religion, reviews for plays concerts, theatre, etc.

6. All copy must be typewritten and double spaced. Mark copy thusly:

LET'S HELP THE ARC HON BECOME NU MERO UNO!!!

7. When mailing pictures be sure to use stiff cardboard to prevent bending. Some printers charge for reducing size of picture, therefore these sizes are recommended. a. 1 person-2½x3" b. 2 or 3 persons-3x5" c. 6 or more-5x7" Please indicate on a strip of paper all persons in photo and attach to picture. If group is large identify as _ ___ Chapter, Durham, N.C. If you desire return of photo, submit a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

All news items are printed without cost. The editor reserves the right to edit, delete, or save articles for future publication. Worthy news articles are accepted all year long. Don't sit on a good story-please send it to this office!

To all Zetas and Friends, Wanted copy, slides and photos of the African Tours I and II. We will produce a Special Issue covering the many places and events of interest.

8. Tid-Bits of NEWS from your chapters may be sent to be compiled with a special corner called, "People in the Spotlight." It may include any newsworthy item such as births, deaths, marriages, unusual travel, accomplishments, etc. Brevity is the key word here!! 3

Ebony& Courier Awards

National President Honored

Janice Kissner, NF director for community affairs, has received national recognition from Ebony Magazine and The

Ms. Kissner is Grand Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, which has a membership of about 45,000 women in over 400 chapters. Zeta chapters have set up 50 Stork's Nests around the country in cooperation with the March of Dimes. Stork's Nest is a prenatal care, education and service project.

New Pittsburgh Courier Newspaper. In the May issue of Ebony, Ms. Kissner was named one of the 100 Most Influential Black Americans. On April 29, she was honored by the Courier for Outstanding Leadership in the Areas of Health and Organizational Work. Among the men and women cited by Ebony are Thurgood Marshall, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court; Cabinet members Patricia Harris, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Clifford L. Alexander, Jr., Secretary of the Army; Congresswoman Barbara Jordan of Texas; Alex Haley, author of Roots; syndicated columnist Carl T. Rowan; and Andrew J. Young, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

At the Courier Newspaper Awards dinner, Ms. Kissner was honored for her contributions to community health education. The 12 recipients of awards from the Courier, which has national circulation, included Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., executive director of the National Urban League; Evelyn Hood, president of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority; and Richard M. Ballard, Jr., president and board chairman of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Both these national organizations have health education projects with the NF. Sigma Gamma Rho conducts Project Reassurance for teen-age girls, and Phi Beta Sigma works with adolescent boys through Project SAD.

Among others The list includes presidents of the nation's largest black-owned businesses, labor union officials, and heads of national organizations.

Zeta Soror On The Move Edith Francis Tokes Ewing Post Soror Dr. Edith V Francis, National First Anti Basileus, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, was appointed on July 7, 1977 superintendent of schools in Ewing Township a first for a woman or a black. Dr. Francis, who received her B.A., M.S. and M.A. degrees from Hunter College, New York City, is currently studying for a doctorate in educational education. She served as acting superintendent of the Princeton Regional School District last year. She was principal of the Riverside School there and has also been assistant director of the Hunter College Campus Schools. She is on the board of directors of the Princeton Public Library, the Hunter College Scholarship and Welfare Fund, and is a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church, Trenton. She has been active in many professional education associations, including the New Jersey Schoolmasters Club and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Dr. Francis has been named "Woman of the Year" by her sorority, and is listed in "Who's Who in Education." She was one of the first initiated into the Hunter College Hall of Fame. Her specialty has been the education of the intellectually gifted child. In addition to Zeta she is an active member of numerous professional, civic and service organizations. Dr. Francis has traveled extensively throughout countries in Europe, Africa, the Carribean and North America. She is married and has two children. Her husband Gilbert Francis is former director of the state Division of Civil Rights. Her daughter, Deborah Ann, is a medical student and her son, Dwayne, is a high school senior.

At right, Dr. Francis. Superintendent of Schools in Ewing Township. First for a woman or black. Below, two pupils ponder question asked by their principal, Mrs. Edith Scott Francis, prior to her appointment to office of Superintendent of Princeton Schools.

Let each one of us say to himself: "I will make of my talents, I will make of my advantages, I will make of my life itself, a high priest of truth! In the living of my life I shall always keep the real under the close scrutiny of the ideal so that there shall come a time when the ideal shall actually become the real."

Dr. Howard Thurman, a sage, is perhaps one of the world's foremost scholars and theologians. What is it about this man who recog-

nizes his inner strengths outdistance his physical abilities and sits in a chair while getting his right hand squeezed almost to a pulp following a lecture?

I saw them. Lines and lines of old, young, not so young. I watched as his eyes lit up with the recognition of a student here and a collegue there.

Rich, poor, well-heeled, and fair shodded folk were greeted. And children seemed to get the most welcome. What makes a man, who has written more than twenty-five books, scores of articles, and is constantly in demand for lectures, keep an inn er spirit of loveliness-greatness combined? There are techniques the scholar has mastered which many ministers never perfect. He has the rare technique of bringing the individual into the presence of the Almighty. He can strip layers of pretense and artificiality and keep striking until he reaches the center nerve of one's being. Imagine my disbelief when Dr. Thurman, who was made Honorary Cannon of the Cathedral of St. John Divine, New York, 1975, agreed to see the journalist for an interview during his most recent lectureship in Indianapolis. Dr. Thurman has the rare gift of making each person feel special and when being interviewed loses himself and becomes sorely irritated by the ringing of the telephone or the knock on the door. For such nusiances cause lost thread of thought, and he must retrack and pick up the thread again. In response to the question "What especially do you have to say to young black men and women today?" Dr. Thurman says, "A young person is in the 'kite flying business'. No one has the right to veto the certification of your own life. A lot of young persons today have greater choices, and parents must help young persons be responsible for their own actions. Discrimination, lack of equipment, or inadequate schools

are not justification for passing off responsibilities. To be ignorant today is stupid. "Parents reflecting on their own experiences often insist their children do not suffer their same mistakes and handicaps but often do not take responsibility for helping their children accept choices available. Often parents help children make excuses. "Teachers make excuses especially in mixed schools. They steer students into snap courses that do not lead to desired goals. "Most importantly our children should learn how to react to the things that happen to them that they can not control. Our forebearers worked within this margin. By making things easy for our children we rob them of reacting positively to a situation they can not control. "The one question a young black person should ask over and over again is 'What am I going to do with my life'?" Dr. Thurman feels the black church plays a role in helping youth find out what they want to do. He says, "When

the black church is true to its mission, it gives the young person a sense of his or her own worth. Regardless of what society says about you, the black church says you are of infinite worth in the presence of God, and since you are of worth you must conduct yourself as though you are worthy." Dr. Thurman believes it is a sin before God to act as if you have no worth. "During our darkest days of life, it was the black church that kept light in the souls of black people, and it could not be put out." Dr. Thurman has an enraged feeling to find there are those who feel they have arrived at a point where they want to desert the black church. He remarks, "The black church gave us as a people the power to move into our environment and helped blacks to realize God was our friend. "The black church has a history. It was the first place where we had any freedom. It afforded us the opportunity for leadership. It is here black people learned the process of putting through a motion and voicing an opinion." Dr. Thurman maintains, "The black church made the black man's experience more important as opposed to the poor white man's experience, for the black man's faith gave him an opportunity for leadership development." The sage closes the interview by saying, "The farther removed we are from the influence and the original mission of the church, the more we become like the white man who is always controlled by the man just above him in power."

Zeta Phi Beta And The National Council Of Negro Women by Soror Loma R. Pointer Representing Zeta Phi Beta International Sorority, Inc. " ... I LEAVE YOU THE CHALLENGE OF DEVELOPING CONFIDENCE IN ONE ANOTHER ... economic separatism cannot be tolerated in this enlightened age, and it is not practicable. We must spread out as far and as fast as we can, but we must also help each other as we go ... I leave you a desire to live harmoniously with your fellow man. I leave you, finally, a responsibility to our young people." from Last Will and Testament Mary McLeod Bethune Thus, Mary McLeod Bethune, early in 1935 founded the National Council of Negro Women. This organization, as visualized by Mrs. Bethune, was to be one to harness the energies of many groups of women from all walks of life who were both sensitive and responsive to human needs. The National Council of Negro Women is, therefore, a coalition comprised of twenty-seven national organizations. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., a proponent of some of the identical goals as expressed by Mrs. Bethune, and whose Founders were somewhat compatible in principle, became one of the twenty-seven affiliates. These national groups of women, while maintaining their own identity and programs, move from a competitive to a collaborative climate using their combined powers, skills and efforts to actively meet issues and problems that challenge women in America and in developing countries. We have come to be recognized as catalysts for change. Some of the areas in which we combine our strengths are:

HUNGER NCNW has fought malnutrition and hunger through its Food For People Network and the establishment of a "pig bank" and cooperative gardens in rural Mississippi.

HOUSING We work to combat discrimination against women in housing through research and testimony before federal policy-making bodies.

JOBS Our women's Center for Education and Career Advancement helps women to upgrade job skills through counseling and training programs.

OPERATION COPE A neighborhood learning center for Black female heads of households under 35, to upgrade consumer, health, family management and other life-coping skills.

OPERATION SU (Sisters United) A juvenile justice program offering alternatives to detention for Black female juvenile

project seeks to record our heritage, to fill voids in our historical knowledge and to establish a permanent national archive and research center in the INTERNATIONAL former residence of Mary McLeod DIVISION Bethune. A program funded by the U.S. State In order for Zetas in all locations to Department to help upgrade the lives be included in these task oriented of rural poor women in developing programs, it is necessary for Zetas to be countries-now operating in Southern represented at the local level as well as Africa in Botswana, Lesotho, and on the National scene. Zetas are, Swaziland. therefore, encouraged to join the Many and varied skills are needed NCNW through Chapter affiliation, or if we are to devise creative and individual memberships, with a local innovative approaches for the im- section or as life members. There should not be a Section of plementation and/or continuum of NCNW within the United States or NCNW programs. NCNW is, therefore, building a Skills Moravia without Zeta representation. Bank from its twenty-seven affiliates As your National representative, ! urge and individual memberships. NCNW you to take care of this business and to seeks resources of interested and make representation and membership experienced people in many skills one of your goals. Send your r presentative so that you may have a areas. liaison with NCNW. Let us join hands NCNW is also presenUy involved in a with almost four million women who Bethune Collection which seeks to comprise the memb rship of NCNW so gather and preserve the historical records, papers and memorabilia that that the dignity of all women may b document the contributions to America realized. of Black Women's organizations. This offenders through one-to-one adult volunteer partners.

Black Women Honored

Mrs. Richardson Teach er Of Year DeRutha Richardson, business teacher at Muskogee High School, was named "Teacher of the Year" by the Muskogee Education Association and will be entered in slate competition at the Oklahoma State Fair in Oklahoma City this Fall. Mrs. Richardson is a native Muskogeean and the mother of two children. She received her education at Draughon's Business College, Muskogee; Muskogee Junior College; Northeastern State College and the University of Oklahoma. Mrs. Richardson is president of the Eastern District, Oklaho,na Education Association and has been chairman of the auc.uting committee and treasurer of that body. She is chairman of the business department at Muskogee High. Mrs. Richardson has served as executive secretary for Taft State Children's Hospital and an instructor for the Muskogee County Civil Defense Department. She was also employed as a legal secretary for a Muskogee attorney.

Psychiatric Nursing and Administration of Nursing Service from Wayne State University. Her present position is director of nursing services, Northville State hospital. Her previous positions include associate director of nursing, Northville State Hospital; clinical instructor, Ypsilanti State Hospital; head nurse, Lafayette Clinic; staff nurse, Lafayette; assistant head nurse and staff nurse, Woman's Hospital. Mrs. Dixon has written many articles on nursing care, the most recent of which is on the transferring of elderly patients from mental hospitals to nursing homes and the traumatic experience this causes. She is a life member of Chi Eta Phi sorority; a devoted wife and foster mother. She has memberships in American Nurses Assn.; American Red Cross; Bethel AME church; Grady Nurses National Conclave; NAACP; National Council of Negro Women-a life member; National League for Nursing and Women's Political Caucus.

Mrs. Theressa Dixon

Dr. Algeania W. Freeman

DeRutha Richardson

Algeania Warren Freeman, Beta Theta Zeta, Norfolk Virginia was recently appointed Chairperson of the Speech Communication Department at North Carolina A & T State University in Greensboro. Dr. Freeman received her bachelor's degree from Fayetteville State University in North Carolina and received her Master's ,degree from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. She received her Ph.D. degree in Speech and Hearing Science from the Ohio State University in Columbus. Dr. Freeman also holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology from the American Speech and Hearing Association. Sorer Freeman attributes her ability to receive her doctoral degree in part to a national scholarship and the encouragement received from the Regional Director of Great Lakes Region. Zeta has hundreds of young women who owe a portion of their ascent to Zeta's Scholarship Fund and sisterly encouragement.

Theressa Dixon Zeta's Woman Of The Year Mrs. Theressa G. Dixon, RN, has been chosen "Woman of the Year" by Beta Omicron Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta sorority. She was honored at a luncheon Saturday, March 6 at the Sheraton Inn in Southfield. The affair climaxed the sorority's observation of ' Finer Womanhood Week," celebrated during the week of Feb. 29 through March 6. The week began with Zetas attending church services with Mrs. Dixon. A dedicated woman of nursing, Mrs. Dixon is outstanding in her field of work and is known for her varied talents and contributions to the community. A graduate of Grady Hospital School of Nursing (Atlanta, Ga.) in 1944, Mrs. Dixon holds a BS degree in nursing in 9

Black Women Honored Dr. Evans Authors Book Sorer Evans' recent book, Tricks and Trades for Teachers of Language Arts, deals clearly and succinctly with the factors that make language arts classrooms "live and interesting," and the teacher who follows the guidelines in her book will be serving the interests of good organization and preparation, cheerful classrooms, and happy, enthusiastic pupils. As Dr. Evans sets forth "the teacher who knows subject matter and knows how to guide children in learning with ease, interest, and effectiveness will live forever in the minds and hearts of the students." Sorer Zelia Stephens Evans, a native of Alabama, is a member of the Alabama Advisory Early Childhood Education Committee and the Supervisory Panel of the Alabama, Florida, Georgia Early Childhood Teacher Training Project.

Sorors Crowell, Herson, Burford of Great Lakes Region admire gift for Isabel Herson, former National President. The gold charm has name of Great Lakes Region and five states of Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan.

Soror Elaine Whitelaw

"There is seldom time from sun to sun, To do the things the heart wants done. So when the moon, the stars, appear, We reach for Thee, who art always there.''

Elaine Whitelaw a highly admired and respected staff person, National Foundation for March of Dimes has been appointed Vice President for Volunteer Services as of October 1, 1976. In this post she will exert a powerful and positive influence in all phases of our work not only in the Chapter Department but throughout the National Foundation. It would be difficult to overstate the significance of this appointment. The appointment is a sincere tribute to Ms. Whitelaw for more than thirty years of unparalleled service to the organization. Ms. Whitelaw's myriad achievements have already been widely recognized and acclaimed across the nation. She has set the highest standards of quality in enlisting the support of outstanding personalities; through her efforts the activities of volunteers in the network of chapters have been channeled into community service, public health education and fund raising programs. She has developed working alliances with major U.S. women's and youth service organizations. Having given innovative leadership to the victory over polio, she has undertaken the challenge of birth defects with even greater enthusiasm and effectiveness. Before joining the National Foundation in 1943, Ms. Whitelaw served during World War II as Director of Women's Activities for war relief organizations. She is a graduate of Smith College and the New York University of Fine Arts.

These are lines from "Streams of Life" penned by Jennie Howze Nelson in her collection of meditations entitled Reflections at the Crossroad. The long-time English teacher is currently on the staff of the Afro-American Newspaper, Washington, D.C. The prolific writer was a recipient of fellowship in journalism by Wall Street Journal to Indiana University. Soror Nelson is a product of the South Carolina schools and Columbia University where she received the MA degree. Her inspiration for writing comes from her abiding faith developed in and around United Goodwill Presbyterian Church as a ruling elder. She has experience in the department of Ecumenical Mission and Relations in New York. Soror Nelson has received many awards including the Outstanding Education Achievement Citation given by Beta Pi Zeta Chapter of Sumter, S.C. The educator belongs to the National Organization of Published Poets and Sumter Poetry Club.

Black Women Honored what has happened in education as a result of her efforts. Dr. Wolfe has also served as an effective minister of the church of which her father, Rev. Dr. David W. Cannon was pastor.

Dr. Deborah P. Wolfe Dr. Deborah Cannon Wolfe was named among ten outstanding women in Cranford New Jersey. Dr. Deborah Wolfe, Professor of Education at Queens College, Flushing, N.Y. has been most effective as a crusader in the field of education. Born in Cranford, New Jersey, Dr. Wolfe received her Bachelor's degree from Jersey City State College and her master's doctorate from Columbus University. She has done post graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania, Vassar College, Union Theological Seminary, and Jewish Seminary of America. She is a member of the New Jersey State Board of Higher Education, vice president of the National Alliance for Safer Cities and is also permanent representative to the United Nations for Church Women United, just to name a few of the national offices she holds. As former education chief for Congress, Dr. Wolfe has been most effective in writing education legislation. She has written 35 public laws and it has been most exciting to see

Soror Eunice S. Thomas Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. awarded Eunice S. Thomas, the Regional Directors Award for Outstanding Services 1974-76. This coveted award has never been given to the Southeastern Region before. Soror Thomas was also awarded the first place award for dedicating the highest number of Stork's Nests during the Boule term 197 4- 76 throughout the nation.

Life member Susie Miles, Beta Zeta Chapter, Washington D. C., was well honored throughout the nation and Zetadom. She was elected as national treasurer for several terms, and her name has become synonymous with public housing. She served as chairperson of the committee for locating and pu rch asi ng the National Sorority Headquarters, chairperson for the fund raising committee for the headquarters, and was consultant for its renovation. Soror Miles' experience as an analytical statistician with HUD gave Zeta many valuable hours of expertise on the National Executive Board. Her careful enunciation marked her as a New Yorker whose early education was received in New York. Advanced degrees were earned at Howard University and at Chicago University. Soror Miles was an avid church goer, civic community worker, worked with the Shiloh Baptist Church, the Urban League, and the NAACP. Honors included the Alumni Association of Howard University, Beta Zeta Woman of the Year, Shiloh Ideal Woman and a library nam d in her honor.

In Memoriam

Soror Pereditha Venable Receives The Spirit Of Detroit Award

The name of Soror Pereditha Venable, along with eleven other outstanding women of this community, will live on through the ages, as future generations review this Nation's Bicentennial Birthday, 1776-1976 here in Detroit and elsewhere. The twelve women were selected on the basis of: ( 1) The extent to which she has enhanced the quality of life in the city of Detroit. (2) The quality and effectiveness of the contribution of effort rather than the category of service. (3) Tasks that were carried out beyond the limits of either a professional career day or a more standard volunteer effort. They were honored at a special luncheon and a small reception. All women received the Spirit of Detroit Award which was presented as an expression of the gratitude and esteen of the citizens of Detroit to Soror Venable for substantial efforts toward the betterment of Detroit as an attractive and refreshing community in which to work, live and play. Honorees received beautiful necklaces bearing the city seal, gold ball-point pens and other tokens. Zeta is especially proud of Soror Venable and is prouder yet that two Zetas were among the twelve women, the other Soror being Soror Theressa Dixon of Beta Omicron Zeta Chapter. Soror Venable, the wife of Allen Venable, stems from the Wright family of Augusta, Georgia where its members are recorded in history for their contributions to the ethnic society. Following in her father's footsteps, Soror Venable became a businesswoman almost as early as she can recall, as a realtor.

In college, her enviable record of high averages made her the target for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Choosing Zeta Phi Beta for an avenue of service, she has given an unexcelled life of service in all areas of leadership. In the Stork's Nest Soror Venable's handwork is seen in knits, crochets and other items. She also volunteers her time freely at the Stork's Nest and serves on many Zeta committees. She is a former Elliottorian Business Women's president and currently serves as corresponding secretary. In rearing her three daughters and one son, Soror Venable and husband have sent them all to college. The eldest, Mrs. Donald Woodhouse of Seattle, Washington, mother of two teenagers, received her Ph.D. in 1977; Victoria Venable, R.N., another daughter working for additional hours on a scholarship from University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, toward becoming a Midwife and a specialist in infant and maternal problems, is entering University of Illinois in Chicago. A daughter, Rochelle Venable, is engaged in a business career with one of the largest credit companies in the United States, and Allen 111, father of two babies, has only a few months toward completion of his Dental Technician course. Soror Venable is a churchwoman, a member of Tabernacle Baptist Missionary Church. The Rev. Dr. Frederick Sampson, pastor. She is also a member of the Good Effort Club and Sororis Guild. In her work at the Lafayette Clinic for 16 plus years, she has taken under her wings the many youths starting in careers-not only in an advisory capacity, but personally financing them in their projects.

News From The Capitol factors broaden my perspective as to where we as Zetas are as a group and which new directions we can explore. All Zetadom will be receiving information from me soon and I elicit any suggestions as I embark on this trustworthy endeavor as your National Public Relations Director. Team work is the better approach!!

Scholarship Award Recipient

JUST A WORD! from Public Relations Director Charlotte Blount Public Relations and publicity ... methods of "getting the word out," often go hand in hand. So, if this is true, a public relations person has their work cut out for them. 1 have been recently appointed as the National Public Relations Director by the Grand Baslleus, Janice Kissner. 1 have a lot of ideas that I plan to implement within the coming months that will successfully enhance Zeta's image. My proposals for Zeta's image are almost like a "facelift" intended to make the sorority's image even more appealing. After all, Zeta isn't getting older, she's just getting better!! My career in broadcasting and journalism here in the Nation's Capitol has impacted greatly on my capabilities. The many brainstorming sessions, techniques, innovations observed by me here in the "nucleus" of world news and events are vital to the formation of an effective publicity package. In addition, my involvement in many National Women's organizations provide even more invaluable experiences from which I am able to draw upon. These and other

Miss Darlene Allen, a 1976 graduate of D.C. 's Spingarn High School was the chapter's recipient of a scholarship award. Miss Allen is currently matriculating at Federal City College in the District of Columbia pursuing a major in mathematics.

Spotlight on Sorors Mrs. Mildred S. Bunton was recently honored as one of five medallion recipients during the Annual National meeting of the American Dietetic Association in Boston, Massachusetts. Soror Bunton was cited for her many outstanding contributions in the discipline of dietetics as a teacher, leader, role model for dietetic and nutrition students, and practitioner. Mrs. Grace W. Phillips was elected President of the Nation's Capitol chapter of the American Personnel and Guidance Counselors. Soror Phillips was installed in an impressive ceremony held at the George Washington University faculty club.

Amicae Activities

D.C. Stork's Nest Task Contribution to NAACP Emergency Fund Committee Formed The chapter's Stork's Nest Committee is well on its way toward an early 1977 opening of a local Stork's Nest. A benefit theater party has been planned by the committee for late in November at Ford's Theater to raise funds for the project.

The D.C. Amicae contributed generously to the emergency appeal for funds by the NAACP. President Joan Johnson made the presentation to Mrs. Holt, a local NAACP chapter official during a stimulating program held at the YWCA lounge.

Scholarship Award Beta Zeta Chapter to Host 1977 Eastern Regional Meeting Soror LaRue Hill, 1977 Eastern Regional Marshall and D.C. Associate Regional Director has formed several committees to prepare for the 1977 Regional meeting April 15-16. The meeting will be held at the scenic L' Enf ant Plaza Hotel in picturesque southwest Washington, D.C. Plenary sessions with the Regional Director, Rosalie Adams, and with all D. C. chapters have established blueprints for action geared towards a successful regional meeting.

Miss Starlette Rawls received the Amicae's annual scholarship award. A 1976 of D.C.'s Cardozo High School, Miss Rawls is enrolled at American University.

Fund Raisers A trip to the races was sponsored by the Amica ladies to support the scholarship fund, to finance regional activities, and for the annual Christmas party given for Zetas.

Boule Attendance In attendance at the 1976 boule were Amica Joan Johnson, Ann Reed, and Sadie Scott.

Chapter News

Gamma Delta Zeta Chapter Cleveland, Ohio STANDING L. TO R.: Sorors Marjorie Hopson Bryant, Mary Curtis, Loretta Rush and Christabel Bradford. Seated: Carl Gamma Delta Zeta Chapter has in the past assumed an on-going project of giving to the patients in the nursery of Health Hill Hospital. The patients have received toys, white socks, winter caps, mittens and scarves for themselves and rocking chairs for the nursery. The Community Projects Committee chaired by Soror

Zeta Tau Zeta Cares and Shares

Mary Curtis, visited the hospital and was taken on a tour of the nursery by Elaine Davis, Director of Community Service. Upon completion of the tour, two play pens and a supply of white socks were presented to the hospital for use in the nursery. Carl, one of the young patients, accepted the play pens and socks on behalf of all the patients in the nursery.

Camille J. Roby

Responding to cash crises on two credited community response such as fronts, Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter that of Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter with presented checks for $500 to both the saving Provident Hospital. NAACP and Provident Hospital. At the same time Zeta Tau Zeta did Provident Hospital in Chicago was its part to aid the beleagured NAACP founded in 1891 by Daniel Hale with another $500 check. The chapter Williams, a black man, who was the is already a life member of NAACP. first person to perform surgery on the We will continue to support our human heart. This institution which had national commitment to raise $225,000 plans for a new building faced closing. for our oldest civil rights organization The State of Illinois is slow in by the 1978 boule. reimbursing the hospital for the many On other fronts members of Zeta welfare patients it serves. This, Tau Zeta Chapter have continued to combined with the high cost of excel. Claudine Lee, a professor at malpractice insurance, had been too Malcolm X College, was reelected much for this small service oriented Vice-Chairperson of the div is ion for hospital. The Chicago Daily News has professional leadership in the Lutheran

Church in America. Audrey Winfred, director of nursing education at the same college, received a second master's degree in Public Health Nursing. Another member, Eva Smith a former nursing administrator at Michael Reese Hospital, is working toward a doctorate in adult education at Kansas State University. This dynamic chapter continues to sponsor five undergraduate chapters on campuses throughout Illinois. Other graduate chapters have recently been formed which may eventually sh re this responsibility.

Chapter News Zeta Tau Zeta Shown at the $500 Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter presentation to the NAACP are: Beatrice Steele, Chicago Branch NAACP, executive board member and member of Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter; William Hardy, executive director of the Chicago Branch, NAACP; Ann Prendergast, basileus of Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter; and Camille Roby, chapter epistoleus and a former president of the Chicago Branch NAACP Youth Council. Officers present at presentation but not shown here are: Charlene Drake, Elaine Wheeler, Rosalie Barnes and Theodosia Proctor.

New Chapter Organizes Fellowship Hall of the Bethany United Church of Christ. Regional Director, Rosie Lee Adams officiated. Greetings and welcome remarks were given by soror Millie D. Veasey, National Tarnias and soror Odessa Pretlow, Associate Director, North Carolina. During the social period refreshments were served. Other organizations represented were Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Sigma Shadows, Zeta Amecie, A.K.A.

Sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Beta Nu Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Inc., and community representatives. Theta Eta Zeta Chartered: Sorors Joyce Tyrance, Sarah Price, Julia Solomon, Allye Thompson, Clara Morehead, Rosa Winchester, Ola Prince, Cecelia Montague, Beulah Evans, Vashti Goodman, Mamie Turner, Queenie Bell, Mary Foust, Alberta Pearson.

The Gamma Gamma Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. of Columbus, Mississippi launched a successful Community Birthday Calendar Drive, some of the participating members are (Reading from left to right) Front row, Sorer Joyce Allen, Corinth; Sorer Wayne Bankhead, Chairman Columbus; Soror Okolona; Soror Gloria Connley, Starkville; Soror Doris Payton, Lucille Calbert, Basileus Okolona; Columbus and Sorer Zeddie Fort, Soror Lurene Traharn, Columbus; Columbus. Soror Elizabeth H. Deavens Aberdeen; A workshop was also held during the (Left to Right) Back row Sorer Eva Bishop, Corinth; Soror Elaine White, month of October in connection with

our monthly meeting. Sorer Bertha Blackburn was in charge. Thirty-six interested Zetas from the nearby Mississippi State University were invited to share the much needed information during the workshop.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. welcomed into its sisterhood a new ch apter- Th eta Eta Zeta, Sedalia, North Carolina recently. The chartering ceremony was stimulated with the presence of the national, regional and state officers and also other Zetas, Sigma brothers, and representatives from fellow Greeks and the community. The chartering and installation of officers was held in the

Gamma Gamma Zeta Chapter News Columbus, Mississippi

Chapter News Iota Zeta Celebrates Womanhood The women of Iota Zeta Chapter came together June 5, 1977 for a Celebration of Womanhood. Soror Effie Burford, as guest speaker, delivered an excellent speech on the topic-"Woman: an Untapped Resource." Sorer Burford has been honored regionally and nationally by the Sorority during her 20 years as a member. She is the immediate past Great Lakes Regional Director and established many chapters during her tenure. She is at the present, national editor of the "Archon." She was recently elected chairperson of the National Reconciliation Committee for the Christian Church and also serves on the regional board of the Disciples of Christ Church. The program was rounded out with the presentation of the "Woman of the Year Award." This presentation was awarded to Mrs. Mamie Townsend, head and founder of Auntie Mame's Child Development Center, Inc. Mrs. Townsend began her child development center in 1969 with this objective: "to instill self-control, self-confidence, and self-respect while stimulating an open mind to learn." She also provides a summer camp for 6- to 12-year-olds and this helps to eliminate juvenile community problems in the city.

Soror Ida Armour, Woman of the Year Mamie Townsend, Soror Effie Burford-guest speaker and Soror Eva Rice.

Planning Committee: Sorors Eva Rice, Mary Dixon-Basileus Iota Zeta Chapter, Effie Burford, Norma Dartis, Beryl BorelChairperson and Ida Armour.

Frankfort Chapters Host Regional Conference The Great Lakes Region of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority held its forty-third Regional Conference April 21-24 1977 in the Holiday Inn located on Louisville Road in Frankfort Kentucky. The honorable Dr. Charles Butts of Kentucky State University brought greetings to the Representative Assembly. The conference theme this year was "Greater Committment, Greater Involvement, Providing New Approaches to Community Outreach

Services." There were 250 members present representing 32 chapters including 10 undergraduate and 22 graduate chapters. The Amicae (friends of Zetas) were also in attendance in representative numbers. Among the dignitaries present were founder, Viola Goings; Dr. Edith V. Francis, Vice-President and Ida B. King, Chairwoman. Presiding at the opening session was Regional Director, Josephine Crowell.

Three significant workshops were held: Workshop !-"What is News," led by the national journalist, Soror Effie L. Burford; Workshop 11-"The Role of the Campus-City Chapters," led by Jylla Moore, Third Vice-President; Workshop 111-"The Role of the Advisor," led by Dr. Marjay Anderson, National Chairwoman of Advisors. Sorer Henrietta Carpenter of Frankfort with aid of sorors of Zeta Alpha Zeta was host.

Delta Upsilon Zeta Chapter News Zetas in Waco, Texas have had an eventful year. In July, '76 fifteen Zetas chartered a bus to Atlanta, Georgia to attend the Boule. During the Christmas season in December the following five spirited sorors were initiated into the chapter: Elise Mack, Leveta Spotser, Elmer Hatcher, Olivia Vonner, and soror Whitefield. Twenty Zetas were saluted by Paul Quinn College in a beautiful setting. Soror A V. Haynes of Temple, Texas was the narrator for the presentation, and Mrs. Dorothy Robinson of Palestine, Texas delivered the address-Black Woman's Involvement in Today's Society. Soror Delores Donaldson of Fort Worth, Texas sang many beautiful songs. 16

In February our Grand Basileus Janice G. Kissner graced the stage at Paul Quinn to address the undergraduates of Tau Beta Chapter. The Quinn community and staff are still resounding excerpts around Waco. During that same month the chapter in Marlin, Texas and Temple, Texas held a breakfast for the Grand at the Knighls Inn. They expressed their appreciation and love for her through gifls of orchids. Soror Carolyn Clark was the chairperson for a workshop titled "Insight 77." She had a very impressive arrangement for the repledge ceremony. Dr. Versia L. Lacy of Dallas, Texas was the keynote speaker. She delivered a speech on "WHAT KIND OF ZETA AM l?" Sorer M. S. Bennet was honored for her service to Paul Quinn College. Sorer Juanita Fountain was chairwoman of the committee.

Chapter News Indianapolis Pan-Hell Cites Nat') Prexy A reception for national Pan-Hellenic Council President Charles Wright was sponsored here by the Indianapolis chapter of Pan-Hell. Phi Beta Sigma's chapter president Al Brown introduced the key speaker Bro. Wright. He offered a flashback of 1976: ranging in topics from the Bicentennial celebration to the 92% Black vote which helped elect Carter president Bro. Wright questioned the importance of the NAACP fund drive and where the money came from. He said Greek letter groups should unite and put aside all pity. Local Pan-Hell chapter president Soror Ida Armour was cited for her work with the Indianapolis chapter of Pan-Hell. Soror Armour greeted visitors expressing how pleased the council is over the participation and unity between member organizations.

Pictured: Bro. Larry Lunsford, Chapter PanHell president at Tuskegee Institute; Soror Beryl Borel and Bro. Charles Wright, National Pan-Hellenic Council president.

Finer Womanhood Program

Phi Delta Chapter

St. Petersburg, Florida-Zeta Gamma Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., observed Finer Womanhood Day at McCabe United Methodist Church on March 21, emphasizing the founding of sisterhood and paying tribute to the founders of the sorority. Mrs. Hazel Webb, retired school teacher was honored as Woman of the Year along with Soror Eunice Burgess as Zeta of the Year, both of whom received plaques for their extensive community service. Mrs. Webb was also selected as State Woman of the Year at the Florida State Meeting in Tampa, Florida on May 1. Bertha Bankston, Mary Murph and Alice Swain were honored for their outstanding service in the community. Music was provided by the Zeta "5 Pearls," and a challenging message was delivered by Soror Wilma Holloway.

Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois

On October 9, 1976, Phi Delta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. hosted the Illinois State meeting here at Bradley University. The meeting was well attended, and many interesting and progressive things were accomplished at this meeting. As a result of this meeting State Director soror Ann Prendergast will be joined by the following sorors on the Illinois Executive Board: Debra Stanley, secretary; Anita Winston; Minnie Thomas, Treasurer; Gilda Brame, editor; Lorraine Cowan and Kay Martin, Chaplin. A buffet lunch was held at Peoria's Heritage House which was followed by performances by the Sigmas of Zeta Mu Chapter, the sponsoring sorors and the Archonians of Phi Delta. The meeting was ended with a touching rededication ceremony. The graduate chapter of Phi Beta Sigma, Peoria, Illinois gave an Orchid Ball in the Grand Ballroom of the Peoria Hilton which was attended by the visiting sorors who performed along with the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma. Four girls were made Archonians in November and two became Zetas in March 1976.

Leh to right Mrs. Hazel Webb receiving Woman of the Year Plaque from Alma Seniors

Chapter News

Theta Epsilon Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Theta Epsilon Zeta Chapter was organized in New Providence, Bahamas, on January 23, 1976, as the result of the fervent endeavors of seven graduate members, who felt that the city of Nassau would profit by the development of such an organization. Theta Epsilon Zeta charter members are, Jacquelyn Bosfield-Marshall; Marva Russell-Minns; Marcia Maria North; Elsie Pople-Pilgrim; Catherine Taylor-Roxborough;

Rosemary Thurston; and Sharon Lockhart-Wilson. These women were bonded under a zealous venture to give of their services to the underprivileged children, delinquent adults, and senior citizens. Their annual project will be to contribute worthwhile gifts to charitable organizations. Theta Epsilon Zeta will always portray and promote the ideals of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. "Sisterhood, Scholarship, Service and Finer Womanhood."

Zeta Gamma Zeta News Notes Woman Of The Year For Florida Receiving Zeta awards from Soror Mattie Everette (left), Basileus of Zeta Gamma Zeta Chapter, is Mrs. Hazel Webb of St. Petersburg. Mrs. Webb was selected as Woman of the Year for the State of Florida by the state Chapter. Besides a plaque, she was also presented a Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding community service.

Chapter News

Mrs. Gray Named "Woman of the Year" Mrs. Clarence Gray was honored as "Woman of the Year" by Delta Lambda Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta, Inc. recently. The presentation, a highlight of Finer Womanhood Week, was made during a banquet at the Green Acres Restaurant. Mrs. Caroline Day president, presided and welcomed approximately 100 guests in attendance. Mrs. Ellen Mack explained the purpose of Finer Womanhood Week, a national program which focuses attention on the identity of one who has exemplified high standards and principles, encouraged good

scholarship and has taken an active University and the University of interest in community activities. Mrs. Georgia. Mack said "In choosing Mrs. Gray as She previously taught music at recipient of this honor, the local chapter Athens High School and taught at feels that all of her attributes and Industrial High School and Wilson in contributions have been immeasurable." Tifton for 28 years. She is a member of Mrs. Gray was born in Dawson and Allen Temple A.M.E. Church where attended public and private schools she serves as minister of music and there. She attended Georgia Normal organist. She is also a member of the College in Albany and received an AB. church Missionary Society and a former degree in secondary education from member of the Board of Stewards and Morris Brown College in Atlanta. She Board of Trustees. She is music has done post-graduate work in the director of the South Georgia A.M.E. schools of Music at Ohio University in Church. Athens, the University of Pennsylvania, The Grays have one son, Wyatt Hill Atlanta University, Georgia State Gray of Colonial Heights, Virginia.

"The S Pearls Singing Group of Zeta Gamma Zeta Chapter," left to right: Sorors Mattie Ford Everette, Chapter Baselius; Yvonne King; Helen T. Davis; Patricia Howard and Joyce Williams. Not shown is Soror Adele Cooper, Director.

Soror Eunice Burgess (right), Zeta of the Year receiving plaque from Soror Theodora Bunch of Zeta Gamma Zeta.

Chapter News Beta Zeta Zeta's on the Move Cincinnati's Beta Zeta Zeta Chapter is making waves with each other as well as with the Queen City. Under the leadership of Basileus Allie McClure they have pledged faithful service to the chapter and to their community. Workshops have proven to be valuable and profitable to the chapter. The workshop opened with a speech made by Dr. Alyce Gullatte at the 1976 Boule titled "Third Century Priorities for Third World People." Her speech inspired following panelists: Soror Kathy Copeland spoke on being a genuine, active person in the sorority and not merely a Zeta in name only; Soror Marsha Watts discussed the responsibilities of graduate and undergraduate sorors; Soror Dorothy Chatman explained the auxiliary Amicae and its significance; Soror Faye Calloway explained the origin and purpose of the Stork's Nest. Special projects for the community have enhanced the purposes of the sorority's service. During the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons they donated canned fruit and vegetable juices to a local home for the aged. They supply needed items such as toothbrushes, handkerchiefs, etc. to the patients at another rest home. They have given books to children in low-income areas who do not have access to a public library and have provided items, such as clothing and shoes for the children in families with both parents deceased. Plans for a Stork's Nest are in the making for Fall, 1977. Soror Doris McAdams is serving as Chairlady of this undertaking.

Beta Zeta Beta workshop participants.

Attending sorors lend an ear to workshop panelists.

Allle McClure, President Beta Zeta Beta, Cincinnati.

Chapter News Zeta Amicaes Benefit Affair This proud group of friends take time out during a Zeta benefit affair to pose for the photographer. Shown from left are: Rosa Nesbitt, Pauline Cuffie, Roberta Moody, Sadie Martin, Elouise Thompson, Helen Lawton, Miriam Simmons, Doris Mosley, Cora Royal, Sueise Edwards and Juanita Holmes. Other members of the charter group are Daisy Lawson, Jan Willingham, Barbara Stockton, Hazel Webb, Harriet Curry, Joyce King, Clemmie Walters.

Benefit Affair Sponsored Mrs. Louise Graham, founder of Florence Nightingale Circle, is shown receiving the Sorority's donation from Soror Mattie Everette, Basileus, on the right. Florence Nightingale Circle, a program serving the needs of profoundly retarded youth and adults in the Pinellas County community, was selected as the Chapter's community involvement project for the year.

Sorors Pause During Benefit Affair These sorors of Zeta Gamma Zeta Chapter, smartly attired for sea-going, coll ..... vely sponsored a "Disco on the Water" to benefit Florence Nightingale Circle. They are shown aboard the pleasure boat, The Captain Anderson, which cruised the Gulf of Mexico with a capacity crowd.

J cenes from Zeta Amlcae's 25th Anniversary Left to right: Mrs. Fannie Mae Lee, President, M~ . I. M. Her on. Past International Grand Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Inc. and Soror Lullella Harri on. Past Grand Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and speaker for the occasion.

Mother-Daughter Zetas Left: Soror Lee E. Johnson, right: Soror Ulysses J. Williams, Basileus TGZ.

Chapter News Old World Charm Prevails at Zeta Amicae Dinner Dance

Gray, Olga Beale, Katherine E. Reid, regional president; Christina Stanfield, Lucille Wilburn, president of the Detroit Amicae, Eunice Brown and Mary Johnson. Amicae sponsors are Friends Theresa Dixon, Celeste McDaniel and Doris Block, basileus of Beta Omicron Zeta chapter.

The Alumnae hall of Marygrove college was filled with members and their guests from Zeta Phi Beta sorority and Phi Beta Sigma fraternity and friends from other organizations. The contingent enjoyed a delightful dinner and dancing to the lively music of Robert Neal's band which created a relaxed atmosphere. Zeta Amicae is an auxiliary of Zeta Phi Beta sorority and is oriented to giving service to the community. The Detroit Amicae chapter was organized in 1963 under Friend Lonnie Williams Rocquemore, then basileus of Beta Omicron Zeta chapter (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority). The Amicae organization is organized on three levels-local, state and regional-whose pledge is to assist charities and organizations. In previous years, Amicae's financial efforts have produced a television set presented to the New Light Nursing home-scholarships to students seeking higher education or improvement of skills; gifts and support to homes for children and young adults. Proceeds from the autumn dinner dance affair will be utilized by providing services for groups and individuals in need within the metropolitan area. Participating members included Mesdames Maebelle Freeman, chairperson of dance; Mercide Spinner, Clothielde Moore, Vivian Lester, Ethel Banks, Lucille Reid, Hannah

Eastern Regional Conference a Success The Eastern Regional Conference under the capable direction of Soror Rosalie Adams was held April 23-25 in Fayetteville, North Carolina with Gamma Upsilon Zeta Chapter as host. The conference's theme was Unity, Commitment, Involvement, through Service. The theme set the tone for the address given by Soror Majorie A.

Costa, Assistant to the Administrator of Community Affairs and Health Services, Department of HEW. Special awards and presentations were made to outstanding community leaders followed by an Inter-Greek soiree. The highlights of the Saturday meeting was a Blue and White

Members of Zeta Amicae show expressions of pleasure and satisfaction as they launch the regular monthly business session, after being honored with a special dinner entertainment by the Mu Zeta Sponsors. Sorors Amelia J. Lewis and Ardessie C. Prophet are Co-chairpersons who are assisted by members Lucille Sims, Beatrice Davis, Marion Walker, Mary Moody and Isabel M. Herson. 22

Luncheon with Soror Yvonne B. Miller, Beta Theta Zeta Chapter. She held the sorors attention with her excellent manner in which she delivered the inspirational message. A most impressive rededication ceremony concluded the Eastern Regional Conference.

Chapter News Zeta Amicae Chapter Formed

Soror Flossie Dixon, left, State of Florida Director for Amicae Affairs, presented the ZETA AMICAE Charter to friend Elouise Thompson, President of the Amicae Chapter during an installation ceremony at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Grand Basileus-Soror Janice G. Kissner presenting plaque to Sorer Alyce Gullattee, who was selected as Woman Of The Year by Delta Alpha Zeta Chapter, Brooklyn, N.Y. on February 19, 1977 at Hotel Pierre.

25th Anniversary of Zeta Amicae At right, scenes from the 25th Anniversary of Zeta Amicae of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Below, 25th Anniversary of Zeta Amicae in the planning stage. Program Committee is shown at work with President Fannie Mae Lee who is fourth from left in the photo.

Campus & City Chapter News Focus on the Undergraduates Zeta Pi Zeta Chapter The Zeta Pi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority made it possible for the Zetas to have a wonderful day October 23, 1976 at the Sunset Manor Restaurant on Military Highway in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Yvonne Miller, professor, Norfolk State College is shown with the Undergraduates. She is seated center front. Anita Wise, Rho Alpha Chapter, Hampton Institute is seated on the right side. She gave a dynamic talk on community involvement. Other persons are Carolyn Clark, Nu Chapter, Virginia Union University; Avis Whitfield, Zeta Gamma, Norfolk State College; Isabella Jones, Zeta Gamma, Norfolk State; Nathalene Newton, Rho Alpha, Hampton Institute; Edythe Epps, Rho Alpha, Hampton Institute.

Undergraduates Sponsor Sickle Cell Anemia Drive At right, pictured standing, left to right: Solicitors: Yvette Payne, (contributor, unknown), Viney Kinchen, Bridget Narcisse, Albert Simpson, and (contributors, unknown) Seated, left to right: Solicitors: Evelyn McWilliams, Raymond Webb and Ursula Collins. At bottom, standing-Solicitor, Raymond Webb. Seated left to right: Solicitors: Viney Kinchen, Evelyn McWilliams and Ursula Collins

Members of Rho Epsilon Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and the undergraduate chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity on the campus of Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, engaged in several activities during the week that was proclaimed "Sickle Cell Anemia Week" by Mayor W. W. Dumas. One major activity was that of soliciting funds to aid in Health and Research. As a result of a two and one half day effort, funds in the amount of $610 35 were secured and reported to the Foundation. Faculty and staff members, students and friends gave freely to this drive which is indicative of their concern for this disease which exists among Afro Americans

Campus & City Chapter News Mu Delta on the Move Mu Delta Chapter was recently reinstated on the campus of Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Ill. The chapter is determined to make a comeback. A bevy of activities on the campus have been sponsored by the Sorors. The Sorors pictured right are: Beverly Swanigan, Cathy Booker, Linda Anderson, Veronica Brown and Brenda Thomas. Sorors not shown are Cheryl Williamson, Diane Walker and Renee James. For their Valentine Project, in lieu of giving gifts to one another, the members gave gifts to replenish Stork's Nest, our national project.

Greetings Sorors: As I embark upon the dual challenge of serving as Third Anti-Basileus of our beautiful sisterhood and of entering Indiana University to obtain a Master's Degree in Business Administration, I humbly thank everyone who has in any manner touched my life. Zeta and business are somewhat synonymous. We must address ourselves with a profes..ional attitude to make our Sorority an extremely involved "Community Conscious Action Oriented organization." In assessing priorities, my administration will consist of establi hing a functioning Undergraduate Council, providing beneficial Undergraduate workshops and programs, and establishing uiable communication channels. If I can assist you in your program activities, let me know as soon as possible. I also solicit your ideas relative to the Undergraduate Council and any other phase of Undergraduate involvement. Euen though I have advanced to a Graduate leuel of study, I still possess the youthful determination of seeking new ideas to advance the progressive programs of Zeta. The world being a masquerade, it is left to concerned individuals to shatter the masks that instigate harrassment, degradation, humiliation, and ignorance in the realm of not only Zeta but all organizations participating in such endeavors. Therefore, our programs and pledging activities must reflect the principles for which we will always be proud to identify. Activate the "Zeta Check List" for the Fall Semester. By doing so, I will be assured that your chapter is mouing in the right direction. Our common desire to establish finer womanhood through service can be accomplished through promptness. co-operation, and committed effort. Congratulations to the newly elected National Undergraduate Member-AtLarge, Soror Delores Johnson. I look forward to working with this talented and mo t concerned Soror. Together we will represent the Undergraduate body on the National leuel. Truly, "The Lord is first ... The family is second ... and 'we' are third." Thanks in advance for your continued support, concern, and actiue inuoluement. Sisterly serving you, Soror Jylla D. Moore Third Anti-Basileus

Jylla Deane Moore and Earl Stanley Foster together with their parents Mrs. Julius 0. Moore, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Foster invite you to share in the joy of the beginning of their new life together when they exchange marriage vows on Saturday, the twentieth of August at seven o'clock in the evening Trinity United Presbyterian Church Salisbury, North Carolina

Campus & City Chapter News Who's Who in Greekdom Ursula Collins of Rho Epsilon Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was cited as a member of Who's Who in Greekdom at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The selection includes three percent of the Greek System. Criteria for the selection is based on scholastic achievement, contributions and dedicated service, as well as good rapport with students of one's own organization and with that of other organizations.

Ursula was the only member of the ethnic race so cited. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hollin Collins of New Iberia, Louisiana. (Mrs. Collins is also a Zeta.) Ursula is a graduating senior majoring in English Education. She is one of the chartered members of Rho Epsilon Chapter and the first president. Presently, she is serving in the capacity of SecretaryTreasurer of the Chapter.

The National Undergraduate Council The National Undergraduate Council, under the direction of Third Anti-Basileus Jylla D. Moore, is "on the road again." Undergraduates at the 1976 Boule were very concerned about the lack of communication between chapters on local, state, regional, and national levels. Through the efforts of regional representatives and national officers, an increased number of undergraduate workshops will be conducted to promote greater awareness, concern, commitment, and communication. Following an October organizational meeting, the future of undergraduate involvement in service and sisterhood was re-evaluated. The undergraduate realm of Zeta will provide our source of survival as we strive to develop maximum potential.

Mu Eta Chapter Chartered The lovely home of Ms. Vivian H. Hansbury was filled with solemnity, Joy, and gaiety on June 26, 1976. The affair was the initiating of Charter Members of Mu Eta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated on Penn State Campus.

Soror Moore discussing a handbook with Soror Delores Johnson, National Undergraduate Member at Large.

This impressive ceremony was conducted by Beryl Battle, Atlantic Regional Director, of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, who was assisted by Mrs. Ernestine Staton, Associated Regional Director of Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Edith Rambeau, newly elected president of the local chapter of Greater Philadelphia. Charter Members are: Angela Nicholas, Loretta Ramsey, Sherrie Cooper, Donna J. Woodson, Elizabeth A. Brister and Lisa W. Anderson. Mrs. Hansbury, from Beta Delta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has been named advisor of Mu Eta Chapter. 26

Attending this ausprcious occasion were Z. B. Forsythe; Alice Roye, Darby Pennsylvania and local First Vice President; Mary Thorpe, Second Vice President; Mary Sanchez, Recording Secretary; Alice Smith, Financial Secretary; Barbara Barnet, Treasurer; G. Ernestine Fant, Director of Publicity; Hazel Nelson. Parliamentarian; Ethel H. Hall; Beulah G. Folk; Eddie M. Jones; Esther Wilson; Barbara Thomas; Diane Harvey; Donnie Smith, Sandy Shannon; Shelia Howard; Carmetia Watson; Carrie McGee; Cheryl Cooper; Linda Green, Linda Clipper; Darlene Ried; Janice Wilson; Laura Di Jols; and Barbara Younge.

Campus & City Chapter News

Upsilon Eta Receives Charter Upsilon Eta Chapter chartered at Pace University, New York City. Initiation and chartering ceremonies held December 12, 1976 at Pace were attended by representatives of the five metropolitan Zeta Chapters. Dean Heller accepted the new chapter on behalf of Pace University. Charter members L to R: Doris Frazier, Basileus Gwendolyn Smith, Jacqueline Cobb, Dean Emanuel Heller, Anne Babb, Beryl Battle, Regional Director, and Anaela Baker.

The Archonians of Zeta Phi Beta, Phi Delta Chapter, Peoria, llllnois. Left to right: Donna Norman, Irene Williams, Rhonda Poindexter, Alicia Freeman. Dorothy Kemp, Yvette Freeman, Felicia Simmons, Marilyn Ammons.

Soror Denise Callaway of the Iota Zeta Colony in Terre Haute, Indiana is the reigning Black Student Union Homecoming Queen "Miss Ebony" on the Indiana State University campus. Denise is a second semester junior majoring in broadcasting and minoring in marketing. She was selected "Miss Ebony" on the basis of poise, personality, talent and inner beauty. Her talent was a dramatic reading of an original composition entitled "Papa." A winner of the Maurice Early Scholarship Grant from the Indianapolis Press Club, Denise is also a resident assistant in Lincoln Tuad hall on the l.S. U. 27

campus. She is also the past parlimentarian of the Executive Board of the National Third World Student Coalition. The State of Indiana Grammateus, Denise is also the Sweetheart of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Psi Chapter. She and five other sorors have recently been chosen to serve on a special board in Indiana composed of zetas and sigmas to study and recommend projects and ideas to bring the two organizations closer together. Denise will complete her B.S. degree in December 1977 and plans to continue her education by earning her master's degree at Indiana University.

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Epsilon Theta was chartered by the national Zeta Phi Beta Sorority during ceremonies Saturday. April 2. Charter members of the organization: Deborah Deneece Jones of Columbia; Jovada Lynn Sims of Rock Hill; Cheryl Anne Samuel of Liberty Hill; Deborah Jo Davis of Anderson; Myrna Janis Simmons of Ridgeland; Gwendolyn Marene Crome of Rock Hill; Miriam Yvonne Crome of Rock Hill; Deborah Dianne Brown of Chester; Carol Teresa Owens of Camden; Sateria Levern Padgett of Bates burg; Gloria Alfreda Golightly of Welford; Janet Rose Adams of Lancaster; and Brenda Lorraine Norwood of Camden.

Winthrop College News Rock Hill, South Carolina Rock Hill- The Epsilon Theta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority became the second Winthrop College sorority to gain national affiliation when it was chartered during ceremonies Saturday, April 2. The presentation of charter was made by Eunice Thomas of Columbus, Georgia, southeast regional director, and Macon Gardner of Cammeron and Jacquelyn Douglas, state director and undergraduate sponsor, respectively. The sponsoring graduate chapter, Delta Xi Zeta, entertained the 13 new members of Zeta Phi Beta at a reception in McBryde Hall immediately following the chartering ceremony and later at a dance. Winthrop president Charles Vail welcomed the organization to campus. Greetings were also extended by Iva Gibson, dean of students, and by Richard Cummings, associate dean of students, who challenged the group to uphold high academic standards and promote service activities

J CHARTER PRESENTE Eunice Thomas. southeastern regional director of the national Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, participated in eremonles at Winthrop College April 2 when the p lion Theta Chapter was chartered. Chapter officers are. from left. Carol Owen of Camden. chaplain; Yvonne Crome of Ro k Hill. vice president; Mrs. Thomas; Dianne Brown of he ter, pre 1dent; Gwen Crome of Rock Hill. assistant secretary-treasurer; and Brenda Norwood of Camden, ecretary-treasurer.

Teachers' Political Clout Permeates Convention

NEA President John Ryor, who was re-elected to a second two-year term of office, told the teacher-delegates that "we made a critical difference" in the 1976 election by endorsing the Carter/Mondale ticket. "This year's education budget contains over a billion dollars more for education than did last year's," Ryor noted. He also pointed out that the defeat of the Ford/Dole ticket means that ''NEA can concentrate its lobbying efforts on making gains for education rather than try-

ing to override Presidential vetoes of vital legislation." As if to confirm Ryor's statement, Vice-President Mondale brought the teachers assurance that President Jimmy Carter would sign the current Labor-HEW funding law when it reaches his desk, "and teachers can

count on receiving that major increase in education funds." The appropriations bill he spoke of includes a 15 percent increase in school funding and had been under threat of a White House veto. Ryor told the NEA delegates that continued political pressure from teachers was essential. "NEA is not going to be lulled into complacency by presidential promises and fireside chats. We're much more interested in collecting chits than chats.''

The sure reality of the political clout of America's teachers permeated the annual National Education Association convention here this month as nearly 8,000 delegates talked politics, discussed political power, and heard two of the nation's best-known politicians-Vice-President Walter F. Mondale and Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey-acclaim the rewards of political action. Mondale and Humphrey brought the teachers promises and proposals, and were rewarded by torrents of applause when they announced more federal dollars for the schools, and called for "giving this nation's teachers a real voice in the educational policy of this country." Alex Haley, special category winner of a Pulitzer Prize-honored by a special award for his book "Roots" and its effect on education-told teachers of his feeling that his book was "meant to be.'' He reported that it was being translated into 24 languages and that ''Kunta Kinte and his people are replacing Tarzan and Jane as a literary image of Africans." Haley urged teachers to encourage students to record the memories of their elder relatives, to get students to search for old family documents, and to encourage students to hold family reunions. "These things make a difference in the value of our lives," he said. Senator Humphrey-received NEA's annual Friend of Education Award. He urged the NEA teachers to use their political clout for legislation that would create a Cabinet-level Department of Education. To roaring applause, the senator told the teachers that a separate department would "provide the national leadership and the assignment of responsibility in an area that has been neglected too long." NEA has held a separate Education Department as a major goal for years. Mr. Humphrey also urged NEA to support his legislative proposal for establishment of a National Education Trust Fund that would guarantee one-third school funding by the federal government, and at the same time, "reduce substantially or eliminate entirely the taxation of real property for the purpose of financing elementary and secondary education."

Charles Wright Revives Lile 01 Floundering Pan-Hell For a number of years Pan Hellenic Council was faltering in its attempt to serve large numbers of black students involved with fraternities and sororities. Charles Wright, who was elected president of this national Black body which is loosely representative of eight Greek letter organizations, is holding his own while a less than enthusiastic Board takes on a "wait and see attitude." Some national presidents of large bodies seem to want to take a hands-off policy indicating that one Greek letter organization does not have any control over another. Major problems on integrated campuses or all Black campuses seems to be greater than the Pan Hellenic structural machinery is able to tackle. It appears the National Pan-Hell took a back seat while other more effective Black students forged ahead. In his new position, Bro. Wright has triple opportunities to hold workshops, discussions and to see where the Black college student is headed. In his speeches he states that "our education system ... is in serious difficulty. The quality of a good education is at an all time low." Quoting Sam Yette, author of The Choice, he states that "Blacks cannot be found in libraries, classrooms, dorms and the like. However, they can be found en masse in student unions and at PARTIES." He feels that we must remember the original purpose of Greekdom which derived from an intellectual environment on white campuses. This purpose was to promote fellowship among members, enhance academic excellence and to provide some level of service. It is sad that sororities and fraternities have deviated from the original purpose. "Pan-Hell must address itself to such deviations on a national and local level. These deviations are manifested by the following: 1) A Decline in Academic Excellencestandards should not be lowered to accommodate quantity

but maintained at an all-time high to accommodate quality. Such quality can strengthen an organization and make its purpose relevant to all Blacks. (2) Emphasis on the Social Component-socializing is important but not to the degree of becoming a cliche. Smokers, block shows, partying excessively, and the like are nice but this talent should be directed towards serving the needs of the group, the campus, and the community. (3) Service as Mere Tokenism-the service element instead of the social element should get priority. Projects every holiday or so are nice, however, these should be done continuously. (4) Pledging-beatings, degredation and humiliation are not relevant in making one a better anything. Such activities should and must be replaced by activities which will enhance organizational goals. "Black Greeks should hit the books and attempt to reach their academic potential. They should join fellow classmates advocating quality faculty members and an atmosphere conducive to learning and teaching. Work together with other organizations by your organization's representation on committees, boards, task forces, etc. Be about service. Respond more so to human needs rather than your own personal ones. As Black Greeks we should be accountable to the university of which we may be a part, to the Black struggle which we should be trying to serve, and last but not least, to ourselves. Demand quality academically and in reference to service. "Pan-Hell's responsibility is to see that such ideals are carried out. Pan-Hell should be a reinforcement and strength to all members whenever and wherever needed." Charles Wright is at present president of the National Pan Hellenic Council, Vice President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and Vice-President of Chapter activities for the National Foundation of the March of Dimes.

Florida Geographical Area Organization A Model for Grass-root Involvement

One of the newest developments amidst Zeta circles in Florida is the division of the State of Florida into what has commonly come to be known as "geographical areas." With the approval and support of the State of Florida Executive Board, local chapters and individual sorors within the chapters, the state's leadership team headed by Associate Director, Virginia T. Hansberry, continues to launch extensive projects and programs whose expected outcomes are to involve every Zeta in giving service to her community and to enhance the image of Zeta in each community. The geographical area organization as a concept and expressed need is not new. During the late 1960s lead team member Soror Marian Shannon saw the need for such an organizational structure and set into motion some ideas which now are just beginning to be operative. She was concerned with every sorer having an opportunity to be involved at the "grass-root level" in helping to shape the direction of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. The desire to divide the state of Florida into areas came soon after the realization that Florida Zeta chapters are continuously increasing. The state was divided into five (5) distinct areas: Area I, Northwest Florida, Area 11, Northeast Florida, Area Ill, Southeast Florida, Area IV, Central Florida, and Area V, Southwest Florida. The formation of a geographical council for each area followed. Initially, a geographical coordinator was appointed by the Associate Director. This person, had to be free to travel between chapters in her area, willing to give of her time in preparing reports, able to finance personally some of the work and visits. Each chapter selected one Area Representative to complete the council. The Area Representative is the contact person for the chapter. During the first year of implementation, the area held meetings once or twice, prior to Regional and/or State meetings. Sorors in each area met at a place centrally situated for all chapters within the area. The programs were developed cooperatively by all chapters in an area. This allowed involvement from the "grass roots" by each soror in an area. It is felt that this one aspect makes the geographical area organizational plan ideal.

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It was a night filled with pure enjoyment when five outstanding young ladies in an unforgettable performance unveiled the loveliness of the Fine Arts. Sorors Phyllis Gibson, Gail V. Gilmore, Mary W. Nichols, Tommie Harris, and Carolyn Jones have three things in common. All are Zetas, all love the arts, and all work very hard. Each participant received excellent acceptance by the audience and

brought the entire body to its feet on the final curtain. Soror Gail Varina Gilmore, Mezzo Soprano, of New Orleans, Louisiana is currently working and performing in Krefeld, Germany and Holland Theaters. Acclaimed for concerts in Louisiana, Illinois, the Carolinas, Italy and Germany, she is a recipient of many awards, including Zeta Phi Beta Sorority's National Award in 1974. She performs Spirituals and Operatic Arias. Soror Mary W. Nichols, Creative Dance Artist of Silver Springs, Maryland, is heralded in the East and Midwest for her artistry in Jazz, African, and Interpretive Dance. Her dance talents span from creative dance for children to choreographed productions for colleges to liturgical interpretation for teens to concerts for community theaters and local television shows. Soror Tommie Harris Stewart, Actress, Orator, Instructor of Dramatic and Speech Arts at Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi is noted in the theater and television circles as a polished actress. She is presently featured on a new educational television regional soap opera "Just Around the Comer." She was seen last fall in two national television specials, the CBS Minstrel Man, starring Glynn Turman and Saundra Sharp and the ABC Wednesday Night Movie, Nightmare of Murder.

Soror Carolyn Jones, Pianist, Vocalist, and Teacher at Jack Yates High School, Houston, Texas is a renowned American in the music arena and noted in the '75 and '76 editions of International Records of Who's Who in Music, International Profiles '76, and International Intellectuals. This artist has appeared in every aspect of the media such as television telethons, radio, and commercials. Her most recent performance of acclaim was a 30,000 audience at the Houston Astrodome. She also performed at the Holiday Inn Astrodome.

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Newly elected president of Pan-Hellenic Council uses no nonsense approach in a speech explaining tighter control on campus activities.

Mother Zeta Effie L. Burford could not pass up chance to pose with Sigma son and Brother Maurice M. Boler, Jr.

Local sorors and brothers from Psi Chapter Clarke College and Morehouse College.

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A recommendation to reduce the size of the official board of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was hotly debated at the 76 Boule. The resolution reducing the number of former national basilei to three was passed with a majority vote. Many times during the last four or five boules this recommendation was discussed, but never before in history of Zeta did it have a chance of passing. New officers elected were: The national president Janice G. Kissner, White Plains, New York; Dr. Edith V. Francis, Vice-President, New Jersey; Evelyn Brown, Second Vice-president, Atlanta; Jylla Moore, Third Vice-president; Dolores Pennington, New Orleans, Secretary; Millie D. Veasey, Treasurer, Raleigh; Effie B. Burford, Journalist, Indianapolis; Vertis Martin, Daytona Beach, Parliamentarian; Ida B. King, Chairwoman Executive Board, Gary; Jewel Livingston, Chairwoman National Trustee Board, St. Louis; Trustees: Isabel Adams, Denver; Orene Hopkins, Danville, Calif.; Rowena Cleveland, Selma, Ala.; Alice Mays, Little Rock, Ark. Undergraduate-at-Large: Delores Johnson, Beaumont, Texas. National basilei (presidents) on the Board are: Dr. Deborah C. Wolfe, Camden, New Jersey; Isabel M. Herson, Baton Rouge; Mildred C. Bradham, Tallahasse, Florida. The five founders are members of the Board. Others who comprise the National Executive Body are the regional directors appointed by the national president. They are nine representing the eight regions in the United States and region in Africa for a total of nine.

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Nine women who have important roles in the implementation of Zeta's national program are regional directors. It has been just recently that most members have come to understand the function of directors. Often the regional director has the role of bringing harmony within a framework of a multiplicity of problems. She may have as many as fifty chapters in one state, and cover a radius of several hundred miles for the purpose of visiting college campuses, chartering chapters and settling inhouse problems within graduate chapters. Directors are a close knit group of officers who attend board meetings and workshops, and are responsible to the president and board members for disseminating information. They are also responsible for the implementation of programs. The most important task is preparation for Regional Conferences where 300-400 members meet for two or more days to discuss techniques in handling internal problems, the national projects, communication workshops, and scholarships. There are eight regions in the United States and one on the Continent of Africa: Atlantic, Eastern, Great Lakes, Southeastern, Midwest, South Central, Southern and Pacific Region. Zeta owes a lot to its regional and associate directors who cover a specific area. The state director assists the regional director, and is responsible for conducting workshops at state level.

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Eunice S. Thomas

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Ruth Mosley

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vice-president/public relations, Wilen Manufacturing Co., Atlanta; and Elaine Whitelaw, National Foundation March of Dimes. All honorees were present except Sarah Vaughn, who was on a singing tour. All events were not as smooth at the six-day confab. Loudest protest came when a resolution hit the floor to decrease numbers of the National Executive Board. The resolution which has never made it out of committee, came before the entire body and was approved. Amidst much debate, the rule decreases to three the number of former national presidents who may sit on the board. Another important resolution adopted was the $500,000 pledge to support the United Negro College Fund and $5,000 support for the NAACP. Another feature was a pre-workshop conducted by National Phylacter, Vetris

The 56th Anniversary Boule of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was the largest in the history of the fifty-seven year old organization. The public banquet with Carl Rowan, national columnist and author, was oversubscribed. Four other national presidents were present and brought greetings from their national bodies; Mrs. Thelma Dailey, Delta Sigma Theta; Mr. Walter Washington, Alpha Phi Alpha; Mr. John E. Westberry, Phi Beta Sigma; and Dr. Annie Lawrence, Sigma Gamma Rho. The national grand basi!eus, Janice Kissner, opened the meeting with challenge to implement "Third World Priorities for Third World People." Mayor Maynard Jackson of Atlanta brought greetings from the city. The following women were made honorary members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority: Sarah Vaughn, internationally known Jazz concert singer; Mrs. Taylor, council woman of New Orleans; Charlotte Wilen,

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Boule' -1978 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Announces

That Big ... Exciting Fifty-Eighth Anniversary Boule in Houston, Texas at the Shamrock Hilton Hotel July 22-29, 1978 IN THE MEANTIME ... Each chapter is to send its ad for the Boule Souvenir Journal to the Houston Chapters before December 1. Each chapter is to send its UNCF contribution of $500 or more to National Headquarters. Each chapter is to send its NAACP contribution of $500 or more to National Headquarters.

■ ■ Sammie Lucas, Assistant Superintendent Jackson, Miss. Junior High Schools operated educational activities to achieve the goal of raising the general education level of the male population;

Each year since 1954 school openings remind me of former Governor of Georgia Talmadge who said, "A court order can't change the way people have thought and lived over centuries." The governor must have been right, for today, 23 years later, schools are still operated and governed without any significant changes in the behavior patterns of those who administer, staff or attend them. Examine the performance of education historically and you will note the following:

( 3) When we were surprised by the space achievements of Russia and suddenly realized that we had too few Math. and Science Students of Quality to be competitive, NDEA programs were formulated and made operational, and in short time we had the most successful space program in the world. To date, most (if not all) of what Americans wanted to achieve through their educational institutions has been achieved. Educators and their institutions are a proficient group, a group that expects and gets the responses necessary for goal achievement from pupils, teachers and supporters of education. This record of education leads to the conclusion that if or when educators and other community leaders decide, want and expect positive interaction among pupils, staff and community residents of different racial and/or economic backgrounds, it will become a reality and be entered in the record with their many other achievements. For educators have recommended, gotten and maintained curriculum they believed to be in the best interest of the nation, region and select student groups; compensatory and vocational programs for low income and minority pupils that show little or no potential rewards for the individual pupil or group; installation of testing and

( 1) When it was determined that there was not enough skilled manpower in agriculture to produce the food and fibers necessary to maintain and advance the American Social Life Style, a decision was made; education was called upon through the establishment of land grant colleges and universities to correct this situation, presently, less than 10 percent of the population does the job that once took 90 percent of the population to do;

(2) After World War II it was decided that the nation could not afford the degree of illiteracy discovered among our male population: AG.I. Bill was established, to provide additional educational opportunities for the returning veterans ... education as expected, accepted this assignment without question and designed and 42

grouping programs that demonstrate no conceivable purpose other than pupil labeling. Attention is again called to the fact that educators and education jointly are proficient and successful at achieving goals decided socially important. Why then, is school desegregation ... thus, school integration, not being achieved more promptly, willingly and easily? It is because equal educational opportunities for American Minorities are perceived as being unimportant to the total society and democracy by educators, governmental and other community leaders. The ability of American institu lions to solve social problems is unquestionable. We have won outright several wars, separated the human race by color, and placed men on the moon. Education is an American institution and has successfully assisted in each of these tasks. In addition, education has aided in the production and maintenance of a status quo social system. It has perpetrated a curriculum that blatantly ignores the contributions of many American minorities to the development of this country. There are many more examples that could be cited, but I feel that these make the point. Because educators influence the direction and operations of education, schools remain biased toward minorities simply because no decisions have been made to have it any other way, and the behavior we are getting from pupils, teach rs and community

residents is what the American leadership wish to occur. Gordon W. Allport may have the answer in his discussion of prejudice, which he defines as "being down on something you are not up on." Educational administrators have spent most of their time in courts, physically processing black and white pupils and staff (when forced to do so by the courts), leaving little, if any, time to deal with the root of the problem-"being down on something they are not up on." Where have there been overt attempts to educate the majority population to the intent of the 1954 court decision? Not only is this an omitted thrust in the majority community-it is an omitted activity in the minority community. What then prevents pupils, staff, administrators, and community residents from developing meaningful and supportive relationships, especially when these individuals are more alike, physically and culturally, than different? Lack of educators' decision to have it differently ... for education's history of success is too long for there to be any other reason. In my opinion, before the needed decision can be made individually or collectively by blacks or whites, we must ask and answer the following questions positively:

l. Does each child, regardless of color and economic status, have the

right to be taught what he needs to know in order to take a productive, rewarding part in society? 2. ls education acquired in a heterogeneous group essential to the positive function of a democratic social system? 3. Are the attitudes and achievement acquired in a heterogeneous group mutually beneficial for both black and white, both rich and poor youngsters and adults? 4. Should education assume its historical role of leadership in socially sensitive situations? 5. Can I live comfortably with changes in social behavioral patterns that may result from allowing students and staff to integrate the schools? 6. On the question of race, do I know where I am? Do I, because of my group identify, still believe I am better than or less than members of other racial groups? 7. Are we, in fact, descendents of a common group, more alike than different, with but one major divider, what we have been taught. It is my contention that until we answer these questions positively, individually and collectively, our attempts to operate schools with mixed populations will be made on a superficial level-and problems will be the rule, not the exception-and the decision to integrate will never be made.

Stork's Nest The Stork's Nest of Sorority Supplied

RETREAT-REAFFIRMING COMMITMENT: Mu Zeta members open the year with reexamination of goals and service. At this Annual Retreat, the theme defined in three parts-Greater Commitment by Soror Ardessie C. Prophet: Greater Involvement by Mu Zeta Member Georgia D. Sanders; and Soror Elizabeth N. Thomas addressed the group on Outreach Service. The Retreat Committee Chairlady was Doris E. Carter.

Rho Epsilon Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority held a baby shower for Stork's Nest in the Red River Room of the LouisiananState University Union. This is a national project of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority for indigent expectant mothers to get needed supplies and prenatal care in order to reduce birth defects. Invitations were extended to other Greek organizations, businesses, civic groups and personal friends. The response was great. Many items were received among which were blankets, diapers, toiletries and different wearing apparel. On the day of the shower refreshments were served and a social atmosphere provided. The gifts were presented at the Stork's Nest located in the Margaret Dumas Mental Health Center on Harding Boulevard to Mrs. Francis Thomas, Chairman of the Stork's Nest Committee by LaDeta Crawley. The Stork's Nest is open once a week to needed expectant mothers who are recommended by the welfare, clinics and other agencies .

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A!lslstlng the Chairlady Frances Thomas with Stork's Nest Activity are members of her committee. Left to right: Sorors Alice Manadier, I. M. Herson, Lue Gertie Tureaud, Amelia J. Lewis, Frances Thomas, Chairlady, and Elizabeth Thomas.

Pictured left to right: LaDeta Crawley, Mrs. Amelia J. Lewis, Mrs. Francis Thomas, Mrs. Alice Manadier. and Janice Anderson.

Stork's Nest Count over 50 Across Country Zeta Phi Beta Sorority recently opened its newest Stork's Nest in Roxbury, Mass. A prenatal care incentive program, Stork's Nest was started in 1971. Since then more than 50 programs have been set up by Zeta volunteers throughout the country. Stork's Nest is a joint project of the MOD and Zeta, a service oriented

sorority. Janice Kissner, NF director of community affairs, is Grand Basileus of Zeta. Pregnant women who keep regular prenatal care appointments at the Roxbury and Dimmock Health Centers are referred to the Nest where they can buy new and used infant and maternity clothes at low cost.

In addition to its retail benefits, Stork's Nest also provides health care information. Films are shown at each session covering such topics as nutrition and baby care. Discussion periods follow up the film showings. Zeta volunteers in Birmingham, Ala., have plans underway for opening a Stork's Nest there in early Spring.

Stork's Nest Beta Alpha, Undergraduate Chapter Launched a Successful Mother's March To Combat Birth Defects Members of Beta Alpha Chapter of Z~ta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. are reaching out for a better understanding of and more involvement in our community. They are participating in various community endeavors where service is rendered to humanity. On February 1, 1977 the members of Beta Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, met with members of Mu Zeta, the graduate chapter at the home of Mrs. I. M. Herson, for the purpose of soliciting funds during their annual March for the National Foundation of the March of Dimes. Mrs. Brenda Green, chair-

person of the drive for its 2nd year of the 6 year history within the Sorority, was successful in getting 14 members to march to residences of the Southern Heights area, with Beta Alpha members covering most of the area, asking for financial support for the fight against birth defects. The solicitations ended Thursday February 3. Miss Brenda Green, states that the march was a dynamic success. She says the response of the residents and other donors brought $203.00. Prior to the Mothers' March, Beta Alpha had cooperated with the Sigma Brothers with their project "SAD"

oror Je ie Artest makes a minor adjustment to the centerpiece while another oror hang up clothing for babies at the Stork's nest. Mr. Paul F. Hungerford, Executive Director of March of Dimes. looks on.

(Sigmas Against Defects), in soliciting funds for their project. In return, Sigma Brothers donated $50.00 to Beta Alpha Thursday which completed their solicitations for their annual Mothers' March Project. Beta Alpha, the undergraduate chapter, has taken over this project totally as it is a phase of the program ZIP, a part of our National Project, the Stork's Nest. Mu Zeta, the graduate chapter, being a Sorority who answers "when Zeta calls, will answer one and all," found it appropriate to assist, wholeheartedly, when called upon. This project was another call fulfilled.

Stork's Nest Sign for Selma, Ala. Pictured L. to R: Ruth Mosley, Rowena Cleveland, Lullella Harrison, Hazel Simmons, National Stork's Nest Director and Janice Kissner.

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Baton Rouge Chapter Sponsors Successful Shower Implementing the purpose of Stork's Nest, Project Chairperson Naomi Tennell at right, and Amicae Fannie Mae Lee, President of Zeta Amicae view the many gifts brought on the occasion of a sponsored shower.

) With Workshops, Worship, Zeta Sorors Observed 'Finer Womanhood Week' Gamma Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., in Columbus, held "Finer Womanhood Week" observance. The last full week in February and the month of March is the period designated to call to the attention of the public the Sorority's ideal "Finer Womanhood," as proclaimed by the National Body and the International Grand Basileus, Soror Janice G. Kissner, of White Plains, N.Y. Activities for the week included: Saturday, March 26-Columbus Chapter hosted the "Finer Womanhood Week" Workshop at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 206 N. Garfield Ave. One of the Sorority's national projects WEHS (Welfare, Education, and Health Services) was used for the day's theme. Mrs. Gladys Mack, Deputy Director, Income

Maintenance, served as consultant for Welfare, while Dr. Georgiana Bowman, coordinator of Black Student Programs and Development at Ohio State University, headed the workshop in the area of Education. In Health Services, Mrs. Jewell Barron, director of ECCO Family Health Center, served as consultant. The program began at 9 a. m. with registration and continental breakfast. Immediately following the close of the workshop, rededication for all Gamma Zeta Zeta members was held. Soror Bessie K. Jackson is Basileus of the Columbus Chapter. Soror Essie Yuill is chairperson of "Finer Womanhood Week" observance.

Stork's Nest

Stork's Nest Tea Soror Bessie Jackson, Mrs. Evelyn Carter, Ms. Geneva Sparrow, Ms. Marion Edwards, Ms. Josie Gallenher, Ms. Deborah Ferguson (and Angela). Kneeling-Soror Bernice Smith, Co-Hostess; and Ms. Bonnie Frazier.

Ohio's Bethune Center Rescued The Bethune Center, which provides educational, health and social services to unwed teen-agers, notified the Chapter in May that the school was in danger of closing for lack of funding. The Center is the only program of its kind serving the area of Columbus and Franklin County. As a direct result of a special meeting the PAC called for community leaders on June 8, the State Health Department has budgeted $15,000 for the Center through December 31, 1977. The March of Dimes has agreed to match this grant. The City Council has begun study of how the Center can qualify for a $20,000 municipal grant through the end of the year. Further meetings are scheduled among the Governing Board of the Center and local and state Boards of Education. There is some question that the academic components of the program will resume in the fall, but health and social services will continue. Columbus is one of three chapters planning programs to

improve the quality of maternal/newborn health care in high-risk and underserved communities. Assessing availability of local perinatal health care is a major service in protecting the unborn and the newborn. NF chapters share responsibility with other agencies and organizations for the quality of maternal and newborn health in the communities they serve. To evaluate perinatal health needs and decide how to meet them, W. R. Russell, vice president and director of chapters, and Gabriel Stickle, vice president for program, have asked chapters to obtain information locally on the size and nature of the problem. This assessment includes an analysis of data on low-weight births, teen-age deliveries, and pattern of prenatal care. After the data are obtained, chapters are urged to set up a working conference of professional and lay leaders to establish goals and allocate responsibilities with legal, professional, or voluntary interest and concern.

Lullelia W. Harrison, left; Janice Kissner, center standing; and author Clara McLaughlin, center seated; and friends enjoying autograph party of new book, the Black Parents Handbook. 47

Stork's Nest Beta Sigma Zeta, Tampa, Florida Dedicates Stork's Nest

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Gay Landrum, Director of Adult Programs, YWCA; Mrs . Ozie Dew; Mrs. Mildred Lanier, President of the YWCA; Mrs. Mildred Bradham, Past Grand President, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority; and Mrs. Lena S. Spencer.

Group 4 session-Standing left to right Sorors Donna reporter and Norma Peat, committee chairman and Faye Hull, Elizabeth Thomas, Chairperson of workshop, members of group 4. The Past International Grand Basileus Mable Emery, committee chairman, Hallique L. Dawson, is discussing an important issue on Equal Rights.

Stork's Nest

Soror Dawson and Robbie felt a special kinship. They both realize what being whole and healthy means. Robbie is 6 years old, and is interested in a variety of activities. Golfing is his favorite. Soror Dawson, a national awardee, became blinded as a result of an automobile accident. Through her efforts, shatter resistent lenses are now a mandatory regulation. Soror Dawson also co-chairs our national cooperative project-Stork's Nest.

MARCH OF DIMES National Poster Child Robbie Zastavny of Moorestown, N.J., greets a volunteer at a regional meeting held in Newton, Mass., October 17-19, 1976. Sorer Barbara Dawson is helping the organization achieve its goal of prevention of birth defects and any life-threatening condition in the newborn. The March of Dimes supports a nationwide program of medical service grants to provide improved care for mothers and infants.

Zetas Open Third Component of "Stork's Nest"

Official ribbon cutting ceremony included (from left): Ms. Bea Harper, Baslleus Gamma Omega Zeta Chapter: Mrs. Bobbie Moorehead. associate regional director and Mrs. Mercedes Terry, general chairman. Zetas Educational Component of "Stork's Nest" and many other sorors and friends.

MRS. DAISY D AV RS, speaker for opening eremony of Educational Component at Riverside Health Center.

Gamma Omega Zeta Chapter Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. had a ribbon cutting ceremony, to open its third Educational Component of "Stork's Nest," Zeta's National Project, at the Riverside Health Center, 3315 Delano at 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 11, 1977. Mrs. Bobbie Moorehead, Associate Director of the Southern Region, Immediate past Basileus of Lambda Zeta Chapter, and Boule Marshall for "Boule 78" performed the official ribbon cutting ceremony. After the ribbon cutting Ms. Bea Harper, Basileus of Gamma Omega Zeta Chapter presided over the program. The invocation was given by Mrs. Princella Milligan a member of Gamma Omega Chapter. The OCCASION was given by Ms. Genera Sigers a member and officer of Gamma Omega Zeta Chapter. Mrs. Daisy Deavers, past officer and Lecturer of Planned Parenthood was graciously introduced by Mrs. Mercedes Terry, General Chairman of Gamma Omega Zeta Chapter's Educational Component Project of "Stork's Nest." Mrs. Deavers gave a very informative, stimulating and inspiring address on prenatal, postnatal care, Family Planning and Birth Control. Mr. Fredrick W. VanExel, Administrator at the Riverside Health Center informed the group of the progress of Riverside Health Center and its present needs and future plans for the clinic. Mrs. Roberta Livingston of Lambda Zeta gave the history of Stork's Nest, told of its progress and many services to the communities where the "Stork's Nests" are located. Mrs. Livingston gave the benediction and the meeting ajourned, on a very happy note. 49

ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY OFFICIAL ROSTER

FOUNDERS Myrtle T. Faithful 114-82 177th Street Jamaica, New York 11434 A/C 212-358-7730

Arizona C. Stemons, Grand Basileus, Emeritus

1915 Federal Street Philadelphia, Penn. 19146 A/C 215-735-0299

Viola T. Goings 221 W. Singer Street Springfield, Ohio 45506 A/C 513-3244470

Pearl Neal

126 Martin Street Charlotte, N.C. 28208 A/C 704-332-8820 Fannie P. Watts

396 Decatur Street Brooklyn, New York 11233 A/C 212-774-2939

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

1976-1978 Grand Basileus Janice G. Kissner

Tamias Millie D. Veasey

Trustees Isabel Adams

300 Martine Auenue #3M White Plains, N. Y. 10601 A/C 914-9464439

2501 Rock Quarry Road Raleigh, N.C. 27610 A/C 919-833-3934

13295 Andrews Drive Denoer. Colorado 80239 AJC 303 (Unlisted Number)

First Anti- Basile us Edith V. Francis

Antapokritis Effie 8. Burford

108 Bennington Driue Hightstown, N.J. 08520 A/C 609-448-7068

216 Berkley Road Indianapolis. Ind. 46208 A/C 31 7 -283-8425

2nd Antl-Basileus Evelyn Brown

Phylacter Vetris Martin

1349 Aniwaka Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30311 A/C 404-755-7170

461 Lockhart Street Daytona Beach, Fla. 32014 A/C 904-252-8654

Orene Hopkins

3rd Anti-Basileus

Chairman of the Executive Board

Jylla Moore

Ida 8. King

Room 527, Eigenmann Hall Indiana Uniuersity Bloomington, Ind. 47401 A/C 812-3374424

PO. Box M523 Gary. Indiana 46401 A/C 219-883 5014 Chairman of the Trustee Board

Grammateus Dolores Pennington

9137 Pritchard Place New Orleans, La. 70118 A/C 5044484779

Jewel Livingston

5523 Hebert Street St. Louis, Mo. 63120 A1C 314 2614736

16 Hillside Oriue Danullle. California 94526 A/C 415-837-3008 Rowena Cleveland

614 First Auenue Selma, Alabama 36701 A/C 205-872-2676 Alice Mays

1821 East Second Street North Little Rock, Ark. 72114 A/C 501 -374 9693 Undergraduate Member-at-Large Delores Johnson

3051 West Crocket Street Beaumont. Texas 77701 A/C 713-833 6822

Appointed Officers (Regional Directors)

Ministry of Higher Education Monrovia, Liberia. Africa

MIDWESTERN REGION Elece C. Dempsey 4454 Dryden Aue. St. Louis. Mo. 63115

ATLANTIC REGION

PACIFIC REGION

AFRICAN REGION Dr. A. Doris Henries

Beryl Battle

Kathleen Carter

36 Thomas Place New Rochelle. New York 10801 A/C 914-235-2583

8007 South Alaska Tacoma, Washington 98408 A/C 206-4 75-6193

EASTERN REGION

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION

Rosalie Adams

Ruth Mosley

15 Overbrook Road Richmond, Va. 23222 A/C 804-329-0860

P.O. Box 20101 Jackson, Miss. 39209 A!C 601-922-6923

GREAT LAKES REGION

SOUTHEASTERN REGION

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Thelma H Fisher

1734 New Hampshire Aue., N. W. Washington, D.C. 20009 A/C 202-387-3103 or 332-1242

PAST GRAND BASILE! Isabel M. Herson

1827 79th Avenue Baton Rouge, La. 70807 A/C 504-357-4449 Mildred C. Bradham

1400 Woodgate Way Tallahassee, Fla. 32303 A/C 904-385-7780

Josephine Crowell

Eunice S. Thomas

Deborah Cannon Wolfe

P.O. Box 843 Mt. Clemens, Mich. 48043 A/C 313-469-1150

116 Glenwood Road Columbus, Georgia 31906 A/C 404-563-2048

62 South Union Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 A/C 201-276-6256

SOUTHERN REGION Thelma Y. Thomas

3119 General Marshall Lake Charles, La. 70601 A/C 318-478-0784

ASSOCIATE REGIONAL DIRECTORS ATLANTIC REGION

EASTERN REGION

GREAT LAKES REGION

NEW JERSEY

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

ILLINOIS

Jean E. Lewis

La Rue Hill

Ann Prendergast

179 Woodland Avenue Trenton. N.J 08638

30 Madison St., NE Washington, D.C. 20011

7817 South Clyde Chicago, lllinois 60649

NEW YORK

NORTH CAROLINA

INDIANA

Dorothy C. Bass

Odessa G. Pretlow

Ida Armour

71-42 168th Street Flushing, New York 11365

329 Myrtle Avenue Rocky Moun/, NC. 27801

2535 E. 35th St. Indianapolis, Ind.

DELAWARE

VIRGINIA

MICHIGAN

Katherine Ross

Edna Powell

Annye H Roberts

1030 Boxwood Road Wilmington, Delaware

124 Filbert Street Norfolk, Virginia

441 South 21st Saginaw, Michigan 48601 KENTUCKY

PENNSYLVANIA

VIRGINIA (Western Point)

Ernestine Staton

Gw ndolyn Glaspie

Henrietta Carpenter

1528 Page Street Philadelphia, Penn. 19121

41 Hale Avenue Salem, Virginia 24153

602 Lime Street Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 OHIO

MASSACHUSETTS

WEST VIRGINIA

Regina Cains

Eunice Nicholas

Levy Vaughn

91 Reed Street Lexington. Mass. 02173

602 E. Street /3 ckley, West Virginia 25801

.13995 Superior Road E. Cleveland, Ohio 44118 A/C 216-321-5048

SOUTHEASTERN REGION

MID WESTERN REGION

CALIFORNIA Audrey Quarles

COLORADO Rebecca Miller

1224 South Gramercy Pl. Los Angeles, California 90019

Virginia T Hansberry

3310 St. Paul Denver, Colorado 80205

WASHINGTON

2313 N. W. 14th Court Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 33311

KANSAS

5301 North 47th Street Tacoma, Washington 98407

Delores Washington

5948 Richmond Kansas City, Kansas

NEVADA (To be Assigned)

738 East Park Avenue Savannah, Georgia 31401

MISSOURI

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION

Major Rutherford Ersaline Porchia

FLORIDA

GEORGIA

NEBRASKA

Lula Gray

SOUTH CAROLINA Macon A. Gardner Route 2, Box 44 Cameron, South Carolina 29030

Ellen Coffey

609 East 38th Street Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601

SOUTHERN REGION

MISSISSIPPI

LOUISIANA

ARKANSAS

3467 Spaulding Street Omaha, Nebraska 68111 OKLAHOMA

Bertha Blackburn

Mozelle S. Lewis

1744 Sycamore Street Clarksdale, Mississippi

1923 North Elwood Avenue Tulsa, Oklahoma 74106

TENNESSEE Juliet Jones

ARIZONA

P.O. Box 39 Holly Springs, Miss. 38635

Margaret Reeder

TEXAS Bobbie W. Moorehead

PACIFIC REGION

2124 E Parkway Drive Phoenix, Arizona 85040

Bettye Morgan

3551 Penick Street Shreveport, Louisiana 71109

3207 Parkwood Drive Houston, Texas 77021

ALABAMA Anne D. Hayden

1104 Corner Street Dothan. Alabama 36301

NATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE COUNCIL Third Anti-Basileus Jylla D. Moore

Great Lakes Region Linda Hill

Pacific Angela Snead

527 Eigenmann Hall Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana 47401 A/C 812-337-4424

P.O. Box 52 Ohio State University Ohio Union Columbus, Ohio 43210 A/C 614-297-0154

837 Glenway Drive. #3 Inglewood, California 90302 A/C 213-293-4592

Undergraduate Member At Large Southern Region Delores Johnson

Midwestern Region Rosalind Thigpen

3051 W. Crockett Beaumont, Texas 77701 A/C 713-833-6822

5643 Bartmer Aue. St. Louis, Mo. 63112 A/C 314-361-4766

Atlantic Region

South Central Region Miriam Cade

Karen Williams

1117 Park Place Brooklyn, N.Y. 11213 A/C 212-773-4244 Eastern Region Ardette Lewis

3232 7th St. NE, Apt. 812 Washington, D.C. 20017 A/C 202-635 9203

1001 McC!ung Tower Department of Political Science University of Tennessee Knoxville Knoxville, Tennessee 37916 A/C 615-974-4667 Southeastern Helen Christian Box 95, Clark College

Atlanta, Georgia 30313 A!C 404 577 1350

Consultants

GRAND BASILEUS Janice G. Kissner

300 Martine Avenue, #3M White Plains, NY. 10601 Past Third Anti-Basileus Sheila A. Mouton

2710 Holman Avenue I louston, Texas 77004 Council of Advisors Chairperson Marjay And rson

8750 Georgia Ave. #1406 Silver Springs, Maryland 20910 Director of outheastern Undergraduate A tivities G neva Taylor

P.O. Box 128 Central State Hospital Milledgeville. Georgia 31601

GRADUATE CHAPTER ROSTER

1976-1977 ALPHA ZETA

NU ZETA

ALPHA ALPHA ZETA

Mary Fields

Mildred Phillips

Vera M. Moore

1018 N. Augusta Ave. Baltimore, MD 21229

3313 Wimpofe Knoxville, TN 37914

P.O. Box 1094 Salisbury, NC 28144

BETA ZETA

XI ZETA

ALPHA BETA ZETA

Soror Sojourner Jackson

Freddie D. Tatum

Soror Bernice E. Williams

2415 Monroe St., NE. Washington, DC 20018

1453 Forest Green Ct. St. Louis, MO 63130

3211 Chamberlyn Avenue, #206 Richmond, VA 23227 Newport, News, VA Chapter Seat

GAMMA ZETA

OMICRON ZETA

Evelyn Haynes

Wanda P. Poole

80 Spring Street Charleston, SC 29403

805 Delany Drive Raleigh, NC 27610

DELTA ZETA

Pl ZETA

Madie L. Simpson

Anne Caldwell

2017 Garnette Place Charlotte, NC 28216

3504 Geneva Circle Nashville, TN 37209

ALPHA GAMMA ZETA Soror Mildred L. George 2619 New Orleans, Street New Orleans, LA 70119

ALPHA DELTA ZETA Soror Rosie L. Thompson

EPSILON ZETA

RHO ZETA

Bettye H. Shelling

Dollye K. Mack

3761 Rockport Pf., S. W. Atlanta, GA 30331

4287 Winnabow Road Winston-Salem, NC 27105

112 Needle Cove Dr. Jackson, MS 39206

ALPHA EPSILON ZETA Bernice Duncan

ZETA ZETA

SIGMA ZETA Oneida Ray

#3 McGrew Grove Kansas City, KS 66101

8923 Birch Wichita, KS 67212

ALPHA ZETA ZETA

ETA ZETA

TAU ZETA

Hill Top, WV 25803

Margie F. Russell 4215 West Broadway #9 Louisville. KY 40211

1735 West Elm St. Quincy, FL 32351

Maxine Howard Maggie King

ALPHA ETA ZETA Loretta Kateo

THETA ZETA

UPSILON ZETA

2214 Henry Ave. Memphis, TN 38109

Clara Cook

Sammie Sutton 704 W. Grand Ave. Marshall, TX 75670

ALPHA THETA ZETA

324 Logan Street Bluefield, WV 24701

IOTA ZETA

PHI ZETA

Mary L. A. Dixon

Soror Esther B. Winston

5260 Hinesley Indianapolis, JN 46208

109 Omega Street Henderson, NC 27536

KAPPA ZETA Soror Barbara James

CHI ZETA Lettie R Hunter

2634 Hickman Dallas, TX 75215

1820 Michigan Oklahoma City, OK 73121

LAMBDA ZETA

PSI ZETA

Soror Dorothy LaBostrie

Evelyn Amos

3208 Parkwood 1 louston, TX 77021

1368 Bengal Dr., Apt. 2606 Fort Worth, TX 76119

MU ZETA

OMEGA ZETA

Gladys B. White

Marzella F. Sinkler

1632 East Boulevard Baton Rouge, LA 70802

17 Hale Avenue Salem, VA 24153

Hattie A. Stokes P.O. Box 635 Savannah, GA 31402

ALPHA IOTA ZETA Lola P. Dean

Route 1 Porter, OK 74454

ALPHA KAPPA ZETA Rosby L. King 907 Chicon St. Austin, TX 78702

ALPHA LAMBDA ZETA Patricia Springs

General Delivery Taft, OK 74401

ALPHA MU ZETA Luella H. Casson 11893 Riuercresi Dr. Little Rock, AR 72207

ALPHA NU ZETA

BETA GAMMA ZETA

BET A RHO ZETA

Warren E. Summers

Henrietta Floyd

Soror Alma Simmons

1210 South Florida Okmulgee, OK 74447

P.O. Box 45 Kimberly, WV 25118

Fort Valley, GA 31030

104 Wood Street

ALPHA XI ZETA

BETA DELTA ZETA

BETA SIGMA ZETA

Oweda Calhoun

Edith G. Rambeau

Soror Leartis Mayes

331 E. Hortier St. Philadelphia, PA 19119

511 E. Adalee Tampa, FL 33602

129 Southmont Drive Tuskegee. AL 36083

ALPHA OMICRON ZETA

BETA EPSILON ZETA

BETA TAU ZETA

Elease Saxon

Melanie J. Thibodeaux

Dorothy P. Lee

Box 1714 South Carolina State College Orangeburg, SC 29115

1150 Port/an Street Shreveport, LA 71103

3459 Perciual Aue. Miami. FL 33133

BETA ZETA ZETA

BETA UPSILON ZETA

ALPHA Pl ZETA

Pearl Jordan 499 Bissinger Drive

Anne D. Hayden

3802 Willowwood Street San Antonio. TX 78219

Cincinnati. OH 45240

1104 Corner Street Dothan, AL 36301

BETA ETA ZETA

BET A PHI ZETA

ALPHA RHO ZETA

Soror Elizabeth H. Thomas

Rosa L. Wiggley

Soror Mary Preyer

10 Oakridge Tuscaloosa. AL 35401

Box 531 Guthrie, OK 73044

BETA THETA ZETA

BETA CHI ZETA

Soror Marye B. GMord

Route 2 Verbena. AL 35091

ALPHA SIGMA ZETA

Elizabeth Newman

Annie S. Smith

3578 Karlin Aue. Norfolk, VA 23502

916 5th St West Birmingham, AL 35204

BETA IOTA ZETA

Lois Langford

2924 Ursuline N. Galueston, TX 77550

BETA PSI ZETA Ellen Coffey 3467 Spaulding St.

ALPHA TAU ZETA

Omaha, NB 68111

BETA KAPPA ZETA

BETA OMEGA ZETA

ALPHA UPSILON ZETA

Zola W. Hursey

Itelia J. Butler

Carolyn W. Harris 549 W. 5th Aue. Tallahassee, FL 32304

2131 Hagan St. Lake Charles, LA 70601

P.O. Box 3943 Albany, GA 31 707

BETA LAMBDA ZETA

GAMMA ALPHA ZETA

ALPHA PHI ZETA

Soror Juanita Hollis Weaver 23 Hamilton Street

Soror Florence C. Davis 3706 Garland Avenue

Richmond. VA 23222

Asheville. NC 28801

Lillie M. Bellinger

2937 Sabinas St. Corpus Christi, TX 78405

BETA MU ZETA

GAMMA BETA ZETA

ALPHA CHI ZETA

Soror Annie R. Evans

Theola Robinson

Soror Regina Holmes

2813 Mary Avenue Gastonia, NC 28052

Rt. 3, Box 232 Brookhaven, MS 39601

BETA NU ZETA

GAMMA GAMMA ZETA

4320 Cadillac Lane Beaumont, TX 77705

ALPHA PSI ZETA Laura Farwell 1246 S. Curson Ave.

Los Angeles. CA 90019

ALPHA OMEGA ZETA Emiley Turner

P.O. Box 41 Ettrick. VA 23803

BETA ALPHA ZETA

Edith V. Griffin Route 6, Box 164 51

Lucille Calvert

Greensboro. NC 27405

108 Winter Ave. Okolona, MS 38860

BETA XI ZETA

GAMMA DELTA ZETA

Josie B. Tatum 517 Bohn St.

Biloxi. MS 39530

BETA OMICRON ZETA Soror Dorothy Bridget 1894 7 San Juan

Soror Hester Shoto

1387 East Blvd, Apt. 6 Cleueland. OH 44106

GAMMA EPSILON ZETA Soror Frances Alexander

2611 River Road Jacksonville. FL 32209

Detroit. Ml 48221

487 Pharr Drive Concord. NC 28025

BETA PI ZETA

GAMMA Z TA Z TA

BETA BETA ZETA Queen E Reese

Louise Boone 1303 White Horse St.

Bessie L. Canty

1321 Oak Street Columbia. SC 29204

Sumter, SC 29150

Bessi

K. Jackson

1564 Southfield Dr, S Columbus. 01 I 43207

GAMMA ETA ZETA

GAMMA PHI ZETA

DEL TA LAMBDA ZETA

Emma T. Slater

Peggy Cooper

2208 S. Main Street Selma, AL 36701

Ellen W. Mack

406 W. Valencia St. Lakeland, FL 33801

P.O. Box 276 Tifton, GA 31794

GAMMA THETA ZETA

GAMMA CHI ZETA

DELTA MU ZETA Berma L Hicks 801-29 Tilden St., Apt. 29-A

Bronx, NY 1046 7

GAMMA IOTA ZETA

GAMMA PSI ZETA

DELTA NU ZETA

Joyce A. Halsey

A. V. Haynes

P.O. Box 3164 Chattanooga, TN 37404

Estell G. Young

517 South 13th St. Temple, TX 76501

Meridian, MS 39301

1412 -34th Aue.

GAMMA KAPPA ZETA

GAMMA OMEGA ZETA

DELTA XI ZETA

Soror Edna M. Shepherd

Bea Harper

Route 3, Box 436 Texarkana, TX 75501

Soror Juanita W. Toatley

3346 Palm Houston, TX 77004

927 Crawford Road Rock Hi/I, SC 29730

GAMMA LAMBDA ZETA

DELTA ALPHA ZETA

DELTA OMICRON ZETA

Mary C. Flagg

Elgiva Ball

Jeannette Bowens

1216 Continental Dr. Daytona Beach, FL 32017

60 Edgewood Road Rockville Centre, NY 11570

49 Corbet Street Dorchester, MA 02124

GAMMA MU ZETA

DELTA BETA ZETA

DELTA Pl ZETA

Betty Reynolds

Gertrude Williams

Pennie P. Battle

128 Evans Acre Roebuck, SC 29376

190-32 111 th Aue. Hollis, NY 11412

P.O Box 142 Gatesville, NC 27938

GAMMA NU ZETA

DELTA GAMMA ZETA

DELTA RHO ZETA

Charline Hairston

Amanda Sullivan

25 N. Dudley Street Camden, NJ 08105

Mallie Stocks

522 Paseo Way Phoenix, AZ 85040

P.O. Box 3144 Kinston, NC 28501

DELTA SIGMA ZETA

GAMMA XI ZETA

DELTA DELTA ZETA

Catherine Nelson

Francine R. Parkman

185 Storer Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10801

Gladys D. Alexander

2750 McAllister, #204 San Francisco, CA 94118

727 SE -11th St. Gainesville, FL 32601

DELTA TAU ZETA

GAMMA OMICRON ZETA

DELTA EPSILON ZETA

Sorer Acquilla Jones

Ida E. Wesley

275 Meeker Avenue Newark, NJ 07112

P.O. Box 3104 W. Palm Beach, FL 33402

Elizabeth Johnson

PO. Box 627 Kingstree, SC 29556

GAMMA Pl ZETA

DELTA ZETA ZETA

DELTA UPSILON ZETA

Soror Tommie L. Washington

Jeanette Bell

Matry C. Estelle

500 Washington Street Marlin, TX 76661

5309 Riverdale Rd., #226 Riverdale, MD 20840

1708 N 15th St. Waco, TX 76707

GAMMA RHO ZETA

DELTA ETA ZETA

DELTA PHI ZETA

Katie Sue White

Janice Saunders

Carolyn S. Taylor

230 8th Aue., Dr. W. Bradenton, FL 33505

615 N. W. 4th Ct. Hallandale, FL 33009

3530 W. Hillcrest Aue. Dayton, OH 45406

GAMMA SIGMA ZETA

DELTA THETA ZETA

DELTA CHI ZETA

Odeal D. Wilson

Ruth P. Powell

1645 N. W. 15th Amarillo, TX 79107

304 Cuba St. Mobile. AL 36603

Soror Hilda M. Vaden 638 Oak Leaf Drive

Dayton, Ohio 45408

DELTA PSI ZETA

GAMMA TAU ZETA

DELTA IOTA ZETA

I lenrletta W. Daniels

Basileus Tidi Stewart

Soror Beulah Odom

1012 Broad Street Pensacola, FL 32504

P.O. Box 1996-SinKor Old Road Monrovia, Liberia

1108 Fourth Street Orange, TX 77630

DELTA OMEGA ZETA

GAMMA UPSILON ZETA

DELTA KAPPA ZETA

[ldria I lugh s

Ethel B. Ballenger

Gloria Dawson

1511 Atwlck Dr. Fayetteville, NC 28304

606 Radford St. 1 ligh Point, NC 27260

40008 Cedar Gate Rd. Hunt.suille, AL 35810

EPSILON ALPHA ZETA

EPSILON XI ZETA

Soror Martha Pierce

Elizabeth Sheats

ZETA GAMMA ZETA Soror Jewel Burney

41 Arden Aue. Trenton, NJ 08638

3080 36th Avenue S. St. Petersburg. FL 33712

EPSILON BET A ZETA

EPSILON OMICRON ZETA

ZETA DELTA ZETA

Minnie B. Freeman

Bobbie Butler

Box 421 Grambling, LA 71245

Estelle Rice

Monroe, LA 71201

Box 254, Fleetwood Ave. Masonville, NJ 08054

EPSILON GAMMA ZETA

EPSILON Pl ZETA

ZETA EPSILON ZETA

Soror Martha Stith

Onetha Stroud

PO Box 903 Plant City, FL 33566

4705 Lincoln Park Ave.

Ruby Patmon

507 Patterson Lawton, OK 73501

PO Box 455 Rocky Mount, NC 27801

1521 Pine Ave., S. W. Birmingham, AL 35211

EPSILON DELTA ZETA

EPSILON RHO ZETA

ZETA ZETA ZETA

Soror Helen T Scott

Letitia S. Boyer

Soror Ida Mae Bowen

P.O. Box'1274 Port Arthur, TX 77640

3 Redding Ests.

660 South Florence Denver, CO 80231

EPSILON EPSILON ZETA

EPSILON SIGMA ZETA

Middletown, DE 19709

Rosa L. Sally

3100 Orange Ctr. Blvd. Apt. 96 Orlando, FL 32805

ZETA ETA ZETA Lois S. Dickerson

PO. Box 1975 Fort Pierce, FL 33450 EPSILON TAU ZETA

ZETA THETA ZETA

EPSILON ZETA ZETA

Betty Lumpkin

Soror lda B. King

Mae T. Smith

3904 Hattie Or.

4220 W. 13th Ave. Pine Bluff, AR 71601

Macon, GA 31201

P.O. Box M523 Gary, IN 46402

EPSILON UPSILON ZETA

ZETA IOTA ZETA Ruby Powell

EPSILON ETA ZETA

Gayle Ward

Florastine Crenshaw

861 Glenn St. Akron, OH 44320

Shreveport, LA 71106

EPSILON PHI ZETA

ZETA KAPPA ZETA

1231 Bel Mar Street Columbus, GA 31907

604 Rainbow

Louise Cobb

EPSILON THETA ZETA

Soror Pearlena Hill

Ruth A. Perry

2114 Carleton Street Berkeley, CA

1621 North Hi/I Tyler, TX 75702

EPSILON CHI ZETA

ZETA LAMBDA ZETA

136 Liberty Street Suffolk, VA 23434

Winifred Johnson

EPSILON IOTA ZETA

Mable Boykins

Ethel T Cooper

708 Strawberry St. Marion, SC 29571

PO. Box365 Gray Courl, SC 29645

EPSILON PSI ZETA

ZETA MU ZETA

203 Daisy Drive Greensville, SC 29605

Lee Ella Asia

EPSILON KAPPA ZETA

Soror Izetta H. Jackson

Vasthi Hopkins

Rt. l. Box 159 Troy. SC 29848

P.O. Box 32 Palatka, FL 32077

EPSILON OMEGA ZETA

ZETA NU ZETA

Rt. 5, Box 594 Lynchburg, VA 24501

Soror Linda C. Smith

EPSILON LAMBDA ZETA

Barnia Young

Soror Pauline D. Bonner

1433 Federal Drive Downington, PA 19335

18237 Stansbury Detroit, Ml 48235

ZETA ALPHA ZETA

ZETA XI ZETA

P. 0. Box 2086 Prairie View. TX 77445

Soror Althea Baldwin

EPSILON MU ZETA

Henrietta Carpenter

Ruth Laramore

602 N. Lime St. Frankfort, KY 40601

2147 Shenandoah Road Toledo, OH 43607

ZETA BETA ZETA

ZETA OMICRON ZETA

527 - 3rd St., N. W. Moultrie, GA 31768 EPSILON NU ZETA

Soror Betty Ware

Edythe Martin

1515 Home Flint, Ml 48505

P.O. Box 547 Wildwood, FL 32785

V. Lois Hart

159 Lupin Lane San Bernardino, CA 92407

ZETA Pl ZETA

ETA EPSILON ZETA

ETA TAU ZETA

Soror Mamie R. Jones 1013 Warfield Oriue

Mary A Bess

Esther M. Porteur 400 Moyewood Drive

Port.smouth, VA 23701

1601 E. Pecan St. Midland, TX 79701

Greensuille, NC 27834

ZETA RHO ZETA

ETA ZETA ZETA

ETA UPSILON ZETA

Annie M. Artis

115 So. 14th St. Wilmington. NC 28401

Zephia M. Davis 5428 Euclid Kansas City, MO 64130

Mary Calland

ZETA SIGMA ZETA

ETA ETA ZETA

ETA PHI ZETA

Carletha Jackson

Helen M. Payne

James Road Valdosta, GA 31601

P. 0. Box 306 Yanceyuille, NC 27379

Tommie M. Young

P.O. Box 8503 Durham, NC 27707

ZETA TAU ZETA

ETA THETA ZETA

ETA CHI ZETA

Carrie Benjamin 6750 S. Langley Aue.

Hattie P. Lowry

Rhodell McFadden

1344 Dewitt St. Augusto, GA 30901

1420 Edgerton Drive Joliet, IL 60435 ETA PSI ZETA

Rust College Holly Springs, MS 38635

ETA IOTA ZETA Soror Verdell L Benford 3344 Wexford El Paso, TX 79925

ETA OMEGA ZETA

Chicago, IL 60637 ZETA UPSILON ZETA Dessie White

ZETA PHI ZETA

ETA KAPPA ZETA

Ella G. Frazier P.O. Box 470

Lula McKnight 40 Loisel Or.

Bunkie, LA 71322

E. St. Louis, JL 62203

2811 Trentman Aue. Ft. Wayne, IN 46806

Soror Katherine B. Davis

9156 Carlton Covington, GA 30209

ZETA CHI ZETA

ETA LAMBDA ZETA

THETA ALPHA ZETA

Jean A. L. Harris

Anna Holley

Wei/wood Estates Route 1 Dudley, NC 28333

3788 Carter Detroit, MI 48206

Claudette Jones

208 Valley Brook Circle Rochester, NY 14616

ETA MU ZETA ZETA PSI ZETA

THETA BETA ZETA

Emma Jean Grant 5007 S. Cushman

Odessa S. Grant P.O. Box 947

Debi Black

Tacoma, WA 98408

125 Post Springfield, OH 45504

ETA NU ZETA

THETA GAMMA ZETA

Tunica, MS 38676 ZETA OMEGA ZETA

Shelia C. Clarke

Vezelia B. Phillips

1984 N. W 153rd St. Ope Locke, FL 33054

69 Lincoln Ct. West Helena, AR 72390

ETA XI ZETA

THETA DELTA ZETA

1203 S. 26th Saginaw, Ml 48601 ETA ALPHA ZETA Joyce Dean

Ulysses J. Williams

Soror Dorothy Debose Rt. 2, Box 104

2946 St. Charles St. Ft. Myers, FL 33901

Boswell, OK 74727 ETA OMICRON ZETA

THETA EPSILON ZETA

ETA BETA ZETA

Soror Dorothy Milligan

Jacquelyn Bosefield-Marshall

Sorer Mary Ann Hawkins

1301 Sunnyside Place Plainfield, NJ 07060

Box N3546 Nassau, Bahamas

P.O. Box 8631 Forest Hi// Station Durham, NC 27707 ETA GAMMA ZETA Iren

F. Gibbs

2706 Bartow Brunswick, GA 31520

ETA Pl ZETA

THETA ZETA ZETA

Theresa C. Suggs 5650 Thelo Garth St. Columbia, MD 21045

Mary L. King 947 Jawd Drive Dover, DE 19901

ETA RHO ZETA

THETA ETA ZETA

Vernette Goodwin

Rosa T. Winchester

Elizabeth S. Willis

Rt. 1, Box 85 Richland, GA 31825

P.O. Box 115 Sedalia, NC 27342

Rt. 11, Box 430 Shelby, NC 28150

ETA SIGMA ZETA

THETA THETA ZETA

TA DELTA ZETA

Carol Gr en

2313 West 12th St. Little Rock, AR 72204

Ida R. Stevens

Rt. 3 Box 124 Amite, LA 70422

THETA IOTA ZETA

THETA XI ZETA

THETA TAU ZETA

Soror Ruth Willard

Margie R. Woods

Soror Huline Goodman

1752 E. Homewood Drive Altadena, CA 91001

722 Pyracantha Drive LaGrange. GA 30240

308 E. Huggins Mannings, SC 29102 THETA UPSILON ZETA

THETA KAPPA ZETA

THETA OMICRON ZETA

Juanita Jairrels

Jeweldine Hoskins

931 Claxton St. Anniston, AL 36201

3540 Swenson St., Apt. #159 Las Vegas, NV 89109

THETA LAMBDA ZETA

THETA Pl ZETA

Pola Patterson

Soror Henri E. Lowe

302 E. John 1201 Champaign, IL 61820

237 Delta Drive Itta Bena, MS 38941

THETA MU ZETA

THETA RHO ZETA

Evalonia Balton

Soror Cecilia C. Williams

209 W. Nelson Street Longuiew, TX 75601

1331 E. Kalamazoo, Apt. #3 Lansing, MI

THETA NU ZETA

THETA SIGMA ZETA

Phoebe R Shtnholster

Soror Georgia Cuthbert c;, Soror Eunice Thomas

2625 East McCarty St. Jefferson City, MO 65101

THETA PHI ZETA

THETA CHI ZETA

THETA OMEGA ZETA

1116 Glenwood Road Columbus. GA 31906

CAMPUS CITY CHAPTERS 1976-1977 ALPHA

THETA

Lynette F. Smith, Spon.

Maggie 8. Daniel, Spon.

Soror Daisy Davis

7981 Riggs Rd., #4 Adelphi, MD 20783

606 Sanford St. Marshall, TX 75670

35 Wedgewood Pontiac, Ml 48055

BETA

IOTA

OMICRON

Helen Threatt, Spon.

Soror Elizabeth Tucker, Spon.

Jestine K. Davis, Spon,

601 Univ. Pl .. N.W. Atlanta, GA 30314

829 West Battle Talladega. AL 35160

521 S. Haywood St. Raleigh, NC 27601

GAMMA

KAPPA

Linda Brown

Soror Joyce Ballard

Arvella McKnight

2401 Poplar Drive Baltimore, MD 21207

1016 Northwood Driue Charlotte, NC 28216

729 LaConte Pl. SE Knoxville, TN 37921

DELTA

LAMBDA

RHO

Jewel Hill, Spon.

Soror Michelle Whitted

Versia L. Lacy, Spon,

2746 E. Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78202

1226 Brockington Rd. Columbia, SC 29203

Bishop College Box 19 Dallas, TX 75241

EPSILON

SIGMA

Barbara O' Banyoun West, Spon.

Elizabeth Rose, Spon,

Annie M. Pruitt. Spon.

801 27 Tilden St., #27H Bronx, NY 10467

Claflin College Orangeburg. SC 29115

405 Ashbook Road Salisbury. NC 28144

ZETA

TAU

Yvonne Stewart, Spon.

Soror Faye Pegeas Bassette

P.O. Box 206 - Alcorn State Lorman, MS 39096

3600 Florida Auenue Richmond. VA 23222

Soror Theressa R. Wesley Placement Office Philander Smith College Little Rock. AR 72203

ETA

UP ILON Bertha Johnson. Spon.

Cedar Lane, RD2. Box 151/A Middletown. 0[ 19709

PHI

KAPPA ALPHA

PSI ALPHA

Della Bannister, Spon. Virginia State College

Valda Woodson, Spon.

4251 Nash St. N.E. Washington, DC 20019

Mozelle J. Stewart 1980 Maxwell Place Orangeburg, SC 29115

LAMBDA ALPHA

OMEGA ALPHA

Box 56, Home Mgt. Res. Petersburg, VA 23803

CHI

Maedean Wyatt, Spon.

Patricia Robinson, Advisor 1600 Garrett Rd., #Cl 04

Box 904 Guthrie, OK 73044

Upper Darby, PA 19082

MU ALPHA PSI

.Cleo Barksdale, Spon. 218 Ellis Street

Arie Moreland, Spon,

ALPHA BETA Deborah Leufroy

2526 Pauger St. New Orleans, LA 70117

1350 Gideons t»: S. W. Atlanta, GA 30314

Bluefield, WV 24701

NU ALPHA

BETA BETA

OMEGA

Janet Moore, Spon.

Emma Goodrum, Spon.

Sue Hilliard, Spon.

802 W. 13th St. Houston, TX 77008

Pine Bluff, AR 71601

1208 Cameron Ave. Winston-Salem, NC 27704

105 W. 35th Aue.

XI ALPHA ALPHA ALPHA

Margaret A. Wilson, Spon. 4024 Abourne Rd., #B Los Angeles, CA 90008

Vera M. Paul, Spon.

8505 S. Phillips Ave. Chicago, IL 60617

OMICRON ALPHA

GAMMA BETA Pearlena Hill

2114 Carleton St. Berkeley, CA 94 702

BETA ALPHA

DELTA BETA

Soror Rosa Harris

Lizzie M. Heard, Spon.

P 0. Box 10889 Southern Branch P.O. Baton Rouge, LA 70813

Box 1746, Ft. Valley St. College Ft. Valley, GA 31030

Pl ALPHA

GAMMA ALPHA Pauline N. Parkey

Rosetta Peterson, Spon.

EPSILON BETA

2214 Henry Aue. Memphis, TN 38108

Mary Ann Tucker, Spon.

Ala. State University Montgomery, AL 36101

P.O. Box 263 Florida A&M University Tallahassee, FL 32307

RHO ALPHA Geneva Wells, Spon.

ZETA BETA

DELTA ALPHA

82 N. Moores Lane Newport News, VA 23606

Carolyn Griffin

1517 LaSalle Street New Orleans, LA 70117

Thelma C. Brown, Spon: 2707 Craig Court

SIGMA ALPHA

Tyler, TX 75702

Ruby S. Malone, Spon.

ETA BETA

EPSILON ALPHA

P.O. Box 08192 Cleveland, OH 44108

Cheryl Taylor, Spon.

Lillie B. Ewing 2303 Seifried St.

TAU ALPHA

Nashville, TN 37208

Thedora Meadows, Spon.

ZETA ALPHA

3434 Corby St. Omaha, NB 68111

Soror Naomi Wynn

UPSILON ALPHA

P.O. Box 21182 Greensboro. NC 27420

Billie Chambers, Spon,

ETA ALPHA

5618 Bayton Loop Austin, TX 78745

Univ. of Md. at E. Shores Box 1666 Princes Anne, Md. 21853

THETA BETA Lessie M. Ducksworth, Spon.

303 N. Church St. Tuskegee, AL 36083

IOTA BETA

Mary W. Chambers, Spon.

Kentucky State College Frank/ott, KY 40601

THETA ALPHA

Box 165

PHI ALPHA Cyreatha Morgan, Spon. 4970 Labadie Aue. St. Louis, MO 63115

Deloris Rivers

CHI ALPHA

3640-F Rutledge Forest Apts. Columbia, SC 29203

Ruth Aklnbarni

91 Flames Road Marshfi Id, MA 02050

KAPPA BETA

LAMBDA BETA IOTA ALPHA

Oliva Abron, Spon.

Claretha 8. Cook

1269 Palmyra St. Jackson, MS 39213

15625 N W. 26th Ave Opa Locka, FL 33054

MU BETA

ALPHA GAMMA Mary L. Harris, Span.

XI GAMMA

Jenny Nicholson, Span.

1077 North Street Daytona Beach, FL 32015

P.O. Box 275, E.C.S.U. Elizabeth City, NC 27909

354 Rhoades Aue. Columbus, OH 43205

NU BETA

BETA GAMMA

OMICRON GAMMA

Tommie Green, Spon. 114 Pine Island Dr.

Marian Martin, Span.

Gertrude Walls, Span.

Frances Thornton, Spon.

1201 N.E 45th Oklahoma City, OK 73111

1216 Ballard St. Silver Springs, MD 20910

XI BETA

GAMMA GAMMA

PI GAMMA

Elece Dempsey, Spon.

Soror Inez T. Jenkins

4454 Dryden Avenue St. Louis, MO 63115

P.O. Box 8631 Forest Hill Station Durham, NC 27707

Jackson, MS 39206

OMICRON BET A Vivian Bright, Spon.

591 Pennsylvania Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11207 Pl BETA Juanita Fields Naylor, Spon.

900-A Leisure Ct. Albany, GA 31701

DELTA GAMMA Alberta Meekins, Spon.

424 Washington St. Camden, NJ 08103 EPSILON GAMMA Soror Jacqueline S. Morris

818 18th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

RHO BETA Dr. Frankie Ellis, Spon.

ZETA GAMMA

Div. of Education Savannah St. College Savannah, GA 31404

Bernice J. Miller, Spon.

5469 Poplar Hall Drive

SIGMA BETA

ETA GAMMA

Norfork, VA 23502

Harriet S. Littlepage

Margaret Barton, Spon.

1934 Oklahoma Blvd. Alva, OK 73 717 RHO GAMMA Jeweldine C. Haskins, Spon.

1265 Effie Rd. Memphis, TN 38106 SIGMA GAMMA Carolyn Hatcherson, Spon.

4818 Meadowpark St. Houston, TX 77048 TAU GAMMA Bro. John Douglass, Jr., Spon.

Dept. of Math - Box 126 Lane College Jackson, TN 38301 UPSILON GAMMA Seley S. Collins, Spon.

4116 Newson Road, SW #97 Huntsville, AL 35805

1123 Norma Ave. Shreveport, LA 71103

TAU BETA

THETA GAMMA

PHI GAMMA

Alice Pollard

Doris M. Peay, Spon.

2101 N. 15th Street Waco, TX 76708

378 Maiden Lane Concord, NC 28025

Marie Clifton, Spon:

3304 John Daly Inkster, Ml 48141

UPSILON BETA

IOTA GAMMA

CHI GAMMA

Helen L. Street, Spon.

Rust College Holly Springs, MS 38635

Soror Naomi Wynn, Spon.

1919 Be/crest Drive Greensboro, NC 27406

PHI BETA

KAPPA GAMMA

PSI GAMA

Jeanette R. Beckwith, Spon.

Veonie McKennie, Spon. 1717 26th Avenue, N.

Soror Marie Shafier

1523 Southgate Drive Raleigh, NC 27610

Nashville, TN 37208

CHI BETA

LAMBDA GAMMA

Soror Alicia Moore

Thelma Y. Thomas, Spon.

P.O. Box 83 Wilberforce, OH 45384

3119 General Marshall Lake Charles, LA 70601

PSI BETA

MU GAMMA

P.O. Box 157 Mississippi Valley State Univ. Itta Bena, MS 38941 OMEGA GAMMA Marie Clem

P. 0. Box 2629 Prairie View. TX 77445

Ada Bland, Spon.

Evelyn B. Wells, Spon,

ALPHA DELTA

Box 421 Grambling, LA 71245

2432 Ellington Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32209

Rowena P. Cleveland, Spon.

614 First Avenue Selma, AL 36701

OMEGA BETA

NU GAMMA

Catherlene Thomas, Spon.

Soror Gracie Dawkins

BETA DELTA

1820 Cascade St. Fayetteville, NC 28301

2902 Clifton Avenue Baltimore. MD 21216

Helen Badie, Spon. 3615 S. Saratoga St

New Orleans. LA 70115

GAMMA DELTA

Pl DELTA

EPSILON EPSILON

Madie Jackson, Spon.

Precious Petross, Spon,

18091 Green Lawn Detroit, Ml 48221

6013 Detroit Street Flint, Ml 48505

Soror Elizabeth J. Campbell

4625 Jefferson Avenue S. W. Birmingham, AL 35221

DELTA DELTA

RHO DELTA

ZETA EPSILON

Geraldine Kinney, Spon

Soror Hazel Simmons

171 Cottonwood Drive Glenn Mills, PA 19342

2801 Sarah Jane Lane Fort Worth, TX 76119

Soror Glenda Hudson, Spon.

Zeta Epsilon Chapter 611 Park St. California, PA 15419

EPSILON DELTA

SIGMA DELTA

Ruby D. Prejean, Spon.

Dorothy P. Lee, Spon.

Rt. 5, Box 7379 Beaumont, TX 77705

ETA EPSILON

3459 Percival Aue. Miami, FL 33133

LaReesa Smith, Spon.

ZETA DELTA

TAU DELTA

Winifred Sherman, Spon.

Soror Annye H Roberts

P.O. Box 58 Hawkins, TX 75765

441 South 21st Street Saginaw, Ml 48601

ETA DELTA

UPSILON DELTA

Charlene Drake, Spon.

13975 Grace Aue. Robbins, IL 60472

4730 Duncannon Rd. Pikesuille, MO 21208

THETA EPSILON Dorothy G. Richie, Spon.

Voorhees College Denmark, SC 29042

Dorothy DeBase Boyd

IOTA EPSILON

Rt. 2, Box 104 Boswell, OK 74721

Hilda Vaden, Spon.

638 Oakleaf Dr. Dayton, OH 45408

THETA DELTA

PHI DELTA

Mary Gary, Spon.

ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC Phi Delta Chapter

KAPPA EPSILON

P.O. Box 1285 Peoria, IL 61602

3505 Califon Cts. Columbus, GA 31906

CHI DELTA

LAMBDA EPSILON

4369 Clements Detroit, Ml 48238

IOTA DELTA Dorothy Maiden, Spon 24 4th Aue., S. Birmingham, AL 35211

Hazel F. Simmons, Spon,

2801 Sarah Jane Lane Ft. Worth, TX 76119

KAPPA DELTA

PSI DELTA

MU EPSILON Julia Harper, Spon.

Joyce Halsey, Spon.

OMEGA DELTA

309 Obey St. Chattanooga, TN 37411

Wilma 8. Orr, Spon.

6605 Ken-Karla Dr. Prospect, KY 40059

MU DELTA

Deborah Arbor, Spon.

8922 Ridgeland Chicago, IL 60617

Emma L. Jacobs, Spon.

10102 Buffum St. Houston, TX 77051

LAMBDA DELTA

Doris Holeman, Spon.

1205 SE 11th Aue. Gainesville, FL 32603

NU EPSILON Laura Farwell, Spon.

1246 S. Curson Aue. Los Angeles, CA 90019

Soror Shirley Davis

ALPHA EPSILON

9511 W. Woestboul Fairview. IL 62208

XI EPSILON

Mary Robinson, Spon.

Julia Simon, Spon,

2303 Bois D' Arc Commerce, TX 75428

NU DELTA Soror Mozella Brown

BETA EPSILON

202 E. John (A-23) Champaign, IL 61820

Soror Levy Vaughn

13995 Superior Road East Cleveland, OH 44118

XI DELTA ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, !NC.

Box 913 Stud. Union University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15221

5th Floor

GAMMA EPSILON Soror Alforetta Hughes

403 E. Market Street Xenia. OH 45384

OMICRON DELTA

DELTA EPSILON

B tty Smith, Spon,

Soror Frances Gilliam

7414 S. Chappel Au . Chicago, IL 60649

615 Kerry Drive Bloomington, IN 47401

1411 Gary St. Shreveport, LA 71103

EMICRON EPSILON Evelyn Ellerbe

14 Green Street Princeton, NJ 08540

Pl EPSILON Mary E. Jones, Spon.

1905 Prospect Place Knoxville, TN 37915

RHO EPSILON Georgia D. Sanders, Spon.

2250 Hardings Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70807

SIGMA EPSILON

ETA ETA

UPSILON ETA

Betty Brown, Spon,

Ruby Malone, Spon.

Beryl Battle

612 Locust Aue. Sanford, FL 32771

10605 Massie Aue. Cteceiand, OH 44108

36 Thomas Place

TAU EPSILON

THETA ETA

PHI ETA

Madrid Hamilton, Spon.

Soror Evelyn Dixon, Spon.

Roberta Black, Spon. Box 798

New Rochelle, NY 10801

226 Nannette Redlands, CA 92373

2824 Baker Street Baltimore, Maryland 21216

Ada, OK 74820

UPSILON EPSILON

IOTA ETA

CHI ETA

Mary F. Curtis

Soror Mary Davis P 0. Box 8161

Uniuersity, AL 35486

Leontyne K. Thompson 5 West Valley Street Holly Springs, MS 38635

KAPPA ETA

PSI ETA

15607 Glendale Auenue Cleveland, Ohio 44128 PHI EPSILON Mildred Matthews, Spon.

Soror Emma Brown

Queen E. Reese, Spon.

3935 Femwood Houston, TX 77021

309 N. Dillard. B #6

Monticello. AR 71655

1321 Oak St. Columbia. SC 29204

CHI EPSILON

LAMBDA ETA

OMIGA ETA

Soror Detrick Jackson

Bobbie Moorehead, Spon.

Georgia D. Sanders

Chi Epsilon Chapter Box 2095, Uniu. of Georgia Athens, GA 30602

3207 Parkwood Dr. Houston, TX 77021

2250 Harding Blud. Baton Rouge, LA 70807

MU ETA

ALPHA THETA

UPSILON EPSILON Mary F. Curtis 15607 Glendale Auenue Cleueland, OH 44128

Ernestine Staton, Spon.

Betty Wilson

OMEGA EPSILON Freda Covington

5406 N. Kingshighway St. Louis, MO 63115

1528 Page St Philadelphia, PA 19121 NU ETA Maude Jackson, Spon. 1302 E. Hatton St. Pensacola, FL 32503

XIETA

ALPHA ETA

Soror Lois Johnson

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

1125 Henderson Street Arkadelphia, AR 71923

C. T.R. 2378 - Uniu. of South Florida

Tampa, FL 33620 GAMMA ETA Mamie Patton, Spon.

3208 Wolfe St. Little Rock, AR 72206

OMICRON ETA Theresa Ann Howell, Spon.

431 La Mar Dr.. #201-3 Arlington, TX 76011

%Eunice Thomas

1116 Glenwood Road Columbus, GA 31906 BETA THETA Bobbie Butler

4 705 Lincoln Pike Aue.

Monroe, LA 71202 GAMMA THETA Soror Emma Grant

902 Miami Place Birmingham, AL 35214 DELTA THETA Margie F. Russell

4215 W. Broadway #9 Louisuil/e, KY 40211

THETA ETA

Pl ETA

EPSILON THETA

Soror Evelyn Dixon, Spon.

Pancheta H. Levarity

G. Conley Rt. 4, Box 123

2824 Baker Street Baltimore, MD 21216

1332 9th Street West Palm Beach, FL 33401

DELTA ETA

RHO ETA

ZETA THETA

Betty Blackmon, Spon.

Pauline S. McGriff

Sandra Johnson

1250 Bellflower St. Long Beach, CA 90840

3669 Northland Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90008

1013-B N. Hickory Chattanooga. TN 37406

EPSILON ETA

SIGMA ETA

ETA THETA

Alice E. Roye, Spon.

Margie Woods, Spon.

Soror Esther L. King

217 Marks Aue. Darby, PA 19023

722 Pyracantha Driue LaGrange. GA 30240

2607 Fendall Auenue Richmond. VA 23222 (Va. Commonwealth Unluer)

ZETA ETA

TAU ETA

Lois Dickerson, Spon. P.O. Box 1975

Ft. Pierce, FL 33450

Starksuille. MS

Valerie A. Wlllingham

THETA THETA

Rt. 4. Box 172B Oxford, MS 38655

Soror Deborah S. Brown Route 4, Box 78-A

Chester. SC 29706 (Winthrop College Rock I Iii/, SC)

IOTA THETA

NU THETA

TAU THETA

XI THETA

UPSILON THETA

OMICRON THETA

PHI THETA

Pl THETA

CHI THETA

RHO THETA

PSI THETA

SIGMA THETA

OMEGA THETA

Soror Denise Callaway

2510 Elaine Court Kokomo, IN 46901 (Indiana State Univ.)

KAPPA THETA Soror Annye Roberts

441 S. 21st St. Saginaw, Ml 48601 ( Ferris State College Big Rapids, Ml)

LAMBDA THETA Zelma Wright

1431 Queensburg Ave. Laurel. MS

MU THETA Sandra J. Johnson

P.O. Box 3164 Chattanooga, TN 37404 (Middle Tenn. State Univ.)

Courage Unsurpassed A Profile of Soror Ernestine Luster Crain by Soror Dolores H. Pennington I have known her through the years, this devout Christian personality, this inspiring Zeta woman ... always busy, always involved with her Church, her family, her pupils, her co-workers, her Zeta Sisters, her many devoted friends. I have known her ... serving professionally, serving with civic and religious projects, actively participating in this organization . . and in Zeta; interacting with people, giving of herself in full measure and with great intensity, as though sensing that the time would come, as it has for her today, when she would no longer be physically able for the busy pursuits so important to her and to us who depended upon her ... resourcefulness. And ... like a golden thread, glowing steadily and brightly, providing luster, brilliance and untarnished tenacity, I know of her love for her only son-a love reciprocated and extended by him as he tenderly cares for her; a love that grows deeper and richer by its having been shared between them. This thread of gold in her life is reflected in her eyes as she speaks of him ... is shared by all who visit her, for it enfolds her and extends itself to us, so that we know that her courage is now his ... that her dreams of the years have been realized through him, and our profile of her becomes a tribute to this precious gift of God: Louis ... her Louis ... our Louis. Louis-serious and independent as a child: for I knew him as his teacher, seeking always to learn; making choices that reflected his mother's guidance and Christian training. Louis-now a young man whose devotion has brought immeasurable peace and happiness to this truly great personality ... who patiently serves her, protectively cares for her, suffers when she suffers, prays when she prays, smiles when she smiles ... and is grateful to God, as is she, for every moment of relief from pain. Yes, I know her as all of her sorors who are truly dear to her, know her, too. And we are filled with admiration, humbled and reflective as we sense the indomitable Will and dauntless courage-without rancor, without despair-evidenced by excerpts of letters from Soror Crain: "I checked the dates and gathered that it was the same week that we wrote to each other. Give my love to all of my sorors and let them know that their generous donation was received and graciously accepted. I am happy because we are sorors and friends. "I have had several rough weeks-my legs and arms in pain-but feel a little better this morning. None of this dims my courage or strength. Every morning I wake up and thank Him for another day." It is in times of adversity, of insurmountable obstacles ... times when our human endurance has reached its end ... only then can we experience the inner spiritual resources of an eternal and all-powerful God, who stands with us as we summon Him with a word, a thought, a precious memory, a friendly gesture, a whispered prayer. We experience His mercy as we are grateful for another day and find a golden strand therein ... when we expend each precious hour polishing the gold with smiles through pains, encouraging words to loved ones, hopeful outlooks, tranquil minds and grateful hearts secure and serene in the knowledge that we are in God's hands and His love abides with us His WUI is ours. THIS IS OUR BELOVED SOROR CRAIN ... THIS IS COURAGE UNSURPASSED ... NOTE: Soror Crain is a member of Alpha Gamma Zeta Chapter, New Orleans, Louisiana. Having served actively for thirty years, she has been bedridden for more than five years.

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