Themis—Fall 2021

NATIONAL COUNCIL National President Alicia Patten Williams, Theta Psi Vice President Collegiate I Jess Adams Meyers, Eta Beta Vice President Collegiate II Laura Moak Redman, Delta Lambda Vice President Collegiate III Kimberly Jones Ivester, Gamma Pi Vice President Alumnae I Kery Reinkemyer Webb, Eta Iota Vice President Alumnae II Cheri White Armstrong, Theta Gamma Secretary-Treasurer Shannon Ferguson, Alpha Psi National Panhellenic Conference Delegate Katie Peoples Zamulinsky, Theta Xi Extension Director Raechel Bennett Biggs, Delta Gamma ZTA FRATERNITY HOUSING CORPORATION President Dinah Jackson Laughery, Beta Gamma Vice President Housing Area I Natalie Yingling Lisko, Delta Omega Vice President Housing Area II Julie Ward Moxley, Theta Sigma Vice President Housing Area III Marnie Marlar Frazier, Eta Omega Vice President Construction Kris Fleming, Eta Theta Vice President Design Julia Marthaler Hill, Eta Rho Vice President Operations Casey Guimbellot Pash, Iota Chi Secretary-Treasurer Stephanie Arnette Powell, Gamma Pi Directors Alicia Patten Williams, Theta Psi Carolyn Hof Carpenter, Theta Tau Shannon Ferguson, Alpha Psi ZTA FOUNDATION President Carolyn Hof Carpenter, Theta Tau Vice President of Alumnae Development Cynthia Byars Courtney, Gamma Tau Vice President of Collegiate Development Marlene Dunbar Conrad, Eta Iota Vice President of Philanthropy Sherry Server Tilley, Zeta Alpha Vice President of Scholarship Catherine G. Slaughter, Alpha Eta

From Where I Sit Sisters, can you believe Zeta Tau Alpha is approaching 125 years of sisterhood? When I think of our nine Founders, I am in awe of their ability to overcome obstacles and start our beloved Fraternity.

When I look back on my seven years on National Council, I feel honored to have helped carry the torch our Founders lit and to have served with such dedicated sisters.

As leaders, we’ve seen the courage, strength and constant evolution Zeta Tau Alpha has shown. While we have had tough conversations and made difficult decisions, especially in the last year and a half, we have always understood that sometimes it is necessary to be uncomfortable in order for ZTA to grow.

Over the course of the past few years, National Council appointed several task forces and committees to work on special projects. These included educational endeavors as well as extensive research on and adjustments to recruitment. Since the formation of ZTA’s Inclusion Committee in 2018, we have had deeper, more authentic conversations about our past, where we are today and what the future holds for Zeta Tau Alpha. The collegians and alumnae dedicated to these tasks have been thoughtful, discerning and nothing short of impressive. I am so proud of their work and grateful for the opportunity to learn from them.

After careful and thoughtful consideration, the Inclusion Committee and National Council decided in fall 2019 to take a deeper look at ZTA’s history. This examination included a review of what we have learned as an organization and how our leaders have responded to the everchanging needs of our membership with each decade.

In this issue of Themis, National Council shares parts of ZTA’s past along with what we are doing now to move Zeta Tau Alpha forward.

Our intention in sharing this reflection is to demonstrate that change is the one constant in life; and with change there is opportunity for growth. We want you to embark on this journey of discovery and knowledge with us and understand how these important changes have strengthened ZTA since its founding in 1898.

Since ZTA’s earliest days, the love each member has for our Fraternity has remained resolute. Thank you for staying “Steadfast & Strong” and sharing your love for ZTA and each other. Your commitment to these qualities both realizes the Founders’ vision for a space where women can be their authentic selves and ensures its future.

Secretary-Treasurer Kay Dill Kreutzer, Eta Rho Directors Nora Nell Hardy Jackson, Beta Gamma Becky Hainsworth Kirwan, Gamma Beta Alicia Patten Williams, Theta Psi Shannon Ferguson, Alpha Psi Dinah Jackson Laughery, Beta Gamma Stephanie Arnette Powell, Gamma Pi

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THINGS WE ZETA LOVE

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SEEKING UNDERSTANDING

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MEMBERSHIP SURVEY

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ZTA’s 13 Leadership Consultants for the 2021-2022 year have resumed in-person visits to collegiate chapters across the country.

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ZTA has faced many challenges since March 2020, but sisterhood has carried Zetas through them all.

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Chapter President and Treasurer Brenlyee Meaux has led her chapter to success through the past year of challenges and obstacles, staying steadfast in her leadership and strengthening sisterhood among members. Read what some of Brenlyee’s sisters had to say about her.

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Brenlyee has truly made Beta Iota Chapter better. She always supports the rest of Executive Committee by showing up and participating in every event, having her sisters’ backs, and always embodying what it means to be a “Steadfast & Strong” Zeta. She has the happiest spirit and a positive attitude and gives it her all no matter what’s going on in her personal life.

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REMEMBERING

Vallera Clough Ross

By Christy Marx Barber, Staff Writer Vallera Clough Ross, known to her Zeta Tau Alpha sisters as “Val,” believed in doing everything properly and with a touch of class.

Her attention to detail and devotion to ZTA endeared her to her sisters, who mourned Mrs. Ross’ passing on Aug. 22, 2021, at age 91.

When Mrs. Ross became National Panhellenic Conference Delegate in 1974, she was the administrative assistant for the chief executive officer of a prominent Kansas City manufacturer. Her business acumen was an asset to her new ZTA role. “Val had the work habits, values and presence to make sure our Panhellenic sisters saw ZTA in the best possible light,” said former National President Nora Nell Hardy Jackson. “She worked in a professional manner with campus administrators and gave guidance to our chapters to make ZTA as successful as possible on every campus.”

As a collegiate member at Sigma Chapter, former Vice President Collegiate III Pat WoosterJackson experienced that same presence and professionalism when Mrs. Ross made official Province President visits. “Her visits were instructive but a bit intimidating,” she said.

“Val was an inspiring role model who personified

our collective idea of what makes a ZTA woman and Zeta Lady.”

Both former leaders remember Mrs. Ross as a great communicator.

“She was upfront and truthful, a good listener and a good talker,” Mrs. Jackson said. “She wouldn’t be argumentative, but she was sure of herself. She was a smart woman who was always prepared.”

Mrs. Wooster-Jackson recalled that Mrs. Ross modeled how to respond to differences of opinion.

“Once a vote was taken, she advocated moving on—not taking it personally or letting it influence positive working relationships or our sisterhood.”

Mrs. Ross was not only a role model and mentor but also a great friend. “While she was always proper in public organizational situations, she was warm,

funny and sometimes irreverent in private after-hours settings,” Mrs. Wooster-Jackson said. “I laughed until I cried when she would retell some of her college antics.”

Mrs. Ross’ birthday was June 4; Mrs. Jackson’s is June 7; and former National President Martha C. Edens’ was June 5. They loved celebrating together. “It became an inner circle of fun and friendship—a bond we had with no other sisters,” Mrs. Jackson said.

“We would say ‘the Geminis are in charge.’ We had such fun and good times together, and I am thrilled she was a part of my life.”

Mrs. Ross was preceded in death by her husband, John. Those wishing to honor her memory may donate to the ZTA Foundation to continue the endowment of a scholarship she established in 1998.

ZTA MILESTONES INITIATED AT SIGMA CHAPTER Baker University 1948 PROVINCE PRESIDENT XII 1966-1972 ALTERNATE PANHELLENIC DELEGATE I

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NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE DELEGATE 1974-1980 NATIONAL COUNCIL NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHAIR 1974, 1994 ZTA FOUNDATION INVESTMENT CHAIR 1980-1982 SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBER 1996-2008

AWARDS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT 1974 HONOR RING 1970 ORDER OF THE SHIELD 1998

LEFT: Vallera Clough Ross (front row, far left) with National Council 19781980 at Convention 1978

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REMEMBERING

Dianna Buck Conaty

By Christy Marx Barber, Staff Writer Dianna Buck Conaty wore many labels—wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, mentor, friend and entertainer. She used her many gifts—loyalty, encouragement, creativity and comedy—to their fullest. Although she passed away on Aug. 29 at the age of 74, her love for life and gregarious personality continue to make her Zeta Tau Alpha sisters smile.

Mrs. Conaty served ZTA nearly nonstop from her college days in the 1960s into the early 2000s.

For several Conventions in the 1980s, she was instrumental in writing and creating the “Fun Night” skits. “I don’t think I have ever laughed as hard as I did during Fun Night,” said former National President Becky Hainsworth Kirwan. “She was an entertainer, but she knew when humor was appropriate. She was a serious teacher, leader and friend. She was one of the most caring people I knew.”

Mrs. Mathews admired how Mrs. Conaty instilled love for ZTA in her collegiate chapters. “She was a great cheerleader who invested in building relationships,” Mrs. Mathews said. “She had a heart for chapters that faced challenges because she wanted everyone to have a great ZTA experience.”

Lucia Prenzel Knudsen, now a member of the ZTA Fraternity Housing Corporation Construction Committee, was President of Theta Chi Chapter (George Mason University) when it was installed. Mrs. Conaty, who had been Lucia’s sixth-grade teacher, became her Province President. “She instilled so much Zeta pride in me and helped build my love for ZTA,” Lucia recalled. “I was at Dianna’s house often as we worked to build a strong chapter. She was so encouraging and kept us on the right path.”

Former National President Alice McCann Mathews served on National Council with Mrs. Conaty. “Dianna was a funny person who found a way to integrate humor into stressful situations,” Mrs. Mathews said. “She could diffuse anxiety by infusing humor to turn things around.”

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Everyone who knew Mrs. Conaty witnessed her partnership with Tom, her husband of 55 years.

They met as students at University of South Carolina. “They were a pair; they mirrored each other,” said Mrs. Kirwan.

Mr. Conaty, a former Secret Service agent, sometimes played roles in Fun Night skits. “Tom was truly a partner in all she did with ZTA,” said Mrs. Mathews.

“Not too many husbands attended as many Conventions as he did.”

In addition to Tom, Mrs. Conaty is survived by their sons, Clifford, Chad and Daniel Conaty; and their grandchildren, Drew and Finn Conaty and Cecilia May Watkin-Conaty. The family has requested memorial contributions to the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation.

ZTA MILESTONES INITIATED AT BETA OMICRON CHAPTER University of South Carolina 1965 FIELD SECRETARY 1968-1969 STANDARDS COMMITTEE MEMBER 1969-1970 PROVINCE PRESIDENT III-B 1979-1981 PROVINCE PRESIDENT III-A 1981-1983 ALUMNAE-COLLEGIATE RELATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR 1983-1989 VICE PRESIDENT COLLEGIATE I 1995-1999 MENTOR 1999-2003

AWARDS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT 1981 HONOR RING 1982 ORDER OF THE SHIELD 2015

LEFT: Dianna (far left) as a Field Secretary (now known as a Leadership Consultant)

FOUNDERS’ DAY

Proclamation While time and distance can separate Zeta Tau Alpha sisters, the special bond we share transcends these challenges and continues to unite us, as we’ve seen throughout the pandemic. Even our Founders experienced feeling disconnected. Did you know they were never all together again after they graduated? Family obligations, careers and weddings kept them apart until November 1924, when eight Founders reunited in Richmond, Virginia.

Sadly, Maud Jones Horner passed away in 1920 and was not present for this special reunion.

For us, the months of being apart gave way this summer as we were able to come back together carefully, but with great joy and excitement.

Postponed events became extra special celebrations.

Girls’ weekends replaced Zoom calls. Collegians returned to their ZTA homes, masking up indoors. With safety requirements in place, many campuses were able to hold Recruitment and enjoy Bid Day in person.

Let’s make a promise today to cherish the time we spend together and use what this separation has taught us to make the most of our ZTA experience. Join a local alumnae chapter to stay connected and have great fun with sisters.

Volunteer as a collegiate chapter advisor to mentor our young leaders and help strengthen the Fraternity’s future. Make plans to attend Convention 2022 in Texas next July. Consider donating to the ZTA Foundation to show Loyalty & Commitment and help fund valuable programs and scholarships.

This Founders’ Day, the Foundation will host its second annual Day of Giving. Everyone will be able to take a road trip, albeit a virtual one, to sisterhood sights, points of interest and historic destinations.

Each stop along the way will reveal a great reason to celebrate being a Zeta.

Our Founders would be proud of the exceptional determination and positivity our sisterhood has shown throughout the past year to keep our Fraternity Steadfast & Strong. Continue to be safe, be well and “think in terms of all mankind.”

Given under my hand and seal, I proclaim the fifteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-one, as our 123rd Founders’ Day.

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National Council would like to thank the Contextualization Task Force, Special Projects Coordinator Christy Marx Barber, Archivist Patti Cords Levitte and the Inclusion Committee for all their work on this project.

In 1898, our Founders created a group they hoped would intensify friendship, promote happiness and build up a nobler womanhood in the world. Guided by our mission, purpose and Nine Key Values (derived from The Mission and The Creed of Zeta Tau Alpha), we share here the journey of sisterhood and belonging in ZTA. This article covers our past to give members insight into some of the significant changes that helped our organization grow into what it is today.

Our journey will focus on the evolution of our Membership Selection Policy.

For many members, participating in Recruitment is their first real touchpoint with ZTA. These initial conversations are the foundation of belonging and enable women to see themselves as part of the organization.

Members’ feelings of belonging should strengthen over time, beginning with new member education, extending throughout the collegiate years and carrying over into the alumnae experience. Each one of us plays an important role in helping our sisters feel valued and appreciated.

The Past As we outline some of the pivotal dates in ZTA’s history, specifically the 1960s and 1970s, we recognize that 80% of our current membership did not experience what happened in our nation during that time. It is our intent to share this information through a historical lens so all members can understand these moments. Throughout history, ZTA’s leaders have listened to the membership and tackled tough decisions.

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prepared young white women to become teachers. It was here that our nine Founders met as students and organized the first meetings of Zeta Tau Alpha.

1900-1948 - As our Founders sought to grow our organization, membership criteria mirrored that of the school, restricting membership to white Christian women. ZTA chartered an additional 80 chapters across the country.

1948 - University administrators across the country began questioning membership policies of fraternities and sororities. Delegates at the Golden Anniversary Convention in 1948 unanimously approved the Constitution Committee’s recommendation to remove the words “of the Caucasian race, an adherent of the Christian faith” from the Constitution & Bylaws.

1950-1960 - As the United States began to change, so did discussion within ZTA. ZTA’s membership policies and practices still did not permit women from all identities and backgrounds to join. In preparation for Convention 1964, National Council created a Membership Study Commission to review ZTA’s Membership Selection Policy.

1964 – The Civil Rights Act passed, prohibiting employment discrimination based on

race, color and national origin. It served as the springboard for other protective legislation.

During the late 1960s and early 1970s, interest in fraternity and sorority life declined on many college campuses while activism in civil rights, women’s rights and anti-war protests increased. Twelve ZTA chapters closed during this time period.

1967 - One of the most public closings in ZTA history was that of Beta Tau Chapter (Albion College) in Albion, Michigan. In 1966, chapter members pledged a Black woman who was a friend of many of the members.

ZTA’s Membership Selection Policy at the time did not allow the chapter to initiate this new member. The chapter was placed on probation.

Albion College stated the Fraternity must comply with university policies; when ZTA did not, the university banned ZTA from campus.

1972 – In the years leading up to Convention 1972, ZTA’s leaders listened to members and held discussion sessions at each Convention during which both alumnae and collegians could share their ideas, thoughts, and perspectives on the Membership Selection Policy during Business Meetings. Discussions focused on whether or not to remove “from congenial backgrounds” from the policy. With over two-thirds of the 1972 Convention body supporting the motion, the phrase “from congenial

backgrounds” was removed from the Membership Selection Policy, effectively removing the unwritten policy of pledging members of the Caucasian race only.

1972-1990 - ZTA added 64 new links to our Chain of Chapters. ZTA also reactivated six links.

1990 - The Fraternity adopted and published the first non-discrimination policy in the General Manual. It read, “Zeta Tau Alpha is an international social fraternity whose membership policies are non-discriminatory based on race, creed, color or national origin.”

1991 - In Themis, ZTA published an article looking forward to the year 2005. It included the following introduction: “Compiled from a variety of demographic and trend reports, we have created the year 2005. Only 14 years away, the year 2005 in America will bring a more diverse population than any year to date. We have created this profile, so you can begin now to prepare for A World of Difference. Addressing the issue of diversity as it affects universities, the Greek system, the workplace and Zeta Tau Alpha, A World of Difference will show you the future of America.” Zeta Tau Alpha was future-focused on how a supportive sisterhood would allow women of diverse backgrounds to join and belong within our organization.

During the 1990s and early 2000s, ZTA focused on programming as an important part of continued growth

[left] Eight of ZTA’s nine Founders and one of the first new members, Grace Elcan Garnett, 1898 [right] Sisters in a chapter house, 1951

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Nine Key Values ZTA’s Nine Key Values come directly from The Creed.

Lifelong Learning

[left] Sisters in 1968 [right] Attendees at Convention 1970 and belonging for members by creating spaces for hard discussions.

Programming in the 1990s focused on members’ health, with modules focusing on eating disorders, date rape, career development and AIDS. Additional programs focused on academic success and hazing prevention. In the early 2000s, programming skewed heavily toward education about preventing forms of substance abuse, alcohol consumption, sexual violence and harmful situations.

2001 - Consistent with the Fraternity’s focus on members’ health and wellness, ZTA revised (in italics) language in the Membership Selection Policy to read: “Membership in Zeta Tau Alpha is based upon mutual choice and acceptance between the potential member and the college chapter. Membership in Zeta Tau Alpha is a privilege, not a right. With this privilege, responsible members must make certain that no potential member is hurt or embarrassed during the membership process.”

2002 –At Convention 2002, delegates approved a change to the Constitution & Bylaws, allowing National Council to “adopt, amend and implement policies of the Fraternity when the International Convention is not in session.” This change enabled the Fraternity to be nimbler and more responsive to the needs of the membership.

2016 - As campuses and collegiate chapters began to question membership policies regarding gender identity within NPC organizations, including Zeta Tau Alpha, National Council changed the Membership Selection Policy to include: “Zeta Tau Alpha membership is open to individuals who consistently live and self-identify as women.” This change allowed ZTA to continue to promote inclusion within the membership selection process and center our identity as a women’sonly organization.

Leadership

Responsibility

Being Rather than Seeming

Service & Philanthropy

More Recent History and the Present In 2018, National Council heard from our membership that programming needed to focus on inclusion and belonging in our sisterhood. It was time to showcase that every member belongs and feels the love of ZTA. In the past three years, we have made additional, significant changes to the Membership Selection Policy so that it reflects the Nine Key Values of our beloved Zeta Tau Alpha. When we align our Membership Selection Policy and practices with our values, we are truly living our mission and acting in a way that outwardly demonstrates a sisterhood of love and belonging.

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Some of the ways we have focused on inclusion, belonging and sisterhood in recent years include: • Updating our membership selection criteria to align with our values and hosting webinars on inclusive membership practices • Creating a new Collegiate Recruitment Ambassador role to help potential new members and their families understand sorority life and the recruitment process and feel more confident participating in values-based conversations • Rewriting collegiate officer and advisor guides to align with ZTA’s Nine Key Values and the focus of belonging • Removing the Legacy Policy to provide a more equitable recruitment experience for all potential new members • Announcing and making progress on ZTA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan created to guide our programming and policies • Working with experts to offer diversity and inclusion training to all members • Updating the My Sister, My Responsibility® program to include Seeking Understanding workshops • Creating a comprehensive social media calendar to celebrate members of all identities and all they bring to ZTA Committees, task forces and listenand-learn groups contributed to and supported the above initiatives, which ZTA implemented in response to member requests to see a more inclusive and relevant approach to recruitment and membership selection. These changes will allow us to focus on the future of ZTA.

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[above] An image from the summer 1991 Themis article, “A World of Difference” [bottom left] Sisters at Convention 2002 [bottom right] Collegians at a 2016 fall sisterhood event

The Future ZTA is a place for each member to belong. You were selected to be a Zeta because you live the Fraternity’s values. Our past is part of who we are. The future is each member’s responsibility. We will continue to provide innovative programming that focuses on our members’ needs as we remain committed to the sisterhood Zeta Tau Alpha offers.

Joining our sisterhood is the first step. The bond that grows leads to belonging. We challenge you to reflect on this article and examine the experience you create for all members within your collegiate and alumnae chapters. How can you create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of

all identities? How can you promote sisterhood and a sense of belonging in ZTA? If you’re looking for programming to help increase understanding and belonging, My Sister, My Responsibility workshops covering topics including personal and social identities, microaggressions, and power and privilege are available to all chapters on ZTA’s public website. If you need additional ideas, please reach out to International Office. To start a conversation, share an idea, or report a concern, please visit zetataualpha.org/about/inclusion or email zetataualpha@zetataualpha.org.

2020’S EFFECT ON ZTA’S COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS

By Becky Koltonski Gleason, Sr. Director of Education & Programs

This year has been trying for everyone in different ways. The pandemic and national conversations about inclusion have challenged organizations, including ZTA, to see and do things differently. The data from the annual Membership Survey reflects that the Fraternity’s collegiate chapters managed not only to survive but also to thrive during the pandemic.

These four chapters worked hard to improve their scores in the areas of Affective Commitment, Common Purpose, Seeking Understanding that We Might Gain True Wisdom and Hazing Tolerance.* This year, try implementing some of the strategies these chapter officers share.

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A lot of brainstorming took place to ensure we could fulfill the membership needs of the women in Kappa Psi. Virtual sisterhoods that incorporated outfit themes and ‘Kahoot!’ games were a key element in maintaining sisters’ commitment.

‘Having virtual sisterhoods was something we could take pride in,’ Sisterhood Chair Olivia Rinaldi said.

‘We were able to create the fun, lighthearted moments that everyone was desperate for.’

This experience has shown us that having a purpose can bring light to the darkest of situations.”

When the fall 2020 semester arrived, representing our organization while implementing COVID-19 safety practices was something that excited our members, so we made matching face masks. In Recruitment, all the bonding we had done during workshops increased our commitment to ZTA and selecting new members who shared our values.

“Even though members returned to campus in fall 2020, campus activities were still limited due to the ongoing pandemic. Since most of our members live in the house, we had more time to spend with one another outside class and to reflect on what ZTA means to each of us and how unique sisterhood can be. This time helped us view our sisterhood with

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.37 increase in Common Purpose, defined as understanding the bigger picture of ZTA, seeing sisterhood as a connection rooted in ritual and reaching toward shared goals together From chapter President Katie Fuchs:

Kappa Psi Chapter

“When the pandemic hit, we knew we had to change with the times.

Increasing communication with one another and creating new positions to navigate the virtual world were part of our strategy to ensure members never felt alone. Our Executive Committee met the chapter with compassion and positivity going into the online experience.

Through these efforts, we were able to support each other through times of both celebration and devastation.

Although we were apart, we grew so much closer.

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a deeper appreciation and love, all while unknowingly increasing our Common Purpose score along the way.

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While following all safety protocols, we strived to strengthen our sisterhood through smaller, more unique activities throughout the year. Some of our sisterhood events included a virtual Founders’ Day celebration with alumnae and different weekend sisterhood retreats filled with games, Fraternity programming, and most importantly, lots of love and laughter.

Two of the larger events we held were ‘ThemisCon’ and ‘A Behindthe-Scenes Guide to Ritual Services.’ ‘Improving our chapter’s understanding of ritual services helped strengthen our love and appreciation for ZTA,’ Ritual Chair Aubree Gray said. ‘Not being able to hold many services in person highlighted the value of what we were missing.’

During this time, we learned to cherish our ritual services while gaining a deeper understanding of them. These events reminded us that being together and engaging in our ritual services strengthens our Common Purpose in Zeta Tau Alpha.”

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guidelines, our chapter still made sisterhood events happen. Some of the events included goat yoga, hosting guest speakers, making sushi and holding new member class dinners. Each event gave us an opportunity to learn more about our sisters and share our lived experiences.

At a time when the entire world seemed to be turning inward, these events provided valuable time for us to dig deeper than surface-level conversations and open up to one another. This deeper understanding better enabled our Executive Committee and Program Council to assess what members needed during this tumultuous time.

We also incorporated diversity, equity and inclusion programming throughout the 2020-2021 academic year. We were able to host various educational events during Women’s History Month and Black History Month to engage in open dialogue as a chapter. We want to ensure our chapter values the pursuit of seeking understanding in all that we do. ‘ZTA

is a sisterhood filled with women who will pick you up when you fall, build you up when you thrive, and most importantly, make sure you feel seen, safe and welcome every single day,’ Inclusion Chair Makayla Parris said.

We are so excited about continuing to grow and learn more about our sisters this year.”

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University of Missouri-St. Louis 3.5 decrease in Hazing Tolerance, which measures the extent to which members would tolerate hazing, not that hazing is occurring From chapter President Katie Basler: “Through navigating this pandemic, we realized how many things we used to take for granted and saw

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To accomplish this goal, we make ZTA’s Nine Key Values the foundation of everything we do. We announce a “Creed Value of the Month” and tailor events that month to focus on that Value; for example, we hosted a virtual book club and coffee sisterhood to go along with Lifelong Learning. At the end of the month, we vote on a sister who best exemplifies that Value and she receives a prize.

The system promotes a positive sisterhood experience consistent with ZTA’s values. How our members define sisterhood has an impact on how they view hazing.

We have also redefined what belonging means to our members. In our chapter, we foster belonging by empowering members and helping them create genuine and long-lasting relationships, especially during the new member process.

‘Creating a safe, welcoming environment for the new members has been my top priority,’ said Sydney Stark, Vice President II/New Member Coordinator. ‘By fostering personal relationships through strong communication, vulnerability and genuine sisterly love with each new member, every woman in the chapter feels comfortable coming to me with any concerns.’

What I’ve learned from our chapter’s experiences is that improving hazing tolerance isn’t just about conducting lessons and completing trainings; it’s also about changing the narrative and focusing on what we can do to be Zetas true.”

STRONGER TOGETHER Even though 2020 had its ups and downs, ZTA’s collegiate chapters have a lot to celebrate. These chapters’ stories show that members leaned on and made one another stronger.

*Each spring, Zeta Tau Alpha administers the Membership Survey to all collegiate members of the Fraternity. Each chapter must strive to have 75% of its chapter membership complete the survey to meet a criterion of Crown Chapter recognition. The Membership Survey measures the development of ZTA over time and the impact collegians’ membership has made on their overall collegiate experience.

Members rate their agreement with a series of behavioral statements on a scale of one (strongly disagree) to five (strongly agree). The survey measures Hazing Tolerance on a 15-point scale. Any increase or decrease greater than .01 is considered statistically significant.

highest average Affective Commitment score since the first Membership Survey in 2016

.05 increase in Common Purpose, one of the Five Areas of Sisterhood

.09 increase in Seeking Understanding, thanks to chapters’ implementation of ZTA’s DEI-related programming

.74 decrease in Hazing Tolerance, which evaluates attitudes about hazing

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ZTA OFFERS 2021 SUMMER LEADERSHIP SERIES

By Hannah Keith, Director of Education & Engagement

Rather than try to recreate the Emerging Leaders Academy experience in a virtual setting, National Council decided to offer SPARK!, a summer speaker series, via Zoom. The three-part series focused on developing members in three of ZTA’s Nine Key Values: Being Rather than Seeming, Seeking Understanding that We Might Gain True Wisdom and Leadership.

Selected for their embodiment of these Key Values, the three speakers National Council chose shared their experiences with 684 Zetas on June 15, June 22 and June 29, 2021.

Compared to ELA, which only a few women from each chapter get to attend, this live, virtual experience gave all collegians the exciting opportunity to further their leadership skills. ZTA also invited alumnae chapter officers, National Officers and advisors to participate.

The first 500 collegians and all alumnae who registered for all three General Sessions could also choose to participate in small groups— called Founders Groups—that met immediately following each large session. ZTA’s Training Committee oversaw the small group facilitator selection process, and the Vice Presidents Alumnae selected alumnae from a volunteer pool to facilitate the alumnae Small Group Sessions. In their respective sessions, participants connected with other Zetas across the country and dug deeper into the 14 THemis Fall 2021 | SPARK!

information presented in the General Sessions each week. ZTA assigned the same people to each Small Group for every session so sisters could bond and build on the relationships they cultivated during previous discussions.

Collegians and alumnae could also opt to register for General Sessions on an a-la-carte basis depending on their interest and availability. They could choose to attend one, two or all three General Sessions.

SESSION 1: HELLO FUTURE: GROW THROUGH DIRT AND REWRITE YOUR STORY Related ZTA Key Value: Being Rather than Seeming Session 1 both started and ended with a virtual dance break full of lively music and high energy.

Michelle Poler challenged members to grow through roadblocks and learn to both embrace and welcome change. Through her storytelling, she taught attendees how turn obstacles into opportunities, go from anxiety to action, find purpose in the midst of chaos, unleash their authentic creativity, and rewrite their stories to become their own heroes. Attendees left the session literally on their feet and ready to write their stories of success.

Afterward, Small Group Session discussion questions gave members an opportunity to talk about

courage, define success and think about ZTA’s Being Rather than Seeming Key Value.

SESSION 2: WHAT DO WE MEAN, “VALUES-BASED ORGANIZATION?” RACE, CLASS, GENDER AND SEXUALITY IN FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE Related ZTA Key Value: Seeking Understanding that We Might Gain True Wisdom The second General Session, led

by Victoria Alexander, provided insight into the exclusive history of fraternities and sororities and how members of the fraternity/sorority life community can challenge that history to create more opportunities for access and belonging. Attendees left this session reflective, thoughtful and hopeful to foster changes that will further membership focused on belonging and understanding.

In the following Small Group Session, participants unpacked what the Seeking Understanding that We Might Gain True Wisdom Key Value means to them in terms of leadership and growth. They also talked about how they can identify policies and practices that reinforce bias, how they can help eliminate bias within their roles, and what they can do as individuals to increase inclusivity within their chapters.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS

MICHELLE POLER Michelle Poler is a creative and passionate social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, fear facer and branding strategist.

VIC TORIA ALEXANDER

SESSION 3: BREAKING THROUGH: MY JOURNEY TO BECOMING THE FIRST FEMALE NFL OFFICIAL Related ZTA Key Value: Leadership During this session, Sarah Thomas shared her personal story of leadership and how she came out on top despite the odds. Sarah challenged attendees to think about the “why” of what they are trying to achieve in their personal journeys.

She also encouraged them to ground themselves in ZTA’s values and do what they love—but not because they are trying to prove something.

Participants left the final SPARK! session inspired by Sarah’s story and ready to discover what they love so they can change the world.

In addition to digging deeper into the General Session topics, the final Small Group Session focused on wrapping up the entire SPARK! experience.

Members discussed leaders they look up to and why, shared how they hope to grow in their own personal leadership, and reflected on why ZTA’s Leadership Key Value is important to their own personal success. Before bidding their new friends adieu, everyone reflected on their biggest takeaways from the speaker series.

While events in 2021 are still feeling the effects of the previous year’s uncertainty, the unique opportunities that come from ZTA’s adaptability continue to benefit members in new and exciting ways. SPARK! will go down in the Fraternity’s history not as a backup plan but as an innovative approach to developing leaders and keeping its sisterhood “Steadfast & Strong.”

Victoria Alexander is a diversity, equity and inclusion practitioner whose passions are rooted in anti-racist pedagogy, critical consciousness building and experiences of Black students in predominately white institutions.

SAR AH THOMAS Sarah Thomas changed the game in football, the world’s most quintessentially maledominated sport, when she became the first female NFL official. Now she’s inspiring others to dream big and believe anything is possible.

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ZTA TREASURES FIND THEIR WAY BACK HOME

By Patti Cords Levitte, Archivist, and Susan L. Beard, Archives Committee Chair

Finding rare, unique artifacts that contribute to the preservation of the Fraternity’s history is like catching lightning in a bottle; it doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it is thrilling for both the Archives Committee and the donor of the items. Zeta sisters play a key role in keeping an eye out for important historical objects, which can appear in the most unlikely places.

LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE As it happens, metaphorical lightning struck on July 15, 2021, when random scrolling through Facebook turned up a rare object. Its owner, Corinne Forzano (Iota Sigma Chapter, Old Dominion University), posted a photo in a collector’s group on Facebook,

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showing the ZTA badges and jewelry she owns, which came from antique stores in Virginia.

ZTA’s first jeweler, E.C. Wiltse, in Farmville, Virginia, made these stickpin badges during the Fraternity’s first few years. Members purchased the stickpins for $1.50 and used them until they could afford to buy a more expensive, jeweled badge.

The stickpins began to deviate from their purpose of being worn as a badge, turning into costume jewelry to wear on hats and collars or tokens to give to boyfriends. At Convention 1912, delegates voted in favor of a motion that said that the badge would have one standard size and could not be used in any other form. The vote put an end to these tiny emblems.

Shirley Kreasan Strout, ZTA Historian from 1923 to 1956, amassed the Fraternity’s early historical collection from the original owners. Although Mrs. Strout searched for years, she never was able to locate more than one stickpin badge, which belonged to Hellen Patrick Cruse Cochrane, a 1908 initiate of Beta Chapter (Judson College).

After the Archives Committee contacted Corinne and informed her of the rarity of the stickpin, she quickly agreed that it needed to be part of the Archives so ZTA could preserve it for other sisters to see.

This stickpin is the most significant item to come into the Archives in recent memory.

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[1] Corinne donated the stickpin on the left; the other has been in the archival collection since 1922. [2] This is just half of a set of early cuff links with the Coat of Arms. [3] All of Stacy’s early Coat of Arms finds are displayed together in the HEC. [4] This hatpin with the first Coat of Arms most likely dates pre1910. [5] This sterling locket with space for three photos most likely dates between 1920 and 1925. [6] Stacy found this demitasse spoon in the early 2000s.

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LUCK IN TEXAS In the 1920s, many fraternities and sororities reworked their crests and coats of arms to follow the standards of heraldic design more closely. The first ZTA Coat of Arms was used from 1908 to 1926, when Shirley Kreasan Strout redesigned the crest to the one ZTA uses today.

The Archives’ collection of items featuring the first Coat of Arms (pre-1926) would be practically nonexistent if not for Stacy LaRue Gannon (Theta Eta Chapter, Stephen F. Austin University). Stacy has had incredible luck, mainly in Texas, finding items with original Coat of Arms on them.

Stacy’s donations featuring the early Coat of Arms are on display in the Historical and Educational Center.

These items, which include a jewelry tray, a locket, a hatpin, a pair of cuff links and a partial set of coffee spoons, give insight into the type of things Zetas of the 1910s and 1920s kept in their rooms. Although Greek supply houses and licensed jewelry

vendors likely produced thousands of these items, very few have survived over the years, and even fewer have come to live in the Historical and Educational Center for posterity.

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LOSING HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS As exciting as finding new treasures is, it’s equally disappointing to lose pieces of ZTA history to auction websites. Collectors’ increased interest in acquiring artifacts related to fraternity and sorority life has caused prices to skyrocket. Steep prices make it almost impossible for ZTA to bring these historical pieces home to the HEC. One recent loss that particularly stung was a tiny, silver matchbook cover with the early Coat of Arms on it. It perfectly encapsulated a specific point in ZTA’s history and would have helped tell a fuller story of years past.

While there is a group of alumnae who alert the Archives Committee about historical items they find— mainly on eBay—ZTA still gets priced out of the bid many times, as

there is no set budget allocated for acquisitions. When this happens, ZTA has no way of contacting the winning bidders, and the items up for auction disappear.

LOOKING EVERYWHERE Each early item is a true treasure, and there are still treasures to find.

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LOCAL ADVISORS SUSTAIN FHC FACILITIES THROUGH COVID-19

By Christy Marx Barber, Staff Writer

ZTA’s Fraternity Housing Corporation has established a strong network of national and area volunteers who strive to make facilities across the country welcoming and competitive.

When COVID-19 restricted travel for those volunteers, the FHC relied on its roots—the Housing Advisors and General Advisors who stepped up to manage the abrupt closure in March 2020 as well as reopening in fall and every task in between.

“We absolutely could not have provided the ZTA house experience last year for our collegians without the dedication of our advisors,” said FHC President Dinah Jackson Laughery. Social distancing requirements led to new floor plans, bed placements, one-way stairwells and shower schedules. Volunteers struggled to find cleaning supplies.

Appliances and parts needed for repairs were hard to source, causing major delays. “We provided guidance virtually,” Mrs. Laughery said, “but we needed these volunteers to make housing possible under new and unique circumstances.”

Each community and campus from New Jersey to California had its own challenges. These stories, shared by housing volunteers for three chapters, show the extra steps, dedication and sisterhood that allowed so many collegians to return “home.”

THETA XI CHAPTER

Rutgers University

Housing Advisor Lauren Seber Iota Gamma Chapter (The College of New Jersey) “Here in New Jersey, everything shut down right as the women were moving out for spring break. We struggled to find order in the chaos.

Having to bring them back one at a time to move out for the remainder of the year was really disappointing for everyone.

The state put tough restrictions in place for a long time.

When we reopened the house in 2020, everyone needed to wear masks indoors, and we couldn’t allow visitors in the house. We could only open at halfcapacity and had to restructure without meal services.

During the spring 2021 semester, most members chose to stay home to attend virtual classes. It was disheartening to tell the small group who wanted to stay that we needed to close the house for safety and cost purposes. I hope we never have to live through something like that again.

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Preparing to reopen for fall 2021 at near capacity meant inspections, scheduled maintenance and hanging up move-in notices. But I’m thrilled for these women to experience living in the house and all the everyday moments when they will make memories together.

I’m so proud and grateful to help provide that experience for them as Housing Advisor.”

Closing and reopening the Upsilon Chapter house became a sisterhood bonding experience for chapter advisors.

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Stephen F. Austin University Housing Advisor Ginny Love Watkins Theta Eta Chapter “The first challenge of the pandemic was orchestrating a move-out schedule with no more than two women in the house at a time.

Everything they needed for success— books, laptops and notebooks—was in the house. When the house reopened in the fall, seeing the members return was wonderful. The previous year ended so abruptly. There were no goodbyes; we were just gone.

Having the house full of chatter and laughter was refreshing.

Shortly after everyone moved in, we discovered a series of concerns that resulted in a major, long-term remediation project. The project included insulation removal under the house, replacement of subflooring and two air conditioning units, and installation of new ductwork.

Members were living in the house during the pandemic and during a major construction project. They could hear the crews under the house from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day for over a month. It was rough. We had to alternate when to do each aspect of the project. At one point, 39 women were sharing two showers.

I personally felt as though the projects were never going to end. The members were very patient as we continued to give them ‘bad’ news about another maintenance project.

They were true troopers. Their sisterhood was strong.”

UPSILON CHAPTER

University of California, Berkeley General Advisor (former Housing Advisor) Sarah Schroeder Alessi Kappa Alpha Chapter (Colorado State University) “After spring break 2020, we had to close the house due to California’s shelter-in-place order. The members

ZTA created instructional signage for everything, from how to wear a mask and social distancing to bed arrangements, laundry schedules and directional signs. wondered how they would get their things if they lived out of state or out of the country and couldn’t travel. We had to design a system for members, one at a time, to safely retrieve their items.

Before the house reopened, we faced ever-changing restrictions from the state, county, city and university. We designed a system for a safe movein with one person per floor during a specific time slot, disinfecting between arrivals, recording move-in helpers for contact tracing purposes, and clearly communicating the requirements to members, parents, and vendors. Being able to be part of providing a little normalcy for our collegiate sisters after such a crazy summer was so rewarding. I was so glad the members who chose to come back could still feel welcome, safe and supported by ZTA.”

Province President XIX-B (former General Advisor) Elisabeth Marriott Delta Eta Chapter (West Texas A&M University) “After the members went home, Sarah put on full PPE to disinfect high-touch areas so we could schedule move-outs. Some were scheduled over a weekend in July.

An advisor who came to help lives 90 minutes away, so the three of us stayed overnight at the house. We turned it into a sisterhood event. It was such a bonding experience. Even in a stressful summer, it reinforced that the relationships we form mean the most.”

The FHC truly believes that “ZTA is home,” no matter the circumstances.

“We are so grateful to the women who embraced our Key Values of Responsibility and Love,” Mrs. Laughery said. “They were determined to make ZTA a home for our members in the most difficult situations.”

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BY HANNAH ROWE, OPERATIONS MANAGER Throughout the academic year, Leadership Consultants work with collegiate chapters, providing guidance on chapter operations, leadership development and officer education. They also assist new chapters on the journey to Installation. These 13 women exemplify ZTA’s Nine Key Values, including Leadership and Loyalty & Commitment, through their enthusiasm, creativity and flexibility. The ZTA Foundation funds a portion of the Leadership Consultant program. *Denotes a returning Leadership Consultant

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CAITLIN PERKINS Lambda Omicron Chapter, Boise State University Hometown: Boise, Idaho Degree: Political Science, Public Policy and American Government How do you live ZTA’s Nine Key Values?

I live our Nine Key Values by surrounding myself with sisters who hold me accountable and doing the same for them. I’ve found that Lifelong Learning is something I can do daily by reading and listening to voices that are different from mine.

What’s at the top of your bucket list?

Visiting Greece is at the top of my bucket list. I’m a huge “Mamma Mia!” fan, and I can’t wait until the day I can finally see it in person. *MIRANDA BRANDLY Beta Phi Chapter, Michigan State University Hometown: Ann Arbor, Michigan Degree: Kinesiology List a fun fact that people might not know about you.

I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, and I was a competitive dancer for 14 years.

What app could you not live without?

FaceTime is the app that I would not be able to live without. It allows me to connect with my best friends and family members that I don’t get to see frequently. *ALEXA HAINES Delta Psi Chapter, Samford University Hometown: Gulf Breeze, Florida Degree: Law, Politics and Society Who has been your ZTA mentor?

Delta Psi Chapter’s General Advisor, Amanda Moulin, was the most helpful advisor. She wanted the best for my chapter, and her commitment to our success is something that continues to inspire me.

What’s at the top of your bucket list?

I want to take a cross-country road trip to visit national parks.

AIYANA CORDOVA Kappa Alpha Chapter, Colorado State University Hometown: Denver, Colorado

MAGGIE LORENZ Alpha Eta Chapter, University of Cincinnati Hometown: Hilliard, Ohio

Why did you want to be an LC? I wanted to be an LC so I could share my knowledge and skills with other Zetas across the country. I also want to gain new leadership skills and learn from the women I serve.

Degree: Middle Childhood Education What are your favorite hobbies/interests?

I love working out, reading good books and exploring new places.

Who has been your ZTA mentor?

Director of New Chapters Heather Giovenco truly emulates what it means to be a Zeta and live out ZTA’s Key Value of Being Rather than Seeming. I not only look up to Heather in the way she volunteers for ZTA but also for the teacher she is to her students and the way that she builds relationships with others.

Degree: Health and Exercise Science

Would you rather give up sleeping in or desserts?

I’d give up sleeping in. I wake up before 7 a.m. daily, so I never sleep in; but desserts must stay.

JORDAN CHIARELLI Lambda Pi Chapter, Reinhardt University Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri Degree: Business Marketing What’s your favorite ZTA memory?

Being initiated as a founding member of my chapter was a very special experience I will never forget.

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What are you most excited about for the upcoming year?

I am most excited to help other chapters and build relationships throughout the Fraternity. ZTA has my heart, and I am so honored to be able to help others and share my love for ZTA. BRITNEY PLUMLEY Lambda Nu Chapter, Furman University Hometown: Tega Cay, South Carolina Degree: Political Science and International Affairs When did you first feel a sense of belonging in ZTA? I felt so welcome and loved surrounded by ZTA women during Preference. The members made me feel like I could be myself around them.

What motivates you?

Knowing my purpose and work that I am doing is actively making the world a better and more equitable place, being part of active change, and helping others motivates me.

HANNAH THOMAS Zeta Gamma Chapter, Youngstown State University Hometown: Girard, Ohio Degree: Business Administration What’s your proudest accomplishment to date?

My proudest accomplishment to date was being a student speaker at College Panhellenic Academy. The opportunity to speak to over 900 women about my sorority experience was truly a moment I will never forget.

List a fun fact people might not know about you.

I have attended an aviation school.

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ANNIKA MEYER Alpha Psi Chapter, University of Missouri Hometown: St. Charles, Missouri Degree: Hospitality Management What are your favorite foods?

I love my dad’s homemade chicken and rice soup and potatoes in any form. I’m convinced there is no bad form of potatoes.

What are your plans after you serve as a Leadership Consultant?

I hope to jump into a career in the events industry as a corporate event planner or an event planner in the sports industry.

KARLY GRIEVE Iota Sigma Chapter, Old Dominion University Hometown: Richmond, Virginia Degree: Psychology What do you hope to contribute to the chapters you visit this year?

I hope to inspire the women I meet to be the best versions of themselves so they can bring that energy to their chapters.

How do you like to refill your bucket?

I enjoy meditation and working out.

SARAH HEFFLER Iota Alpha Chapter, Robert Morris University Hometown: Scranton, Pennsylvania Degree: Sport Management, Marketing What’s your favorite thing to do with ZTA sisters?

Whether it was a 30-minute drive downtown for a sisterhood or four hours across the state for Zeta Day, road trips have always been my favorite time with sisters.

If you are interested in being a Leadership Consultant, watch ZTA’s social media for announcements and updates on applications. The hiring process generally begins with an online application and includes two interview stages. Direct questions about hiring for the 2022-2023 Leadership Consultant team to Caitlin Moulton-Towle at caitlin-moulton@zetataualpha.org.

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“This Leadership Consultant team will face many new challenges as they navigate the continuous shifts of higher education in response to the ongoing pandemic.

We believe in this group of women, their skills in various areas of chapter development and their enthusiasm for our Fraternity’s growth and success. Their support to our chapter members and leaders will be important in making the most of a transitional phase of college life for so many Zetas around the country.”

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Why did you want to be an LC? If it weren’t for former LCs and National Officers, I wouldn’t be in the position I am today; they pushed me to be confident in myself as a leader. I hope to positively influence the women I meet on this journey to believe in themselves as much as I believe in them.

TOMIKO REYES Gamma Gamma Chapter, The University of Texas at El Paso Degree: Digital Media Production Hometown: El Paso, Texas What are your favorite hobbies/interests?

I love to make and watch YouTube videos and journal.

How do you celebrate your wins?

I celebrate my wins with my family and friends. I like to celebrate with those closest to me because I would not be who I am without them. I believe that behind every successful woman are the people who made her who she is.

SARAH STICH Alpha Psi Chapter, University of Missouri Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri Degree: Middle School Social Studies Education and Political Science What are your plans after you serve as a Leadership Consultant?

I plan to go to law school. I am certified to teach middle and high school social studies, but I really want to work in education law and policy.

What is a special skill/ talent you have?

I grew up doing competitive figure skating.

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COLLEGIATE CROWN CHAPTER 2020-2021 Zeta Tau Alpha presents this award to collegiate chapters for attaining a standard of chapter excellence each year.

The Vice Presidents Collegiate and Extension Director recommend eligible chapters to National Council, which selects the recipients.

Congratulations to these 50 chapters for working extra hard through an incredibly challenging year to earn the coveted Crown Chapter Award.

Alpha, Longwood University Epsilon, University of Arkansas Zeta, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Kappa, The University of Texas at Austin Upsilon, University of California, Berkeley Alpha Zeta, The Ohio State University Alpha Eta, University of Cincinnati Alpha Theta, Purdue University Alpha Upsilon, Oklahoma State University Beta Delta, Miami University Beta Phi, Michigan State University Beta Psi, Stetson University Gamma Iota, University of Florida Gamma Pi, University of Georgia Gamma Chi, Indiana State University Gamma Psi, Texas Christian University Delta Alpha, California State University, Long Beach Delta Delta, Baldwin Wallace University Delta Zeta, Sam Houston State University Delta Kappa, Louisiana State University Delta Mu, The University of Tennessee at Martin Delta Chi, William Jewell College Delta Psi, Samford University Zeta Beta, Thiel College Zeta Gamma, Youngstown State University Zeta Xi, Georgia Southern University Zeta Omicron, Arkansas State University Zeta Psi, Jacksonville State University Zeta Omega, Ferris State University Eta Theta, Missouri University of Science and Technology Eta Pi, Wright State University Theta Delta, Salisbury University Theta Zeta, Wofford College Theta Sigma, Winthrop University Theta Phi, California State University, Fullerton Theta Psi, Texas State University 26 THemis Fall 2021 | Collegiate Crown Chapter

Theta Omega, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Iota Delta, Towson University Iota Theta, Georgia Institute of Technology Iota Omega, University of Maryland Kappa Iota, Moravian College Kappa Sigma, University of South Florida Kappa Upsilon, Georgia College Kappa Chi, Shorter University Kappa Omega, Saint Louis University Lambda Gamma, The University of Texas at San Antonio Lambda Theta, New York University Lambda Xi, Seton Hall University Lambda Omicron, Boise State University Lambda Eta, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Thank you, Foundation donors!

DONOR LIST: Lifetime This annual listing honors donors who have cumulatively given $10,000 or more to the ZTA Foundation.

FOUNDERS SOCIETY [$100,000+]

CREED SOCIETY [$25,000+]

Beta Delta Miami University Karen Lowman West

Alpha Eta University of Cincinnati Catherine G. Slaughter

Lambda Southwestern University Suzanne Morrow Ellis

Alpha Psi University of Missouri Dr. Rachelle J. Douglass

Nu The University of Alabama Leah Ann McAbee Sexton

Alpha Theta Purdue University Connie Fotos Grace

Theta Psi Texas State University Laura Ladewig Landers

Alpha Upsilon Oklahoma State University Louise C. Bellatti Ashley Rhea Dickinson

Delta Zeta Sam Houston State University Karey Patterson Bresenhan Eta Alpha Georgia Southwestern State University Elizabeth Harpe Ruf Eta Iota Valdosta State University Leilani Struzick Rabourn Kery Reinkemyer Webb Eta Omega Louisiana State University in Shreveport Bridget Denise Higginbotham

Alpha Theta Purdue University Bobby Seitz Turnbull

Beta Delta Miami University Stephany Moore Joslin

Eta Rho The University of North Alabama Malaea Nelms Seleski Mary Ann Stratford Stegall

Gamma Pi University of Georgia Stephanie Arnette Powell

Beta Gamma Florida State University Nora Nell Hardy Jackson

Gamma Alpha University of Miami Shari H. Robins M.D.

SWORD & SHIELD SOCIETY [$50,000+]

Beta Omicron University of South Carolina Dinah Helms Cook

Gamma Beta Washington College Barbara Townsend Cromwell Becky Hainsworth Kirwan

CREST SOCIETY [$75,000+]

Delta Kappa Louisiana State University Sherry Stagg St. Aubin Eta Iota Valdosta State University Alice McCann Mathews Eta Rho The University of North Alabama Kay Dill Kreutzer Theta Omega California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Shamim Syed Wu

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Beta Psi Stetson University Debbie Barrett Cooke Delta Alpha California State University, Long Beach Kathy Benzini Stampe Delta Delta Baldwin Wallace University Hellen M. Greenway Michelle Macartney Kay McCoy McKelvey Delta Psi Samford University Susan L. Beard

Gamma Iota University of Florida Karen Farmer Mills Gamma Omega University of Houston Nancy Bowne Morgan Gamma Pi University of Georgia Bonney Stamper Shuman Dr. Kelly M. Smith

Gamma Tau Texas Tech University Cynthia Byars Courtney Leslie Liem Hix Iota Delta Towson University Liza Gundell Iota Sigma Old Dominion University Keeley McDonald Kappa The University of Texas at Austin Lara Marie Burns Mary Holt Walcutt Omega Southern Methodist University Nan Barkley Boettcher Anne Barkley Manning Jerry Rainey Putt Sigma Baker University Pat Wooster-Jackson Tau Millikin University Sue Logan Prange Zeta Delta University of Louisiana at Monroe Lisa Busby Walston Joy Hathorn Watson Zeta Omicron Arkansas State University Nona Douglass Richey Zeta Xi Georgia Southern University Mardee Coyle Austin

1898 SOCIETY [$10,000+] Alpha Chi University of Kentucky Linda Lawrence Green V. Carol Hill Jackie-Sue Howard Scelfo Marty E. Sik Alpha Gamma University of Michigan Sue Goodwin Peyron Alpha Nu Birmingham-Southern College Terri Dew Millsap Alpha Psi University of Missouri Christy Marx Barber Alpha Theta Purdue University Janet Ruth Graab-Miller Miss Joy LeRoy Alpha Upsilon Oklahoma State University Sharryn Tucker Ehrlich Sara Hays Johnston Dorothy Coates Pataky Beta Delta Miami University Glenna Woodruff Gundell Barbara Wheelock Hamilton Beta Gamma Florida State University Dinah Jackson Laughery Jacquie Belcher Miller Pat C. Sibley Beta Omicron University of South Carolina V. Jan Middlebrooks Patti Knight Shelley Beta Zeta Iowa State University Sherry K. Sunderman Chi University of Pittsburgh Alice U. Jones

Delta Beta Florida Southern College Elena De Villiers Barbara Kazanjian Purks

Eta Xi Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Francine Marie Vannicola

Delta Delta Baldwin Wallace University Kathleen Suzanne Papp

Gamma Alpha University of Miami Heather Katherine Warren-Reynolds

Delta Kappa Louisiana State University Marcy Cann Heather Matthews Kirk Dianne Worsham Rube

Gamma Beta Washington College Katy Fluhr Carlsward

Delta Lambda Georgia State University Laura Moak Redman Delta Mu The University of Tennessee at Martin Rima Block DuVall Delta Omicron Lenoir-Rhyne University Dana Brasington Atkinson Delta Zeta Sam Houston State University Claire Winn Dowden Judy Berry Jackson Epsilon University of Arkansas Martha Gorum Jackson Eta Iota Valdosta State University Marlene Dunbar Conrad Eta Lambda College of Charleston Pam McMillan McKinney Kelley Elizabeth Moulton Eta Omega Louisiana State University in Shreveport Marnie Marlar Frazier Eta Rho The University of North Alabama Julia Marthaler Hill Eta Theta Missouri University of Science and Technology Jennifer Speidel Baker Kris Fleming

Gamma Chi Indiana State University Chris Flora Walter Judy Jordan Wright Gamma Delta University of Mississippi Betty Coe Cruzen Manuel Gamma Gamma The University of Texas at El Paso Nora Villareal Karam Gamma Iota University of Florida Ann Johnson Conn Gamma Nu University of Virginia Nancy Walker Gamma Omega University of Houston Lynne Howard Eckels Gamma Omega University of Houston Alice DeWalt Hahn Nina Hendee Renee Broussard Jongebloed Gamma Omicron Central Michigan University Leslie Wise Gamma Pi University of Georgia Kimberly Jones Ivester Ann Tansey Kreager Gamma Psi Texas Christian University Marnie Brown Wallen

Gamma Sigma University of Tampa Sylvia Sears Danner Gamma Tau Texas Tech University Debbie Anne Novelli Beverly Kunze Randall Stacey Verkest Voigt Gamma Xi Indiana University of Pennsylvania Roxanne Trovato Wood Iota Eta University of Nevada, Las Vegas Aimee Wytko Wise Iota Omega University of Maryland Rebecca Traino Everitt Tanya Snyder Iota Psi Rochester Institute of Technology Vicki Decker Griffith Stacy Johnson Iota Xi Christian Brothers University Sara Jasper Clark Iota Zeta University of New Mexico Katerina Vaitkus Kappa The University of Texas at Austin Mary Barker Evans Carrie Joiner Woliver Kappa Pi University of South Carolina Aiken Nicole Flippo Crook Lambda Southwestern University Shirley Oliver Sanders Mu Drury University Kathy Vogt Thuneman Omega Southern Methodist University Janet Rendleman Bergstrom

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Sigma Baker University Dr. Darcy L. Russell Tau Millikin University Elta T. Cooke Theta Chi George Mason University Lucia Prenzel Knudsen Theta Epsilon University of San Diego Shannon Smith Theta Eta Stephen F. Austin State University Stacy LaRue Gannon

Theta Omega California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Christine Depalma Ford Dolores Gonzales Gastineau Diane Hanson Keegan

Theta Tau The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Carolyn Hof Carpenter Carla Martin Cobb Andrea Nichole DeVos

Theta Omicron Baylor University Lacy Schneider O'Connor

Theta Theta Arkansas State University Sharon Mullens Desiderio

Theta Pi California State University, Northridge Mary Curtin Cruse

Upsilon University of California, Berkeley Gene Marie Slanker Hassan

Theta Psi Texas State University Alicia Patten Williams

Zeta The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Melissa R. Still Zeta Alpha University of Evansville Susan Elizabeth Kennedy Sherry Server Tilley

Zeta Iota Western Carolina University Franlyna Barrett Charles Zeta Mu Jacksonville University Debbie E. Buscher Zeta Pi Woodbury University Kathy Cook Apogee Zeta Psi Jacksonville State University Gloria Culberson Hice Zeta Sigma The University of Texas at Arlington Jenni Zottola Leger Zeta Theta East Central University Brigette Donaghey Gean

DONOR LIST: Annual Donors 2020–2021 This annual listing honors donors who gave $300 or more to the ZTA Foundation between Aug. 1, 2020, and July 31, 2021.

To make a donation, visit give.zetataualpha.org.

CROWN [$5,000+] Alpha Chi University of Kentucky V. Carol Hill Alpha Psi University of Missouri Dr. Rachelle J. Douglass Alpha Theta Purdue University Bobby Seitz Turnbull Alpha Upsilon Oklahoma State University Ashley Rhea Dickinson Sara Hays Johnston Beta Delta Miami University Karen Lowman West Delta Delta Baldwin Wallace University Michelle Macartney 30 Themis Fall 2021 | Donor List

Eta Iota Valdosta State University Leilani Struzick Rabourn

Gamma Pi University of Georgia Stephanie Arnette Powell

Zeta Sigma The University of Texas at Arlington Jenni Zottola Leger

Eta Lambda College of Charleston Kelley Elizabeth Moulton

Gamma Tau Texas Tech University Leslie Liem Hix

Zeta Xi Georgia Southern University Mardee Coyle Austin

Eta Rho The University of North Alabama Kay Dill Kreutzer

Iota Omega University of Maryland Tanya Snyder

SHIELD [$2,500+]

Gamma Alpha University of Miami Shari H. Robins MD

Nu The University of Alabama Leah Ann McAbee Sexton

Gamma Beta Washington College Katy Fluhr Carlsward

Theta Delta Salisbury University Ange Popowski Cherry

Gamma Iota University of Florida Ann Johnson Conn

Theta Psi Texas State University Laura Ladewig Landers

Alpha Theta Purdue University Janet Ruth Graab-Miller Beta Nu New Mexico State University Tracy Clarke Cooper-Tuckman Delta Delta Baldwin Wallace University Hellen M. Greenway Kathleen Suzanne Papp Delta Upsilon West Virginia Wesleyan College Colleen O'Reilly Hann

Epsilon University of Arkansas Liz Yearns Patterson

Linda Lawrence Green Barbara Jacobs Priest Jackie-Sue Howard Scelfo

Beta Psi Stetson University Debbie Barrett Cooke

Eta Omega Louisiana State University in Shreveport Bridget Denise Higginbotham

Alpha Eta University of Cincinnati Jane Schumann Bavely

Beta Zeta Iowa State University Mona Dippold Mills

Eta Rho The University of North Alabama Malaea Nelms Seleski

Alpha Kappa University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Patricia Ann Wilkins Henson Kelly Anne Olsen

Chi University of Pittsburgh Alice U. Jones

Eta Theta Missouri University of Science and Technology Jennifer Speidel Baker Gamma Pi University of Georgia Kimberly Jones Ivester Dr. Kelly M. Smith Iota Gamma The College of New Jersey Elaine Ann Rocha, Esq. Iota Xi Christian Brothers University Sara Jasper Clark Kappa The University of Texas at Austin Mary Holt Walcutt Tau Millikin University Sue Logan Prange Theta Omega California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Anna Kroesen Dow Zeta Mu Jacksonville University Debbie E. Buscher Zeta Pi Woodbury University Kathy Cook Apogee TORCH [$1,000+] Alpha Chi University of Kentucky Franci Rocco Bayes

Alpha Omicron The University of Iowa Kerry Ann Diminuco Alpha Psi University of Missouri Erica Hunter Smaldone Alpha Theta Purdue University Miss Joy LeRoy Cindy M. Ransom Karil Strater Sommers Alpha Upsilon Oklahoma State University Michelle Norris Montalbano Barbara Inman Sorenson

Delta Gamma High Point University Brooke Elizabeth Pasko Delta Iota Clarion University of Pennsylvania Helen Grudowski Porter Delta Kappa Louisiana State University Heather Matthews Kirk Sherry Stagg St. Aubin Delta Lambda Georgia State University Meredith Harris Braselman Laura Moak Redman Ann Marie Papasodero Reynolds

Alpha Xi Indiana University Samantha Locke Dunbar

Eta Alpha Georgia Southwestern State University Elizabeth Harpe Ruf

Alpha Zeta The Ohio State University Rebecca S. Crothers Barbara Bateson Laird

Eta Eta McNeese State University Joyce Dianne Patterson

Beta Gamma Florida State University Kathy Zangari Crandall Diane Dearinger Erickson Dinah Jackson Laughery Beta Omicron University of South Carolina Patti Knight Shelley Beta Phi Michigan State University Sandra Husted Cooper

Eta Iota Valdosta State University Marlene Dunbar Conrad Alice McCann Mathews Eta Kappa University of Central Florida Karen Henning Sparkman Eta Nu Radford University Mary Denton Roberts Eta Omega Louisiana State University in Shreveport Marnie Marlar Frazier Donor List | Themis Fall 2021

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IN MEMORY OF. . .

Donations to the ZTA Foundation were made between Aug. 1, 2020, and July 31, 2021, in memory of the following people: Sue Birdwell Alves Hannah Marie Ash Sharon Turley Babb Jennie Vought Baker Trixy Swearingen Brill Robin Procter Bring Mrs. Freiya Elizabeth Brown Rebecca Rhodes Brown Patricia Latham Caffey Joyce Mullins Cone Fran Roberts Congdon Caroline Jennings Conrad Betty Cruzen Marjorie Packwood Curry Lori Ann Dawson Mary DeLong Marilynn Guerra Denholm Ava Claire DeVine Joan Griffin Dibble Gail Songer Dippold Florence Williams Dunn Bonnie Copas Eckles Harriett Ellerbee Meredith Keegan Ensley Judy Brushwood Erickson Mary Kay Lattimore Evans Michele L. Fagan George Faulk Nan Gustin Fleenor Barbara Berry Flynn Stacy Froschauer Sarah Fuzzell Ashley Lynn Gardner Krystal Gonzalez Pat Hyatt Graham Mary Gilberet Gray Karon Parnell Griffin Kelly Ann Hackendahl Mary E. Hankins Bailey Denise Harris Dr. Edwin B. Hassler Jr. Wendy Bennet Haworth Christy Tarasevic Heins Nancy Meagher Hicks Nancy Miller Hill Lee Stauffer Hooker Joanna Hoover Ruth Sellemann Hughes Sharon Messineo Jacobson Kirsten Zanah Jones Ann McMaster Kemmer Steele Kirwan Patsy Kempson Kiser Lesley Blum Kittler

Janet Ratley Klock Debbie Buscher Leck Bona Lee Donna Fischer Lines Nan Godfrey Locher Bunky Womble Manley Debra DeVault Marlett Ann Mullman Marsh Patricia Matthews Jan Spradley McCarthy Debbie Bohannon McKinney Nelia Bentley McLuckie Virginia Ruth Dixon Middlebrooks Lynne Grim Miller Reinette Cottingham Miller Joseph Mitchell Susann MacQuarrie Monroe Patricia L. Montroy Sherry Bryan Murray William E. Nelms Winifred Dinsmoor Nightingale Monica Tucker Norris Nancy Butler O'Brien Elizabeth Steinhauer Ott Leah Fields Ozment M. Elizabeth Emery Patterson Julius Pericola Barb Dolak Peters Carol Atherton Phelan Onesia Wittliff Rigney Frances Combest Rountree Donna Thompson Rylee Carol Anita Sagner Kay Gorges Schill Sharon Lindquist Schuldt Margaret Laird Shea Susan Vernor Smith Hester P. South Nancy Bonney Stamper Mrs. Larry C. Stiles Barb Stoneburner Susie Hodge Sup Christie Lauren Tansor Sally Tucker Thompson Jordan Carry Weaver Doris Douglas Webster Julia Rankin David Wilcoxson Jean Kain Wilkinson Betty Ellis Winter Pat Hervol Yahner Thomas W. Yingling Barbara Wiggs Young Ralph Youngdale

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Eta Rho The University of North Alabama Mary Ann Stratford Stegall Eta Sigma The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Dana Essick Revier Eta Theta Missouri University of Science and Technology Kris Fleming Gamma Alpha University of Miami Heather Katherine Warren-Reynolds Gamma Beta Washington College Becky Hainsworth Kirwan Gamma Kappa James Madison University Judith Harrison Gallagher Jennifer Daugherty Peel Gamma Phi University of North Texas Susan Spradley Bell Jane Spradley Haley Gamma Pi University of Georgia Cathy Hester Huffines Traci Doar Kemp Bonney Stamper Shuman Gamma Sigma University of Tampa Carran Porter Kattmann Gamma Tau Texas Tech University Cynthia Byars Courtney Kelly Woods Leach Gamma Zeta Mississippi State University Margaret Weathersby Applewhite Iota Chi Middle Tennessee State University Glenda Hawkins Smart

Iota Delta Towson University Liza Gundell Iota Eta University of Nevada, Las Vegas Aimee Wytko Wise Iota Omega University of Maryland Rebecca Traino Everitt Iota Sigma Old Dominion University Lisa Jean Bair Keeley McDonald Megan Harris Meharg Coleen Ann Ryder Iota Zeta University of New Mexico Katerina Vaitkus Kappa The University of Texas at Austin Millie Kershner Hof Marida Pike Slobko Kappa Sigma University of South Florida Sara Jean Goodman Lambda Southwestern University Janice Alexander Smith Mu Drury University Kathy Vogt Thuneman Nu The University of Alabama M. Darby Forrester Scottie Forrester Vickery Omega Southern Methodist University Nan Barkley Boettcher Anne Barkley Manning Omicron Brenau University Kristen Repetto Leavell Sigma Baker University Dr. Darcy L. Russell

Tau Millikin University Aymie Olson Clayton Elta T. Cooke Theta Chi George Mason University Lucia Prenzel Knudsen Theta Epsilon University of San Diego Shannon Smith Theta Eta Stephen F. Austin State University Stacy LaRue Gannon Kimberly Stankunas Woodard Theta Omega California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Nadia Nureddine Bartlam Cheryl Lisa Day Shamim Syed Wu Theta Psi Texas State University Cora Pino Ohlgren Alicia Patten Williams Theta Sigma Winthrop University Heather Ashmore Baker Theta Tau The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Carolyn Hof Carpenter Carla Martin Cobb Catherine Rowland Liemohn Theta Theta Arkansas Tech University Ann Cooper Childs Zeta The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Cynthia Connor Borden Melissa R. Still Zeta Alpha University of Evansville Susan Elizabeth Kennedy

Zeta Delta University of Louisiana at Monroe Joy Hathorn Watson Zeta Epsilon Texas A&M University-Kingsville Katie Burns Horlen Zeta Gamma Youngstown State University Rena Meadows Hunter Melissa Sobnosky Zeta Iota Western Carolina University Angie Crisp Stocker Zeta Omicron Arkansas State University Nona Douglass Richey Zeta Theta East Central University Machel Considine Zeta Xi Georgia Southern University Collete Ann Peta THEMIS [$500+] Alpha Chi University of Kentucky Kathy Ann Campbell Annelle S. Fulmer Marty E. Sik

Alpha Phi Northwestern University Deanna Olson Hartenberg Alpha Pi Ohio University Denise Frissell Rogers Alpha Psi University of Missouri Christy Marx Barber Shannon Ashley Ferguson Pat Taylor Gresham Marci White Barbara L. Wilkinson Alpha Theta Purdue University Julie Fleek Lupinacci Kelly J. Murray Elizabeth Koehl Renner Mrs. Donna Wanderer Runyan Mary Bryan Sherman Beth Ann Stickles-McDaniel Rebecca Hardin Tallman Alpha Upsilon Oklahoma State University Meghan Vicinus Parker Mary Guthrie Van Gieson Christina Higgins Wright Alpha Xi Indiana University Barbara Lockhart Taylor

Alpha Eta University of Cincinnati Catherine G. Slaughter

Beta Epsilon University of California, Los Angeles Jennifer Ragan Hawkins

Alpha Kappa University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Prabha Parameswaran

Beta Gamma Florida State University Denise Sherron Barbee Michelle Gordon Mullineaux

Alpha Nu Birmingham-Southern College Lynn Compton Chapman Jane Gillespie Laura McGahey Van Pelt

Beta Nu New Mexico State University Rajini Gunaji Ihler

Alpha Omicron The University of Iowa Cece Baldus Moore

Beta Omega Union University Glenda West Linton Beta Phi Michigan State University Kristen Humeston Harthorn Susie Campbell Sherman-Hall

Beta Psi Stetson University Dr. Diane M. Disney Lisa Statham Posteraro Bunny Ogletree Yeargin Beta Sigma Rhodes College Mrs. Stephen G. Borleske Beta Zeta Iowa State University Sherry K. Sunderman Chi University of Pittsburgh Georgian Schultz Steinhardt Delta Alpha California State University, Long Beach Nancy Spessard Carman Kendall Lee Moran Denise Dube' Motter Linda Crossley Ramsay Delta Gamma High Point University Paige Cornetet Afendoulis Raechel Bennett Biggs Delta Kappa Louisiana State University Susan Alves Bonnette Lisa C.O. Brandes PhD Marcy Cann Dawn Arceneaux Palermo Sheila Youngs Porada Dianne Worsham Rube Delta Lambda Georgia State University Vicki Baker Curtis Delta Mu The University of Tennessee at Martin Rima Block DuVall Barbara Kaye Kittrell Betty Allen Langley Wanda Stanfill Morrell Delta Nu The University of New Orleans Janna L. Pecquet

Delta Omicron Lenoir-Rhyne University Dana Brasington Atkinson Denise Lee Schulz Delta Pi Eastern New Mexico University Donna Stanley Mowrer Delta Theta Ohio Northern University Lisa Paul Sierk Delta Upsilon West Virginia Wesleyan College Morgan Renae Meadows-Davis Epsilon University of Arkansas Susie Werner Geiger Martha Gorum Jackson Eta Iota Valdosta State University Kery Reinkemyer Webb Eta Kappa University of Central Florida Susan Mundy Beck Eta Mu Augusta University Beretta Viola Craft-Coffman Eta Nu Radford University Mallory Kincaid Howard Eta Pi Wright State University Teresa Ishmael Ebersole Eta Psi California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Theresa Tapia Dondero Eta Rho The University of North Alabama Julia Marthaler Hill Kathy Whitlock Isom Joan Kimball Mollohan Eta Tau The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Alyssa Baker Godwin

Eta Theta Missouri University of Science and Technology Whitney Eileen Sinkbeil Heather Alison Siscel Kathleen Mahoney Strahm Michelle Schaeffler Williams Eta Upsilon Missouri Southern State University Marie Florence Kocher Eta Xi Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Francine Marie Vannicola Eta Zeta Elon University Jennifer Black Gallagher Gamma Alpha University of Miami Jenny Leal Page Joan Martens Tapocik Gamma Beta Washington College Erin Koster Blair Megan E. Ward Cascio Gamma Chi Indiana State University Joan Benner Banning Gamma Delta University of Mississippi Cande McNally Elchroth Gamma Epsilon Pennsylvania State University Sandra Pohlman Dillon Gamma Iota University of Florida Ginny Swain Cardona Jen Russell Gilby MD Patricia Kavanaugh-Belke Karen Farmer Mills Gamma Nu University of Virginia Joi Lynn Baumgardner Gamma Omega University of Houston Patty Turner Glasscock

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Susan McLaughlin Hoyt Cheryl Lynn Kutac Bette Branch Lehmberg

Iota Omega University of Maryland Janel Thomson Jauntirans

Gamma Phi University of North Texas Christy Alexander Brown

Iota Theta Georgia Institute of Technology Lori Fowler Middleton

Gamma Pi University of Georgia Lee McGee Herrin Meredith Meadow Malec Kathy Bradley Thomas

Kappa Gamma West Virginia University Cheryl Lynn Northness

Gamma Psi Texas Christian University Marnie Brown Wallen Gamma Tau Texas Tech University Melinda LaBate Clement Marilyn Morris Elliott Stacey Verkest Voigt Gamma Theta University of Colorado at Boulder Karen Jorgenson Neidhardt Gamma Upsilon University of Oklahoma Angela Kelly Queenan Gamma Zeta Mississippi State University Jessica Leigh Dougan Tari Harris Furey Iota Chi Middle Tennessee State University Mary Annette McDonald

Kappa Iota Moravian University Sarah Maricela Baiardi Kappa Sigma University of South Florida Morgan Mackel Joseph Lambda Mu University of South Carolina Beaufort Zoe Alexis Macinsky Lambda Theta New York University Tiffanie Ashley Snyder Mu Drury University Janet Vigen Levy Nu The University of Alabama Kim Hurst Fort Leigh Greene Mitchell Cathy Ardon Mozingo

Omega Southern Methodist University Margaret E. Hale Carol Jean Ritchie

Theta Iota University of North Florida Jaclyn Waterman Conatser Dianne Ford LaForty

Zeta Alpha University of Evansville Diane Gaskins Marret Sherry Server Tilley

Omicron Brenau University Sally Richardson Hardin

Theta Omega California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Christine Depalma Ford Marjorie Javier Stevenson

Zeta Beta Thiel College Kelsey Dawn Schneider

Psi University of Washington Laura Carlsen Padley Kori Sosnowy Voorhees Karla Lundgren Wheeler Sigma Baker University Diane Drake Rose Ashley Dolezilek Turman Theta Alpha California State University, Chico Stephanie Crane Carter Liz Bozek Krohn Andrea Warner Molinari Theta Chi George Mason University Molly Black Duesterhaus Theta Eta Stephen F. Austin State University Lisa Williams Wilson Theta Gamma Texas A&M University Olivia Vickers Maxwell Debbie Daws Robertson

Theta Pi California State University, Northridge Mary Curtin Cruse Theta Psi Texas State University Holly McCloy McLain Holly Carpenter Mendoza Theta Sigma Winthrop University Erin Cook Kyla Eve Smith Theta Tau The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Missy Gerock Blackerby Nancy C. Leatherman Charlotte Leigh Tart Upsilon University of California, Berkeley Kathryn M. Neri Zeta The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Peggy Hannon Thornton

Zeta Epsilon Texas A&M University-Kingsville Lica East Pinkston Zeta Gamma Youngstown State University Becky Riehl Ault Lori Ann Peters-McCracken Valerie Lucarelli Schenk Zeta Iota Western Carolina University Franlyna Barrett Charles Zeta Lambda Rider University Leanne Mishelle Puia Kay L. Thomas Stokes Zeta Mu Jacksonville University Beth Randolph McCullough Zeta Nu Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Jodie Nesta Pierce Zeta Omega Ferris State University Kendra Davis Moyses

ANNUAL GIVING LEVELS In spring 2020, the ZTA Foundation introduced a new look and concept for annual giving levels.

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$500 to $999

$1,000 to $2,499

$2,500 to $4,999

$5,000 and above

Zeta Omicron Arkansas State University Jane Stuart Meadows Zeta Psi Jacksonville State University Candy Cason Burnett Gloria Culberson Hice Zeta Sigma The University of Texas at Arlington Pam Lovell Lane Zeta Xi Georgia Southern University Durene Majoli Helbling Nichole Calandra Krieger [LINK $300+] Alpha Longwood University Linda Bowers Deviney Diane Stancill Hall Janet T. Thompson Alpha Alpha Iowa Wesleyan College Shirley Wood DeLucia Helen Scott Hauser Alpha Chi University of Kentucky Gayla Sue Anderson Elizabeth Hames Barbara Walsh Lewis Judy Smith Schineller Alpha Eta University of Cincinnati Elaine Pfeiffer Burton Doris Fey Schmaltz Alpha Gamma University of Michigan Trudy Eisenberg Balogh Irene Rae Jones Besancon Bonnie Martin Kohl Patty Skaisgir McCabe Laura Liberty Mitchell Sue Goodwin Peyron Roberta Kumm Rybicki Randee Lively Vierk

Alpha Kappa University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Elaine Pohl Benisek Kimberly Stanfill Cromer Bobby Dwyer Anne Petro Tamulaitis Jessica Lynn Whetter Alpha Mu Washburn University Lillie Drum LaTourette Darlene Messenger Neff Tara Schroeder Yantis Alpha Nu Birmingham-Southern College Ladonna Houston Jayne McCain Prude Alpha Omicron The University of Iowa Karen Nelson Anderson Morgan Hallett Banasiak Barb Chang-Holt Valerie Weidenhamer Daters Loretta Bridgeford Mealy Meghan O'Malley Miller Linda Levi Schoelkopf Alpha Pi Ohio University Frances Kay Bauer Morrow Alpha Psi University of Missouri Beth Astroth Garza Tanya Kaye Patterson Alpha Rho Syracuse University Ruth E. Sadler Alpha Theta Purdue University Mary Beth Council Comer Connie Fotos Grace Erin Thornburg Hartley Gwynne L. Johnson Jane Taylor Lavey Sandy Clarskon Stuckman Jane Wiggenhorn Tarpey Alpha Upsilon Oklahoma State University Debbie Bacher Bell Lynn Ann Conard Tammy Tindle Dixon

Patsy Loeffler Driskill Kristi Payne Leonard Marla J. Robinson D. Eileen Smith Ann White Truscott Linda Minter Wegener

Staci Dionne Musgrove Brittany Marguerite Weeks

Alpha Xi Indiana University Carolyn Michel Cox Michelle Harrison DeVoe Deb Bridgers Minnick

Beta Omicron University of South Carolina Dianna Buck Conaty Jennifer Mims Hooks Cathy Coleman Knox Kellah Fortson Webster

Alpha Zeta The Ohio State University Lisa Freda Amundsen Nancy Bennett Bauman Kay Forsythe Fenton Nancy Pleska Magnon Beta Delta Miami University Constance Dimich Carey Peggy Grayson Cole Barbara Wheelock Hamilton Sabrina Larson Leslie Staup Sachs Laura C. Segna Jeralyn Thurman Svanda Rose Marie Balzano Theis Beta Epsilon University of California, Los Angeles Kathy Dixon Sini Rebane Fernandez Sali Gold Johnson Beta Gamma Florida State University Gail Wadsworth Beta Iota Centenary College of Louisiana Amy Elizabeth HarrellHolloway Beta Lambda University of Louisville Katie Gardner Graf Kyah Jennifer Howard Esther Anna Wilhoyte Beta Nu New Mexico State University Norma Fillngame Hay Jacque Green Kennedy

Beta Omega Union University Diane Wood Tucker

Beta Phi Michigan State University Robin Walker Volden Joan Elizabeth Wright Beta Psi Stetson University Krystal Claire Jensen Pam Pierson Rintz

Delta Delta Baldwin Wallace University Kay McCoy McKelvey Delta Iota Clarion University of Pennsylvania Sally Gazda Green Delta Kappa Louisiana State University Cyndi Lodwick Bellina Sally Huffman Czerwinski Beverly Sanders Schalon Laura LaGrange Smoorenburg Delta Lambda Georgia State University Sara Dowless Herndon Delta Mu The University of Tennessee at Martin Susan Durham Dr. Sue Hudson Natalie Lauren Nutzell-Morales Michele Johnson Spears

Beta Theta Franklin College Susan R.K. Canady Stefanie Leigh Davis Beta Upsilon Kansas State University Dawson Joanne Chaney Beta Zeta Iowa State University Beth Sipek Cothron Brenda Trumbauer Dryer Cindy C. Leigh MD Delta Alpha California State University, Long Beach Linda Davidson Anderson Mrs. Thomas F. Binckes Jan Homolka Darsam Delta Beta Florida Southern College Elena De Villiers Mary Ellen Mazzanti Rogers Dana Welch Thompson Delta Chi William Jewell College Anita Diffenbaugh Holt

Delta Nu The University of New Orleans Shari M. Fisher Delta Omega Westminster College Debra George Lannon Courtney Arissa Hemmelgarn Delta Omicron Lenoir-Rhyne University Janet Baker Hassing Delta Pi Eastern New Mexico University Nancijane Goodwin Hilling Kelli Young Roberts Delta Psi Samford University Hailey Nicole Rogers Delta Sigma Lamar University Kati Barrett Mize Delta Theta Ohio Northern University Sarah Nicole Prasher

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Delta Upsilon West Virginia Wesleyan College Denise A. Drinnon Alice Shumlas Delta Zeta Sam Houston State University Susan Gregory Bohan Susan Hyde Delaney Judy Berry Jackson Epsilon University of Arkansas Brigitte Rene Burks Kayte Sexton Fry Mapra Alexander Gentry Jayne Scoggins Hungate Areta Hill Moseley Eta Alpha Georgia Southwestern State University Barbara Rutledge Coleman Beth Edwards Keri Jones Stephanie Rutledge Virag Lisa Broadhurst Wooldridge Eta Beta Duquesne University Jess Adams Meyers Lisa Loscar Unkel Eta Chi Francis Marion University Tiffanie Renea Cox Deborah Helms Kelley Juliette Neil Thier Eta Epsilon Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Allison Huesgen Dilts Eta Iota Valdosta State University Linda Whittle Sallette Jennifer Suddeth Williams Eta Lambda College of Charleston Pam McMillan McKinney Jessica Eovino Pafford Eta Nu Radford University Deborah Sharp

Eta Phi Illinois State University Kayla Kaczmarek Gibeault

Gamma Delta University of Mississippi Donna Burkhart Gerhardstein

Eta Pi Wright State University Brenda DeHaven Matunas

Gamma Eta University of Toledo Beverly Shanteau Kraft Bev Ward Reed

Eta Psi California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Denise C. Georgi Kelly Marich Jaeger Eta Rho The University of North Alabama Suzanne Hardister Horsley Eta Tau The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Denise Vance Fluhr Eta Theta Missouri University of Science and Technology Karla Marie Casper Rachel Christina Guthrie Carol Arnott May Danielle Christine Miller Abby LaPreze Morris Eta Xi Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Caroline Carr Brescia Jen Munzenmaier Crosley Tracy Raines Gregorio Cindy Wellener Hyman Eta Zeta Elon University Jodie Luke Gamma Alpha University of Miami Tracy J. Krulik Gamma Beta Washington College Joan Vanik Grim Gamma Chi Indiana State University Jennifer Hill McKaufsky Tracey Toney Snapp

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Gamma Gamma The University of Texas at El Paso Diana Kathryn Bruce Gamma Iota University of Florida Susan Pintcke Bydlon Shannon Crouse Davis Melissa Reeves Edwards Jean Hanna Lyla Bryan King June Loyd Lundy Nicole Factor Metz Sandy Moore Sanderson Evelyn Hanna Wiley Gamma Kappa James Madison University Priscilla Moon Cottone Mary Sue Whitt Gamma Nu University of Virginia Donna J. Marakas Gamma Omega University of Houston Cindy Remmert Haynes Nina Hendee Melinda Wehmeyer Moore Nancy Bowne Morgan Jennifer Flahaven Nicholas Margaret Gaden Shallock Patricia Okeefe Van Zandt Jane Ledford Williams Gamma Omicron Central Michigan University Cathy Thompson Gamma Pi University of Georgia Phyllis Sacile Chastain Leanne Blalock DeFrancesco Pamela J. Garrison Karen Lane Mann Greer Lauren Ostuw

Gamma Psi Texas Christian University Jeri Browning Blackmon Trisha Stasio Solby

Iota Delta Towson University Rose M. Bistany Lori Bankert Szeliga

Gamma Rho Auburn University Stacey King Dickson Pat Lake Grant Patsy Kane Rachel Owens Knain Caitlin Moulton-Towle Robin Reaves Mueller Kristi Broadfoot Reiff Jamie Rome Smith Carol L. Wietlake LeeAnn Tittsworth Wright

Iota Gamma The College of New Jersey Kelly Czajka Raymond Lauren Mary Seber

Gamma Tau Texas Tech University Janet Jaeckle Bronocco G. Ann Caldwell Joy Lord Fuhrmann Stancy Robinson Hagans Nancy McDonnell Harlin Kay Brumage Ormsbee Janice Phillips Schoonover Jane Williams Steves Gamma Theta University of Colorado at Boulder Sue Price Baker Patty Lee Hurd Bartlett Elly Hewitt Fithian Gamma Zeta Mississippi State University Lainie Tubertini Anthony Amy Crowley Billings Robin Brown Pace Suzanne Reddin-Parker Julianna Salyer Lauri Brown Sartor Stephanie Dallas Wenzel Iota Alpha Robert Morris University Karen M. Rose-Roper Iota Chi Middle Tennessee State University Halie Vannoy Montgomery Lesley Wilson Pascoe Casey Guimbellot Pash

Iota Iota Fairleigh Dickinson University Lisa M. Gordon Iota Nu Susquehanna University Margaret M. Farmer Kristen Prozialeck Killian Iota Omega University of Maryland Jennifer Ellen Ewing Lauren Ashley Norris Amy S. Sheu Iota Phi North Carolina State University Sarah Huntington Iota Pi University of Dayton Terry Kilbane Fortin Iota Psi Rochester Institute of Technology Vicki Decker Griffith Alex Kate Rick Iota Rho East Carolina University Carrie Rogers Garrity Catherine Anne Neill Iota Sigma Old Dominion University Sherri-Ann Guertin Carson Iota Theta Georgia Institute of Technology Angela Entrekin Medley Courtney Robinson Smith Iota Xi Christian Brothers University Rebecca Curtright

Kappa The University of Texas at Austin Virginia Paul Bousquet Allison Broumley Griffin Larrie Doing Kontz Betty Burt Kyle Delitha Stewart Lane Eleanor Preston Pulver Liz Cowden Walter Gaylynn Gillis Wheat Carrie Joiner Woliver Kappa Iota Moravian University Cortney Lynn Selander Kappa Mu Linfield University Kaylyn Marie Peterson Kappa Omega Saint Louis University Katy Spears Beagle Kappa Phi Christopher Newport University Sarah Ann McPherson Catherine Marie Bowersox Posey Kappa Theta California State University, San Bernardino Andrea Dyanara Palacios Lambda Southwestern University Suzanne Morrow Ellis Mary E. Medley Lambda Delta Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi Morgan Cano Montiel Mu Drury University Sarah Duvall Gilstrap Nicki Thompson Roy Nu The University of Alabama Leslie A. Allen Jaime Berger Baxley Katharine Frankle Jenny Snow Thagard Elizabeth Renee Tuller

Omega Southern Methodist University Nancy Bourland Hillyer Ann David Lyons Deborah Rosenberg Malafsky MaryAnne Park Owens Casey Chandler Weldon Omicron Brenau University Ensley Caldwell Fraschillo Page Dyer Houseman Cathy Rawlinson Phi Duke University Janice K. Church Jackson PhD Psi University of Washington Lucy Brown Kanikeberg Jaime Elduen Keith Sarah Ruhwedel Porter Sigma Baker University Mary Lambert Holland Tau Millikin University DeeDee Chapman Olson Sandra Fendley Theriault Elizabeth Weeks Wharton Theta Bethany College Eileen Courtney Campbell Theta Alpha California State University, Chico Tracy Fryer De Nault Theta Chi George Mason University Roberta Wodenscheck Lentz Theta Delta Salisbury University Yuriko Norita Beaman Chantel Kushner-Samuel Dixie White Leikach Kenna Brigham Lowe Tammy Ward

Theta Eta Stephen F. Austin State University Toni Devine Chandler April Bearden Flowers Mandy Pierce Scott Theta Gamma Texas A&M University Cheri White Armstrong Dana Slovacek Bryant Ashley Rush Curran Charlotte Ward Hall Shari Masterson Harris Theta Iota University of North Florida Rachelle Elizabeth Jivoin Aimee DeFoor Kane Heather Eileen Ranes Theta Kappa University of Missouri-St. Louis Meg O'Connell Naes Theta Nu Auburn University at Montgomery Eva Eads Lipscomb Amanda McConn Moulin Becca McConn Rampe Theta Omega California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dolores Gonzales Gastineau Molly Fox McLean Jackie Lindbergh Parslow Theta Omicron Baylor University Suzanne Michelle Brittain Diane Cook Goebel Lisa K. Moreno Lacy Schneider O'Connor Theta Phi California State University, Fullerton Sylvia Christina Contreras Tracy Kyle Goins Catherine Perez Chapman Gold Theta Psi Texas State University Shari Lynn Baumann-Owen

FOUNDERS SOCIETY MEMBER Former National President Laura Ladewig Landers recently became the fifth member of the Founders Society, surpassing the $100,000 donation threshold.

Here's why she supports the ZTA Foundation.

"Zeta Love —it's not just words. You get out of it what you put into it, and it's an experience that changes your life forever!

I support the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation because I believe in the mission and what it has personally done for me and the people it has brought into my life.

The ZTA Foundation has taught me so much about giving and what a difference you can make in the lives of others from its programs, leadership, and especially the personal growth you learn from giving of yourself, your time, your talents and your funds."

Theta Sigma Winthrop University Krissy Turner Ard Julie Ward Moxley Kelli Burke Stephenson Theta Tau The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Holly Griffin Griffin Kara Ann Washington Theta Theta Arkansas Tech University Jennifer Lynn Moody Diane Hicks Olson Shannon McNeal Turner Theta Xi Rutgers University Jill Faith Vanzino Katie Peoples Zamulinsky

Upsilon University of California, Berkeley Judith Stark Zaccone Xi University of Southern California Darlene Hagemann O'Toole Zeta The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Jessica Kosty Dunckel Andrea Giust Zeltser Zeta Alpha University of Evansville Stephanie Murray Martin Zeta Beta Thiel College Kathy Gira Sigall

Zeta Chi Tennessee Technological University Emmie Condra Hagar Zeta Delta University of Louisiana at Monroe Lisa Busby Walston Zeta Epsilon Texas A&M University-Kingsville Erme Walton Waddell Zeta Gamma Youngstown State University Susanne H. Dreier Marla D'Andrea Dull Zeta Kappa Louisiana Tech University Lynn Aicklen Franklin Cindy Birmingham Smith

Zeta Nu Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Jen Snively Cassidy Danelle Del Corso Amy Louise Esh

Zeta Xi Georgia Southern University Dr. Martha Lampp Pedersen Lea' Chrisman Williams

Zeta Omicron Arkansas State University Beth Pickler Zeta Phi University of South Alabama Lynn Marie Mishkel MD Zeta Sigma The University of Texas at Arlington Michelle Kaumeyer Hoffman Zeta Theta East Central University Brigette Donaghey Gean

MAUD SQUAD Maud Squad is the Foundation’s level of giving for anyone under 40 who sets up a recurring donation of at least $9 per month.

Those listed below were active Maud Squad members as of July 31, 2021.

Becca Ann Abel, Susquehanna University Taylor Rene Allison, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Mandy Ingram Altfater, Ohio Northern University Krissy Turner Ard, Winthrop University Sarah Maricela Baiardi, Moravian University Lisa Jean Bair, Old Dominion University Laura Parker Barnes, Elon University Yuriko Norita Beaman, Salisbury University Raechel Bennett Biggs, High Point University Erin Koster Blair, Washington College Rachael Ginn Blalock, Jacksonville State University Cynthia Connor Borden, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Emily Marie Bosela, Youngstown State University Andrea Ann Botchie, Susquehanna University Sarah Ford Brammer, Louisiana State University Suzanne Michelle Brittain, Baylor University Kaley Marie Buchman, Illinois State University Michele Kuznitz Bunch, University of Missouri Katy Fluhr Carlsward, Washington College Laura Dawn Casto-Boggess, West Virginia Wesleyan College Alison Mackenzie Colangelo, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Jaclyn Waterman Conatser, University of North Florida Carrie Rebecca Cooper, Francis Marion University Katie Humphrey Cooper, Augusta University 38 Themis Fall 2021 | Donor List

Megan Marie Cronhardt, Towson University Nicole Flippo Crook, University of South Carolina Aiken Valerie Jane Crook, Saint Louis University Acacia Bender Croy, Oklahoma State University Valerie Weidenhamer Daters, University of Iowa Shannon Crouse Davis, University of Florida Iliana Martinez De Avila, The University of Texas at El Paso Darian Nicole Dean, Old Dominion University Jen Botchie Deinlein, Susquehanna University Clare Denhollem, The University of New Orleans Gina Hathorn DeSilva, University of Washington Kerry Diminuco, The University of Iowa Madalyn Louise Dischner, Saint Louis University Dr. Rachelle J. Douglass, University of Missouri Jessica Kosty Dunckel, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Brittany Easley, Middle Tennessee State University Lauren Rockwell Eggbeer, University of North Florida Shannon Ashley Ferguson, University of Missouri Jenn Brown Foisie, Florida Gulf Coast University Brianna Michelle Forth, University of Arkansas Ensley Caldwell Fraschillo, Brenau University Kayte Sexton Fry, University of Arkansas Catherine Stokely Frye, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Carlyle Teneille Garton, West Virginia Wesleyan College

Kayla Kaczmarek Gibeault, Illinois State University Melanie Routhieaux Ginzburg, Presbyterian College Alyssa Baker Godwin, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Sarah Rebecca Gohagan, University of South Carolina Aiken Katie Gardner Graf, University of Louisville Cadi Elizabeth Griffin, Georgia College Rachel Christina Guthrie, Missouri University of Science and Technology Meredith Scott Hale, Arkansas State University Colleen O'Reilly Hann, West Virginia Wesleyan College Lindsay Hudson Haynes, University of Evansville Courtney Arissa Hemmelgarn, Westminster College Maggi Evelyn Hole, Wright State University Mary Swain Houser, The University of Texas at Arlington Krystal Claire Jensen, Stetson University Sarah Nicole Johnston, Oklahoma State University Kaitlyn Marie Julien, Radford University Aimee DeFoor Kane, University of North Florida Joni Marie Kazmierczak, Georgia Institute of Technology Jaime Elduen Keith, University of Washington Emily Constance-O'Neil Kessler, Moravian University Rachel Owens Knain, Auburn University Marie Florence Kocher, Missouri Southern State University Ashlee Driggers Kositz, Francis Marion University Roberta Wodenscheck Lentz, George Mason University Brooke Johnson Leppla, Wright State University Natalie Porter Lever, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Megan Duster Locatis, University of Nebraska at Omaha Kerri Killgore Lovegrove, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Rhonda Reeb Ly, University of North Florida Stephanie Murray Martin, University of Evansville Logan Gravitt Massey, Virginia Commonwealth University Margot Tauzier May, Louisiana State University Madison McElroy, Reinhardt University Molly Fox McLean, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Lauren McMahon, Miami University Sarah Ann McPherson, Christopher Newport University Anne Meredith Merrell, University of Maryland Jess Adams Meyers, Duquesne University Rachel Catherine Mikowski, Georgia State University Bethany Bonds Minick, Lander University Andrea Warner Molinari, California State University, Chico Cece Baldus Moore, The University of Iowa Abby LaPreze Morris, Missouri University of Science and Technology Areta Hill Moseley, University of Arkansas Amanda McConn Moulin, Auburn University at Montgomery Caitlin Moulton-Towle, Auburn University Kendra Davis Moyses, Ferris State University Robin Reaves Mueller, Auburn University Meg O'Connell Naes, University of Missouri-St. Louis Erin Dickey Niebylski, Michigan State University Lauren Ashley Norris, University of Maryland Natalie Lauren Nutzell-Morales, The University of Tennessee at Martin Kristin Rae Oberg, The University of Iowa Stacey Kathleen Overtoom, University of North Texas Molly Humphries Owens, Wofford College Ruth Owens, University of Mississippi

Nicole Maria Pacheco, Florida Gulf Coast University Casey Guimbellot Pash, Middle Tennessee State University Madilynn Tori Peck, Brenau University Kaylyn Marie Peterson, Linfield University Kalyn Guthrie Pinkerton, Auburn University at Montgomery Catherine Marie Bowersox Posey, Christopher Newport University Katelyn Anne Rosewell Potter, Christopher Newport University Nicole Martinez-Anderson Prahler, Rochester Institute of Technology Sarah Nicole Prasher, Ohio Northern University Lindsey Scott Ramirez, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Becca McConn Rampe, Auburn University at Montgomery Ashley Brooke Ramsey, Baylor University Kristi Broadfoot Reiff, Auburn University Nidia Samayoa Reyes, George Mason University Ann Marie Papasodero Reynolds, Georgia State University Teresa Tait Reynolds, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Kelli Young Roberts, Eastern New Mexico University Ariana Jasmin Rodarte, The University of Texas at El Paso Sarah Ann Moon Rodriguez, College of Charleston Hailey Nicole Rogers, Samford University Brittney O. Roland, Auburn University at Montgomery Nicki Thompson Roy, Drury University Kenna Cornelius Rummel, University of Missouri Julianna Salyer, Mississippi State University Valerie Lucarelli Schenk, Youngstown State University Brianne Steppe Schneckenberger, Franklin College Kelsey Dawn Schneider, Thiel College Denise Lee Schulz, Lenoir-Rhyne University Jennifer Abbott Sciarra, Missouri University of Science and Technology Lauren Mary Seber, The College of New Jersey Cortney Lynn Selander, Moravian University Lauren Ann Sherrard, Linfield University Jessica Shupik, University of Maryland Elizabeth Fawcett Smith, East Carolina University Kelly Tracy Sullivan, University of Dayton Anna-Leigh Taylor, Winthrop University Kati Taylor, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Juliette Neil Thier, Francis Marion University Julie Marie Traylor, Georgia College Cait Anne Tribett, Arkansas State University Ashley Dolezilek Turman, Baker University Kerry Lynn Vandermey, The University of Iowa Jill Vanzino, Rutgers University Katie Frazier Vereen, Arkansas Tech University Melissa Wagler, University of Evansville Jennifer Diane Waters, University of Washington Brittany Marguerite Weeks, New Mexico State University Stephanie Dallas Wenzel, Mississippi State University Molly Albin West, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Taylor Elise West, The University of Texas at San Antonio Emalie Elizabeth Wilka, New Mexico State University Lea' Chrisman Williams, Georgia Southern University Michelle Schaeffler Williams, Missouri University of Science and Technology Sara Miller Wise, Old Dominion University Angela Renee Woods, University of Missouri

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[1] Alpha Eta Chapter (University of Cincinnati) members pose with pumpkins.

[2] Sisters of Eta Gamma Chapter (West Chester University of Pennsylvania) enjoy a hay ride.

[3] The Washington, D.C. Chapter alumnae remember Love is “‘the greatest of all things’” even when they’re picking out pumpkins.

[6] Theta Chi Chapter (George Mason University) collegians know picking out pumpkins is sweeter with sisters.

[7] A Cleveland-East, OH Chapter alumna has serious fun with pumpkin carving.

[8] Members of Kappa Mu Chapter (Linfield University) get into the spooky spirit.

[4] Gamma Mu Chapter (University of Nebraska at Omaha) sisters make the most of sweater weather.

[9] Kappa Chapter (The University of Texas at Austin) sisters take care to pick the perfect pumpkins.

[5] Attendees at the Lubbock, TX Chapter’s pumpkin painting event show off their art skills.

[10] Lambda Sigma Chapter (The University of Texas at Tyler) members soak up the sunshine and sisterhood.

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