Themis—Winter 2022

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

From Where I Sit Twenty-one years ago, I traveled for ZTA as a Leadership Consultant. In one of our training sessions, we received a cartoon of two women shopping and looking at a T-shirt that said “ZTA Love.” One woman comments to the other, “Why, this one doesn’t cost a thing, and it says one size fits all.”

Flash forward to today…

Zeta Love, the kindness, support and encouragement that we give each other as sisters, doesn’t cost anything. We should each give it freely and receive it with a grateful heart. It comes with grace and understanding.

It exists because we are all Zetas, and that common bond allows us to say to each other, “We are in this together.” And let’s be honest, after the past two years, we could all use a double dose of Zeta Love.

I wonder about the “one size fits all” aspect though. I kind of like the idea of a custom shirt that fits me! But the intent is to say, “Everyone is welcome.” That ZTA is a place where you belong and are valued.

Serving as Extension Director, I have witnessed collegians seeking something more than they have already found on the college campus, something bigger than themselves. Sharing about ZTA on a new campus is such a unique opportunity. It’s like being a proud parent, bragging about all the wonderful things that come with being a Zeta Tau Alpha, including Zeta Love, and then watching it develop. What those women are seeking most of all is connection, support, encouragement and the power that comes from a group of women surrounding you and saying, “You’ve got this, and I’ve got your back.”

We all need a little something different from our membership depending on the season of our lives. Even as a collegian, the type of membership and Zeta Love I needed or sought out was different from my freshman year to my senior year. As I have navigated involvement as an alumna during the different stages of life (a young professional, a new mom and now a 40-something with teenagers), I have found the Zeta Love I want, or “what size fits,” changes as well; and that is the most beautiful part about Zeta Tau Alpha. She allows us to find our people, find our opportunities and be our very best selves all while surrounded by Zeta Love from our sisters.

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 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

RAECHEL BENNETT BIGGS Extension Director

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THINGS WE ZETA LOVE

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COLLEGIATE CHAPTER NEWS

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ON THE COVER:

Photos of extensions past and the extension materials of today show ZTA’s meticulous attention to detail.

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Zeta Tau Alpha’s 258th link in the Chain of Chapters is now active at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The in-person affair was a welcome return to normal operations.

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Contributors Christy Marx Barber, Alpha Psi Susan L. Beard, Delta Psi Caitlyn White Doenges, Alpha Becky Koltonski Gleason, Delta Delta Patti Cords Levitte, Beta Phi Hailey Mangrum Karoline Park, Beta Theta Danielle Kelley Tolbird, Delta Kappa

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National Council will hold its winter meeting Feb. 10-13, 2022, in Carmel, Indiana.

Steadfast & Strong Diane Hanson Keegan

Theta Omega Chapter California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Theta Phi Chapter @ztacsuf

Zeta Tau Alpha’s Chain of Chapters has 258 links, and Diane Hanson Keegan (Theta Omega Chapter, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona) has been part of adding or reactivating 22 of them over the last 12 years.

Her involvement with extension began during her time as Vice President Alumnae II from 2008 to 2012. Since then, Mrs. Keegan has “infoviewed” countless potential new members from University of California, Berkeley to New York University and many places in between.

She uses her background in marketing to promote the benefits of membership. “I love to share the ZTA story and spread the message of our values,” she said.

“I emphasize how they can be the ‘new kids on the block’ and see their names on that charter when they return to campus.”

Being on the extension team fills Mrs. Keegan’s “ZTA bucket.” “We have that common goal of creating and building something permanent,” she said. “The team always includes alumnae from across the country. It helps potential new members to see ZTA will be more than just a group on their campus. From the beginning, we can open their eyes to the larger national organization.”

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Meeting Announcement

Tidewater Alumnae Chapter @tidewaterzta Iota Sigma has a ~pizza~ our heart! We had an awesome luncheon today with our collegiate sisters at ODU. So grateful for everyone who joined us! _ Are you a local ZTA Alumna? Follow @tidewaterzta and see why you should join our chapter! #TidewaterZTA #VirginiaZTA #WEareZTA

@ztacsuf Happy Fall Break! wishing everyone a long and relaxing week as we approach the holidays #weareZTA #ztacsuf #csufpanhellenic

Chapter Anniversaries 100 YEARS

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Alpha Mu Washburn University Installed March 3, 1922

Eta Lambda College of Charleston Installed April 8, 1972

Alpha Xi Indiana University Installed May 19, 1922

Eta Nu Radford University Installed April 22, 1972

Alpha Nu Birmingham-Southern College Installed Oct. 7, 1922

Eta Xi Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Installed April 29, 1972

Alpha Omicron The University of Iowa Installed Dec. 9, 1922

Eta Mu Augusta University Installed May 20, 1972

FALL 2021 ISSUE

Corrections In the annual listing in the fall issue of Themis that honors donors who have cumulatively given $10,000 or more to the ZTA Foundation in their lifetime, the following donor names were regrettably omitted.

CREED SOCIETY [$25,000+]

1898 SOCIETY [$10,000+]

Alpha Upsilon Oklahoma State University Louise C. Bellatti

Alpha Nu Birmingham-Southern College Terri Dew Millsap

Beta Delta Miami University Stephany Moore Joslin Beta Gamma Florida State University Nora Nell Hardy Jackson Beta Omicron University of South Carolina Dinah Helms Cook Delta Alpha California State University, Long Beach Kathy Benzini Stampe Delta Psi Samford University Susan L. Beard Delta Zeta Sam Houston State University Karey Patterson Bresenhan Gamma Beta Washington College Barbara Townsend Cromwell Kappa The University of Texas at Austin Lara Marie Burns Omega Southern Methodist University Jerry Rainey Putt Sigma Baker University Pat Wooster-Jackson

Gamma Nu University of Virginia Nancy Walker

Lambda Southwestern University Shirley Oliver Sanders

Alpha Upsilon Oklahoma State University Sharryn Tucker Ehrlich Dorothy Coates Pataky

Gamma Omega University of Houston Lynne Howard Eckels Alice DeWalt Hahn Renee Broussard Jongebloed

Omega Southern Methodist University Janet Rendleman Bergstrom

Beta Delta Miami University Glenna Woodruff Gundell

Gamma Omicron Central Michigan University Leslie Wise

Beta Gamma Florida State University Jacquie Belcher Miller Pat C. Sibley

Gamma Pi University of Georgia Ann Tansey Kreager

Theta Tau The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Andrea Nichole DeVos

Gamma Sigma University of Tampa Sylvia Sears Danner

Theta Theta Arkansas Tech University Sharon Mullens Desiderio

Delta Beta Florida Southern College Barbara Kazanjian Purks

Gamma Tau Texas Tech University Debbie Anne Novelli Beverly Kunze Randall

Upsilon University of California, Berkeley Gene Marie Slanker Hassan

Delta Zeta Sam Houston State University Claire Winn Dowden

Gamma Xi Indiana University of Pennsylvania Roxanne Trovato Wood

Gamma Chi Indiana State University Chris Flora Walter Judy Jordan Wright

Iota Psi Rochester Institute of Technology Stacy Johnson

Beta Omicron University of South Carolina V. Jan Middlebrooks

Gamma Delta University of Mississippi Betty Coe Cruzen Manuel Gamma Gamma The University of Texas at El Paso Nora Villareal Karam

Theta Omega California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Diane Hanson Keegan

Kappa The University of Texas at Austin Mary Barker Evans Kappa Pi University of South Carolina Aiken Nicole Flippo Crook

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Collegiate cha pte r n ews [1] Zeta The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Upsilon University of California, Berkeley

This year, the chapter was able to have its ZHOP fundraiser at the chapter house. People purchased tickets to join Zetas to eat pancakes for dinner. It was so special to see people from different organizations coming together to benefit breast cancer education and awareness.

This chapter held a “Power Hour” philanthropy event. Sisters and alumnae bought tickets to an hour-long dance workout session led by the chapter’s VP IV/Philanthropy, Service & Fundraising, who is a licensed Zumba instructor.

Given the pandemic, the event took place in a hybrid format; alumnae joined virtually, and collegians gathered outside in the chapter house’s backyard.

[2] Nu The University of Alabama One of the chapter’s favorite events from this semester was a sisterhood brunch at a local river market in Tuscaloosa where sisters were able to bond and enjoy a catered brunch together. The Sisterhood Chair decorated the gorgeous venue and created a beautiful space for members to spend time together in.

Sigma Baker University The chapter held its second annual “No S’more Breast Cancer” event during Think Pink® Week. Members sold tickets to friends, family, and Baker University staff, and the guests exchanged their tickets for s’mores and hot chocolate. Everyone enjoyed their treats and nice weather.

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[3] Alpha Beta University of Pennsylvania These members were so happy to welcome back the chapter’s annual apple-picking sisterhood event. Zetas got in the fall mood by drinking apple cider, exploring a corn maze and posing with as many pumpkins and apple trees as possible. Many members showed their ZTA spirit by wearing ZTA merch to the event. The memories they made will always be sweet.

on Katie’s season of “The Bachelorette” attended the game and were among the recipients of the Think Pink® ribbons.

Alpha Theta Purdue University This chapter had a full social calendar this semester. In addition to a tote bag painting event the Sisterhood Chair planned, the chapter also held a barn dance. Members rode buses to the event and enjoyed food, music played by the DJ and dancing.

[4] Alpha Upsilon Oklahoma State University These members love a good theme, so they gave Work Week its own theme, “Wild about ZTA.” The Morale Committee planned fun sisterhood events—including a safari—for each day.

During Work Week, sisters reminisced on why they decided to call ZTA home and socialized with sisters to get to one another better.

Alpha Zeta The Ohio State University

Beta Nu New Mexico State University

Sisters gathered outside the Ohio Stadium “Shoe” before one of the home football games to pass out thousands of ribbons to fans. A few famous contenders

During Pink Week, the chapter collaborated with a local pizza joint to conduct a giveback night. To encourage participation, the chapter had a “penny

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wars”-style competition during the giveback night. Other organizations could put money in their jar to win a Thanksgiving dinner with the ZTA chapter. This tactic proved to be successful, as the chapter had a recordbreaking turnout.

Beta Psi Stetson University At one of this chapter’s very first in-person socials since the COVID-19 pandemic started, sisters went to a bowling alley with Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. Members of both groups bowled together while getting to know more about one another’s experiences in their organization.

Gamma Beta Washington College Pink Out Week is many members’ favorite week. All the events led up to Big Man on Campus at the week’s conclusion. Ten men volunteered to perform on stage to raise awareness to promote breast cancer education and awareness.

Gamma Iota University of Florida These collegians danced their way to their fundraising goals for breast cancer education and awareness this past October. All month, sisters promoted the event with merchandise and pin sales, fundraising events like “Pie-A-Zeta,” and more. For the final event, members paired up in teams with various fraternities on campus to choreograph and perform a dance.

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[5] Gamma Xi Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Delta Delta Baldwin Wallace University

This chapter started its annual philanthropy Pink Week by having its first-ever cancer vigil. Through the night, community members came together and lit luminarias to honor and remember those who have survived, been diagnosed or lost their battles to breast cancer. By the end of the night, more than 130 bags lit up the school’s courtyard.

To demonstrate ZTA’s Lifelong Learning Key Value, the Academic Achievement Chair encouraged sisters to attend study table events in the chapter lounge this semester. These successful events allowed sisters to work on homework, help one another when needed and learn about one another’s academic interests.

[6] Delta Nu The University of New Orleans

Gamma Rho Auburn University Representatives from The Grazer Co. hosted a charcuterie board making class.

Members learned how to make a pretty, creative and tasty charcuterie board.

Everyone took pictures and tagged each other and enjoyed eating their creations afterward. This event was a great way for members to relax with one another while learning something new and having fun during the week.

Members passed out Think Pink® ribbons at a New Orleans Saints game. Sisters enjoyed promoting ZTA’s philanthropy as well as getting the chance to meet breast cancer survivors and patients who were attending the game. This event was particularly meaningful, as it was the first time since 2019 that the chapter was able to participate in a philanthropy event with one of ZTA’s national partners.

Gamma Phi University of North Texas

Delta Lambda Georgia State University

To help sisters de-stress, the chapter held a glow-in-the-dark yoga session.

The yoga instructor provided the mats and glow-in-the-dark paint. This event gave sisters a break from the stress of juggling multiple obligations and brought them closer.

One of this chapter’s most memorable sisterhood experiences last semester was the mothers brunch. Seeing members spending time with their moms and introducing them to one another was heartwarming, and it was special to see sisters’ moms travel so far for the event.

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Delta Upsilon West Virginia Wesleyan College

[9] Zeta Psi Jacksonville State University

The chapter celebrated fall new members at the college’s annual fraternity/sorority life event, “Jump.”

Sisters celebrated on campus with the other organizations in the afternoon and held a social mixer with Chi Phi Fraternity in the evening.

Fall 2021 was the first time this event has been held since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

One of this chapter’s favorite traditions takes place the night before Initiation.

All sisters put on pajamas and have a sisterhood event to celebrate the fact that the new member class becomes official the next day. The chapter’s ZTA families all wear matching pajamas and spend the night together in the chapter room.

[7] Delta Omega Westminster College These sisters joined members of Zeta Beta Chapter (Thiel College) to celebrate Founders’ Day. After the ceremony, members of both chapters participated in two Fraternity Education activities. They found facts about the Fraternity in eggs hidden around the house and made the shield from memory. The chapter’s EC also had a “shades of blue” photo shoot to get to know each other better.

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Zeta Alpha University of Evansville This chapter’s Vice President I/ Coordinator of Committees collaborated with all of Program Council to put on its first-ever “Capture for a Cure” glow-inthe-dark capture the flag game, which was open to the campus. Members of themed teams dressed up as Adam Sandler, lumberjacks, an old lady and her cats, and so much more. Everyone had a blast raising money for a great cause.

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[8] Zeta Xi Georgia Southern University This chapter was invited to attend, participate in and volunteer at Pink Power Run, a 5K hosted by Statesboro Service League. Members who weren’t running handed out water to the 5K participants and cheered them on.

These sisters love being able to support community members who have been affected by breast cancer.

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Zeta Upsilon Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Sisters from this chapter volunteered at a Panhellenic service event with Sigma Sigma Sigma this past September. Attendees worked together to clean up garbage on Presque Isle Beach at Lake Erie to protect the lake and wildlife. They filled and disposed of several bags of litter.

Zeta Omega Ferris State University This chapter hosted an axe-throwing sisterhood event at The Purple Door in Big Rapids, Michigan. Members grouped up in different lanes and competed to see who could throw the axe most accurately. The ultraviolet black light made the event even more entertaining.

[10] Eta Zeta Elon University Members of this chapter organized a fundraising and philanthropy event to promote breast cancer education and awareness. The chapter hosted a flag football event open to everyone on the university’s campus.

Eta Iota Valdosta State University Sisters were busy with philanthropy efforts this semester. In addition to hosting the annual Big Man on Campus event, the chapter also partnered with the university’s athletic department for the annual Think Pink® game. As always, sisters were excited to increase awareness in the campus community.

Eta Theta Missouri University of Science and Technology

Theta Omicron Baylor University

The chapter invited alumnae to have lunch after the first day of the fall career fair. The alumnae provided career advice and enjoyed meeting current chapter members. Sisters look forward to this event each year, and the chapter is working on expanding it.

For Halloween, the chapter coordinated its annual take-a-date function called Neewollah (“Halloween” spelled backward). Sisters enjoyed music from a live DJ, danced the night away, ate cupcakes and dressed up in goofy and spooky costumes at The Palladium in downtown Waco. Members said it was their favorite event yet.

[11] Eta Pi Wright State University This fall, the Sisterhood Chair and Sunshine Chairs worked together to plan a pumpkin painting sisterhood event. Members met on the quad to create unique designs on pumpkins and discussed upcoming philanthropy events and how their week was going. Sisters loved being able to spend time with one another, and it was the perfect midsemester de-stressing they needed.

[12] Eta Tau The University of North Carolina at Charlotte These sisters strived to be the GOAT (greatest of all time). In addition to participating in a goat yoga class, members created a video honoring people who are fighting, survived or passed away from breast cancer. The video was played during halftime at a football game. Members also handed out ribbons to fans and received recognition on the field at halftime for their efforts.

Theta Iota University of North Florida

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In October, the chapter hosted its annual Family Weekend brunch in the house for all members’ families. The chapter provided breakfast, seating, and fresh flowers, and their families brought the love. The Director of Sisterhood and Director of Activities created a beautiful table covered with meats, cheeses and colorful fruit.

Theta Xi Rutgers University During the chapter’s “Light the Yard Pink” event for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, members handed out free T-shirts. Sisters also worked with local restaurants to arrange for a portion of dinner proceeds to go toward breast cancer research.

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Theta Phi California State University, Fullerton

This chapter adopted a section of a local highway where a sister passed away in a car accident several years ago. Throughout the entire month of September, members met to clean up the highway and make sure the site of the accident was clean.

At this chapter’s “Tag a Sister” sisterhood, everyone wore white shirts and covered their hands in paint. When someone read out a characteristic, sisters placed their handprints on the shirt of a member who demonstrates that quality. By the end of the event, everyone had colorful handprints all over their shirts.

[13] Theta Kappa University of Missouri-St. Louis

Theta Psi Texas State University

These sports-loving sisters enjoyed a day out in St. Louis with their dads and father figures for the chapter’s “Dad’s Day 2021” event. They attended a St. Louis Cardinals game at Busch Stadium, which ended with a win for the Cardinals and the chapter’s sisterhood.

Members went to a safari at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch in San Antonio, Texas, to look at and feed the animals.

It was an awesome drive-through experience, and everyone who attended had a blast. This activity was the perfect way to start October.

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Iota Alpha Robert Morris University

[15] Iota Omicron Lander University

In the spirit of service, members made cat and bunny toys out of pipe cleaners, tissue paper and toilet paper rolls and donated them to a local animal shelter.

The chapter made and dropped off a total of 158 toys.

For the “Greek Cookout” event, the chapter set up volleyball and cornhole to meet potential new members and gather with other fraternities and sororities.

This event took place during Work Week to prepare for fall Recruitment, and all members had a great time.

Iota Iota Fairleigh Dickinson University At this chapter’s “Drink Pink with ZTA” event, sisters sold cups of pink lemonade to promote breast cancer education and awareness, with all proceeds going to ZTA’s national philanthropy.

The chapter also participated in a My Sister, My Responsibility®: Seeking Understanding workshop.

Iota Xi Christian Brothers University For World Kindness Day, this chapter completed the My Sister, My Responsibility®: Behind Happy Faces workshop. Sisters also participated in an ice breaker activity in which members wrote positive traits on pieces of paper for each sister. Throughout the semester, they looked back at the papers as a reminder to be kind to themselves.

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Iota Sigma Old Dominion University Members set up different games, food, a photo booth, and a table with stickers, pins, and survivor sashes at a local Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® event. They also met survivors and family members walking for breast cancer awareness and enjoyed interacting with survivors.

Iota Phi North Carolina State University This chapter hosted a flag football tournament in the university’s Greek Village. About 30 teams participated, and three winners were awarded the title of Crown Classic Champions. Each team raised at least $100 for breast cancer education and awareness. The tournament also featured a raffle basket of donated items. People could buy tickets to enter into a drawing to win it.

[16] Iota Psi Rochester Institute of Technology These sisters came together for a haunted hayride event the chapter’s Sisterhood Chair planned. Attendees spent the evening playing games, eating

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Iota Omega University of Maryland During this chapter’s Think Pink® Week, members partnered with another sorority on campus to host a flower release in honor of those who have lost and those who have conquered their battles with breast cancer. Attendees shared stories of loved ones and their bravery, and it was heartwarming to come together as a chapter and fraternity/sorority community.

Kappa Theta California State University, San Bernardino Throughout the chapter’s Think Pink® Week, members tabled to educate the campus community and handed out ribbons. The chapter received lots of support from other fraternities and sororities on campus, with multiple organizations holding fundraisers.

Fundraising activities included pieing a Zeta, dollar wars and selling shirts.

Kappa Iota Moravian College For this year’s major fall philanthropy event, the chapter planned a spaghetti dinner for the end of Think Pink® Week.

Sisters sold tickets throughout October and all members volunteered to help support this event. All proceeds from ticket and T-shirt sales supported breast cancer education and awareness.

18 Kappa Omicron Merrimack College This chapter organized the infamous “Pie-a-Zeta” event, which took place during a home football game. Attendees purchased tickets to pie a Zeta in the face, with proceeds supporting ZTA’s philanthropy. Members also got fans and football players to pink out the football game.

[17] Kappa Upsilon Georgia College This chapter’s annual Thriller 5K was a huge success. Members spent the week before the race tabling on front campus and passing out ribbons to students and faculty. The event had a total of 362 runners, 52 sponsors and many donations. All members dressed as spooky zombies and had a station around the 5K route.

Kappa Omega Saint Louis University Sisters participated in Saint Louis University’s first-ever Panhellenic Field Day and went on to win the Panhellenic Cup. Zetas battled chapter members from Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Gamma Phi Beta, and Phi Mu in various field activities, including tug-of-war, cornhole and a hula-hoop contest.

Lambda Delta Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

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[18] Lambda Epsilon Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis In October, the chapter held its sixth annual “Tackle the Cure” flag football tournament. Six fraternities competed against one another and six sororities had their own battle out on the field. The winning fraternity and sorority received a donation for their philanthropic causes, and all other proceeds supported breast cancer education and awareness.

Lambda Zeta Lehigh University As a sisterhood event, members went to a local orchard and bought apples, vegetables, pumpkins and other produce.

Everyone took plenty of pictures to document the day and enjoyed the break from school and opportunity to spend time together.

Lambda Eta Virginia Commonwealth University The Think Pink® Chair hosted a closing ceremony for Think Pink Week.

During the ceremony, participating organizations performed a talent and competed in a trivia contest featuring questions about breast cancer. Breast cancer survivors and ZTA alumnae served as judges for the competition.

20 Lambda Nu Furman University These sisters and their parents enjoyed spending time together during Family Weekend. The chapter donated leftover food and beverages to a local food bank.

[19] Lambda Omicron Boise State University This year, sisters were able to participate in the university’s homecoming parade and have two floats. The first was an 80s-themed float the chapter created with another fraternity on campus, and the second was a Think Pink® float promoting ZTA’s philanthropy. It was such a fun way to cheer the football team on with Boise pride before the game.

[20] Lambda Tau Long Island University Brooklyn Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the chapter held an interactive activity for on-campus students. It provided goody bags, pink ribbons and breast cancer awareness bracelets at the Think Pink® table. With a $1 donation, students could paint their hands in any shade of pink and leave their handprints on the enormous “Kiss Away Cancer” banner.

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Inspiration

By Caitlyn White Doenges, Contributing Writer Take yourself back to the moment you found out you were accepted into college—the excitement of what it meant for your future and all that was to come. Now multiply that thrill by imagining you were the very first in your family to receive that news.

That’s what it was like for junior Ashley Perez (Delta Zeta Chapter, Sam Houston State University).

Ashley’s parents migrated from El Salvador to the United States, where they dedicated their time to creating a better future for their family. Ashley credits her dad’s hard work and her mother’s motivation

for inspiring her to attend college. “I want to show my mom and dad that their hard work paid off,” she said.

But being accepted to the university was just the first step. Ashley knows all too well the struggle of trying to find yourself in academics and feeling the pressure to do well. Being the first in her family to walk this path didn’t leave Ashley with much idea of what the experience might look like, and she says there isn’t much representation of firstgeneration students in fraternity/sorority life.

As a freshman, Ashley found adjusting to the life of higher education difficult.

Ashley decided to actively seek out resources provided by the university and researched ways to study. Soon, she found her academic footing and pulled up her grades, leading her to the opportunity to share her gifts and passion for learning with her ZTA sisters. “I always wanted to be Academic Achievement Chair because I am a firstgeneration college student,” Ashley said.

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In addition to her parents, Ashley has another role model.

“My grandpa always inspired me to push myself and be the best version of myself I can be,” she said.

Now, Ashley is the one inspiring others. A strong, noble and kind leader, Ashley offers gentle guidance, motivating her chapter members to be the best versions of themselves in and out of the classroom, just as her grandfather taught her. It is important to Ashley that her ZTA sisters know she isn’t just holding them accountable for their grades. “I try to encourage members to want to improve their grades by praising the things they did well and offering resources for the things they may be struggling with.”

Ashley has also found inspiration from ZTA. She echoes phrases from The Creed, explaining that the Fraternity’s values

have shaped who she has become; “‘being rather than seeming,’ ‘to prepare for service and learn the nobility of serving, thereby earning the right to be served,’ ‘to be humble in success and without bitterness in defeat’—it’s all very motivating for me to look at life and lead with a more positive outlook,” Ashley said.

[1] Ashley Perez, Academic Achievement Chair of Delta Zeta Chapter (Sam Houston State University) [2] Ashley and a new member on Bid Day 2021 [3] Ashley and her Big Sister at the chapter’s Crown Classic golf tournament

Alumnae cha pte r n ews Tucson Arizona Alumnae participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walk, which was a drive-through event again this year because of COVID-19. In preparation, sisters got together to bag hundreds of painted motivational rocks, inspirational booklets, jewelry and candy to hand out to survivors at the finish line. One sister donated a sign that read “ZTA supports survivors,” which was a big hit.

Little Rock Arkansas Each month, this chapter hosts a “SelfCare Monday” Zoom meeting with a speaker who gives members tips and information on different ways to take care of themselves. The chapter’s guests have included a Panhellenic sister who spoke about the overall importance of self-care and daily movement and a sister who shared about her experience as a radiologist at local hospitals and educated the chapter on mammograms.

East Bay California

alumnae met up for their first in-person sisterhood in over a year. Members gathered at a sister’s house for the chapter’s annual kickoff meeting and enjoyed catching up with one another.

Long Beach California Members joined their Panhellenic sisters for NPC Sunflower Day 2021. Alumnae from all local ZTA chapters were invited to attend. ZTA sisters enjoyed lunch together at the Tangata Restaurant in the Bowers Museum followed by a tour of the museum. Sisters were excited to identify each other by the sunflower attire and accessories they all wore.

[1] San Diego California After celebrating Founders’ Day via Zoom last year, members were very excited to be together in person this year to honor ZTA sisterhood. The alumnae felt especially grateful for all the gifts that ZTA has given them. After enjoying a lovely brunch, members held the traditional ritual service.

[2] San Fernando Valley California A member led a yoga lesson in the chapter President’s backyard. After the invigorating exercises, participants partook in a healthy potluck breakfast.

This event was the chapter’s first faceto-face gathering since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which made socializing outdoors with one another over breakfast extra special.

[3] San Francisco and Marin Counties California The chapter played a special variation of “Jeopardy!” using terms and facts related to Zeta Tau Alpha, including the nine Founders, ZTA symbols, ZTA history, Creed lines and philanthropy. Because it was a Zoom event, one member was able to participate all the way from Virginia.

The game reinforced sisters’ memories about ZTA and kept social connections alive and well.

Southern Peninsula California Sisters in the Silicon Valley area reunited for a kickoff brunch at a local cantina, where they welcomed several new faces to the group. In the fall, these alumnae supported the local Making Strides

In addition to virtually joining Upsilon Chapter (University of California, Berkeley) for a Zumba session, these

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Against Breast Cancer® walk by taking photos for survivors, passing out pink ribbons and giving out pink roses at the survivor tent.

Central Florida Chapter Florida These alumnae accomplished a lot in their first meeting. After installing the new Executive Committee officers, members enjoyed refreshments and social time before diving into planning the activities for the year. Sisters also brought school supplies to donate to the Boys & Girls Club in Ocala, Florida.

The CEO of the local branch of the organization was happy to receive the chapter’s donations.

Clearwater Florida The chapter championed Breast Cancer Awareness Month by sharing ZTA Think Pink® ribbons at the Tampa Bay Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walk and coordinating a fundraiser to benefit the ZTA Foundation at a local movie house.

The chapter also encouraged members to Think Pink every Wednesday by sharing pictures of themselves on the chapter’s Think Pink Events page on Facebook.

[4] Daytona Beach Florida Members gathered to see a production of “Clue” in downtown DeLand’s Athens Theater. This mysterious, hilarious spoof was enough to keep sisters on their toes and ready to solve the mystery. This outing was one of the chapter’s most

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successful events, and members are looking forward to continuing to support local theater.

[5] Jacksonville Florida Members attended the River City Pride Parade, where they celebrated a day of love and equality and showed support and allyship for people in their local community. Everyone had a great time at the event, and sisters worked to ensure that members always know the chapter is a safe space where everyone is accepted for who they are.

Miami Florida With the Service & Philanthropy Key Value in mind, these members prepared 50 bag lunches and an additional 140 sandwiches to provide lunches for end-of-summer field trips organized

by Branches, a South Florida nonprofit organization serving children and families. They also donated 54 bags of chips, 24 snack packages and 40 homemade cookies to go in the lunches.

South Brevard Florida The chapter held its Founders’ Day luncheon and 50th anniversary celebration at a local restaurant.

Members took time to remember the sisters who started the chapter and conducted the Founders’ Day Service.

They also had a little Fraternity Education fun with a game of Zingo.

Sisters discussed current business and

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passed out pink ribbons with information cards to all who attended.

Americus Georgia These alumnae combined shopping and service in one event. Members visited a local boutique owned by an alumna for an after-hours shopping event.

The owner donated 30% of all sales to the alumnae chapter to benefit the ZTA Foundation.

[6] Athens, GA Chapter Georgia These sisters stayed busy supporting their community. At the beginning of the school year, the chapter donated $500 worth of school supplies for a local organization to pass out to area students at a back-to-school bash. They also supported Gamma Pi Chapter (University of Georgia) by creating welcome-back baskets for Executive Committee officers.

Gainesville Georgia Members gathered at the chapter President’s house, where she taught them how to select cheeses, meats, nuts, fruits and other yummy delights to put together a “grazing table” for entertaining. Sisters could also use the skills they learned to make cheese boards for hosting small dinner parties or date nights. Once the table was finished, everyone enjoyed the fabulous array of goodies.

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[7] North Fulton Link of Georgia Georgia

Chicago Northwest Suburban Illinois

Baton Rouge Louisiana

Members gathered to celebrate ZTA’s Founders and the chapter’s 30th anniversary in a special night of sisterhood and festivities. The event was decorated with pearls as a nod to the chapter’s 2021-2022 theme, “Pearls of Wisdom;” each month, an event is themed around a different Key Value, or “pearl of wisdom.” The chapter streamed the meeting on Facebook for sisters who could not attend in person.

In October, Alpha Omicron Chapter (The University of Iowa) held its 22nd 5K Race for a Cure to promote breast cancer education and awareness. The alumnae chapter supported the race by helping with a survivor tent and providing five baskets to raffle off during the event.

Members got together to visit a local brewery, which also operates as a restaurant, working farm, art gallery and drive in “moo-vie” theater. Alumnae and their families enjoyed the fresh air and delicious food while socializing with one another and taking advantage of all the venue had to offer.

Valdosta Georgia Alumnae and collegians gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Eta Iota Chapter (Valdosta State University), Founders’ Day and the initiation of 16 new sisters. Even one of the charter members was able to attend. It was a wonderful day of honoring ZTA’s Founders and celebrating sisterhood.

[8] Boise Idaho Executive Committee officers looked into ways to support the local Ronald McDonald House since the facility is still not allowing visitors. One of the options was to write welcome notes to new families staying at the house, so members got together at a local park to write and enjoy one another’s company.

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North Shore Illinois In May, members individually attended the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center to view the Nelson Mandela exhibit, either in person or virtually. In June, the chapter met via Zoom to discuss their experiences and what they learned during their visits.

Lafayette Indiana These alumnae teamed up with collegians to celebrate the centennial of Alpha Theta Chapter (Purdue University). At the virtual birthday party, sisters played games and enjoyed a delicious cake. There were 100 people in attendance, and everyone got to take home a party favor.

Louisville Kentucky These alumnae met at a state park to tie-dye T-shirts and face masks. They enjoyed a pleasant evening outdoors creating unique designs and swapping stories. Once the shirts and masks were cured, members added ZTA letters to them for a little extra flair.

[9] Greater New Orleans Louisiana Members gathered at a sister’s house to celebrate the chapter’s annual fall kickoff, which was postponed due to Hurricane Ida, and Founders’ Day. This event introduced the theme for this year, “Wild About ZTA.” While at the kickoff meeting, members donated items for breast cancer gift baskets and painted Think Pink® rocks. The day was filled with sisterhood, service and philanthropy.

Annapolis Maryland Sisters stayed busy this fall with activities ranging from a 10K across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to an Oktoberfest celebration at a local German restaurant.

They also handed out Think Pink® ribbons at the Ravens Crucial Catch game and supported the survivor tent at the Baltimore Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® event.

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[10] Baltimore City Maryland Sisters met up with members from the Frederick, MD Chapter for a yoga event at a local vineyard. It was a great way to get to know new sisters and enjoy a September afternoon. Later in the fall, sisters handed out ribbons at a Crucial Catch game and supported a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walk.

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Salisbury Maryland Alumnae partnered with the collegians of Theta Delta Chapter (Salisbury University) to support the survivor tent at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walk in Ocean City, Maryland.

Sisters handed out sashes, ribbons, T-shirts and homemade goods. Members enjoyed both spending time together and getting to work with the survivors.

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[11] Detroit Metropolitan Michigan There’s no better way to beat the Midwestern heat than enjoying some custard. Members met up at a local ice cream spot over the summer to chitchat over cones on a sunny evening. Sisters also brought toiletries and canned goods for a local nonprofit that fights poverty.

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A group of sisters traveled to the southwest corner of Michigan to enjoy friendship and food and make memories.

The sunny weather and live music provided a perfect backdrop as they sampled the wares of several regional vineyards and learned more about the process it takes to run these successful businesses. This road trip also allowed sisters to reconnect with members who live farther away.

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Hosting a strawberry social for Gamma Zeta Chapter (Mississippi State University) new members is one of this chapter’s favorite things to do each year.

The alumnae surprise the collegians with all kinds of strawberry cakes, pies,

muffins, ice cream and other treats, and everyone enjoys celebrating this sweet part of ZTA sisterhood.

[13] Springfield Missouri These alumnae gathered with collegians of Mu Chapter (Drury University) to share chili and celebrate Founders’ Day. This event was the chapters’ first inperson alumnae-collegiate program since the pandemic, and the tradition has never been more fun.

Southern Nevada Chapter Nevada These alumnae joined the collegians of Iota Eta Chapter (University of Nevada, Las Vegas) for an afternoon brunch.

They gathered at a sister’s house and enjoyed games and a ritual service to celebrate the Fraternity. Organizers put collegians and alumnae at each table so everyone could make new friends and discuss all the wonderful things they love about Zeta Tau Alpha.

[14] Central New Jersey Chapter New Jersey These sisters met at a member’s house to kick off the year, dine outdoors and catch up after a long hiatus from inperson events. The alumnae enjoyed the sunshine as well as the company of a furry friend.

Jersey Shore New Jersey Sisters enjoyed a watching the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, a minor league baseball affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, with tickets donated by a sister who is an original season ticket holder. The night of fun ended with an exciting fireworks show.

New York City New York These alumnae took a day trip to Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm for an afternoon of apple picking. The 105-year-old farm is about an hour outside of the city and also offers peaches, pumpkins and Christmas trees as well as a corn maze, a bakery and a winery.

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Sisters promoted a meet-and-greet event via email and social media to recruit new members. Several people attended in college-themed attire, which made for great conversations.

This sisterhood time was successful in creating new connections. Later in the year, the chapter also held a book exchange to share their love of reading.

The chapter’s Executive Committee met at the President’s house to plan the schedule for the 2021-2022 year. The officers enjoyed a potluck dinner and discussed events to plan for members.

Executive Committee members who could not attend in person joined the meeting via Zoom. One popular event the officers planned was a girls night out at a local brewery.

Charlotte North Carolina Sisters gathered at Slingshot Social Game Club to celebrate new members and another eventful year. They played a friendly competition of extreme duckpin bowling and socialized over snacks and drinks. The chapter also had raffle drawings for dues-paying members to win gift cards and/or tickets for an event later in the year.

The event was a great opportunity to promote upcoming events and get to know new people.

[17] Cincinnati Ohio Members met to hear from Jeff Suess, an author and the librarian for the local newspaper, The Cincinnati Enquirer.

He presented the story of Cincinnati by picture and narrative. The illustrated timeline reviewed major developments in local history, from the earliest Native American inhabitants until present times. He also spotlighted several key women from Cincinnati’s history. Jeff signed copies of his latest book.

[15] Lake Norman North Carolina

Cleveland-East Ohio

The chapter kicked off the year with a football-themed annual kickoff event.

Attendees wore their team colors, and the chapter provided appetizers, including chips, queso and chicken fingers, to match the theme. It also raffled off prizes from local businesses.

Sisters enjoyed one another’s company after a long summer without ZTA events and got to take home a koozie.

Nine members met up for a happy hour at a gem of a local spot, Blind Squirrel Winery. Its casual ambiance allowed attendees to be casual also. They brought their own nibbles and pulled tables together so everyone could be closer. Sisters chatted and enjoyed one another’s company until the stars came out.

[16] Wilmington North Carolina Members celebrated Founders’ Day by getting together for a sisterhood event at a rooftop grill. The beautiful sunset over the Cape Fear River provided a wonderful background for catching up with each other while enjoying the amazing October weather. ZTA Founders’ Day Trivia bingo was a fun way to honor the nine women who inspired 123 years of sisterhood and friendship.

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Columbus Ohio In its eighth annual “Breast Cancer Hero Bag Drive,” the chapter exceeded its 2021 goal and last year’s total with 86 hero bag donations. Members held a joint Founders’ Day celebration and hero bag assembly event to prepare bags including encouraging notes and cancer treatment comfort items. In October, two groups visited the Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center and the Zangmeister Cancer Center to distribute the bags.

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Portland Oregon Braving the wind and rain, members and their families ventured out to the pumpkin patch at Bella Organics in Beaverton, Oregon. They didn’t let the wet weather dampen their spirits, and everyone left with as many pumpkins as their hearts desired.

[18] Steel City Pennsylvania These alumnae focused on including their families at chapter events this year.

In the summer, sisters brought friends and family along for an evening of baseball at a Pirates game. For Founders’ Day, members and their families enjoyed refreshments and creating painted signs for their homes.

Aiken South Carolina To start the new alumnae year, the chapter held a recruitment event at a local wine retailer. Attendees enjoyed each other’s company, snacked on a charcuterie board and sampled a variety of wines. The chapter saw some new and returning faces at the event, and everyone was excited to see their sisters in person again.

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donated 10% of all food sales, and the chapter sold tickets for a half-pot drawing. Sisters enjoyed connecting with the community and meeting locals with varying connections to ZTA and the fight against breast cancer.

[19] Grand Strand South Carolina This chapter partnered with a local restaurant to organize a fundraiser for breast cancer education and awareness. Members sold raffle tickets for giveaways, and a live band donated its time to help cut costs and raise more money. The restaurant continued to collect money for the cause throughout October, and the restaurant and chapter plan to hold this event annually.

Greater Greenville South Carolina Members relieved some stress at an axe-throwing event. Everyone loved the fun experience and enjoyed dinner and continued sisterhood time at a taco restaurant afterward. The event was so popular the chapter plans to host it again in the future.

Spartanburg South Carolina This chapter kicked off its year with a social event at FR8 Yard in downtown Spartanburg. The chapter had a lot to celebrate, including a banner enrollment, with 49 members joining or renewing their memberships for the year.

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[20] Martin Tennessee The chapter partnered with Baptist Memorial Home Care and Hospice to collect items for chemo care packages to give to breast cancer patients. The members exceeded this year’s goal of creating 100 care packages and enjoyed the time spent putting them together at a sister’s home. Members also signed up to exchange fall gifts, including decor, candles, soap and candy.

Memphis Tennessee Members were summoned to enjoy a festive evening of sisterhood, “witches brew” cocktails and delicious Korean food at a local restaurant. These spooky sisters dressed up as “good” witches in celebration of the Halloween season.

They also dressed up and recreated the Mystifying Picture for Founders’ Day. [21] Collin County Texas Members have multiple ways to connect with area alumnae and stay engaged.

Besides the general meetings and service events, they meet monthly for Crown Connections, which include Lunch Bunch, Book Club, Crafty Crowns, and Yapps and Apps. The chapter also focused heavily on service opportunities, including passing out pink ribbons at high school football games, raising money through a Park Lane Jewelry Party and giving back to an organization that helps feed, clothe and care for the community.

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The chapter partnered up with the Lewisville men’s recreational softball league to Pink Out its championship game. Alumnae spent the game cheering on the team the Historian-Reporter’s husband was on to victory and passing out pink ribbons. The chapter also coordinated with a local middle school to organize a Pink Out game.

An alumna from this chapter led its charge to support the survivor tent at the local Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® event. She coordinated activities, including pumpkin painting and a selfie booth, and a bakery donated pink ribbon cookies.

Houston Association Texas

Sisters enjoyed the wonderful fall weather while listening to live music at Brambly Park Winery. The gathering was long overdue, and sisters loved catching up and talking about what everybody did over the summer. The chapter also drew the two winners for its dues contest at the event. Each winner received a $25 gift card to a local restaurant.

Alumnae and collegians volunteered at the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walk. The members oversaw the survivor area of the MSABC walk, which included a photo wall, survivor recognition flowers and a wine bottle ring toss. These ideas have been added to national best practices guidelines for future walks. Members had a great time connecting with one another and survivors.

The chapter hosted a virtual Zoom cooking class in place of its usual inperson social celebration. Members picked up their pre-portioned food supply boxes (adorned with ZTA stickers) prior to the event and followed directions from the culinary director to make gourmet bacon sausage mac and cheese. Participants added their own twist with delicious optional ingredients that were supplied or suggested.

Lubbock Texas Texas Tech University’s homecoming was about not only football but also Zetas returning to their collegiate chapter. Gamma Tau Chapter invited alumnae back for a tour of the new lodge. Everyone enjoyed mingling and reminiscing on their ZTA experiences.

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Roanoke Virginia During the Founders’ Day meeting and dinner at a sister’s house, members used goods they had purchased to make three breast cancer survivor baskets for friends and family members fighting cancer. The chapter also distributed Think Pink® ribbons and cards to promote breast cancer education and awareness.

Tri-Cities Virginia Chapter Virginia Sisters donated 24 adult coloring books, 46 word/Sudoku puzzle books, 25 boxes of colored pencils, five packs of pencils and one deck of cards for the Massey Cancer Center in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Members donated the goods on Founders’ Day. The chapter also collected monthly donations for the local food bank.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Sisters supported the survivor tent at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® event. The alumnae passed out pompoms, beads, ribbons and other goodies to survivors while celebrating people who have fought cancer.

The walk took place at Henry Maier Festival Park, where thousands came to walk in support of the against fight breast cancer.

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I T S T A R T ED W I TH A

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By Danielle Kelley Tolbird, Contributing Writer The small retirement community of Traverse City, Michigan, is home to numerous Zeta Tau Alpha women who had no idea they lived in the same town, until a ZTA sweatshirt sparked a conversation that would lead to the founding of the Grand Traverse Area, MI Chapter. That chapter celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2021.

When alumnae chapter President Susan Rademaker Schmidt (Alpha Pi Chapter, Ohio University) first moved to Traverse City after graduating, she didn’t have any friends or family around, let alone any Zeta Tau Alpha sisters.

“When we moved up here, my husband and I were all by ourselves,” Susan shared. “But years later, wearing a ZTA sweatshirt, I met my dear friend Liz Pomeroy (Delta Rho Chapter, Eastern Michigan University). She also knew of another Zeta, Sue Hensel (Gamma Omicron Chapter, Central Michigan University), in the area and thus began the journey to start the alumnae chapter.”

Even though the women had never met before, the bond was instant.

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“There’s an understanding that we Zetas have,” Susan said. “We don’t tout it all the time, but it’s a joy, a happiness that you share from doing good and the feeling of having done good for the Fraternity.”

After the chapter received its charter on May 4, 1991, the women got to work recruiting other Zetas and serving their community.

Over the years, the chapter has advanced breast cancer education and awareness at doctors’ offices, created lap quilts for nursing homes, and collected items for a local high school’s food and baby pantry.

To stay in touch, the women celebrate Founders’ Day, drive to Zeta Days, and host annual book club luncheons. Even with a full calendar and being an hour and a half away from the closest ZTA collegiate chapter, the chapter prioritizes alumnaecollegiate relationships.

Last semester, chapter President Ashley Carpenter (Zeta Omega Chapter, Ferris State University) asked if the alumnae could write welcome letters to the 2021 initiates, and the alumnae obliged.

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“I wanted to make sure the new members had a full understanding of what ZTA is,” the former chapter President said. “They were really touched by how these women still love ZTA the same way they did when they joined.”

Over the decades, Susan has formed friendships with sisters of all ages and backgrounds, largely thanks to her membership in the alumnae chapter. “As I look back, it’s difficult for me to truly convey the special place I hold in my heart

for my Fraternity,” Susan wrote in her letter to the Zeta Omega initiates. “It began as a great way to fit into college and is ending as a blessed way to live my life.”

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INAUGURAL INCLUSION CHAIRS SHARE EXPERIENCE

By Hailey Mangrum, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager

In fall 2020, ZTA created the Inclusion Chair position on Program Council within collegiate chapters. The Inclusion Chair’s goal is to create a sense of belonging within the chapter and educate members on topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Each chapter received a detailed description of the chair’s duties, and the Inclusion Chairs receive annual training to prepare them to lead.

Though this position was initially introduced to collegiate chapters, alumnae chapters have also embarked on this journey by supporting programs and initiatives uplifting diversity, equity and inclusion.

These members, who have played an integral role in leading inclusion efforts within their chapters, graciously shared their experiences.

WHAT HAS IT BEEN LIKE SERVING AS THE INAUGURAL INCLUSION CHAIR? Ngan: I’ve been able to build genuine and deep connections with sisters who have experienced life so differently from how I have, I’ve grown in my personal knowledge on DEI, and most importantly I’ve seen change and love within my chapter.

humility and understanding how to give the support communities are asking for. It is an extreme honor to fill this role and bring the importance of inclusion to the forefront of our chapter.

WHAT PROGRAMS HAVE RESONATED WITH YOUR CHAPTER THE MOST? Cameron: The program on microaggressions was the most rewarding program to me. Each member was able to look at small things that we all do and come up with real solutions. I asked each member, “What is a better way to say this?” or “Should we say this at all?”

This reflection made everyone pause before speaking.

Camille: For our Hispanic Heritage Month event, one of our members volunteered to teach us about Latino history and culture in the U.S. and share her personal family heritage.

She also shared how to make a Día de los Muertos ofrenda (or altar) in honor of a deceased loved one. It was very educational and informative.

Emma: During events with two multicultural organizations, we had candid conversations about what our orgs stood for, our histories and our philanthropies. Since then, we have supported one another’s events, and we are constantly learning more about one another.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF IN YOUR TENURE AS INCLUSION CHAIR OR REGARDING YOUR CHAPTER’S INVOLVEMENT WITH INCLUSION? Ngan: I’m most proud of the strength and individuality our chapter has now. Even with all the different cultures, opinions, beliefs and experiences, all of our members have a strong sense of their own personal identities and have been able to share ZTA as a part of it.

Camille: We’ve changed our approach to chapter activities, looking to seek understanding by offering educational events with topics that include everyone.

Cameron: This experience has pushed me and my fellow members out of our comfort zones. In having uncomfortable conversations, we are more honest about diversity issues within our own lives. Pushing through that feeling of unease is the most rewarding feeling to me.

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WHAT HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU OR YOUR CHAPTER? Camille: Words matter. What we say and how we say it matters. We have focused on our messaging to be inclusive and respectful of all.

Cameron: I wanted to recognize that each member has a unique background and unique experiences.

However, I felt it would be irresponsible not to acknowledge the place of privilege most members come from. At the very least, each of our members is college educated.

It took talking through what privilege meant to get to more real conversations.

While ZTA is making strides, it is committed to furthering diversity, equity and inclusion. ZTA wants each member to feel welcome and included.

THINKING OF SERVING AS INCLUSION CHAIR WITHIN ZTA OR LEADING DEI EFFORTS? CONSIDER THIS ADVICE: Cameron: Be open and don’t be scared to ask uncomfortable questions. Do not judge anyone in these programs. Each member who comes to a diversity meeting is trying.

Holding onto that idea makes all my effort worth it.

Ngan: Keep an open mind. Once you close your mind, you open yourself up to bias and polarization. Sisters or not, we are all human and valuable.

EMMA MEADOWS

Lambda Xi Chapter (Seton Hall University) Inclusion Chair 2020-2021 and ZTA Inclusion Committee member

CAMILLE SISKOY

Eta Xi Chapter (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) President Detroit Metropolitan, MI Chapter

Emma: Ask questions and listen to your sisters. Identify and understand the problems before trying to accomplish goals. Relationships are built on trust, so establishing that is of the utmost importance.

Camille: Don’t shy away from an activity or discussion because it’s hard. Opening ourselves up to talking about and learning new things from others’ perspectives will help us all grow.

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Gamma Pi Chapter (University of Georgia) Inclusion Chair Macon, GA Chapter

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DAY OF GIVING 2021

The best road trip

By Christy Marx Barber, Staff Writer The perfect road trip might include great friends, scenic stops, surprises around every bend and a beautiful destination.

With the theme “All Roads Lead to ZTA,” the ZTA Foundation’s second annual Day of Giving, on Oct. 15, 2021, included all those elements and more.

“We wanted to honor our Founders on Founders’ Day by emphasizing the connections we make in our sisterhood no matter where life takes us,” said Foundation President Carolyn Hof Carpenter.

“We were overwhelmed throughout the day as the donations continued to pour in.”

The Day of Giving’s virtual road trip began at 9 a.m. ET, at ZTA’s original sisterhood site in Farmville, Virginia.

The day took donors across the country to view fun, informative videos that revealed each location’s connection to the Founders or ZTA history. The journey stretched from Alaska to California to Texas to Tennessee and ended at International Office in Carmel, Indiana, at midnight ET. Throughout the trip, sisters from all 50 states, Canada and Germany hopped on the turquoise bus with 1,615 donations totaling an incredible $287,240.41.

First-time donors accounted for 235 of those gifts.

ROAD TRIP PREP Among the great friends who made the road trip a success were 85 Ambassadors—alumnae members who used their social media platforms before and during the Day of Giving to encourage their circle of friends to donate.

The surprises around every bend were made possible by the generosity of these 32 challenge donors:

GETTING THE SHOW ON THE ROAD To start the road trip, ZTA received a combined donation of $3,750 from: NATIONAL PRESIDENT Alicia Patten Williams Theta Psi Texas State University ZTA FOUNDATION PRESIDENT Carolyn Hof Carpenter Theta Tau The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ZTA FRATERNITY HOUSING CORPORATION PRESIDENT Dinah Jackson Laughery Beta Gamma Florida State University

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and Germany) ZTA received a gift of $5,000 from Shamim Syed Wu (Theta Omega, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona).

Visit ZTADayofGiving.org to view videos about the significance of each location to ZTA’s history.

FIRST-TIME DONOR CHALLENGES After 100 first-time donors, Malaea Nelms Seleski (Eta Rho, University of North Alabama) gave $1,898.

After 150 first-time donors, Kelley E. Moulton (Eta Lambda, College of Charleston) gave $5,000.

1,250 TOTAL DONATIONS Kay Dill Kreutzer Eta Rho The University of North Alabama $3,500 1,350 TOTAL DONATIONS Debbie Buscher Zeta Mu Jacksonville University $4,000

(HORSE) POWER HOUR CHALLENGES Reaching 100 donations in an hour unlocked gifts from:

1,500 TOTAL DONATIONS Jennifer Speidel Baker Eta Theta Missouri University of Science & Technology $5,000

SISTERHOOD STOPS

Laura Moak Redman Delta Lambda Georgia State University $1,250

The ZTA bus got fuel for all the challenge goals throughout the day with gifts from:

Anonymous Donor $1,250

Laura Ladewig Landers Theta Psi Texas State University $1,500

Dr. Darcy L. Russell Sigma Baker University $1,500 Dr. Rachelle J. Douglass Alpha Psi University of Missouri $2,000

MILE MARKER CHALLENGES As destination challenges came to an end, mile marker challenges tracked progress. Donations continued to roll in and unlocked gifts after: 1,000 TOTAL DONATIONS Anonymous Donor $2,500 1,150 TOTAL DONATIONS Sara Hays Johnston Alpha Upsilon Oklahoma State University $3,000

Bridget Higginbotham Eta Omega Louisiana State University in Shreveport $1,898 Michelle Macartney Delta Delta Baldwin Wallace University $2,500 V. Jan Middlebrooks Beta Omicron University of South Carolina $2,500

Dr. Kelly Smith Gamma Pi University of Georgia $5,000 Bonney Stamper Shuman Gamma Pi University of Georgia $5,000

REACHING THE DESTINATION At the end of the journey, with all challenge goals achieved, Tanya Snyder (Iota Omega, University of Maryland) completed the amazing Day of Giving with a gift of $15,000.

The $287,240.41 raised in 2021 was a significant increase over the $226,369.69 raised in 2020.

“When we hosted the inaugural Day of Giving in 2020, we had no idea what to expect, and our sisters blew us away,” Mrs. Carpenter said. “The second year reinforced our belief that all roads lead to ZTA, no matter where your journey began. We thank every donor who has fueled our sisterhood.”

Donations from of the Day of Giving allow the Foundation to continue to provide scholarships, educational programming, leadership training and philanthropy efforts that make an impact on members’ lives.

DESTINATION CHALLENGES Nine sisterhood sites revealed with 100 donors each and gifts of at least $1,250 for each included: FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA Alice McCann Mathews Eta Iota Valdosta State University SITKA, ALASKA Marnie Marlar Frazier Eta Omega University of Louisiana in Shreveport JELLICO, TENNESSEE Kimberly Jones Ivester Gamma Pi University of Georgia BIGWIN INN ONTARIO, CANADA Jill Burrows Levine Beta Omega Union University WEST BADEN SPRINGS, INDIANA Anonymous Donor MIAMI, FLORIDA Carla Martin Cobb Theta Tau The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill DALLAS, TEXAS Cynthia Byars Courtney Gamma Tau Texas Tech University LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Heather Matthews Kirk Delta Kappa Louisiana State University CARMEL, INDIANA Keeley McDonald Iota Sigma Old Dominion University After all nine sites were unlocked, Jenni Zottola Leger (Zeta Sigma, The University of Texas at Arlington) donated $6,500.

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Zeta Tau Alpha Convention 2022 Grapevine, Texas

Gather with Zeta sisters from all over the country for Convention 2022 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, July 12-17, 2022.

Registration will be available in February on the ZTA website (zetataualpha.org) or by calling International Office at (317) 872-0540.

Call for Nominations The Zeta Tau Alpha Nominating Committee is preparing a slate of qualified nominees to serve as members of National Council for the 2022-2024 biennium. The committee invites all members to provide input for this process. The election will take place at Convention 2022 in Grapevine, Texas.

T H E S L AT E C O M P R I S E S T H E F O L LO W I N G O F F I C E R S : • National President • Vice President Collegiate I • Vice President Collegiate II • Vice President Collegiate III • Vice President Alumnae I • Vice President Alumnae II • Secretary-Treasurer • Extension Director • National Panhellenic Conference Delegate

NOMINEES MUST POSSESS T H E F O L LO W I N G Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S : • Belief in sisterhood and a commitment to ZTA • Talent as an effective administrator and motivator • Critical thinking skills, including the ability to define problems, evaluate solutions, establish priorities and make decisions • Availability to travel as needed, to communicate by phone and email daily, and to commit time to necessary administrative work

E A C H N O M I N AT I O N S H O U L D I N C LU D E : • An explanation of why the candidate would be wellsuited for the office • Pertinent ZTA information, including: collegiate chapter; alumnae chapter; collegiate and alumnae positions held, such as advisor, house corporation or association officer, Province President or District President, etc.

Zeta Tau Alpha members who wish to submit names to the committee should send their nominations by Feb. 1, 2022, to:

Helen Kristensen Fish Nominating Committee Chair 307 Cedar Dr. Metairie, LA 70005 helenfish@cox.net

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ZTA EXTENSION: A HISTORY

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

In a typical school year, Zeta Tau Alpha makes extension presentations on college campuses that are looking to grow their Panhellenic communities. If chosen, ZTA creates the nucleus of a new chapter through values-based interviews with potential new members. The in-person installation of Lambda Upsilon Chapter at University of Wisconsin-Madison this fall was a return to normal Fraternity operations for Zeta Tau Alpha and served as a reminder of just how far ZTA has come in the process of creating new chapters.

From the very beginning, Founder Maud Jones Horner was determined to make ZTA a national organization but wasn’t exactly sure how to make that happen. Maud felt it was

critically important to establish a legal foundation for ZTA before trying to expand. ZTA existed only as Alpha Chapter until the Virginia State Senate legally chartered the Fraternity in 1902.

With legal recognition in place, ZTA began expanding. The earliest new chapters, all located close to Alpha Chapter, came into existence through personal connections at those schools. Of those first three attempts, Original Beta Chapter (Richmond Women’s College) and Gamma Chapter (Hannah More Academy) both failed due to campus disapproval of women’s fraternities.

Plummer Jones, Maud’s brother, also reached out to women he knew at other colleges in Virginia, but none of those efforts led to new chapters.

ZTA continued to look for new places to extend, but it wasn’t until the Fraternity found connections at University of Arkansas (Epsilon Chapter) in 1903 and The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Zeta Chapter) in 1904 that ZTA was able to move past its Virginia roots.

As the Fraternity began to find its footing with new chapters, fraternity men and officers of other national sororities reached out wanting to assist in growing ZTA’s membership.

It was common at the turn of the 20th century for other fraternity and sorority groups to attempt to influence where other organizations would start new chapters, and ZTA established at least one chapter thanks to members of other groups.

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[1] Alpha Theta Nu, the local sorority that became Sigma Chapter (Baker University) in 1912 [2] A new chapter announcement from the 1920s [3] Part of a petition submitted to ZTA by Sigma Omega Sigma, a local sorority at University of Cincinnati, in 1920 [4] Hand-drawn and colored 1905 postcard announcing the chartering of Iota Chapter (Richmond College) [5] Part of a 1904 letter recommending women at Bethany College (Theta Chapter) to ZTA 26 THemis Winter 2022 | Archives

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Albert Wilson, a Sigma Nu from Ohio who had heard good things about ZTA, recommended the Fraternity to a group of women at Bethany College.

They would become Theta Chapter in March 1905, a few months after Albert’s first letter to ZTA’s second Grand President Bruce Houston Davis. Albert also tried to get ZTA to place chapters at two other Ohio colleges and wanted to broker a merger between ZTA and another NPC organization, but ZTA did not allow Albert to have any further influence on the organization.

In 1906, Mrs. Davis started the process that enabled ZTA to join the National Panhellenic Conference, which allowed ZTA to enter colleges with stricter educational standards and to successfully compete with older, more established sororities.

Her work led to rapid growth under the next Grand President, Dr. May Agness Hopkins. ZTA granted charters to 16 new chapters from 1909 to 1920, all of which were local sororities or groups formed for the express purpose of petitioning ZTA. The number of unsolicited petitions received by Grand Chapter exceeded the amount of growth that ZTA could sustain. Early applications required the petitioning group to provide its complete history as well as that of the college and to demonstrate how ZTA would benefit from accepting the group. Many of the early petitions included items from the local sorority, like scrapbooks and even jewelry, some of which is on display in ZTA’s Historical and Educational Center.

Even with the absorption of all these local groups, the Fraternity still had a conservative policy toward growth.

Early leaders like Dr. Hopkins felt that 12 to 15 women—or up to 25 if there was housing—was the ideal number of members for a chapter; but this guideline would soon go by the wayside. The increase in the

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number of women entering college after World War I and during the 1920s led to the rapid growth of Panhellenic systems.

ZTA’s preferred method of extension would continue to be absorbing local organizations that came with a solid alumnae base and local recognition.

This method would change after World War II, when another wave of college students including many women who were first-generation college students matriculated. ZTA still occasionally acquires a local sorority, as was the case with Lambda Beta Chapter (University of Rhode Island) in 2009, but acquisition is not the typical process anymore.

For many decades, ZTA could place chapters where it chose. In the 1980s, NPC started regulating the process by which new chapters could be added to a campus. These regulations limited ZTA’s ability to place new chapters, because organizations had to be invited to join a campus before establishing a chapter. Often, the

campuses that are open for extension are ones where a ZTA chapter already exists. Since 2010, ZTA has opened 16 new chapters and rechartered nine.

While the amount of time it takes to establish a strong foundation and open a chapter varies, extension will always be the way ZTA grows.

Exploring possibilities and sharing ZTA’s sisterhood on new campuses is exciting, and the Fraternity looks forward to continuing to extend the bonds of ZTA sisterhood on as many campuses as possible.

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ach chapter represented in Zeta Tau Alpha’s Chain of Chapters had a unique beginning, yet the one gold and 257 shiny, silver links are uniform in their design and were made possible by the process known as extension.

Cynthia Byars Courtney, who served as Extension Director from 1988 to 1996, calls extension the lifeline of the Fraternity. “It is so necessary for us to be strong and competitive,” she said.

“Being involved in extension creates long-lasting memories.

You connect with sisters across the country and make forever friends.”

The methods ZTA has used to extend The Chain have changed over the years (see Archives story, page 26). Today, chartering a new chapter is a multi-step, months-long journey started by a host campus and completed by ZTA.

Campus vote and National Panhellenic Conference announcement A campus Panhellenic Association must vote to open for extension and does so usually when all its NPC groups are over Total or recruitment numbers are rising.

Once that decision appears in the digital NPC Extension Bulletin, National Council decides if ZTA will apply to open a chapter.

In reviewing each opening, ZTA considers: the number of alumnae in the area who could become advisors; the long-term financial obligation, especially when the campus has housing; the proximity to other chapters that could assist; and if ZTA would like to grow in that

geographic area. National Council prioritizes campuses where ZTA could reactivate a currently closed chapter.

When a campus allows it, ZTA representatives may make an exploratory visit to the campus before applying. “Those Zetas are the first to make friends on that campus,” said former Extension Director Dolores Gonzales Gastineau. “They will be observant of everything around them. What are the popular activities on campus? What are students involved with?”

The visit may also include a meeting with fraternity/sorority life representatives. “We ask what the vision is for fraternity and sorority life,” Mrs. Gastineau said. “What is the campus stance on social responsibility? Does the administration support that stance, and how deep is that support?”

Being from southern California, one of Mrs. Gastineau’s favorite exploratory visit campus tours was at Boise State University in Idaho. Campus guides drove the ZTA team around campus in the Broncos’ helmet cart in the snow.

Many months later, in January 2018, ZTA installed Lambda Omicron Chapter there.

The application Once National Council has voted to apply for the opening, the Extension Director and ZTA staff begin to create the application.

In addition to answering the campus committee’s specific questions, the digital application showcases ZTA’s educational and harm reduction programming, philanthropy and service work, and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

“Since joining staff in 2019, I’ve worked on five different applications, and all of them covered different topics and needs while telling the complete and powerful story of who we are as an organization,” said Collegiate Services Manager Karoline Park, the staff member responsible for extension materials. “Promoting ZTA to the university comes naturally.

We lead with our Nine Key Values. We use them to tell the story of ZTA and why we are a strong partner on campus and in the fraternal community.”

The presentation After reviewing all the submitted applications, the campus Extension Committee selects a group of two to four organizations to make inperson presentations. The day-long event usually includes a campus tour, a working lunch, small group meetings with committee members and a formal presentation open to the entire campus. A team of National Officers makes the presentation using print pieces, digital slideshows and videos created by the staff to convey why ZTA would be a great selection.

The polished, professional presentation delights former Extension Directors. “I am so proud of the resources we have today,” Mrs. Courtney said.

“The presentation team was usually just me and a District or Province President. All we had were turquoise Ultrasuede tablecloths monogrammed with ZTA, accordion-fold presentation boards, trinkets and T-shirts and a few slides in a projector. What we do now is simply amazing.”

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“...I help them to visualize themselves developing their sense of belonging with likeminded women and challenge them to leave their unique legacy within ZTA and on campus.”

- former National President and Extension Director Alice McCann Mathews

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Recruiting a new chapter If ZTA is selected, the Extension Director and staff work together to create a campus-specific extension plan. Leadership Consultants and National Officers may visit the campus again to scout high-traffic locations for the best on-campus exposure and meeting spaces for recruitment events. They meet with fraternity/sorority life administrators to select the best dates for extension recruitment, which normally occurs after Primary Recruitment. On some campuses, ZTA may be given time during Primary Recruitment to speak with all potential new members about the plans for a new chapter.

In the weeks before the extension recruitment, Leadership Consultants arrive on the new campus. They set up bright turquoise tents in popular locations and introduce themselves and ZTA to students passing by.

Current Leadership Consultant Maggie Lorenz remembers walking from class at University of Cincinnati to the dining hall on a rainy day in fall 2018. “You couldn’t miss the turquoise blue Zeta Tau Alpha tent on the lawn,” she said. “A Leadership Consultant stopped me and asked if she could tell me more about ZTA. I remember her speaking with so much enthusiasm. That spoke volumes about her dedication and passion for ZTA, because not many people would be willing to stand in the cold

rain talking to strangers all day.

I signed up for an infoview for later that week after talking to her for a few short minutes.”

Infoviews are one-on-one conversations between a potential new member and a ZTA National Officer during the extension recruitment week.

“It’s an opportunity to have a meaningful conversation about membership in ZTA, the experience as a founding member and the unique role of helping to start the chapter,” said former National President and Extension Director Alice McCann Mathews, who continues to serve on the extension team. “I love to find out what brought them to their university, their hobbies and interests and their involvement on campus. I help them to visualize themselves developing their sense of belonging with like-minded women and challenge them to leave their unique legacy within ZTA and on campus.”

Recruitment week also includes large group invitational events: Experience ZTA, Think Pink.

Think Zeta.® and Preference events. These events give ZTA the opportunity to showcase programming, philanthropy and sisterhood. They also introduce potential new members to the other women who may become their sisters.

Current Leadership Consultant Caitlin Perkins recalled her experience as a potential new member at the Preference event at Boise State in 2017. “I was so in awe of the number of people in the room, and even though I

was sitting next to complete strangers, I wasn’t intimidated,” she said. “I will never forget the moment we received our bids. We all just started squealing and laughing out of complete shock and joy. We hugged each other even though we wouldn’t know each other’s names until later!”

Chartering a new chapter Each new ZTA chapter is assisted by a Director of New Chapters from Bid Day through Installation and for several years beyond.

This National Officer also directs the Leadership Consultants who guide the new chapter through the new member program, campus activities, officer elections and installation (see Lambda Upsilon installation story, page 32).

After each celebratory installation banquet, the Chain of Chapters is carefully packaged and returned to International Office. The staff takes it to a jeweler who solders the newest link in place permanently and The Chain is carefully stored until ZTA repeats this extension process once again.

The guidance was especially important to Lambda Tau Chapter (Long Island University Brooklyn), the only ZTA chapter recruited, initiated and installed virtually due to COVID-19. “Our Leadership Consultant and DNCH were not only our ZTA mentors; they were also our life mentors,” said founding chapter President Rama Diallo. “I love their ability to understand the chapter’s dynamic and the dynamic of NYC. They saw the change and impact we could make in our community even before we knew it ourselves.

We relied on them to help us live up to the words in our Creed.”

“Adding a link to our Chain of Chapters is so rewarding for everyone involved. National Council, the Fraternity Housing Corporation, the ZTA Foundation, our dedicated volunteers and talented staff all play a role. It is truly a collaborative process,” Extension Director Raechel Bennett Biggs said. “ZTA is committed to supporting our existing chapters while seeking opportunities to add new chapters. Each link is equally important, and that’s truly the strength of our Fraternity.”

ZTA’s Extension Directors through the years Extension Director became an elected National Council office in 1978. ZTA is forever grateful to the women who have served in this vital role. *Martha C. Edens 1978-1980 and 1984-1986

Cleo Stout Tapp 1982-1984

Julia Marthaler Hill 1998-2002

Dolores Gonzales Gastineau 2016-2020

Jeanne Manley (Nowell) Kennedy 1980-1982

Linda Bowers Deviney 1986-1988

Terri Dew Millsap 2002-2004

Raechel Bennett Biggs 2020 to present

Cynthia Byars Courtney 1988-1996

Karen Farmer Mills 2004-2010

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Alice McCann Mathews 1996-1998

Marlene Dunbar Conrad 2010-2016

Dava Fuerst (Fox) Hendrickson 1982

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LAMBDA UPSILON CHAPTER INSTALLED

By Karoline Park, Collegiate Services Manager

Zeta Tau Alpha was elated to learn it had been offered the next extension at University of Wisconsin-Madison in fall 2019. While recruitment efforts were originally scheduled to begin in fall 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic pushed those plans to fall 2021.

Despite the pandemic-related uncertainty, students, fraternity/ sorority life staff and the College Panhellenic Council were excited at the prospect of a new Panhellenic organization. ZTA’s Leadership Consultants, staff members, the Presidents of ZTA’s other Big Ten Conference chapters and the National Officers on ZTA’s extension team recruited potential new members over the course of several weeks under Extension Director Raechel Bennett Biggs’ direction. From tabling on campus to late night snack breaks to more formal recruitment events, ZTA truly turned the campus turquoise.

After an exciting Bid Day at The Edgewater Hotel on Oct. 14, 2021, the new members immediately started working toward meeting the requirements for installation under the guidance of Director of New Chapters Heather Giovenco (Theta Delta Chapter, Salisbury University). The new members participated in several events to bond as a chapter, from a sisterhood retreat at SkyZone to a day at the pumpkin patch. In between events, they focused on their new member and chapter meetings. The chapter also received support throughout the semester from its Leadership Consultants: Miranda Brandly (Beta Phi Chapter, Michigan State University), Annika Meyer (Alpha Psi Chapter, University of Missouri), 32 Themis Winter 2022 | Fraternity News

Maggie Lorenz (Alpha Eta Chapter, University of Cincinnati) and Aiyana Cordova (Kappa Alpha Chapter, Colorado State University).

On Friday, Nov. 19, and Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, ZTA officially welcomed Lambda Upsilon’s 84 new members through in-person Initiation Services conducted by officers from Alpha Omicron (The University of Iowa) and Kappa Lambda (University of WisconsinOshkosh) chapters.

Sunday morning, the chapter’s newly elected President was initiated, and then, at one of the Fraternity’s first in-person events since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the chapter joined Vice President Alumnae II Cheri White Armstrong, Collegiate and Alumnae National Officers, chapter advisors, alumnae and members of International Office staff as National President Alicia Patten Williams and Mrs. Biggs conducted the installation of the chapter and its officers. In the afternoon, a celebration of the chapter’s installation took place at The Edgewater Hotel. Attendees included those who attended the ritual services, guests of the university and family members.

“To say that ZTA made waves on our campus would be nothing short of an understatement,” chapter President Rhyan Peed said in her address at the installation celebration. “My admiration for these women and this sorority have been formed from the simple truth that none of us are here by accident. Each and every one of us didn’t just choose sorority life, we chose ZTA.”

THIRTEENTH NPC ORGANIZATION at UW-Madison SUPPORTING CHAPTERS Alpha Omicron Chapter The University of Iowa Recruitment and Ritual Service Kappa Lambda Chapter University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Ritual Service Alpha Xi Chapter Indiana University Recruitment Alpha Theta Chapter Purdue University Recruitment Alpha Zeta Chapter The Ohio State University Recruitment Beta Phi Chapter Michigan State University Recruitment Gamma Epsilon Chapter Pennsylvania State University Recruitment Theta Xi Chapter Rutgers University Recruitment 84 INITIATES Initiated Nov. 19-21, 2021 SECOND ACTIVE ZTA CHAPTER in the state of Wisconsin GIFTS The History of Zeta Tau Alpha Kristin Oberg Province President XV-A Ritual Trunk Kerry Diminuco District President XV-A President’s Gavel Heather Giovenco Director of New Chapters Silver Tray National Council Traveling New Chapter Cup Miranda Brandly Leadership Consultant Annika Meyer Leadership Consultant

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CERTIFICATE OF MERIT RECIPIENTS The Certificate of Merit is a national award presented to select alumnae at a Zeta Day or other special event. To receive this honor, members must have a minimum of seven years of significant post-collegiate service to ZTA. Alumnae chapters may submit the names and qualifications of alumnae to their District President by Oct. 1 each year. National Council considers each recommendation and awards certificates to those who receive unanimous approval.

Congratulations and thank you to the following 99 dedicated Zetas, listed by current state of residence, who received the Certificate of Merit in 2021.

Alabama Catherine Irene Cox, ΓΡ Auburn University

Cindy Green Gaff, ΙΚ

Delta State University

Kristi Broadfoot Reiff, ΓΡ Auburn University

California Lynda Lynch Howard, ΗΨ

Amanda Paradis Ellzey, ΗΜ

Katie Gardner Graf, ΒΛ

Holly Giamfortone Fett, ΗΜ

Kentucky Esther Anna Wilhoyte, ΒΛ

Augusta University

Augusta University

Kara McLaughlin Holland, ΓΡ Auburn University

Tabatha Thompkins Houston, ΗΑ

Georgia Southwestern State University

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Whitney Hodges John, ΖΞ

Elisabeth Smith Marriott, ΔΗ

Brittiny Barber Johnson, ΖΞ

Georgia Southern University

West Texas A&M University

Georgia Southern University

Deanna Rothschild, ΘΑ

Kristen Repetto Leavell, Ο

California State University, Chico

Brenau University

Colorado Sarah Duvall Gilstrap, Μ

Jamie Leanne Lineberry, ΗΑ

Drury University

Florida Renee Kaputa Bishop, ΓΙ University of Florida

Rene Morris, ΗΚ

University of Central Florida

Kathy Bernardi Womble, ΓΙ University of Florida

Georgia Barbara Falor Adler, ΓΠ University of Georgia

Katy Spears Beagle, ΚΩ Saint Louis University

Georgia Southwestern State University

Jennifer Norwood Martin, Ο Brenau University

Tara Suzanne Neill, ΖΧ

Tennessee Technological University

Collete Ann Peta, ΖΞ

Georgia Southern University

Kristi Cook Sanders, ΗΑ

Georgia Southwestern State University

Illinois Debbie Harris Riehm, ΖΟ Arkansas State University

Jessica Lynn Whetter, ΑΚ

Jennifer Nixon Davidson, Ο

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Melissa Black Dunlap, Ο

Indiana Courtney Nicole George, ΖΑ

Brenau University

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University of Evansville

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University of Louisville

University of Louisville

Jade Hill Robinson, ΗΙ

Valdosta State University

Louisiana Raven Orgeron Moore, ΔΚ Louisiana State University

Maryland Nikki Simmons Nikiforou, ΙΩ University of Maryland

Vanessa Farmer Rush, ΙΡ East Carolina University

Joan Martens Tapocik, ΓΑ

Missouri Stephanie Cave Crosswhite, Μ Drury University

Molly Elizabeth Guignon, ΚΗ Rockhurst University

New York Rachel Ann Sandle-Sacco, ΗΤ The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

North Carolina Laura Parker Barnes, ΗΖ Elon University

Sybil Morgan Good, ΔΟ Lenoir-Rhyne University

Laura Fisher Gosnell, ΗΘ Missouri University of Science and Technology

University of Miami

Massachusetts Brittany Grigorenko, ΛΒ

University of Rhode Island

Bristina Strzelecki Harrington, ΘΧ George Mason University

Jenny Wyrick Dandison, ΔΚ Louisiana State University

Catherine Taylor Miller, ΔΘ Ohio Northern University

Michigan Heather Witter Rhodes, ΖΩ

R. Melissa Parks, ΙΡ

East Carolina University

Joy Edson Rademacher, ΙΡ

Ferris State University

East Carolina University

Minnesota Laura McFarland Wieck, ΑΟ

Becca McConn Rampe, ΘΝ

The University of Iowa

Mississippi Jenn Harper Griffith, ΔΜ

The University of Tennessee at Martin

Ruth Owens, ΓΔ

University of Mississippi

Auburn University at Montgomery

Cassie Hughes Thomas, ΗΤ The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Ohio Amy Nordgren Ditz, ΖΓ

Youngstown State University

Kathleen Hunter Gaul, ΓΗ

Alicia Nicole Johnson, ΙΧ

Shauna Marie Kinley, ΓΦ

Jodi Marie Knorowski, ΙΣ

Valerie Lucarelli Schenk, ΖΓ

Robyn Reuther Swafford, ΙΧ

Brittany Dill Kosumsuriya, ΖΣ

Catherine Marie Bowersox Posey, ΚΦ

Laura C. Segna, ΒΔ

Alison Grace Templeman, ΒΔ

Jennifer Moore Lewis, Ω

Nicole Hammer Showah, ΚΦ

Shana Lynne Tachikawa, ΔΘ

Tara Davis Thomas, ΚΖ

Christine Howard Metsgar, ΖΣ

Washington Shana Kathleen Cramer, ΚΜ

Oklahoma Mary Dunham Morwood, ΑΥ

Ashley Brooke Wilson, ΒΩ

Keri Rogers Mize, ΔΗ

Texas Paige Gallagher Bacon, ΓΤ

Cindy McOlvin Poynter, ΘΟ

University of Toledo

Youngstown State University

Miami University

Ohio Northern University

Oklahoma State University

Oregon Doreen Phelps Yates, Υ

University of California, Berkeley

South Carolina Ashlee Driggers Kositz, ΗΧ

Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University

Miami University

Clemson University

Old Dominion University

The University of Texas at Arlington

Southern Methodist University

Christopher Newport University

Christopher Newport University

The University of Texas at Arlington

Linfield University Union University

Texas Tech University

Kelley Alexander Brege, ΓΩ University of Houston

Francis Marion University

Missy Bettencourt Canavati, ΘΨ

Tennessee Katie Maruskin Christian, ΔΔ

Sarah Crawford-Caban, ΖΣ

Baldwin Wallace University

The University of Texas at Arlington

Bobbie Macek Connelly, ΓΜ

Carson Drake Finken, ΔΖ

Texas State University

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Sam Houston State University

Jessica Howell Crumley, Ζ

Connie Barrett Gregorek, ΔΖ

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Sam Houston State University

Allison G. Emrich, ΔΜ

Lesli Harrigan Howland, ΔΣ

The University of Tennessee at Martin

University of North Texas

Lamar University

Diana Joy Hodges, ΙΗ

West Texas A&M University

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

West Virginia Erika Klie Kolenich, ΔΥ

Baylor University

Linda Levi Schoelkopf, ΑΟ

West Virginia Wesleyan College

The University of Iowa

Wisconsin Joanne Evans Dixon, ΔΛ

Sunni Jaskier Seifert, ΔΖ

Sam Houston State University

Georgia State University

Letitia Silva Sturm, ΔΠ

Jennifer Balogh Sarnowski, ΑΓ

Eastern New Mexico University

University of Michigan

Lauri Zachry Truong, ΔΗ

Washington, D.C. Julie Rose Blechman, ΓΑ

West Texas A&M University

Virginia Erin McCall Froehlich, ΖΝ

University of Miami

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

Jenni Flowers Honn, ΗΞ

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

WHITE VIOLETS A White Violet is a Zeta Tau Alpha who has been a member of the Fraternity for 50 years. In 2021, ZTA honored 414 of these members with the Order of the Shield Recognition Service at a Zeta Day or other special event. These women received a White Violet pin and a certificate from the Fraternity in recognition of their continuous dedication to friendship and sisterhood.

Members who reach the 75-year membership milestone receive a White Violet charm as a gift from the Fraternity.

Congratulations to these 29 sisters, listed by current state of residence, who celebrated 75 years as Zeta Tau Alphas in 2021.

Alabama Amanda Armor Kimbrough, Ν The University of Alabama

Arizona Bebe Tighe Lovitt, ΓΓ

California Ruth Allen Annan, ΒΠ University of Oregon

Lucille Rae Dean, ΑΟ

Frances Sheffield Klingberg, ΓΑ

Elaine Fenner Swanson, ΑΖ

Georgia Bette Settle Tompkins, ΑΜ

The University of Iowa

Jacqueline McCarty Benton, ΑΦ

The Ohio State University

Betty Mayfield Bjornson, ΒΑ

Florida Evelyn Johnson Herrin, ΒΓ

Northwestern University

The University of Texas at El Paso George Washington University

Florida State University

University of Miami

Washburn University

Iowa Edris Rinella McCarthy, ΑΟ The University of Iowa

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Kansas Ellen Schooley Porter, Σ Baker University

Maryland Mary Lou Downing Davis, ΑΥ Oklahoma State University

Mississippi Mary McCombs Hill, ΓΖ

Mississippi State University

North Carolina Betty Smith Speir, Φ Duke University

Michigan Joy Oddy Scofield, ΒΤ

New York Alice Reininga Bradke, ΑΟ

Albion College

The University of Iowa

Minnesota Joanne Olsen Beebe, Ψ

Ohio Dorothy Underwood Burchfield, ΑΖ

University of Washington

The Ohio State University

Clarice Woodruff Clemens, ΑΖ

Beulah Dimmitt Huggins, Λ

Mariann Malony Ford, ΑΠ

Jackie Welborn Mahoney, Λ

Ohio University

Southwestern University

Oklahoma Louise Crosnoe Bellatti, ΑΥ

Edwina Seiller Prisk, ΒΛ

The Ohio State University

Oklahoma State University

Southwestern University

University of Louisville

Jean Gilbert Rehm, ΓΗ

Tennessee Elizabeth Ogilvie Battle, Ζ

University of Toledo

Texas Barbara Smith Denton, Ω

Dickinson College

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Southern Methodist University

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Zeta Day fun often starts with the road trip with sisters. Zeta Day offers all members—from the most involved collegian to the alumna who hasn’t seen her sisters in a while—to come together for special presentations, awards, food and fun.

Don’t miss the bus! Attend a Zeta Day event* near you (details on all 30 below) to catch up with sisters, share memories of your ZTA experience and remember how great it is to be a Zeta. For more information, visit bit.ly/ZetaDayEvents22. *Dates with asterisks indicate virtual Zeta Days. Note: All information is accurate as of Dec. 16, 2021.

AK/ID/MT/OR/WA/BC

AL/MS

AZ

Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia

Alabama and Mississippi

Arizona

Zeta Day Masquerade Feb. 26

Better Together April 23

Julie Mayfield and Christina Rutledge ztadp9b@gmail.com

Katie Espinosa Newton ztadp18g@gmail.com

ZTA Sweet as Can Bee March 5* Jaime Elduen Keith ztadp19a@gmail.com

AR/OK

CA/NV/HI

Arkansas and Oklahoma

Northern California and Northern Nevada

Better Together Feb. 26

Better Together April 2

Areta Hill Moseley ztadp18a@gmail.com

Andrea Warner Molinari ztadp19b@gmail.com Southern California, Southern Nevada and Hawaii Better Together March 5 Deanna Rothschild ztadp19g@gmail.com

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CO/WY

IA/NE/ND/SD

KY

Colorado and Wyoming

Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota

Kentucky

Pearls of Wisdom April 2 Sarah Duvall Gilstrap ztadp18b@gmail.com

CT/MA/ME/NH/RI/VT Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont Better Together March 26* Brittany Pond Grigorenko ztadp1a@gmail.com

Better Together March 5 Cheryl Moore Northness ztadp15g@gmail.com

IL Illinois Better Together April 9 Kerry Diminuco zta.dp15a@gmail.com

IN

FL

Better Together March 5 Franci Rocco Bayes ztadp16a@gmail.com

LA Louisiana Better Together Feb. 12 Beverly Denton Choppin ztadp10a@gmail.com

MD/DE/D.C./VA

Indiana

Maryland, Delaware, Washington, D.C. and Virginia

Better Together April 9

Better Together April 2

Lisa Brown Tabor inztadp@gmail.com

Jen Ewing and Erin Koster Blair ztadp3a@gmail.com

KS/MO

MI

GA

Kansas and Missouri

Michigan

Georgia

Better Together April 9

Better Together March 26

Molly Boyd mollyboyd123@hotmail.com

Laura Liberty Mitchell ztadp13a@gmail.com

Florida Zeta Love is Sweet Feb. 12 Andrea Camp Reilly and Brooke Pasko zta.dp8b@gmail.com

Better Together Feb. 5* Katie Humphrey Cooper and Kathy Pope Reinhagen ztadp7a@gmail.com

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MN

Upstate New York

TN

Minnesota

Hopelessly Devoted to ZTA April 9

Tennessee

Better Together March 1 Rebecca Fox ztadp15b@gmail.com

Brittany Pond Grigorenko ztadp1a@gmail.com

OH

NC

Ohio

North Carolina

Better Together April 2

“To Those Within and Without our Circle” Feb. 19

Better Together April 2 Jennifer Speidel Baker and Franci Rocco Bayes ztadistrict16b@gmail.com

TX Texas

Kathy Papp ohiodpzta@gmail.com

Road Trippin’ with ZTA Feb. 5

Laura Parker Barnes dpnczta@gmail.com

PA/WV

Michelle Osborne Marshall ztadp11g@gmail.com

NM

Better Together April 2

New Mexico Better Together Today and Tomorrow March 26 Katie Espinosa Newton ztadp18g@gmail.com

Pennsylvania and West Virginia

Erika Klie Kolenich ztadp2a@gmail.com Amy Esh ztadp2b@gmail.com

SC

NY

South Carolina

New York/New Jersey

Better Together Feb. 26*

Better Together April 3 Kate Stevens Kane ztadp1b@gmail.com

Juliette Neil Thier ztasouthcarolinadp@gmail.com

UT Utah Better Together April 30 Katie Espinosa Newton ztadp18g@gmail.com

WI Wisconsin Better Together April 30 Rebecca Fox ztadp15b@gmail.com

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ZTA TAILORS ANTI-HAZING RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

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

At the National Panhellenic Conference Annual Meeting in October 2019, National President Alicia Patten Williams watched three parents speak about their sons’ stories. Evelyn and Jim Piazza lost their son Tim, who died after experiencing hazing in 2017. Rich Braham is the father of Marquise, who died due to fraternity hazing in 2014.

Since that initial conversation, ZTA has worked in collaboration with Jim, Evelyn and Rich to create new resources for high school students and parents and guardians as well as made updates to resources for college students. The resources below launched during National Hazing Prevention Week 2021, which occurred Sept. 20-24.

physically for the rest of their lives.

Please pay attention to the dangers we uncovered in this program and listen to the experiences we share.

Educate yourselves and protect the precious children in your care so they can avoid the fate that robbed me and my wife of our beautiful child forever.”

Evelyn, Jim and Rich are part of PUSH, Parents United 2 Stop Hazing, which is an organization whose members speak about their experiences to students at universities and schools nationwide. They graciously share the difficult details of their stories because no student should have to experience hazing and no parent should have to experience this loss.

HIGH SCHOOL RESOURCES

Each workshop includes a facilitator guide and PowerPoint ready for the facilitator to present. People who work closely with a high school can download them to see if the workshops are a good fit for their school’s curriculum.

During their session, Evelyn, Jim and Rich mentioned how hazing occurs much earlier than college. Fortyeight percent of high school students admit to participating in activities that would be considered hazing. The parents expressed that they would love to get their hazing prevention message to even more high school students. Hearing this, Mrs. Williams thought ZTA could stand with these parents to amplify their voices and share the message of hazing prevention with a wider audience.

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To reach high school students, ZTA personalized the awardwinning My Sister, My Responsibility® program to this new audience.

Three Preventing and Confronting Hazing in High School workshops are available for teachers, counselors and administrators to offer in schools. The goal is to help students understand hazing and its impact earlier than college.

“I know it might seem a bit odd to be viewing a program about hazing for kids so young,” Rich said. “But after losing my 18-year-old son, Marquise, to fraternity hazing as a college freshman, I’ve learned a lot—particularly that most kids are brutally hazed long before they set foot on a college campus. The hazing starts in high school—even middle school—and it can affect them psychologically, emotionally and

The workshops

48% OF HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENTS ADMIT T O PA R T I C I PAT I N G I N AC T I V I T I E S T H AT W O U L D B E CONSIDERED HA ZING. - N ati o nal Stu d y of Stu d e nt H a z in g, 20 0 8

In the Same Team Mentality workshop, students will understand the importance of accountability and recognize when to intervene in certain situations. This workshop includes a video from Evelyn, Jim and Rich about losing their sons to hazing.

In the Hidden Harm: What You Probably Haven’t Considered workshop, students will gain an understanding of what hazing is, what qualifies an activity as hazing, and the detrimental impact hazing can have on a student’s academic life and their physical and mental well-being.

The Real-World Consequences workshop helps students understand the legal repercussions (criminal and civil) of hazing as well as student leaders’ accountability in preventing and stopping hazing.

PARENT RESOURCE Zeta Tau Alpha designed a short, online course for parents and guardians who have students of any age. The workshop’s goal is

to provide information and education to help parents understand what hazing is and how to prevent it from happening.

The course includes a video with perspectives from Evelyn, Jim and Rich; discusses what hazing is, the warning signs of hazing, and how to talk to your child; and provides resources on hazing prevention.

ZTA encourages all parents and guardians to take the short course online to educate themselves and have conversations with their students. This interactive course is available on ZTA’s website.

UPDATED COLLEGIATE WORKSHOP As a part of ZTA’s ongoing commitment to hazing prevention, ZTA updated the collegiate My Sister, My Responsibility: Preventing and Confronting Hazing workshop, Same Team Mentality, to include the video from Evelyn, Jim and Rich. Zeta Tau Alpha does not condone any form of hazing from any member, new member or alumna.

55%

OF COLLEGE STUDENTS I N VO LV E D I N C L U B S , T E A M S A N D O R G A N I Z AT I O N S EXPERIENCE HAZING.

- N ati o nal Stu d y of Stu d e nt H a z in g, 20 0 8

All resources are available on ZTA’s website under About > Programming > Hazing Prevention Resources. ZTA encourages all members to take advantage of these resources and promote them in their communities and remains committed to preventing hazing within the Fraternity and beyond. While many of the national news stories have been about hazing in men’s fraternities, ZTA works to be part of the solution for the entire fraternity/sorority life community.

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FHC RENOVATIONS, REMODELS AND REBUILDS KEEP FACILITIES COMPETITIVE

By Christy Marx Barber, Staff Writer

In the last decade, interest in the sorority experience has grown rapidly, creating new member class sizes that equal total chapter sizes of the past. This growth has created what ZTA refers to as “Mega Chapters.” The Fraternity currently has 32 Mega Chapters with memberships of 149 and more. While not all members live in the chapter facility, they all gather and meet there. Facilities built decades ago have become inadequate and, on many campuses, multiple National Panhellenic Conference groups have completed impressive new construction.

In the past five years, the Fraternity Housing Corporation has responded to this competitive challenge by completing 10 major construction and renovation projects on campuses with between eight and 19 NPC groups and where the ZTA chapter membership ranges from 143 to 500. The housing upgrades ensure ZTA members can recruit, meet and learn in attractive, comfortable and functional environments.

“In each case, we have upheld our mission to use our resources responsibly,” said FHC President Dinah Jackson Laughery. “Every situation was different, and we first determined the right course of action for the specific campus.

In some cases, demolition and new construction was more cost-effective than remodeling. In others, adding meeting space or improving curb appeal was most important. In one case, owning our own facility made more sense than continuing to lease.”

Four of the 10 projects were completed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic; six have been completed during it. The FHC had allocated funds for those facilities prior to the pandemic and had agreements in place with contractors and suppliers.

Despite the challenges, all the new facilities were ready to go by fall 2021.

“On all 10 campuses, we have accomplished our goal of safe, competitive and attractive housing,” Mrs. Laughery said. “Our success would not be possible without our local Housing Advisors, Area Housing Coordinators and board of directors. Working together, they kept projects moving. We are so grateful for their diligence and proud of the finished results.” *Note: Membership numbers are accurate as of Dec. 13, 2021.

[1] ALPHA ZETA CHAPTER

The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio

Chartered in 1921; closed in 1991; reactivated 2016 Original house purchased in 1946 Demolition of original house and construction of new house completed in 2020 Capacity: 38 Current membership (before deferred Primary Recruitment): 143 NPC groups: 18

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[2] GAMMA PI CHAPTER

University of Georgia Athens, Georgia Chartered in 1949 House built in 1967

Renovation, including new bathrooms, kitchen equipment and patio and exterior painting completed in 2020 Capacity: 60 Current membership: 323 NPC groups: 19

[5] KAPPA UPSILON CHAPTER

University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Arkansas

Chartered in 2004

Chartered in 1903; closed in 1942; reactivated in 1946

Originally leased a house in historic district

House built in 1936

Current house (former bed & breakfast) purchased and renovated in 2021

Interior renovation and addition of a chapter room and dining room completed in 2016

Capacity: 15

Capacity: 68

Current membership: 170

Current membership: 500

NPC groups: 8

NPC groups: 11

[6] LAMBDA BETA CHAPTER

University of Rhode Island Kingston, Rhode Island House built in 1969

Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas Chartered in 1953

Original lodge built in 1973 Demolition of original lodge and construction of new lodge completed in 2020 Current membership: 248 NPC groups: 12

[4] IOTA PHI CHAPTER

North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina Chartered in 1989

Original house built in 1993 and sold in 2020 Construction of new house in University Circle completed in 2021 Capacity: 40 Current membership: 159 NPC groups: 10

ALPHA PSI CHAPTER

University of Missouri Columbia, Missouri

Chartered 1924; closed 1934; reactivated 1945

Chartered in 2009

[3] GAMMA TAU CHAPTER

EPSILON CHAPTER

Georgia College Milledgeville, Georgia

Renovation of former men’s fraternity house, including new façade, bathrooms and kitchen and addition of meeting space, completed in 2021

Previous house built in 1963 Demolition of previous house and construction of new house completed in 2017 Capacity: 84

Capacity: 53

Current membership: 251

Current membership: 190

NPC groups: 15

NPC groups: 10

GAMMA ZETA CHAPTER

Mississippi State University Starkville, Mississippi Chartered in 1948 House built in 1985

Interior renovation and addition of a chapter room completed in 2017 Capacity: 53 Current membership: 279 NPC groups: 9

GAMMA IOTA CHAPTER University of Florida Gainesville, Florida Chartered in 1949 House built in 1952 Renovation, including enlarged dining room, renovated entryway and new façade, completed in 2019 Capacity: 61 Current membership: 277 NPC groups: 18 Fraternity Housing Corporation News | Themis Winter 2022

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2021-2022 ZTA FOUNDATION

Scholarship Recipients FOUNDERS GRANTS The $9,000 Founders Grants are awarded to graduate students who exhibit outstanding leadership, exceptional academic achievement and financial need. Individuals who have been admitted to recognized university graduate programs are eligible for these grants.

Alice Bland Coleman Founders Grant Ashley Lauren Labatte, ΖΓ Youngstown State University Ashley is attending graduate school at Northeast Ohio Medical University.

Alice Grey Welsh Founders Grant Taylor Renee Schooley, ΔΘ Ohio Northern University Taylor is attending graduate school at Ohio Northern University.

Della Lewis Hundley Founders Grant Kaitlyn Michelle Darbe, ΚΑ Colorado State University Kaitlyn is attending graduate school at Midwestern University.

Ethel Coleman Van Name Founders Grant Beth Anne Keaney, ΑΥ Oklahoma State University

Frances Yancey Smith Founders Grant Roz Ruth Rathbone, ΑΖ The Ohio State University Roz is attending graduate school at The Ohio State University.

Helen M. Crafford Founders Grant Carson Deanna Williams, ΚΠ University of South Carolina Aiken Carson is attending graduate school at University of South Carolina-Aiken.

Mary Jones Batte Founders Grant Grace Elizabeth Watson, ΗΦ Illinois State University Grace is attending graduate school at Illinois State University.

Maud Jones Horner Founders Grant Macy Nicole Scott, ΘΟ Baylor University Macy is attending graduate school at Baylor University.

Ruby Leigh Orgain Founders Grant Meggie Isabelle Cauley, ΘΤ The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Meggie is attending graduate school at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Beth is attending graduate school at Oklahoma State University.

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ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS Generally given in honor or memory of a special Zeta, the yearly interest generated by these funds is used to provide the scholarships, which vary in amount depending on the endowment. The minimum donation to create this scholarship is $50,000 over three years. *Denotes a graduate student Alice McCann Mathews Endowed Scholarship Nicki Therese Green, ΖΞ Georgia Southern University Anne West Bruning Endowed Scholarship Katie Frances Fuchs, Θ Bethany College Ashton Taylor Blackburn Memorial Endowed Scholarship Tatum Alexa Hogan, ΗΡ The University of North Alabama Atlanta Alpha Alumnae Endowed Scholarship Brooke Brownlee, ΙΘ Georgia Institute of Technology Barbara Shetzley Memorial Endowed Scholarship Caroline Elizabeth Puch, ΑΘ Purdue University Barbara Wackenhut Endowed Scholarship Katie Grace Bennett, ΖΞ Georgia Southern University

Beta Epsilon Chapter/ Kay McKelvey Honorary Endowed Scholarship Mary Nichole Tate, ΙΧ Middle Tennessee State University Betty & William Woods Endowed Scholarship Natalie Katherine Zgurich, ΖΒ Thiel College Betty Hillix Foellinger Endowed Scholarship Paige Bogard, ΒΩ Union University Bonney Shuman Endowed Scholarship Mary Helen Altman, ΓΠ University of Georgia Carly Foglio Guidotti Leadership Endowed Scholarship Madison Leigh Hartley, ΗΚ University of Central Florida Caroline Leigh Morrell Memorial Endowed Scholarship Katie Nicole Dickens, ΔΜ The University of Tennessee at Martin Carolyn Hendricks Hester Endowed Scholarship Macie Lee Reeves, ΓΠ University of Georgia Carolyn Hof Carpenter Endowed Scholarship Kam Campbell McDonald, ΘΤ The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Connie Coleman Cagle Memorial Endowed Scholarship Jada Nicole Barfield, ΗΑ Georgia Southwestern State University Connie Fotos Grace Endowed Scholarship Hannah Caroline Bohm, ΑΘ Purdue University Dallas Alumnae Association Endowed Scholarship Emily Renee Bouyea, ΑΥ Oklahoma State University Dallas Alumnae Association Endowed Scholarship Noelle Rose Mitchell, ΘΟ Baylor University Delista Prewitt Endowed Scholarship Bella Ann Steimel, ΑΞ Indiana University Dorothy Brown Barrett Endowed Scholarship Maria Indira-Angelina Laskowski, ΒΦ Michigan State University Elaine Pierce Allison Memorial Scholarship Emma Grace Morrow, ΛΔ Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Elena De Villiers Endowed Scholarship Aliya Victorine Redd, ΓΑ University of Miami Epsilon House Corporation Endowed Scholarship Molly Diane Dirksen, Ε University of Arkansas Founders of Alpha Upsilon Endowed Scholarship Laura Nicole Woods, ΑΥ Oklahoma State University Gamma Mu House Corporation Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Mary Harkness Anders Sarah Christine Franks, Μ Drury University

Gamma Pi Chapter Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Diana Brooks Guest Mary Lyn Dyer, ΓΠ University of Georgia Genevieve Van Strom Pitcock Endowed Scholarship *Tatum Irene Barrass, Θ Bethany College Glenna Gundell Endowed Scholarship *Amanda Lee Ianucilli, ΙΓ The College of New Jersey Harriet & Carl Frische Endowed Scholarship Camille Mellette Pitchford, ΓΠ University of Georgia Helen W. Jenkins Endowed Scholarship Abigail Hope Turley, ΔΠ Eastern New Mexico University Hester South Memorial Endowed Scholarship Emily Nicole Blackwell, ΘΟ Baylor University Inez Bryan White Violet Endowed Scholarship Edith Maria Shear, ΓΓ The University of Texas at El Paso Ivalee Ramaker Simmons Memorial Endowed Scholarship Nicole Alexandra Lord, ΗΚ University of Central Florida Jerry Ann Rainey Putt Endowed Scholarship *Megan Theresa Hartnett, ΛΑ Sacred Heart University Joyce Barnhart Bee Memorial Endowed Scholarship Brooke Caitlyn Graves, Κ The University of Texas at Austin

Joyce Derden Carey Endowed Scholarship Lexi Michelle Angelica, Ε University of Arkansas

LaVerne P. Skipper Endowed Scholarship Jazmin Bender, ΗΖ Elon University

Julia Marthaler Hill Endowed Scholarship Peyton Wells Drummond, ΗΡ The University of North Alabama

Leanna Rose Piver Endowed Scholarship Anna Michelle Mancil, ΙΘ Georgia Institute of Technology

Kappa Upsilon Endowed Scholarship Andrea Marie Blair, ΚΥ Georgia College

Lynne Lawson Endowed Scholarship Carsyn Sue Allen, ΔΖ Sam Houston State University

Karen Lowman West Endowed Scholarship Elizabeth Grace Daniels, ΑΖ The Ohio State University

Malaea Nelms Seleski Endowed Scholarship Annie Catherine Dunn, ΗΡ The University of North Alabama

Karen Murphy Crofford Endowed Scholarship *Jen Melissa Flores, ΔΖ Sam Houston State University

Margarethe "Peg" Livesay Endowed Scholarship Emily Ann Keesucker, ΔΥ West Virginia Wesleyan College

Kathleen Stroup Memorial Endowed Scholarship Molly Elizabeth Parra, ΒΝ New Mexico State University

Marguerite Wells Godfrey Endowed Scholarship Sarah Lee Curtis, ΒΓ Florida State University

Kay Galm Memorial Endowed Scholarship Julia Acherman Levy, ΓΙ University of Florida

Marion Moore Todd Endowed Scholarship *Serena Maya Shah, ΓΑ University of Miami

Kelly Hackendahl Endowed Scholarship Zoe Ariel Hugunin, ΑΞ Indiana University

Marlene Dunbar Conrad Endowed Scholarship Rachel Catherine Mikowski, ΔΛ Georgia State University

Kitty Phelps Seitz Memorial Endowed Scholarship Abby Peyton Allison, ΑΥ Oklahoma State University

Martha C. Edens Endowed Scholarship *Maleah Ruth Boyd-Gouveia, Ο Brenau University

Laura Kathleen Dobson Memorial Endowed Scholarship Kaitlyn Joan Pierce, ΚΖ Clemson University

Martha Miller Girdlestone Endowed Scholarship Kristine Alexis Zimmer, Υ University of California, Berkeley

Laura Ladewig Landers Endowed Scholarship Reagan Alexandra Rowe, ΘΨ Texas State University

Mary Ann Stratford Stegall Endowed Scholarship Fran Blaine Bollinger, ΖΟ Arkansas State University

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A P P LY F O R A

Foundation Scholarship Apply for a 2022–2023 scholarship by following the steps below. All materials are due March 1.

1. Confirm eligibility.

You must: • Be a ZTA member in good standing • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale • Be a full-time student during the fall 2022 and spring 2023 semesters • Be a current sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student with plans to continue full-time education for the entirety of the 2022-2023 academic year 2. Track down your transcript.

Scan it so it can be submitted online.

3. Ask for two recommendations.

You need one recommendation from each of the following: • One professor or employer • One ZTA National Officer, alumnae chapter officer or advisor Send recommendation requests through the online application.

4. Complete the online application.

Visit zetataualpha.org/scholarships to get started.

5. Finalize your application.

Make sure all materials, including your two recommendations, are submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST on March 1.

McMaster Sisters Endowed Scholarship Amanda Nicole Inman, Ζ The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

San Antonio Endowed Scholarship Hayley Regan Smartt, ΘΨ Texas State University

Merle S. Rehkopf Memorial Endowed Scholarship Olivia Rae Higdon, ΑΜ Washburn University

Shamim (Syed) and Jordan Wu Endowed Scholarship Claire Marie Suarez, ΘΩ California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Michelle Rizzuti and Linda Tomlinson Endowed Scholarship Kirsten Reanna Kossler, ΗΚ University of Central Florida Nancy Ann Meagher Hicks Endowed Scholarship Madyson Rose Fairchild, ΛΟ Boise State University Nelly G. Shearer Endowed Scholarship Coleman Isabell Ware, ΓΖ Mississippi State University Nora Nell Hardy Jackson Endowed Scholarship Ana Daniela Sanchez, ΒΓ Florida State University Nu House Corporation Endowed Scholarship Elise Kierstin Taylor, ΑΝ Birmingham-Southern College Patsy Ellis Roach Memorial Endowed Scholarship Meagan Elizabeth Solby, ΓΨ Texas Christian University Rachel Pendray Memorial Endowed Scholarship Destiny Mariah Corral, ΔΖ Sam Houston State University Rebecca J. Jakubcin Memorial Endowed Scholarship Pia Rose Kresse, ΗΚ University of Central Florida Sally Tucker Thompson Endowed Scholarship *Jackie Anne Robillard, Κ The University of Texas at Austin

Sora Embry Coulter Memorial Endowed Scholarship Genevieve Marie Greminger, ΒΓ Florida State University Stephany "Stevie" Moore Joslin Endowed Scholarship Siena Marie Pinedo, ΒΔ Miami University Suzanne Morrow Ellis and Patricia Morrow Endowed Scholarship Grace Elizabeth Johnson, Λ Southwestern University

An individual or alumnae/ collegiate chapter may establish a Recognition Scholarship and name it in honor or memory of a special Zeta. *Denotes a graduate student Abbey Baxter Cislo Leadership Scholarship Kinsy Rose Smith, ΓΨ Texas Christian University Alpha Eta Recognition Scholarship Sam Hutchinson Rathbone, ΑΗ University of Cincinnati Ann Marsh Memorial Scholarship Erica Diane Clark, ΘΓ Texas A&M University Anne Robillard Recognition Scholarship Jordan Nicole Ferguson, Κ The University of Texas at Austin

Tracy Pierce Kormylo Memorial Endowed Scholarship *Audie Brooks Clark, ΓΠ University of Georgia

Ashley Gardner Memorial Scholarship Jacey Kathryn Robinson, ΔΨ Samford University

Vallera Clough Ross Endowed Scholarship Lauren Elizabeth Eason, Σ Baker University

Aunt Paula Caputo Memorial Scholarship Galena Lopuchovsky, ΖΓ Youngstown State University

Vena Bragg Endowed Scholarship Maddi Faith Holloway, ΘΘ Arkansas Tech University

Barbara A. Peters Memorial Scholarship *Natalie Ann Chambers, ΖΓ Youngstown State University

Zeta Alpha Endowed Scholarship Caroline Elisabeth Elliott, ΓΧ Indiana State University

Baton Rouge, LA Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Lizzy Paige Wangler, ΔΚ Louisiana State University

RECOGNITION SCHOLARSHIPS

Becky Brannen Renfroe Recognition Scholarship *Abigail Louise O'Rear, ΖΞ Georgia Southern University

These scholarships resulted from a minimum contribution of $2,000 by the sponsoring group, along with $500 from the ZTA Foundation.

Becky Hainsworth Kirwan Recognition Scholarship Emma Lynn Macturk, ΓΒ Washington College

Beta Delta Scholarship in Remembrance of Olivia White Kayla Marie Lemons, ΒΔ Miami University

Catherine English Columbus Ohio Zeta Lady Recognition Scholarship Caitlin Frances Lynch, ΑΖ The Ohio State University

Beta Delta Scholarship in Remembrance of Olivia White Lidia Rose Marusic, ΒΔ Miami University

Christie Tansor Memorial Recognition Scholarship Veronica Veva Mussay, ΚΩ Saint Louis University

Beta Upsilon Recognition Scholarship Maddy Shappell Walsh, ΑΨ University of Missouri Beta Upsilon Recognition Scholarship Grace Blair Garbe, ΔΧ William Jewell College Birmingham, AL Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship Harper Elizabeth Francine, ΔΨ Samford University Birmingham, AL Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship Tori Marie Gamboa, ΔΨ Samford University Bruce and Mary Walcutt Recognition Scholarship Kendyl Elizabeth Loper, Κ The University of Texas at Austin Candy Bourgeois Recognition Scholarship Melanie Briseyda Rodriguez, ΓΩ University of Houston Caroline Conrad Memorial Scholarship Sierra Elizabeth Fallert, Μ Drury University Caroline Jennings Conrad Memorial Scholarship Gemma Kate Ross, Μ Drury University

Cleveland East Alumnae Recognition Scholarship in Memory of Hester South Jessica Lynn Minner, ΔΘ Ohio Northern University Cleveland-East & West Alumnae Chapter Betty Steinhauer-Ott Memorial Scholarship Mikayla Ann Sartori, ΗΠ Wright State University Collin County, Texas Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship *Megan Leigh McCracken Samayoa, ΓΨ Texas Christian University Collin County, Texas Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship Madison Taylor Thomas, ΖΣ The University of Texas at Arlington

Dayton, OH Alumnae Recognition Scholarship Paige Marian Meriwether, ΗΠ Wright State University

DeKalb County, GA Alumnae Scholarship Salma Layous, ΛΛ Kennesaw State University

Daytona Beach, FL Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship Chloe Lynn DeYoung, ΒΨ Stetson University

Delaney Johnson Recognition Scholarship Brinda Giri, ΓΤ Texas Tech University

Debbie Buscher Leck Scholarship Zoe Jill Wollenschlaeger, ΙΔ Towson University Debbie Daws Robertson Recognition Scholarship Macy Janelle Orman, ΘΓ Texas A&M University Deborah Bohannon McKinney Memorial Recognition Scholarship Samantha Nicole Machinski, ΘΤ The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Debra Barrett Cooke Recognition Scholarship Erica Dionne Carnegie, ΒΨ Stetson University

Dianne Ford LaForty Recognition Scholarship *Madisen Taylor Reasonover, ΘΙ University of North Florida Dr. Andrea Porter Recognition Scholarship Tori Kay Lonergan, ΖΨ Jacksonville State University Elizabeth Emery Patterson Recognition Scholarship Gracielle Lua Li, Υ University of California, Berkeley Florence Dunn Memorial Recognition Scholarship Samantha Grace Lopez, ΓΖ Mississippi State University Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship Ritika Pranav Bunge, ΓΨ Texas Christian University

Columbus, Akron, Cleveland-West Recognition Scholarship Leslie Nicole Daria, ΔΘ Ohio Northern University Columbus, OH Alumnae Recognition Scholarship Emily Rose Williams, ΑΖ The Ohio State University Cynthia Courtney Recognition Scholarship Madeline Rose Saylor, ΓΤ Texas Tech University Dallas Area Night Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship *Amanda Lauren Duncan, ΓΨ Texas Christian University

ZTA Foundation President Carolyn Hof Carpenter and International Office staff members pose in the IO lobby on the second annual Day of Giving.

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Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship Laura Ann Laidley, ΓΨ Texas Christian University Gamma Gamma House Board Recognition Scholarship Kayla Lynn Younger, ΓΓ The University of Texas at El Paso Gamma Nu Recognition Scholarship Brooklyn Danielle McGrew, ΓΝ University of Virginia Gamma Nu Recognition Scholarship Lauryn Elizabeth Nilson, ΓΝ University of Virginia Gayle Pastorelli Zeiter Recognition Scholarship Madi Leigh Cathey, ΙΗ University of Nevada, Las Vegas Gloria Culberson Hice Recognition Scholarship Gracie Ann Miller, ΖΨ Jacksonville State University Greater Hartford Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship Nicole Marie Corideo, ΛΑ Sacred Heart University Greater Little Rock Alumnae Recognition Scholarship Cymber Ann Henderson, ΘΘ Arkansas Tech University Greater New Orleans Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship Alexius Nicole Ancar, ΔΝ The University of New Orleans Hannah Ash Memorial Scholarship *Danielle Renee Bell, ΙΔ Towson University

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Harriett Ellerbee Memorial Recognition Scholarship *Paulina Cardenas, ΛΓ The University of Texas at San Antonio

Indianapolis Alumnae Recognition Scholarship Annika Faith Ehrlich, ΓΧ Indiana State University

Joan Griffin Dibble Memorial Scholarship Lucy June Hoffman, ΚΗ Rockhurst University

Harriette Renken Schmick Recognition Scholarship Paige Victoria Richardson, ΘΔ Salisbury University

Jacksonville, FL Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship *Brittany Grossfield Lindsay, ΚΣ University of South Florida

Joan Griffin Dibble Memorial Scholarship Allie Grace Petracek, Σ Baker University

Helen "Gail" Songer Dippold Memorial Recognition Scholarship Haleigh Elaine Harris, Σ Baker University Houston Northwest Alumnae Scholarship Honoring Lacy O'Connor Mikaila Belle Mason, ΓΦ University of North Texas In Honor of Leta Harwell Roper Recognition Scholarship Ashley Lynn Pena, ΓΩ University of Houston In Memory of Judy Brushwood Erickson Recognition Scholarship Marisa Elizabeth DeSciscio, ΑΖ The Ohio State University In Memory of Lesley Sara Blum Kittler Scholarship Madison Marie Van Duzer, ΚΙ Moravian University In Memory of Our Beloved Alpha Kappa Sister, Stacy Froschauer *Valerie Lucarelli Schenk, ΖΓ Youngstown State University In Memory of Reinette Cottingham Miller *Lynzi Raye Funk, ΓΩ University of Houston In Memory of Reinette Cottingham Miller Marlene Perez, ΓΩ University of Houston

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Jacksonville, FL Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship *Jasmin Amber Surridge, ΘΙ University of North Florida Janice Spradley McCarthy Memorial Scholarship Emmy Grace Rixe, ΖΣ The University of Texas at Arlington Jeanne Branscomb Williams Memorial Scholarship Hannah Iris Martin, ΔΓ High Point University Jennifer Reyes Recognition Scholarship Peyton Makenna Palori, ΓΩ University of Houston Jo Kathryn Gill Maddox Recognition Scholarship Keely Reese Seiter, ΔΜ The University of Tennessee at Martin

Joyce Cone Memorial Scholarship Ainsley Chandler Ayres, Ζ The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Kappa Upsilon Recognition Scholarship Carson Alexis Piper, ΚΥ Georgia College Kappa Upsilon Recognition Scholarship Christina Eleni Rymer, ΚΥ Georgia College Karil Strater Sommers Recognition Scholarship Sarah Louise Schein, ΑΘ Purdue University Karon Parnell Griffin Memorial Scholarship Mackenzie Brooke McCommon, ΔΜ The University of Tennessee at Martin

Joan Griffin Dibble Memorial Scholarship Katie Sue Drake, ΒΥ Kansas State University

Kristin O'Carroll Honorary Lake Norman Alumnae Scholarship Livy McGovern Delage, ΗΤ The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Joan Griffin Dibble Memorial Scholarship Harper Grace Auman, ΔΧ William Jewell College

Lea’ Chrisman Williams Scholarship Bailey Marie Hardy, ΖΞ Georgia Southern University

Joan Griffin Dibble Memorial Scholarship Jolee Grace McMullin, ΔΧ William Jewell College

Leah Goggans Simmons Recognition Scholarship Kaylie Brooke Johnson, ΖΨ Jacksonville State University

Joan Griffin Dibble Memorial Scholarship Katie Eleanor Wagenheim, ΔΧ William Jewell College

Leilani Struzick Rabourn Recognition Scholarship Nicole Trammell, ΗΙ Valdosta State University

Linda Lawrence Green Recognition Scholarship Mariah Lynna Vargas, ΘΤ The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Long Beach Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship Holly Alyssa Karch, ΔΑ California State University, Long Beach Long Beach Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship Juél Jahnae Davis, ΙΗ University of Nevada, Las Vegas Long Beach Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship Emily Nicole Frisan, ΘΩ California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Louisville, KY Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship Elizabeth XiaoYan Mattingly, ΒΛ University of Louisville

Lynne M. Grim Miller Scholarship *Victoria Brooke Scerbo, Ε University of Arkansas Maria Teresa Papp Recognition Scholarship *Savanah Lynn Craig, ΔΔ Baldwin Wallace University Memphis Alumnae Recognition Scholarship in Memory of Monica Tucker Norris Nahir Sol Cavaleri, ΙΞ Christian Brothers University Murfreesboro Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship *Savannah Grace McKinnie, ΙΧ Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship *Shannon Jo Vitt, ΙΧ Middle Tennessee State University Nancy Miller Hill Memorial Scholarship *Michelle Russell Barger, ΒΛ University of Louisville

Nelia Bentley McLuckie Memorial Recognition Scholarship Danielle Raegan Murphy, Α Longwood University Nina Beth Feinzig Memorial Scholarship *Alexandra Masden Griffiths, ΒΛ University of Louisville

Research Triangle Alumnae Recognition Scholarship *Ashlee Frances Taylor, ΘΤ The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

NW Suburban Alumnae of Chicago Recognition Scholarship Hailey Marie Rosicky, ΗΦ Illinois State University

Rocky Mountain Alumnae Chapter Memorial Scholarship Emma Louise Hall, ΚΑ Colorado State University

Oklahoma City Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship Michelle Tran Nguyen, ΑΥ Oklahoma State University

Roxanne Trovato Wood Recognition Scholarship Natalie Scott, ΙΩ University of Maryland

Pamela Morris Blessing White Violet Scholarship Kenzie Kaye Young, ΖΑ University of Evansville

To the family of Debbie Buscher Leck, I wanted to send this letter to express my gratitude to Debbie and your family. I found Debbie’s obituary online and noticed that this scholarship was funded by donations in lieu of flowers. When I read this, I felt so privileged and honestly overwhelmed with emotions at Debbie’s generosity. This scholarship relieves a huge financial burden off my shoulders and gives me the opportunity to focus more on my academics. As I start my senior year as a Zeta at Townson University, I will strive to honor Debbie’s memory and legacy through my academics and service and leadership positions within ZTA. I feel so grateful to have the support of alumnae like Debbie. I only wish she knew how deeply grateful I am and the large impact her generosity has had on my life. I wish you and your family the best and thank you from the bottom of my heart.

ZOE WOLLENSCHLAEGER Iota Delta Chapter, Towson University

Rebecca Smith Brown Memorial Scholarship Anna Catherine Henson, ΓΖ Mississippi State University

North Fulton Link Alumnae Recognition Scholarship *Lauren Bradford Larson, Ο Brenau University

Thank You!

Zeta Love and Mine,

Province IIA/IIB Recognition Scholarship Tara Ann Shilkret, ΑΒ University of Pennsylvania

San Diego, CA Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship Hannah Therese Petrovick, ΘΩ California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Silicon Valley Alumnae Recognition Scholarship Cecilia Lynn Bain, Υ University of California, Berkeley

Suzanne Horsley Recognition Scholarship *Megan Morrison, ΙΞ Christian Brothers University

ZTA Jacksonville State Recognition Scholarship *Hannah Alexis Lovvorn, ΖΨ Jacksonville State University

St. Louis Alumnae Recognition Scholarship Emma Elizabeth Murphy, ΚΩ Saint Louis University

The Hann Family Recognition Scholarship *Kayla Jayne Wyman, ΑΘ Purdue University

ZTAlways Recognition Scholarship *Shay Lauree Stephen, ΚΛ University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

St. Louis Alumnae Recognition Scholarship Molly Rita Machala, ΚΩ Saint Louis University

The Nelia Bentley McLuckie Memorial Scholarship Sara Maria Rubiano, ΘΞ Rutgers University

SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS

Stacy Froschauer Memorial Recognition Scholarship Makayla Rein Plymale, ΒΘ Franklin College

The Susann Monroe Memorial Scholarship Kirsten Zesati, ΘΩ California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Stacy Froschauer Memorial Recognition Scholarship Allie Tyler Hamell, ΓΦ University of North Texas Stacy Froschauer Memorial Recognition Scholarship Brooke Ellen Spencer, ΓΦ University of North Texas Stacy Froschauer Memorial Recognition Scholarship Rebekah Ladaika, ΖΒ Thiel College Stancy Hagans Recognition Scholarship Becca Rose Israel, ΓΤ Texas Tech University Stephanie Arnette Powell Recognition Scholarship Lauren Elizabeth Murphy, ΓΠ University of Georgia Susan Johnson Armour Recognition Scholarship Lauren Maddison Inman, Μ Drury University Susan Smith Memorial Scholarship Madison Faith McFarlane, ΓΦ University of North Texas

Service Scholarships, which vary in amount, are awarded to those seeking degrees in service-oriented fields.

Abigail Irene Powell, ΑΘ Purdue University Alicia Grace Cornelius, ΑΥ Oklahoma State University Mallory Rae King, ΑΥ Oklahoma State University Peyton Madison Smith, ΑΥ Oklahoma State University

*Denotes a graduate student

*Jessica Ellen Willette, ΒΓ Florida State University

*Hanna Helena Sorensen, ΑΗ University of Cincinnati

*Brittany Lynn Pike, ΒΙ Centenary College of Louisiana

Tracy Clarke CooperTuckman Recognition Scholarship Ariana Denyse Parra, ΒΝ New Mexico State University

Morgan Elizabeth Mallozzi, ΔΓ High Point University

Amber Luisa Aguilar, ΒΝ New Mexico State University

Tori Marie Galloway, ΔΜ The University of Tennessee at Martin

Alana Grace Parkey, ΒΩ Union University

Winifred Dinsmoor Nightingale Memorial Scholarship Jessica Anne Thompson, ΙΩ University of Maryland

*Katelyn Clair Welch, ΗΠ Wright State University

Ellie Williams Gregg, ΒΟ University of South Carolina

Morgan Elizabeth Banker, ΗΘ Missouri University of Science and Technology

Maggy Ann Hessler, ΒΨ Stetson University

Youngstown Alumnae Recognition Scholarship Brooke Elizabeth Brienik, ΖΓ Youngstown State University Zeta Psi Recognition Scholarship Henley Ryan Higgins, ΖΨ Jacksonville State University Zeta Xi Chapter at Georgia Southern University Recognition Scholarship Valerie Nicole Amerson, ΖΞ Georgia Southern University Zeta Xi Chapter at Georgia Southern University Recognition Scholarship *Molly Elizabeth Echols, ΖΞ Georgia Southern University

Cierra Irene Ruybal, ΚΑ Colorado State University Lainy Gloria Ann McCoy, ΛΕ Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis *Abby Madison Sallee, Ζ The University of Tennessee, Knoxville ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS Achievement Scholarships are awarded from the ZTA Foundation General Scholarship Fund to students who demonstrate leadership, maintain high GPAs and have financial need. *Denotes a graduate student

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Maggie Maxine Pfaff, ΑΨ University of Missouri

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Grace Ann Jacobson, ΒΥ Kansas State University *Sara Emily Hempleman, ΔΧ William Jewell College Rhiannon Rae Mack, ΔΙ Clarion University of Pennsylvania Taylor Scott Pugh, ΔΥ West Virginia Wesleyan College Baylee Nicole Senator, ΔΥ West Virginia Wesleyan College Mallory Blair Wine, Ε University of Arkansas Summar Leigh Smith, ΗΜ Augusta University Lea Sapna Shah, ΓΑ University of Miami

Sarah Rose Kelly, ΓΒ Washington College

Paxton Riley King, ΙΦ North Carolina State University

Katherine Crowe, Ν The University of Alabama

*Abbey Brynn Heldreth, ΘΖ Wofford College

Kayleigh Louise Maimone, ΓΒ Washington College

Rita Michelle DeNicuolo, ΙΨ Rochester Institute of Technology

Skylar Renee Blake, Ο Brenau University

*Catherine Eckard Ivey, ΘΖ Wofford College

Annie Kathryn Bowen, ΓΧ Indiana State University

Mikayla Dennis, ΚΙ Moravian University

*Victoria Aceves-Power, Σ Baker University

Elizabeth Eileen Pich, ΖΑ University of Evansville

Harleigh Ann Perry, ΓΧ Indiana State University

Alexis Andrea Wojcik-Kretchmer, ΚΛ University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Zoe Quinn Brewer, Σ Baker University

Casey Grace Buechel, ΖΒ Thiel College

Phoebe Marie Sebring, ΓΕ Pennsylvania State University

*Maddie Elizabeth Fagan, ΚΩ Saint Louis University

*Felicia Angelina Raybourn, Σ Baker University

*Angela Rose Campbell, ΖΒ Thiel College

Elena Michalina Navarra, ΓΚ James Madison University

Lizzie McEvilly Six, ΚΦ Christopher Newport University

Kirsten Alexandra Stillwell, ΘΔ Salisbury University

Abby Rae Triskett, ΖΒ Thiel College

Natalie Marie Gibbs, ΓΜ University of Nebraska at Omaha

Brenna Michele Clark, ΚΨ Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Laurynn Sannah Harvard, ΘΙ University of North Florida

Sarah Dora Wakley, ΖΒ Thiel College

*Brooke Alexis Wegner, ΓΜ University of Nebraska at Omaha

Natalie Isabella Rivera, ΚΣ University of South Florida

Carlee Brooke Norwood, ΘΣ Winthrop University

Victoria Bernice Young, ΖΒ Thiel College

Emma Rose Canniff, ΓΡ Auburn University

Lauren Samantha Barr, ΛΛ Kennesaw State University

McCarty Helena Beckerman, ΘΤ The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Alicia Lynn Buechner, ΖΛ Rider University

Gracie Elizabeth Snider, ΓΖ Mississippi State University

Taylor MacKenzie Sacklyn, ΛΛ Kennesaw State University

Savannah Grace Williamson, ΓΖ Mississippi State University

Skye Isabella Wilson, ΛΠ Reinhardt University

Natalie Marie Pinchok, ΙΑ Robert Morris University

Rama Diallo, ΛΤ Long Island University Brooklyn

Mary Brennan Page, ΘΤ The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Aahna Amit Rathod, ΙΓ The College of New Jersey

Rebecca Lee, ΛΤ Long Island University Brooklyn

Breckyn Rose Ballard, ΘΘ Arkansas Tech University

Shannon Lynn Cusick, ΘΤ The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Alyssa Nicole Rickert, ΖΩ Ferris State University *Kallie Kristine Alexander, ΖΟ Arkansas State University Madi Paige Horist, ΖΞ Georgia Southern University

Thank You! Dear Erin, A few weeks ago I received a thank-you note from Ms. Zoe Wollenschlaeger, the Towson University ZTA who is the first recipient of the Debbie Buscher Leck Scholarship. It was such a wonderful note that I wanted to send copies of it to each of the parties who had contributed to the fund.

That note also speaks so positively about the character of ZTA sisters, past and present. It reflects the camaraderie, noble spirit and honor that comprise your ZTA principles. It must give you and your colleagues a great deal of comfort and hope for the future of ZTA. All the best!

GREG LECK

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[1] Members of Iota Phi Chapter (North Carolina State University) support ZTA’s philanthropy for Pink Week.

[2] DeKalb County, GA Chapter alumnae and Delta Lambda Chapter (Georgia State University) collegians pose at a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walk.

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[6] Delta Chi Chapter (William Jewell College) spread Zeta Love and took advantage of a photo-op at an MSABC walk.

[7] Gamma Gamma Chapter (The University of Texas at El Paso) members Think Pink® at a football game.

[3] Theta Kappa Chapter (University of Missouri-St. Louis) sisters cheer at a chili cookoff fundraiser.

[8] Alpha Zeta Chapter (The Ohio State University) sisters cheer on the Buckeyes with pink ribbons.

[4] Houston Northwest, TX Chapter alumnae pose with a Super Bowl winner at a Texans Crucial Catch game.

[9] Iota Alpha Chapter (Robert Morris University) members were thinking pink from head to toe.

[5] Delta Beta Chapter (Florida Southern College) sisters celebrate a successful MSABC walk.

[10] New York City, NY Chapter alumnae support survivors at the Brooklyn MSABC walk.

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