Themis—Winter 2023

NATIONAL COUNCIL

National President

Dinah Jackson Laughery, Beta Gamma

Vice President Collegiate I Jess Adams Meyers, Eta Beta

Vice President Collegiate II

Stancy Robinson Hagans, Gamma Tau

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 Dr. Katie Peoples Zamulinsky, Theta Xi

Extension Director Karla Lundgren Wheeler, Psi

ZTA FRATERNITY HOUSING CORPORATION

President

Natalie Yingling Lisko, Delta Omega

Vice President Housing Area I

Karen Rose Roper, Iota Alpha

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

Ashlee Driggers Kositz, Eta Chi

Vice President Operations

Nona Douglass Richey, Zeta Omicron

Secretary-Treasurer

Casey Guimbellot Pash, Iota Chi

Directors

Dinah Jackson Laughery, Beta Gamma

Carolyn Hof Carpenter, Theta Tau

Shannon Ferguson, Alpha Psi

ZTA FOUNDATION

President

Carolyn Hof Carpenter, Theta Tau

Vice President of Alumnae Development

Cynthia Byars Courtney, Gamma Tau

Vice President of Collegiate Development

Carla Martin Cobb, Theta Tau

Vice President of Philanthropy

Marlene Dunbar Conrad, Eta Iota

Vice President of Scholarship

Kristen Humeston Harthorn, Beta Phi

Secretary-Treasurer

Kay Dill Kreutzer, Eta Rho

Directors

Nora Nell Hardy Jackson, Beta Gamma

Becky Hainsworth Kirwan, Gamma Beta

Sherry Server Tilley, Zeta Alpha

Dinah Jackson Laughery, Beta Gamma

Shannon Ferguson, Alpha Psi

Natalie Yingling Lisko, Delta Omega

Casey Guimbellot Pash, Iota Chi

From Where I Sit

Two years after graduating from college, I said “yes” to a small volunteer role at Zeta Day. I had no idea what to expect. I was fascinated by it all—learning what college chapters were doing and meeting alumnae who were so engaged. After that day, I knew I would be involved in ZTA for a long time.

Saying “yes” is always an opportunity to learn. You may learn what you love to do, or you may learn what’s not your favorite thing. Saying “yes” has led me on a ZTA path I could have never imagined.

I said “yes” to joining an alumnae chapter. I went to my first meeting alone and knew no one there. Those ladies helped me feel at home. They brought me food when I had my babies and were always willing to give a hug. Some became great mentors as I took on new roles in ZTA.

I said “yes” to being Assistant Panhellenic Delegate for that alumnae chapter. In the days before GPS, I printed out directions to meetings all over the metroplex. I learned I loved meeting new people and discovered the alumnae fraternity/sorority world.

I said “yes” to other alumna officer positions and attended Zeta Day annually. I soaked up collegiate fun and learned I wanted to be a part of the collegiate experience again somehow.

Eventually I was asked to be an advisor. Of course, I said, “yes,” although I had no idea what I was supposed to do. I just made myself physically and emotionally present each week and the collegians knew I cared. I loved helping them solve problems and talking through life circumstances with them.

When you say “yes,” larger opportunities usually follow. For me that opportunity was becoming a Province President. I learned I was passionate about developing leaders, problem solving and strategic thinking. As a bonus, working with collegians helped me to stay “hip” and know the latest trends.

When I pledged ZTA, I had no idea I would become a lifelong volunteer. But there’s something special about our sisterhood. When I was asked to consider becoming Vice President Collegiate, my answer was a special kind of “yes.” Serving the Fraternity on National Council is an honor and an amazing opportunity to make an impact on the sisters I meet. My message to them all will be: “Just say yes. You won’t regret it.”

STANCY ROBINSON HAGANS

Vice President Collegiate II

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Ali Dalle Delta Upsilon Chapter West Virginia Wesleyan College

Ali Dalle’s home away from home at Delta Upsilon Chapter (West Virginia Wesleyan College) is a long way from her home in France.

Ali came to West Virginia in 2020 to compete on the swim team and to become more involved in American academics.

“Classes weren’t in person at the time, and I received an email to ‘meet’ the sororities on campus,” Ali said. “I met one sorority online, but it was confusing to me, and their activities would conflict with my swim schedule once we got back in person, so I decided to wait until fall 2021 to look into it more.”

In the meantime, her roommate joined Zeta Tau Alpha, and Ali met many Zetas through her. She wanted to get more involved on campus once it reopened, and ZTA was a natural fit.

Ali is now the Director of Activities for her chapter. “I love being busy and involved. I enjoy Greek life and getting to know the other organizations on campus, and I love the sisterhood of ZTA. My sisters push me to be a better version of myself. I learned not to overthink. Just go with the flow. That’s what I would advise potential new members to do.”

#WeareZTA

Meeting

Announcement

National Council will hold its winter meeting Feb. 3-4, 2023, in Dallas, Texas.

Chapter Anniversaries

50 YEARS

Eta Rho

The University of North Alabama Installed March 3, 1973

Eta Theta

Missouri University of Science and Technology Installed May 5, 1973

Eta Pi

Wright State University Installed May 19, 1973

Eta Sigma

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Installed Sept. 9, 1973

100 YEARS

Alpha Upsilon

Oklahoma State University Installed Aug. 18, 1923

Fall 2022 Correction: Link Level donor Ann White Truscott (Alpha Upsilon, Oklahoma State University) was mistakenly left off the 2021-2022 Annual Donor list.

Delta Beta Chapter @ztafsc

@ztafsc Happy Founders Day!!

Iota Phi Chapter @ztancsu

@ztancsu Happy Founders Day, ZTA! Today, we are celebrating 124 years of love & sisterhood!!! We can’t wait for many more @ztafraternity

ALPHA THETA CELEBRATES 101 YEARS AT PURDUE

In 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong, a Purdue University alumnus, called his first step on the surface of the moon “one giant leap for mankind.” Purdue embraced that moment by celebrating its sesquicentennial with the theme “150 years of Giant Leaps.” So, it was fitting for Alpha Theta Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha to celebrate its centennial as “One Giant Leap for Sisterhood.”

The celebration of 100 years of ZTA at Purdue was postponed in 2021 due to COVID. The rescheduled date fell on the chapter’s 101st anniversary and the day of a home football game, Sept. 10, giving 150 alumnae, 140 collegians and their guests two reasons to celebrate.

To begin the day, collegians hosted tours of the house the chapter has called home since the 1950s. Browsing a historical display of chapter memorabilia and posing with the 33rd link in the Chain of Chapters were favorite moments for the alumnae.

Centennial planning chairman Kelly Murray welcomed everyone to brunch on the lawn in front of the house. “Zeta Tau Alpha recognized the potential in all of us,” she said. “As each of us showed up on Bid Day, not quite sure what to expect, our Alpha Theta sisters brought us into the fold and taught us to navigate this complicated world. Purdue’s rich environment developed us into the citizens and leaders of today and tomorrow.”

Chapter President Ellie Acra spoke of the connections made in ZTA. “Alpha Theta has shown me that what makes a chapter special are the relationships it forms and the ties it binds,” she said. “I see those ties as our members do small things with great love every day. We are well on our way to the next giant leap in sisterhood at Alpha Theta.”

ZTA Executive Director Meghan Vicinus Parker shared the founding story of the chapter as Purdue’s seventh National Panhellenic Conference group and the history of its challenges. She thanked the 15 Alpha Theta alumnae who have served ZTA on the national level, including the seven Honor Ring recipients in attendance.

“In its 101 years, Alpha Theta has initiated 2,622 members. We all have just four years as a collegiate

member. Then we have the rest of our lives to experience our sisterhood as alumnae,” Mrs. Parker said. “We get to be volunteers, leaders and sisters for life. ZTA offers you the opportunity for service, friendship and a sense of belonging that will remain with you all your life.”

On behalf of the Fraternity, Mrs. Parker presented a Waterford clock, the traditional gift for a chapter’s centennial, to Ellie. Later that day, Purdue gave a shoutout to ZTA’s centennial on the Ross-Ade Stadium scoreboard as the Boilermakers shut out Indiana State 56-0.

Above: Centennial T-shirts marked the big occasion.

Left: Alpha Theta members enjoyed lunch and a group photo on the chapter house lawn.

Sisterhood by the Numbers

By Christy Marx Barber, Staff Writer

The Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation’s third annual Day of Giving provided fun number facts, historical references, creative and informative videos, donor challenges and even a latenight party via Zoom. It was a complete interactive experience, but when it comes down to a decision, nothing influences donors more than personal outreach from ZTA sisters.

Fifty-five alumnae volunteered to be Ambassadors for Day of Giving 2022. Prior to the event, they reached out to sisters across the country to share their reasons for

giving and ask others to join them with a donation. The personal outreach of the Ambassadors was a key to securing 1,448 Day of Giving donations totaling $303,577.

For Ambassador Brooke Johnson Leppla, an alumna of Eta Pi Chapter (Wright State University) and member of the Dayton, OH Alumnae Chapter, being as personal and authentic as possible was the best strategy. “I decided to speak from my heart and share pictures of the opportunities I have had because of the Foundation and staying involved,” she

said. “The saying ‘people may not remember what you said, but they will remember how you made them feel’ stays with me. I wanted to remind sisters who have not been involved recently just how much they have enjoyed being a ZTA.”

For Lucia Prenzel Knudsen, a charter member of Theta Chi Chapter (George Mason University) and member of the Dallas Area Night Alumnae Chapter, being an Ambassador starts with reminiscing. “I love a reason to reach out to sisters I don’t regularly talk with,” she said. “I reminisced with them before asking them to participate. Sending group messages with sisters who know each other was really helpful in making connections.”

As a breast cancer survivor, Lucia believes strongly in the power of the Foundation’s education and awareness outreach over the last 30 years. “I love sharing our message with women throughout our communities,” she said. “We have reached

so many women who would eventually become survivors. One recipient of our shower card told me we saved her life with our message of the importance of self-exams after she found a lump. That made all the work we do worth it.”

Brooke is proud of how the Foundation fosters the personal growth of our members through our award-winning programs. “Because of those programs, I’ve had the privilege of learning, traveling, networking and developing skills that would ultimately lead to my career in higher education as well as the businesses I own and operate,” she said.

FUN FACTS

Short videos posted on ZTA's social media marked the completion of each milestone and revealed fun facts related to each number throughout the day.

This year, Day of Giving began at 10:15 a.m. EDT, Friday, Oct. 14, and ended at 10:15 a.m. EDT, Saturday, Oct. 15. The donations and sisterhood went long into the night, including the first-ever Late Night with ZTA online party. The 164 members who paid an extra $18.98 received a Zoom link for events that began at 11 p.m. EDT and 11 p.m. PDT. The festivities were led by former National President Keeley McDonald and Fraternity Housing Corporation Vice President Housing Area III Marnie Marlar Frazier. Everyone who attended received a special gift, and those who were first

to correctly answer ZTA trivia questions in their breakout rooms earned additional fun prizes.

To carry out the Day of Giving theme, “Sisterhood by the Numbers,” 46 alumnae made challenge donations throughout the day. The challenges unlocked ZTA stories behind nine different numbers, celebrated first-time donors and encouraged two Power Hour donations. (View a video about each number at ztadayofgiving.org.)

Day of Giving will always encourage gifts of all amounts. Brooke stressed to her sister friends the importance of giving to provide for the future of ZTA. “Donating ensures that the opportunities you received as a collegiate member will continue for generations to come. You can ensure our Fraternity stays innovative and forward thinking,” she said. “And isn’t that the ultimate sentiment of our Creed? When we give, we create ‘the opportunity to learn those things that will ever enrich and ennoble our lives’ and the lives of our sisters for years to come.”

Day Of Giving Challenge Donors

Anonymous

Heather Matthews

Leigh Ann Pruitt McClain Keeley McDonald V. Jan Middlebrooks Michelle Norris Montalbano

Tanya Snyder

Bobby Seitz Turnbull Katerina Vaitkus

Dr. Stacey Verkest Voigt Karla Lundgren Wheeler Alicia Patten Williams

EARLY HOUSING REQUIRED FRUGALITY AND FUNDRAISING

By Christy Marx Barber, Staff Writer

One of Zeta Tau Alpha’s pride points is the success of its Fraternity Housing Corporation. Established in 1977, it became the first successful house corporation in the sorority world. The corporation now invests $5 million to $10 million annually in housing upgrades and maintenance for ZTA’s 107 facilities, including 70 residential houses.

ZTA housing has not always been that vast or successful, but members have always yearned for a place to call home. In the post-World War I prosperity of the early 1920s, as Americans purchased their first cars, houses and electric appliances, ZTA chapters became determined to purchase homes as well. They were willing to sacrifice pocket change, invest their own money and even

form their own corporations, all so they could experience sisterhood under the same roof.

In that era, most chapters rented a place near campus to meet or house just a few members. Zetas were frugal, making their own curtains, bringing furniture from home and sometimes sleeping on cots.

The expense of finding a new house and moving every year was unsettling. So, chapters began to save for the future. They sold stationery at a profit of 50 cents per box, held raffles and shows and operated chapter stores to sell school supplies, toiletries and candy to each other.

ZTA Mother’s Clubs sponsored bridge parties with $5 entry fees going toward chapter housing.

If a chapter was fortunate, alumnae, parents or friendly local bankers would offer a house for sale and be willing to accept small payments over time from the chapter. Many chapters formed their own corporations, selling shares to each member who had an obligation to invest $50 or $100 within just a few years. One chapter asked for $5 per member at initiation and $15 a year after that. Another asked for a quarter per member at each weekly chapter meeting and for six years after leaving school. Chapters handled needed repairs with similar payments. A chapter went without a stove until dimes collected at chapter meetings added up to the cost of the repair.

Alpha Gamma (University of Michigan) 1924

Alpha Gamma (University of Michigan) now

These early Zetas understood the buying power they could create if they required everyone to invest in the privilege of living together now and in the future.

“It’s humbling to know how much a place to call home and living together meant to our earliest members. They sacrificed their own funds to make it happen,” said FHC President Natalie Yingling Lisko.

The January 1924 edition of Themis dedicated over 6o pages to the concept of chapters owning their own houses. An editorial in that issue describes, in the flowing language of an earlier century, why a chapter house was so important to members.

“Here in this extraordinary coterie, bound up in common ideals, we live less in and for ourselves, personalities are respected, and we profit immeasurably by the frank atmosphere in which a more gracious camaraderie is had than ever again through life’s mazes. With mutual bearing and forbearance certainly, we emerge from the contacts formed in chapter house living well on the road to a ‘more abundant life.’”

Nearly 100 years later, in more concise and modern language, ZTA’s website states that sentiment this way: Time spent in Zeta Tau Alpha housing and facilities can be a highlight of a student’s college years. The unique environment of ZTA housing provides positive opportunities and a welcoming home away from home.

Language has changed in 100 years and so has ZTA’s approach to funding chapter facilities. The FHC has secured the future of ZTA housing without asking any member to raise funds or make donations. The member associations with facilities pay rent to the corporation, based on type and size. All ZTA collegians pay into the House Reserve Fund, based on the size of their chapter’s facility or the possibility of future housing. From those sources, the FHC pays mortgages, rent, insurance and taxes, and funds upgrades and improvements at each property.

“Our funding model allows us to ensure each chapter has the facility it needs,” Mrs. Lisko said. “Like the housing pioneers who came before us, we use our resources responsibly and focus on fostering sisterhood, supporting our members and preparing for our future.”

“It’s humbling to know how much a place to call home and living together meant to our earliest members. They sacrificed their own funds to make it happen.”

- Natalie Yingling Lisko, FHC President

ALPHA NU CELEBRATES 100 YEARS AT BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN

On Oct. 7, 1922, nine young women were initiated into Zeta Tau Alpha as the first National Panhellenic Conference group chartered at Birmingham-Southern College. One hundred years later, alumnae of that 39th link in our Chain of Chapters celebrated the centennial anniversary of Alpha Nu Chapter Oct. 14-16, the weekend of their alma mater’s homecoming.

The festivities began Friday evening with an open house at the chapter’s townhouse with food, music and a historical display of composites and scrapbooks. On Saturday morning, ZTA alumnae and collegians celebrated Homecoming on the Hilltop. After a 28-0 win by Birmingham-Southern over Millsaps College, Zetas gathered for an evening Anniversary Banquet at the Birmingham Museum of Art.

“The entire weekend was such a fun time,” said Anniversary Chair Ashley Rennhack. “The banquet was everyone’s favorite event. It was so much fun seeing our sisters from so many decades getting together.”

Former Vice President Collegiate II Lynn Compton Chapman, initiated at Alpha Nu in 1990, was the guest speaker at the banquet. “My national offices brought me friends all over the country and experiences I draw on every day,” she said. “But here, at Alpha Nu, I learned how to be a member and a leader, how to handle adversity, how to navigate a difficult conversation, how to look for the good in others and how to work toward a common goal. I would

guess most of you are here because of what you learned in ZTA and because you, too, grew into your best self alongside your sisters.”

Former Extension Director and Alpha Nu alumna Terri Dew Millsap closed the banquet by thanking all those who sustained the chapter over 100 years. “Thank you to all our Alpha Nu sisters. Since the day you first pledged, you became a part of this chapter’s success,” Mrs. Millsap said. She also gave special recognition to alumnae from other chapters who have assisted Alpha Nu. “Together, you have volunteered thousands of hours over the years to assist this chapter as an advisor, Mentor, Province President, District President, Fraternity Housing Corporation member or National Council member. You are the servant leaders who have helped Alpha Nu reach its 100th anniversary.”

Among those leaders in attendance were National Archives Committee Chair Susan L. Beard (Delta Psi Chapter, Samford University) and former National President Julia Marthaler Hill (Eta Rho Chapter, The University of North Alabama), both Birmingham residents. Mrs. Hill presented the centennial gift of a Waterford clock to current Alpha Nu Chapter President Lexi Rennhack.

On Sunday, Oct. 16, Alpha Nu completed its celebration with a White Violet Tea at the Bruno Great Hall on campus. The event included the Founders’ Day Service, recognition of 50- and 25-year members and a sisterhood circle.

Above: Mrs. Chapman poses with Alpha Nu members.

Left: The staircase at the Birmingham Museum of Art was the perfect place for a centennial photograph.

FRANCES YANCEY SMITH: A PASSION FOR PHILANTHROPY

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

The opening line of The Creed of Zeta Tau Alpha promises members will have “the opportunity to learn those things that will ever enrich and ennoble our lives.” That opportunity has included philanthropy and service to others since the 1920s, thanks to the passion and vision of Founder Frances Yancey Smith.

Frances participated in charitable efforts in her college years. She made philanthropic work a keystone in her life and wanted to see ZTA harness the power of a growing membership to make the impact she believed the organization could create. She had a vision to focus on a single effort to achieve great results. In 1926, after much discussion with the Founders, Grand Chapter appointed a Philanthropic Committee, led by Frances. The committee’s charge was to explore fields of service and present a plan for a national philanthropic project to Convention 1928 attendees.

The committee focused on health care in underserved areas and found a great need in Smythe County, Virginia, a rural and mountainous area in Currin Valley, that had yet to be developed or supported by state funds. The Social Security Act had not yet been implemented, so this underemployed community had virtually no safety net. In the winter of 1928 and 1929, ZTA provided a nurse to dispense much needed home health care to combat an influenza epidemic and widespread tuberculosis infections.

Frances and Grand President Bertha Cruse Gardner developed the idea of alumnae chapters sending used clothing and household items to ZTA’s temporary building in Currin Valley. The sale of these items at low prices paid the nurse’s salary. A local minister donated land to ZTA to build a permanent health center in what is now Marion, Virginia. Mrs. Gardner funded the construction herself, and the building was dedicated Oct. 10, 1929. Frances raised money to furnish the building and buy a Ford sedan for the nurse.

Frances traveled often with the first nurse, Mildred Hansen, on home visits and even helped to deliver several babies. She assisted the second nurse, Mary Crosby, in teaching self-sufficiency, especially to the children in the mountain community. They held vaccination and dental clinics and taught the children about hygiene and how to sew and raise vegetable gardens. The Health Center was often home to children whose families could not care for them. Frances became especially attached to “Baby Mildred,” who lived at the Health Center for over a year until she was adopted in January 1931.

The effects of the Great Depression hit hard in rural Virginia. In a 1929 letter to the ZTA membership, Frances asked, “Why not put your tent in your car and spend your vacation in Currin Valley?” The Health Center guest book, displayed in the Historical and Educational Center at International

Office, lists the many alumnae and collegiate members, some with social work or nursing training, who visited the center in early versions of internships.

Fundraising for the Health Center was an ongoing concern, especially in a national financial crisis. In a 1932 committee report, Frances asked members to “constantly remember we are not living in normal times ... (we) try to be conservative and do all we can to make the expenditures correspond with the amount received and not curtail the amount of good done.” In a June 1932 letter to the membership, Frances asked alumnae chapters to increase their donations to the health center. “Zeta Tau Alpha was born and bred when there was a great scarcity of money in our land,” she wrote. “We should be able to face together the hard times again.” In a 1933 letter to the Philanthropic Committee, Frances reported she had paid the nurse’s monthly salary that July at the very height of the Depression when ZTA funds were stretched thin.

Frances turned over the day-today activities of the Health Center to a new Philanthropic Committee Chair in late 1933. She was needed at home in Charlotte Court House, Virginia. She took over Smith General Store from her father and brother and ran the family’s business for the next decade. Her interest in the Health Center never wavered, and

she remained the Honorary Chair of the Philanthropic Committee for many years.

The Health Center operated until 1946, when the state of Virginia had created enough social services to take over the needs of the community.

However, Frances’ hands-on philosophy toward service lives on in Zeta Tau Alpha. For nearly 100 years, Zetas have participated in meaningful service projects that support their campuses and communities. For 30 years, Zetas have embraced breast cancer education and awareness as ZTA’s national philanthropy.

The story of Frances’ compassion and empathy inspires Zetas to learn the nobility of serving.

ABOVE: FRANCES WITH “BABY MILDRED” AND A ZTA ALUMNA, PLANTING FLOWERS, 1930

RIGHT: FRANCES (RIGHT) WITH NURSE HANSEN (CENTER) AND AN UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN IN SPRING 1930

ABOVE: CHILDREN LOADED INTO THE ZTA CAR TO GO TO A DENTAL CLINIC IN 1930

RIGHT: A 1933 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE THAT DISCUSSED THE HEALTH CENTER, AND ZTA’S WORK IN THE CURRIN VALLEY.

ALPHA OMICRON CELEBRATES

100 YEARS AT

Four hours of lightening and rain delays during an Iowa Hawkeye football game could not strike nor dampen the spirit of sisterhood as Alpha Omicron Chapter alumnae and collegians celebrated 100 years of ZTA at University of Iowa Sept. 16-18, 2022.

When the rain began to fall at Kinnick Stadium Saturday, Sept. 17, the Iowa Zetas had already celebrated at a formal banquet on Friday, toured the campus Saturday morning and gathered for a tailgate party Saturday afternoon. As the downpour continued during the football game against University of Nevada, sisters escaped to their hotel rooms to watch the game in comfort. Many were sound asleep when the game ended at 1:30 a.m. with the Hawkeyes defeating the Lobos 27-0.

Alpha Omicron was installed Dec. 9, 1922, as the 40th link in ZTA’s Chain of Chapters. The focus of the weekend was sisterhood and reconnecting, beginning with the Centennial Celebration Banquet Friday, Sept. 16. In addition to socializing and enjoying a meal together, members heard from the current chapter president and the immediate past president of the Fraternity.

“Zeta Love was present throughout the night with dance parties, stories about living at 815 Burlington Street and an overwhelming feeling of support for what Alpha Omicron has accomplished in the last 100 years,” said chapter President Kelly McGee.

IOWA

Former National President Alicia Patten Williams thanked the 17 members of Alpha Omicron who have served as National Officers from coast to coast after graduation. “You don’t have to stay in Iowa to keep ZTA in your life,” Mrs. Williams said. “My wish for each of you is that this weekend will be a lasting reminder of why you chose ZTA and a gentle nudge to stay involved.”

Mrs. Williams presented Kelly with a Waterford clock, the traditional Centennial gift from the Fraternity. Representatives from the University of Iowa administration gave the chapter a plaque commemorating 100 years on campus. Donations made to the ZTA Foundation by Alpha Omicron alumnae in honor of the centennial will fund two scholarships for Iowa Zetas in the 2023-2024 academic year.

On Saturday morning and afternoon, White Violet members and recent graduates could pick and choose their schedule, connecting with women from their classes,

visiting the campus or joining the Alumnae Tailgate before the football game. On Sunday morning, Sept. 18, the collegiate chapter hosted tours of the chapter house and a continental breakfast.

“It was so wonderful to see women sharing their love for Alpha Omicron, from our 75-year White Violet members to our collegiate members,” said District President XV-A Kerry Diminuco, who chaired the celebration planning committee with Alumnae Engagement Committee Chair Jenna Kelley Uva. “Our chapter has always had a strong bond of sisterhood. Our celebration weekend really reinforced that Zeta truly Is Forever.”

Above: Alpha Omicron sisters met for tours, brunch and a photo at the house on Sunday.

Left: Mrs. Williams presents the clock to chapter President Kelly McGee.

Zeta Day offers all sisters—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. Attend a Zeta Day event near you (details on all 30 found here) to catch up with sisters, share memories of your ZTA experience and remember how great it is to be a Zeta.

Note: All information is accurate as of Dec. 6, 2022.

AL/MS

Alabama and Mississippi

Welcome to our Fabulous Zeta Day Feb. 25

Christina Rutledge and Julie Mayfield ztadp9a@gmail.com

AZ

Arizona

Sisterhood Reunited March 11

Katie Espinosa Newton ztadp18g@gmail.com

CA/NV/HI

Northern California and Northern Nevada Denim & Gems April 15

Andrea Molinari ztadp19b@gmail.com

Southern California, Southern Nevada and Hawaii Then, Now and Forever Feb. 11

Deanna Rothschild Ztadp19g@gmail.com

CO/WY

Colorado and Wyoming ZTA Lights the Way April 1

Sarah Gilstrap ztadp18b@gmail.com

FL

Florida

Passport to Paradise Feb. 25

Brooke Pasko zta.dp8a@gmail.com

GA

Georgia Sunshine & Sisterhood Jan. 28

Kathy Reinhagen and Katie Cooper ztadp7b@gmail.com

IL Illinois Spring into ZTA April 22

Kerry Diminuco zta.dp15a@gmail.com

IN

Indiana

ZTA Lights the Way Feb. 11

Suzanne Brittain smbzta@gmail.com

IA

Iowa

ZTA Lights the Way April 23

Cheryl Northness ztadp15g@gmail.com

KS/MO

Kansas and Missouri

ZTA Lights the Way April 1

Molly Boyd ztadp17a@gmail.com

KY

Kentucky

ZTA Lights the Way March 4

Franci Bayes Ztadp16a@gmail.com

MA/RI/CT/ME/VT/NH

Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire

ZTA Lights the Way March 25

Brittany Grigorenko ztadp1a@gmail.com

MD/DC/DE/VA

Maryland, Washington, D.C., Delaware and Virginia Love, the Greatest of All Things April 2

Erin Koster Blair ztavadp@gmail.com

Jen Ewing-Fox ztadp3a@gmail.com

MI

Michigan

Together at Berry Last March 25

Laura Mitchell ztadp13a@gmail.com

MN

Minnesota

ZTA Lights the Way April 22

Alecs Bianchi abianchi513@gmail.com

NC

North Carolina Love, the Greatest of All Things Feb. 18

Laura Barnes dpnczta@gmail.com

NE

Nebraska

ZTA Lights the Way March 25 Cheryl Northness ztadp15g@gmail.com

NJ/NY

New Jersey/New York

ZTA Lights the Way April 1

Kate Kane ztadp1b@gmail.com

Upstate New York

Here’s the Deal: Celebrate ZTA! April 15

Brittany Grigorenko ztadp1a@gmail.com

NM

New Mexico

Garden Party Feb. 25

Katie Espinosa Newton ztadp18g@gmail.com

OH Ohio

Love, the Greatest of All Things April 1

Kathy Papp ohiodpzta@gmail.com

OK/AR

Oklahoma/Arkansas

Wild About ZTA March 4

Areta Moseley ztadp18a@gmail.com

PA/WV

Pennsylvania and West Virginia

ZTA Lights the Way April 1

Amy Esh and Erika Kolenich ztadp2b@gmail.com

SC

South Carolina

Sisters Stick Together March 11

Juliette Thier ztasouthcarolinadp@gmail.com

TN Tennessee

Take Time for You April 1

Jennifer Baker ztadistrict16b@gmail.com

TX

Texas

ZTA: A Sisterhood for All Time Feb. 24 and 25

Gina LeGare ztadp11a@gmail.com

UT Utah

ZTA Lights the Way TBD Sarah Gilstrap ztadp18b@gmail.com

WA/OR/ID

Washington, Oregon and Idaho

ZTA Lights the Way March 3 Jaime Keith ztadp19a@gmail.com

WI Wisconsin

ZTA Lights the Way April 15

Alecs Bianchi abianchi513@gmail.com

CERTIFICATE OF MERIT RECIPIENTS

The alumnae Certificate of Merit is a national award presented at a Zeta Day or other special event. To receive this honor, members must have a minimum 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. National Council considers each recommendation and awards certificates to those who receive unanimous approval.

Congratulations to the following 73 dedicated Zetas, listed by their current state of residence, who received their Certificates of Merit in 2022.

Alabama

Tracy Mores Flippen, HP

The University of North Alabama

Leah Wallace Lockard, HP The University of North Alabama

Kelley Noll, ΓP Auburn University

Claire Paletz Harris, KY Georgia College

California

Joan Helena Feldman-Isaksen, ΘA California State University, Chico

Kari Jean Glosser, ΓE Pennsylvania State University

Florida

Tama Carter Jones, O Brenau University

Kay Forsythe Fenton, AZ The Ohio State University

Lyla Hardin Fuller, BΩ Union University

Kathy Barron Valdes, BΓ Florida State University

Lauralyn Rasmussen Lonquist, ΓI University of Florida

Tobi Davison Potapow, ΓI University of Florida

Rachel Henry, ZM Jacksonville University

Anastasia Ramsey Kostecki, ΘA California State University, Chico

Georgia

Millie Lee Boykin, ZΞ Georgia Southern University

Kristin Ziegelbauer Cedarstaff, KΛ University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Rachel Sellers Hawkins, HN Radford University

Amy Elizabeth Luna-Klibert, M Drury University

Idaho

Kari McCarty-Child, ΓX Indiana State University

Allison MacKenzie Taylor, HI Valdosta State University

Illinois

Kathi McDaniel Sheppard, AΠ Ohio University

Sarah Singer Safford, AΘ Purdue University

Susan Strantz Decker, ΘK University of Missouri-St. Louis

Indiana

Caitlin Moulton-Towle, ΓP Auburn University

Monica B. Ceja, ΛΓ The University of Texas at San Antonio

Erin Thornburg Hartley, AΘ Purdue University

Betsy Fink Horneffer, BΘ Franklin College

Kentucky

Laura Justice Duffy, ΔΔ Baldwin Wallace University

Maryland

Taylor Lynn Andrews, ΓB Washington College

Jessica Guns Patton, ΘΔ Salisbury University

Paisley Ann Martin, ΘX George Mason University

Michigan

Camille DaDamio Siskoy, HΞ Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Katie Ann Campbell, ΓO Central Michigan University

Mississippi

Marisa Campbell Atkinson, ΓZ Mississippi State University North Carolina

Mindy Culler DeLano, HT The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Lisa Grubich Compton, HT The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Lindsey Scott Ramirez, HT The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Jessica Lauren Bobbitt, HΛ College of Charleston

New Jersey

Theresa Ann Farmer, ZΛ Rider University

Stacy Fischler Parrado, ZΛ Rider University

Ohio

Jessica Sarich Gaskell, ZΓ Youngstown State University

Nicole Dalichau, IΠ University of Dayton

Andrea Kerr Courtois, IΩ University of Maryland

Julie Makowski Cramer, BΔ Miami University

Janet Lynn Gbur, ZΓ Youngstown State University

Pennsylvania Ashley Bagwell, ΓΞ Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Kristin Gery Hlavinka, ZN Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

Tabitha Savka Slater, IA Robert Morris University

South Carolina

Megan Smalley Gmerek, KΠ University of South Carolina Aiken

Caroline Pruitt, IO Lander University

Connie Suzanne Melchert, ZI Western Carolina University

Ashley Glasgow Langley, ΘZ Wofford College

Shelley Terry Mazur, HΞ Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

WHITE VIOLETS

Heather Roser Miller, N The University of Alabama

Tennessee

Carol A. Williams Money, ΘT

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Mandy Smith White, BΩ Union University

Halie Vannoy Montgomery, IX Middle Tennessee State University

Logan Gravitt Massey, ΛH Virginia Commonwealth University

Texas

Jene’ Lanclos Bearse, K The University of Texas at Austin

Margaret Huffstutler Stewart, Λ Southwestern University

Ellen Pearson Stewart, Λ Southwestern University

Courtney Cristiani Varner, Λ Southwestern University

Tiffany Anne Fuller, ΓΩ University of Houston

Amanda Bauer Levermann, ΔZ Sam Houston State University

Kathie Williams Wolford, ΔK Louisiana State University

Ellen Jones Armistead, ΘO Baylor University

Tish Torres Wright, ΘH Stephen F. Austin State University

Julie Sulak Tonkin, ΘO Baylor University

Virginia

Megan Harris Meharg, IΣ Old Dominion University

Eileen Courtney Campbell, Θ Bethany College

Amber Brush Mella, KΦ Christopher Newport University

Amanda Ray Ennis, ΘX George Mason University

Bridget Shea Westfall, AΨ University of Missouri

A White Violet is a Zeta Tau Alpha who has been a member of the Fraternity for 50 years. In 2022, ZTA honored 476 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 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 30 sisters who celebrated 75 years as Zeta Tau Alphas in 2022.

Gwendolyn Hoeptner Tubach, Ξ University of Southern California

Frances Tomlinson Boothe, Ξ University of Southern California

Roberta Ham Stevenson, Σ Baker University

Melisande Amidon Hubbs, Y University of California, Berkeley

Charlotte Arnold Kuhn-Murphy, Y University of California, Berkeley

Helen Boughman Petersen, Y University of California, Berkeley

Mary Trussell Hand, Σ Baker University

Ruth Matechek Lawrence, AZ The Ohio State University

Norma Logan Pforts, AA Iowa Wesleyan College

Bee Miner Gray, AA Iowa Wesleyan College

Marjorie Smith Butler, AΞ Indiana University

Nova Owens Farrell, BΘ Franklin College

Maxine Church Wheeler, BΘ Franklin College

Ellen Schooley Porter, Σ Baker University

Joan Turner Carter, Σ Baker University

Carol Miller Baker, BK Tulane University

Dorothy Sutherland Whitt, BA George Washington University

Yvonne Howard Porter, BT Albion College

Mrs. Norman O Besheer, Σ Baker University

Catherine Cragoe Jehle, Σ Baker University

Gloria Handy Sullivan, Σ Baker University

Frances Diers Davis, Σ Baker University

Mary Abernethy Bitter, AZ The Ohio State University

Marjorie Kester O’Mahoney, AΘ Purdue University

Ruth Stiff Eiler, X University of Pittsburgh

Vera Ballentine Dukes, BO University of South Carolina

Constance Orth Follestad, BΔ Miami University

Inez Spaeth Townsend, AY Oklahoma State University

Beverly Eckert Meln, Ψ University of Washington

Florence Cox Norval, BΞ University of Akron

collegiate support. The General Advisors for Delta Alpha Chapter (California State University Long Beach), Theta Phi Chapter (California State University, Fullerton) and Theta Omega Chapter are all members of the alumnae chapter. “That makes it easier to know important dates like recruitment and philanthropy events,” said current Long Beach President Sylvia Contreras (Theta Phi). Alumnae members have also contributed school supplies, baked cookies and provided support when a chapter experienced the unexpected loss of a member.

Both Silver-winning chapters also provide ways to help their members transition after graduation. Eta Theta ensures members receive information about local alumnae chapters, how to become an advisor and how to apply to become a Leadership Consultant.

Long Beach also hosts senior brunches to connect multiple southern California alumnae chapters with graduating seniors and ensure members are aware of their options if they leave the Long Beach/Orange County area.

Effective communication ensures these events are successful. Both chapters send members a calendar for the year or semester. Long Beach alumnae also use a Facebook group to share key dates and call members about volunteering or attending alumnae-collegiate events. Eta Theta spreads the word to their alumnae via a newsletter. “We include our accomplishments, such as our GPA, in addition to events,” Tatum said. “We get a lot of positive feedback and support from alumnae who subscribe to it.”

At the heart of it all, the key to maintaining strong alumnaecollegiate relations is remembering love as the foundation precept of ZTA. Understanding that bigger picture motivates Sylvia to give it her all, and she can imagine great things in store for the collegians she helps. “It’s really enhanced my alumnae experience,” she said. “We’re helping them, knowing they’re going to become leaders. The thought gives me shivers, but, one day, maybe that collegian I worked with becomes the person who wears the purple surplice (as National President).”

“We’re helping them, knowing they’re going to become leaders. The thought gives me shivers, but, one day, maybe that collegian I worked with becomes the person who wears the purple surplice (as National President).”

- Sylvia Contreras, Long Beach, CA Chapter President

Long Beach

Alumnae in this chapter are very intentional about creating programming with local collegiate chapters. The chapter was recognized with Silver at Convention 2022 for its success in this area.

chapter news Collegiate

Zeta University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Members attended Dollywood, a theme park in Knoxville, Tennessee, together. Sisters were able to participate in the events at the park and foster sisterhood with members from the entire chapter. Members were encouraged to spend time with sisters outside of their circle and meet new women in the chapter.

Lambda

Southwestern

University

Chapter members participated in the Mamma Jamma bike ride fundraiser in Taylor, Texas. All proceeds went toward the Big Pink Bus, which provides mammograms for all! The Big Pink Bus drives around providing mammograms to those without insurance or who lack resources.

[1] Mu Drury University

The yearly queso competition tradition continues. Different teams make their own queso and everyone who attends

votes on the best and worst one. All proceeds for teams, tickets and raffle sales benefit breast cancer education and awareness through the ZTA Foundation.

Nu

The University of Alabama

Crawfish for a Cure is the chapter’s biggest spring philanthropy event as it partners with Alpha Tau Omega in support of breast cancer education and awareness. Sisters were able to have a fun day eating crawfish, enjoying pink lemonade and raising money for a great cause with the community.

[2] Omicron Brenau University

This chapter hosted a bowling event at a local bowling alley. Each sister enjoyed a two-hour bowling special where they played a competitive, challenging, fun game of bowling. They strengthened their bowling skills and their sisterhood bonds. A win-win for the chapter!

Sigma Baker University

No S’more Breast Cancer included the entire campus in breast cancer education and awareness. Chapter members opened the event with facts and resources about breast cancer, self-examination and charitable organizations. Students and staff cozied up around fire pits and roasted marshmallows while learning about ZTA’s philanthropy and Key Values.

Upsilon

University of California, Berkeley

These sisters were excited to move into a new house. During Recruitment Work Week, they displayed photos of members throughout the house. They enjoyed taking pictures and eating catered meals together in their new home. Everyone is so excited for all the memories they will make here!

University

of Washington

The chapter partnered with the Seattle Mariners to host a ticket fundraiser for the ZTA Foundation. The game for which they were selling tickets just so happened to be the game in which the Seattle Mariners clinched a spot in the playoffs and ended their 20-year playoff drought!

[3] Alpha Beta University of Pennsylvania

To raise awareness about breast cancer, these Zetas hosted an annual Pink, Pups and Pizza philanthropy event on campus. The sisters wore pink, passed out pizza to attendees and brought their puppies for everyone to pet at this outdoor event.

Alpha Gamma University of Michigan

The new members of this reestablished chapter hosted their first fundraising event, Mac and Z’s. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, they sold macaroni and cheese outside the ZTA house for members of both the fraternity/sorority and campus communities.

Alpha Zeta

The Ohio State University

One of the chapter’s most beloved events is the annual Pumpkin Patch Sisterhood at Circle S Farms in Grove City, Ohio. During this favorite fall outing, sisters

pick pumpkins, enjoy hayrides, sip apple cider, eat donuts and spend time together celebrating autumn.

Alpha Theta Purdue University

The chapter’s Go Green Chairman hosted a movie night to teach members more about environmental awareness. They watched “Before the Flood” and discussed many thought-provoking questions, helping everyone learn more about environmentalism and sustainability.

Alpha Upsilon

Oklahoma State University

Each year, new members of this chapter participate in Freshman Follies to raise money for a local philanthropy. The older chapter members create and choreograph a song and dance routine for the freshmen to learn. After many hours of practice, the new members perform to show off their hard work.

[4] Beta Nu New Mexico State University

Homecoming on the New Mexico State campus includes a homecoming parade with dance routines. Last fall, these chapter sisters put great effort into their performance to reflect the theme, “Aggies: Out of this World!”

Gamma Beta Washington College

The highlight of the chapter’s Pink Out Week was its WAC-ky Carnival.

Representatives from other fraternities and sororities, faculty members, professors and student government officers took turns in the dunk tank to attract more people and raise more funds for the ZTA Foundation.

Gamma Iota University of Florida

Line Dance 2022 was the chapter’s primary fundraiser. Teams made up of Zetas and other fraternity/sorority members participated in a dancing and lip-synching event with all ticket sales donated to the ZTA Foundation to support breast cancer education and awareness.

[5] Gamma Kappa

James Madison University

The chapter hosted its annual Illumination Ceremony for the entire campus. The event provides a safe and inviting space for those affected by breast cancer and other diseases to share their journeys. The campus offers heartwarming encouragement and support for those who want to share their sensitive and personal stories.

[6] Gamma Mu University of Nebraska at Omaha

Members sold tickets to family, friends and other fraternity/sorority life chapters for a “grilled cheese feed.” Each meal included a grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup, chips, dessert and a drink. This delicious and successful fundraiser also included a variety of raffle baskets.

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[7] Gamma Rho

Auburn University

These sisters believe it takes the best to raise the best. They celebrated the family members who raised them at the chapter’s Parents Weekend Formal. Zeta families traveled from all over the country to celebrate a great gameday weekend with their loved ones.

Gamma Phi

University of North Texas

Sisters invited dates to the chapter house for catered food from Babe’s Chicken Dinner House, non-alcoholic drinks served by volunteers from men’s organizations, dancing to a fun Spotify playlist, pictures on a 360-degree photo booth, and the opportunity to participate in a silent auction.

Gamma Omega University of Houston

An extremely fun sisterhood event was indeed this chapter’s first rodeo! Sisters spent a day at the world-famous Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, listening to country singer Jon Pardi, playing carnival games, petting livestock and cheering on the bull riders.

Delta Gamma High Point University

As a part of its Think Pink® week event, the chapter sponsored “Pie a Zeta.” Students from across campus could pay to “pie” a ZTA member with a plate of whipped cream. The event raised money for the ZTA Foundation, and the members are eager to repeat the event next year.

[8] Delta Delta Baldwin Wallace University

Two Zetas were members of the homecoming court with one being crowned royalty. Other homecoming activities included decorating a float and walking in the parade, attending a pep rally to boost school spirit and wearing ZTA letters to the football game to watch and cheer on their team.

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Delta Nu

The University of New Orleans

These collegians celebrated Founders’ Day with the Greater New Orleans ZTA Alumnae Chapter. They enjoyed brunch together, conducted the Founders’ Day Service and gained a better appreciation of how ZTA is so much bigger than just the collegiate experience.

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Delta Theta Ohio Northern University

Four paws, a wet nose and a wagging tail brought the fraternity/sorority community together when ZTA sponsored “Saturdays are for the Good Boys.” This event combined a service project of making dog treats with a social event of playing with the dogs. With plenty of peanut butter treats and wagging tails, everyone went mutts for this event!

[11] Delta Upsilon West Virginia Wesleyan College

Sisters from this chapter walked in the parade at the Mountain State Forest Festival, collecting donations for breast cancer education and awareness. They also passed out barcodes that helped people donate electronically. During the festival, members talked with local breast cancer survivors and learned more about their stories.

Delta Omega Westminster College

Throughout Greek Week on this campus, all fraternities and sororities raised funds for cystic fibrosis. The week concluded with Sing ‘n Swing with every chapter participating. The Zetas presented a fantastic, six-minute lip sync performance and dance number.

Zeta Alpha University of Evansville

Zeta Xi

Georgia Southern University

Members partnered with the Georgia Southern Athletic Association and the school’s Phi Mu chapter to cheer on the Eagles at the annual “Pack the House in Pink” basketball game. The spirited competition also included time to honor survivors and those loved ones sisters have lost to breast cancer.

Zeta Omicron Arkansas State University

This chapter knows food is the way to a Zeta’s heart and put on a dip night! Members brought either a sweet or savory dip and everyone came to the house to try them all. Afterward, sisters voted on their favorites.

Zeta Sigma

The

University of Texas at Arlington

One of this chapter’s sisterhood events was a mini road trip to a tulip farm. They took lots of pictures and had so much fun bonding with each other. What could be more beautiful than sisters surrounded by gorgeous flowers?

Zeta Psi

Jacksonville State University

Sisters took their annual sisterhood retreat to a local camp. On the retreat, they grew closer and remembered the love they have for the chapter. Members were also able to put their skills to good use on projects at the camp. Recently, a storm hit the camp and the sisters helped with landscaping and clean up.

[12] Zeta Upsilon

Pennsylvania Western University Edinboro

Sisters hosted a letter-painting sisterhood where members painted a variety of different wooden letters and canvases. Some of the members later used the letters they painted to pass onto their Littles. It was a fun way for everyone to share their love for ZTA in a creative way together.

Zeta Omega Ferris State University

The Color Run is an event this chapter has held every fall semester for the last six years. It is an event sisters enjoy putting on because it brings together the community, family, friends and alumnae. All proceeds go to the ZTA Foundation.

Eta Beta Duquesne University

Chapter members gathered to share a meal with the men and women closest to them. They heard from speakers and sisters who spoke about their family’s experience with breast cancer and how it impacted their lives. The event also included raffle baskets and a donation drive for women’s hygiene products that were donated to a local shelter.

Eta Zeta Elon University

Members came together in the fight against breast cancer with events filled with love, sisterhood, unity and loyalty. A breast cancer survivor spoke about her journey and a member of the chapter shared her mom’s battle against the disease. The biggest event of the night, “Pie-A-Zeta,” resulted in the chapter surpassing its fundraising goal for the year.

[13] Eta Iota Valdosta State University

This chapter celebrated 50 years of ZTA on campus last fall. Alumnae attended Initiation, followed by an alumna/ collegiate dinner. The members were able to build bonds and connections with alumnae, meet some of the chapter’s first sisters and learn more of the chapter’s history.

[14] Eta Xi

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Sisters enjoyed a fun painting night together at the chapter house to relax and let their creativity flow. The chapter provided canvases, paint supplies and delicious snacks. Every painting was very cute, and all the members enjoyed the relaxing mental health break.

Eta Theta

Missouri University of Science and Technology

ZTA members are always proud to represent their chapter for St. Patrick’s Day—the most important holiday on campus. Week-long celebrations have been a tradition for 114 years with student organizations competing in events, including traditional school-yard games, out-of-the-ordinary contests, joke-telling and snake pit competitions.

[15] Eta Pi

Wright State University

Two service projects were highlights of the fall for this chapter. The Service Chair collected children’s books from members to donate to the little free libraries located throughout the community. Sisters also attended an American Cancer Society® blanketmaking event with members of the Dayton ZTA Alumnae Chapter and other supporters from the community.

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Eta Tau

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

For over a month, these sisters collected cereal, canned food, applesauce and other nonperishable food items. Through this effort, they donated over 200 pounds of food to the on-campus food pantry for students who are food insecure.

Theta Iota

University of North Florida

Sisters volunteered at the North Florida School of Special Education. The volunteers made sure to help prepare the school for the upcoming fashion show and luncheon for donors to raise money for the school. Memebrs who attended put out tables and chairs, assembled the runway and set out heating lamps.

Theta Kappa

University of Missouri - St. Louis

The chapter teamed up with the school’s volleyball team to “pink out” the court. Chapter members passed out pink ribbons and cheered on their team. The game ended with a win for the team and philanthropy! Everyone wins when teams band together!.

Theta Omicron

Baylor University

This Valentine’s Day-themed dance, BarB-Cupid, was a perfect opportunity for members to don their best Western wear

and dancing boots and show off their dance moves! Sisters brought guests, and the energy on the dance floor was unmatched, with much of the night being spent line dancing, in true Texas fashion!

[16] Theta Zeta Wofford College

The chapter met at a local roller skating rink and laced up their skates for a fun sisterhood event! During the event, sisters wrote names of sisters who exemplify ZTA’s Key Values on sticky notes and placed them on big ZTA letters. Pizza, snacks, drinks and desserts were provided.

[17] Theta Nu Auburn University at Montgomery

These sisters gathered to cheer on participants of Joy to Life Foundation’s Walk of Life event. Participants included individuals currently fighting breast cancer, survivors, survivors’ families and friends, and other members of the community. The chapter looks forward to the next opportunity to give back to the community.

Theta Phi California State University, Fullerton

Every year, sisters host a Pink Week during October. They start off the week with some tabling on campus where they pass out ribbons and raise awareness about breast cancer. The

other fraternity/sorority organizations also participate in some competitions, including coin wars during tabling. Funds raised go to the ZTA Foundation.

[18] Theta Psi

Texas State University

To celebrate Work Week being finished, the chapter held a pajama-themed sisterhood event at the local movie theater. Sisters received unlimited pizza and popcorn and made lots of memories. This event was a rewarding experience, especially after a week of preparing for Recruitment!

Iota Alpha

Robert Morris University

This chapter celebrated the holidays by decorating cookies and participating in a snowball activity where sisters demonstrated the Key Value of Love. Members wrote down unique traits and special things about another sister on white paper. After a paper blizzard, sisters picked up the “snowballs” to read the kind words about each other.

Iota Iota

Farleigh Dickinson University

During its Pink Week, the chapter hosted a Pink Ball with ZTA sisters and members from other campus organizations walking down a “catwalk for a cure.” Breast cancer survivors also gave heartfelt speeches about their own experiences during this fundraising event.

[19] Iota Xi

Christian Brothers University

Zetas from this chapter hosted a fundraising event at Belly Acres, a popular restaurant in Memphis, Tennessee. During a specified threehour window that day, 15% of the cost of food purchased was given to the chapter, which donated it to the ZTA Foundation for breast cancer education and awareness.

Iota Omicron Lander University

Weekly intramural volleyball games are a favorite of this chapter. They regularly enjoy competing in intramurals because it is a great way to meet other students and get involved with other organizations on campus, as well as take a break from studying by being active.

Iota Phi North Carolina State University

“Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,” a relay race with men’s fraternity members wearing high heels, is one of the fun events of this chapter’s Pink Week in support of ZTA’s philanthropy. Other events during the week include paint the tunnel pink, pink out your house, a pink lemonade stand and guest speakers.

[20] Iota Psi

Rochester

Institute of Technology

This chapter’s longstanding fundraising event has become a campus tradition. Partnering with Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, the Zetas hold their annual Mud Tug event on campus. The most recent tugof-war competition raised money for Hillside Foundation, a local non-profit that provides services to youth and families who have experienced trauma.

Kappa Beta Presbyterian College

The chapter paid tribute to local first responders in the Clinton Police and Fire Departments Sept. 11. Members donated money to purchase baskets and treats and wrote thank you cards. Several sisters delivered the baskets in person at the police and fire stations.

Iota Omega University of Maryland

These sisters enjoyed a fantastic sisterhood event at a local bowling alley. Members took in the relaxing and fun environment as they ate great food, played games relating to sisterhood and relaxed together as a chapter. The event also included a competition for the best St. Patrick’s Day outfit.

Kappa Theta California State University, San Bernardino

An NFL Crucial Catch game was a great opportunity for this chapter to honor both breast cancer survivors and local medical providers. Members spread education and awareness by passing out pink ribbons at Sofi Stadium before a Los Angeles Rams game and then cheered on local nurses and doctors as they walked onto the field.

[21] Kappa Xi Stockton University

ZTA sisters teamed up with a local service organization, Love Blue Inc., and Phi Delta Theta and Alpha Sigma Phi fraternities to clean up a local beach. Collectively, they helped remove 90 pounds of trash from the beach, making it a cleaner, more sustainable environment for all visitors.

[22] Kappa Omicron Merrimack College

Chapter members found the perfect photo location this fall. They visited a local sunflower field that was in full bloom and took wonderful pictures together. Everyone had fun and shared lots of smiles, laughs and picture-perfect moments during this sisterhood event.

Kappa Pi University of South Carolina Aiken

The chapter’s annual Crown Classic golf tournament fundraiser was once again a huge success. Seventeen teams of four players each participated for prizes including longest drive and closest to the hole. Players also purchased mulligans (second-chance shots) and strings to measure “gimme” putts to help increase the funds raised.

Kappa Tau Florida Gulf Coast University

The chapter’s largest spring philanthropy event is a dodgeball tournament. Teams of Zetas and other fraternities and sororities compete to join the fight against breast cancer. Proceeds were donated to the ZTA Foundation in support of breast cancer education and awareness.

Kappa Upsilon Georgia College

Cornhole for a Cause is becoming an annual tradition for these sisters. This year, the chapter met its goal to expand fundraising options from just entry fees for the tournament to include food, beverage and t-shirt sales, raising even more for the ZTA Foundation.

Kappa Omega Saint Louis University

Every week members submit notes called “Weeds and White Violets” to be read at chapter meeting. Weeds are bad things and White Violets are good things that happened throughout the week. Listening to sisters’ stories helps members make connections and grow their sisterhood, as well as guides the chapter in the Key Value of Being Rather than Seeming.

Lambda Delta

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Sisters participated in a campus-wide service event called Big Event. They were paired with an organization that provides meals for needy families in the Coastal Bend Area. Members packaged over 1,500 meals that will help feed people who are facing hunger and food uncertainty.

[23] Lambda Zeta Lehigh University

Sisters hosted a formal event to culminate the chapter’s successful pink week. This included a catered dinner, photo booth, gift baskets and an informational video. Friends and family were invited to attend and dress up in pink to show their support. The Lehigh Echoes, an all-girls acapella group, performed during the event.

[24] Lambda Eta Virginia Commonwealth University

One of this chapters’ most memorable experiences was having a retreat at a sister’s country home. Sisters bonded over group yoga, swimming in lakes, playing with farm animals, going on hikes and enjoying many laughs together. This event is still frequently talked about as it brought sisters together like no other.

[25] Lambda Iota Vanderbilt University

This chapter received the Panhellenic Community Impact Award as well as the Panhellenic Chapter of the Year award at Vanderbilt’s Greek 2022 Awards. The latter award recognized the chapter’s commitment to academic success, dedication to personal and professional development, positive contributions and support in the community, and strong engagement in reform.

Lambda Lambda Kennesaw State University

Zeta Love goes beyond the four years and four walls of a college campus. One of this chapter’s own alumnae was diagnosed with two forms of cancer. During chapter, they shared a little bit about her story and had everyone write letters and sweet notes to honor and support her. This sisterhood is forever.

[26] Lambda Nu Furman University

Sisters participated in their local Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walk. They supported and encouraged breast cancer survivors and thrivers before and alongside them on this walk. It was a rewarding experience to be impacted by such strong individuals!

Lambda Omicron Boise State University

For mom’s weekend, the sisters had a nice luncheon and then held the mother’s pinning ceremony. It was a great experience for members to share with their mother figures and celebrate all they have done for the sisters and their futures. There were a few tears, and it was a wonderful moment.

Lambda Rho Piedmont University

The chapter threw an intramural flag football event to raise money for ZTA’s philanthropy. Any student could play, regardless of if they were on an athletic team. Members were responsible for coaching, playing in the game as needed, working concessions and handing out Think Pink® ribbons.

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Auburn-Opelika Alabama

Collegians and alumnae met for trivia night at a local restaurant for fun and sisterhood before the summer began. What better way to learn from each other than through an actual quiz?

[2] Tucson Arizona

East Bay California

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Mobile Alabama

Sisters represented the chapter in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walk survivor tent. They handed out Think Pink® ribbons and swag bags that included survivor sashes and cookies donated by a local bakery. Survivors and their families were also able to sit in the tent to enjoy coffee, hot chocolate and donuts, and use the Magic Moments photo booth.

Northwest Alabama

Alumnae met at a local ceramics studio and coffee bar as a recruitment event. They had fun meeting new sisters, welcoming them into the alumnae world and showing them the benefits of an alumnae chapter as they transition out of college life.

In collaboration with the American Cancer Society®, local alumnae participated in Pink Out the Park. Alumnae were responsible for the survivors’ breakfast. Alumnae engaged with breast cancer survivors and their families, provided support, resources and a hand-painted rock with ZTA’s crown and an inspirational message.

Jonesboro Arkansas

A reception was held at the Zeta Tau Alpha house on campus by the alumnae chapter to celebrate homecoming. Alumnae and collegiate Zetas were invited to attend. The ladies served delicious finger food and drinks. Everyone enjoyed reminiscing and seeing memorabilia from earlier years.

[3] Little Rock Arkansas

Sisters put on their third annual parade for breast cancer patients at CARTI Cancer Center. They decorated the parking lot with banners, posters and balloons to give patients Zeta Love and encouragement as they entered the building. Later, a group of sisters drove through the parking lot with their cars decked out in pink posters, ribbons and boas, honking their horns.

Alumnae sisters joined the chapter via Zoom to participate in a Think Pink® Power Hour. A collegiate sister taught Zumba while alumnae danced along. Additionally, the amount raised for breast cancer survivors exceeded the chapter’s goal.

Long Beach California

Zetas joined each other for a contemporary dance class at Soul on Fire Dance, owned by a fellow ZTA sister. Members thought it would be silly and full of laughter but found out they were fairly decent dancers. How fun to get so far out of their comfort zone and learn something new together!

San Diego California

To kick off the new year, sisters met for lunch at Liberty Public Market. They enjoyed gathering in person again and were happy to welcome several new sisters to the chapter. An overview of events for the year was shared. Sisters donated new school supplies for students in need in San Diego County.

[4] San Fernando Valley California

After a three-year hiatus, sisters were glad to be Back in the Saddle and able to enjoy this annual family-favorite event. The Western-themed barbecue, potluck and beverages were enjoyed by all. The many outdoor games included horseshoes, cornhole and giant Jenga.

San Francisco and Marin Counties California

Sisters enjoyed a traditional farm tour at Achadinha Cheese Co. They were treated to a full ranch tour that included everything from the cheese plant, milking parlor and the “loafing barns” where “the girls” (goats and cows) hang out. Of course, there was also a delicious cheese tasting.

[5] Southern Peninsula California

This chapter got out on the water and brushed up on their paddling skills during a kayaking event in September. Sisters were able to catch up with each other and cool off following a heat wave earlier in the week.

Central Florida

Members gathered at the Dragon Flower Winery for a kickoff meeting. This is a lovely setting overlooking pastures with horses and vineyards. Sisters braved the inclement weather to begin the year of fellowship, charity and sisterhood. The best part of the evening was welcoming two new sisters!

Clearwater Florida

Members attended a movie fundraiser to support breast cancer awareness and to raise money for the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation. They partnered with a local screening room/restaurant that shares profits. Members selected the sing-along Mama Mia, and the theater showed it three times that day.

Daytona Beach Florida

Members attended their Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walk with local collegians. Sisters supported the survivors in attendance by giving bags, blankets and ribbons in the survivor tent to brighten the walkers’ day.

Jacksonville Florida

This chapter’s Silver Screen Sisters Crown Connection is perfect for members who love to frequent the movies. At their first gathering, they watched the hit movie “Where the Crawdads Sing” at a local theater. It is so great to get together and watch a movie with sisters!

Miami Florida

Following a patio reception, the formal pledging service of alumna initiate Dr. Felicia Knaul was performed by the chapter. Dr. Knaul is a renowned physician, researcher and author on breast cancer issues. She is currently a professor at the University of Miami and married to University President Dr. Julio Frenk.

[6] South Brevard Florida

Alumnae gathered to paint pottery and celebrate their chapter president’s birthday. It was a great way to let loose and be creative. Everyone enjoyed lots of laughs and fun at this event geared toward building sisterhood.

South Gulf Coast Florida

Sisters attended the Brews & Dues event to get to know more Zetas and pay their alumnae chapter dues for the upcoming year. They also proved they were queens of the green at Topgolf for an evening full of appetizers, drinks and golfing at the driving range.

Americus Georgia

Alumnae joined collegians at a tailgate party at the Georgia Southwestern State University Homecoming soccer game. This was a fun way for sisters at different stages of life to bond.

Athens Georgia

Sisters held a member appreciation meeting, where they learned a little about themselves and others by taking the “What Color is Your Crown” leadership quiz provided by ZTA. Then they got their creative juices flowing and decorated frames to hold a copy of The Creed of Zeta Tau Alpha as gifts for new members. They followed this with a quick business meeting, food and lots of sisterhood.

[7] Cobb County Georgia

Members of the newly reestablished chapter gathered in the clubhouse of a chapter member to celebrate Founders’ Day, enjoy some pink- and strawberrythemed treats, and paint encouragement pebbles that were handed out to survivors at Atlanta’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walk.

Columbus Georgia

These sisters held a kickoff dinner to reboot the local alumnae chapter. There were 10 sisters in attendance, and it was an excellent way to start a new year with sisters and friends in ZTA.

Gainesville Georgia

Alumnae members donned their best pizza delivery outfits during their first meeting of the year to deliver pizza to collegians. The alumnae wish their sisters a successful year and cannot wait to build a relationship with them and strengthen the bonds of sisterhood!

North Fulton Georgia

Alumnae dressed in ‘70s attire as they kicked off their ABBA-themed year. Sisters had a blast singing along to ABBA songs, munching on yummy treats and reconnecting with sisters. It was a blast from the past for these sisters!

Savannah Georgia

Alumnae and collegians from Zeta Xi Chapter (Georgia Southern University) passed out pink ribbons to fans at the Pack the House in Pink football game. A tent was set up outside the stadium and it was great to see pink ribbons on all the fans. The stadium even did a shout out for breast cancer education and awareness on the Jumbotron.

Valdosta Georgia

This chapter was chartered in 1971, becoming the 152nd link in The Chain Since then, 1,486 sisters have been initiated. Alumnae and collegians gathered to celebrate their 50th year, Founders’ Day and the initiation of 16 new sisters, with one of the chapter’s charter members present.

[8] Boise Idaho

Chapter members celebrated Founders’ Day by sharing an enjoyable lunch. Afterward, they built chocolate haunted houses in groups and performed the Founders’ Day Service. It was a perfect day of strengthening the bonds of sisterhood.

Champaign-Urbana Illinois

The local Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® event was cancelled this year, so this chapter focused survivor recognition efforts on the next closest event, which was 1.5 hours away.

With only three available chapter members, they successfully created a space for survivors to enjoy snacks, pick up swag, enter raffles and celebrate survivors.

Chicago Northwest Suburban Illinois

Sisters set tables with bowls, foam and silk greenery and flower-arranging materials. One of the members, who was taking classes on flower arranging, led a demonstration on how to make a centerpiece. Attendees chose between an autumn or holiday theme to assemble. Everyone went home with their own beautiful centerpiece.

[9] North Shore Illinois

A Safe Place is an organization with local offices that provides shelter and services to victims of domestic violence. This chapter has supported them with annual monetary donations for a number of years. Sisters plan to participate in the organization’s charity walk as another way to support its efforts to help women and children in need in the community.

Franklin Indiana

These chapter sisters joined with the alumnae from the Columbus, IN Chapter and collegiate sisters from Beta Theta Chapter (Franklin College) to honor and celebrate Founders’ Day. Brunch and networking followed the service, and everyone had a wonderful time building on their sisterhood.

[10] Indianapolis Indiana

The Alumnae Association recognized its centennial with a celebration at International Office. Past and present members joined for an afternoon of history and sisterhood, forging stronger bonds with each other and building wonderful relationships.

Lafayette Indiana

Sisters from both the alumnae chapter and Alpha Theta Chapter (Purdue University) participated in a meal packaging event for Rise Against Hunger at Central Presbyterian Church. Sisters packed meals to ship to those facing food insecurity. Helping those in need is an amazing way to forge bonds.

Louisville Kentucky

Zeta 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, they added ZTA letters to them.

[11]Baton Rouge Louisiana

Alumnae were excited to be a part of Louisiana State University’s Trick or Treat Down the Row, which is put on by the local collegiate chapter and other Panhellenic organizations. Many alumnae stopped to visit with the sisters and take photos in front of the house that created generations of memories.

Greater New Orleans Louisiana

The GNOZTA Active Zetas Crown Connection group organized a yoga class at The Parks Health & Fitness to give members an opportunity to try something new in a safe environment. Members also got active by joining a barre class. Together, members completed a full-body workout that helped to build strength, agility and flexibility.

Annapolis Maryland

Sisters met in early August for their second annual pre-kickoff event at a local ice cream truck. The most popular selection was the ice cream flight where each sister picked four flavors of ice cream. Their favorite flavor was the cappuccino crunch.

Baltimore City Maryland

Sisters participated in the chapter’s fifth annual Sponsor-a-Family project with the Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance. The chapter was matched with a family with three children ages 7, 9 and 14, and they provided toys, clothes and gift cards for the holiday season.

Salisbury Maryland

Chapter members created a dignity drive to assist the need for hygiene products for female youth. They collected over 5,000 items through sister purchases and donations. Items were discretely packed to be provided to students in elementary through high school throughout

Delaware and Maryland. They also donated over 1,000 tampons to a local women’s shelter.

Bay State Massachusetts

Sisters visited the Vintage Tea & Cake Company at the Belmont Tea Room to celebrate Founders’ Day. They enjoyed various teas, tea sandwiches and other tiny treats. In addition to supporting a local small business, members were able to support each other in their sisterhood.

Detroit Metropolitan Michigan

Sisters enjoyed Coffee and Canines, where pooches of all shapes and sizes joined their humans for a lovely morning at the park. Dog moms (and dads) snacked on coffee and donuts while nine very good dogs made friends. Attendees also brought donations for the Michigan Humane Society.

Grand Traverse Michigan

The chapter has supported the teenagers attending Traverse City High School for over a decade by bringing items for the food and baby pantry and with cash and gift cards for local stores. They have received many thank yous from students and invitations to attend their performance events.

[12] Greater Grand Rapids Michigan

To show support for their sisters at Zeta Omega Chapter (Ferris State University), alumnae participated in the chapter’s

annual Color Run. It warmed their chilly hearts to be with collegiate members as they raised funds for the ZTA Foundation. What a colorful, fun way to grow in sisterhood!

[13] Northeast Mississippi

Each year, alumnae host a surprise strawberry social for the new members of Gamma Zeta Chapter (Mississippi State University) after they learn the strawberry story in a new member lesson. They enjoy all kinds of strawberry treats, and it’s always a great time for alumnae and the new members.

Springfield Missouri

Alumnae and collegians gathered at an alumna’s local business to celebrate the beginning of a new year for collegians. Alumnae brought dishes to share, and members of all ages gathered around to share their initiation year, occupation/ major and leadership positions held in Zeta Tau Alpha.

[14] Southern Nevada

You know you love and trust your sisters when you stand by them even when they’re throwing sharp objects over your head! Sisters enjoyed showing off their axe-throwing skills and enjoying a charcuterie tray and drinks. Some friendly competition topped a wonderful afternoon of sisterhood.

Central New Jersey

Sisters celebrated March 14 the best way they knew how - with pi(e)! They munched on everything from pizza pies to blueberry pies to celebrate 3.14159. Celebrating sisterhood with many different pies was the perfect way to recognize the day!

Jersey Shore

New

Jersey

This chapter reached new heights in its sisterhood with an introduction to rock climbing class at The Gravity Vault®. It was a 90-minute session of top rope climbing with an instructor and included

the necessary equipment. Like landing on the moon, sisters claimed their spot on their highest peak with a ZTA flag.

New York City

New York

Sisters went on a ghost tour of Greenwich Village together where they simultaneously grew closer to one another and learned more about the history of their city. It was a fascinating way to spend time with other sisters building relationships.

[15] Blue Ridge North Carolina

Alumnae supported survivors during the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walk. This day is special, reminding sisters in a personal way of ZTA’s philanthropy and The Creed of Zeta Tau Alpha. Most sisters have been personally affected by breast cancer in some way.

Charlotte North Carolina

Sisters gathered in uptown Charlotte for the Panthers versus Patriots tailgate. They all brought yummy snacks and grilled hot dogs and hamburgers while socializing and watching the game. Cheering on the home team is always a win. Go, Panthers!

Lake Norman North Carolina

Marking its first event after the merger of two alumnae chapters, the chapter hosted its kickoff event at Petty Thieves Brewing Co. Executive Committee shared the fall calendar and theme for the year, “Greater Together.” In addition to mingling, the chapter had a raffle and invited sisters with 25-plus years of membership to meet beforehand.

[16] Wilmington

North Carolina

Chapter sisters met at a local skating rink for a family-friendly skating day. They jazzed it up by wearing their best ‘80s gear! Some of them felt too old to skate these days, but all in all, they had a great time and so did their kids!

Winston-Salem North Carolina

The sisters had a lovely time kicking off the autumn season with a sisterhood night full of fun crafts, memories of years past and laughter. Everyone enjoyed the event and had beautiful pumpkins to take home. Sisterhood nights are a chapter favorite!

[17] Cincinnati Ohio

Members capped off a chapter meeting with a tour of the Harriet Beecher Stowe home. They heard about its history from the 1800s as part of the Lane Seminary campus and as a home of Harriet Beecher Stowe. After the tour, sisters went to a nearby Dewey’s Pizza for social time together.

Cleveland-East Ohio

Why is there a Betty Steinhauer Ott Memorial Scholarship in Cleveland?

Alumnae chapter members heard about this sister who was a radio and TV personality, a chapter charter member, national officer and the first recipient of the Outstanding Alumna Award at Convention 1982. The member program culminated with the Founders’ Day Service and then food and fellowship.

Columbus Ohio

To support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the chapter sponsored 80 Hero Bags. The bags are full of items to bring comfort and support to women undergoing chemotherapy treatment. In conjunction with their Founders’ Day celebration, members filled the bags with goodies, wrote inspirational notes and delivered the bags to a local cancer treatment center.

[18] Stillwater Oklahoma

Sisters welcomed returning members, new members and new graduates at the strawberry recruitment brunch! They kicked off the year giving information about the programming for the upcoming year and shared philanthropy opportunities available to all sisters.

Portland Oregon

Members and their families met at the pumpkin patch on Sauvie Island in Northwest Portland. Activities included getting lost in the corn maze, eating apple cider donuts, riding on the hayride out to the big pumpkins and bringing home the favorite fall gourd.

[19] Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania

Sisters met for their kickoff event of the year to “swing into sisterhood” at The Sweet Spot Bar & Grill for dinner and to enjoy one of their swing suites, a virtual golf and sport experience. Learning something new or honing skills was a great way for them to spend time together as sisters and friends!

Steel City Pennsylvania

Alumnae passed out pink ribbons and Bright Pink® breast cancer health cards at the Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festival. The festival was created to support breast cancer survivors through dragon boat races. There were teams from different cities and states, and one of the chapter’s sisters participated on a team!

[20] Aiken South Carolina

The alumnae chapter hosted its 20th anniversary celebration. Speakers told the history of the chapter and talked about past awards and accomplishments, and the current state of the chapter. It was a wonderful day of sisterhood and a good reminder of how looking back can pave the way for the future.

[21] Charleston South Carolina

Alumnae members hosted a mid-summer event to meet sisters who moved to the area recently or who were interested in casually meeting new sisters. Sisters were easily spotted with the ZTA flag flying on the beach, and they shared a casual day chatting, eating snacks and soaking up the sun.

Grand Strand

South Carolina

Sisters met at The Pier at Garden City for sisterhood and sunsets to kick off the new year. Building relationships is so important, and these sisters know there’s nothing quite like a beach sunset to draw people closer!

Spartanburg South Carolina

Alumnae of varying ages and life stages enjoyed a recruitment party at Prime Restaurant & Whiskey Lounge. Everyone spent time together catching up on life and celebrating the start of a new year together. It’s always a great feeling to catch up with these lifelong friends.

Chapter News Submissions

Remember to check your chapter’s deadline (May 1 or Nov. 1) and review the new Chapter News submission process instructions on Z-Learning. (Search for “How to Submit Themis Chapter News.”) Pro tip: Submit high-resolution photos (at least 1 MB in size) that match your chapter’s written submission.

Jackson Tennessee

Alumnae kicked off the new year at Rock’n Dough Pizza with specialty pizzas and homemade chocolate-covered strawberries. Members welcomed newcomers to the area, met new local advisors and shared traditions from their college days as there were several collegiate chapters represented.

[22] Martin Tennessee

Thanks to sisters and other community organizations, Baptist Home Care and Hospice packed and delivered more than 140 chemo care kits containing over 2,000 donated items to the Baptist Cancer Center and the West Cancer Center & Research Institute. Several organizations and individuals donated handmade cards and items from the wish list created by the chemo centers.

Memphis Tennessee

Alumnae were summoned to enjoy a festive evening of sisterhood, “Witches Brew” cocktails and delicious Korean food. These spooky sisters dressed up as “good” witches in celebration of the Halloween season at Kohesian restaurant. A little scary fun was a great way for sisters to spend time together!

Collin County Texas

Sisters get together every six weeks to discuss a book over drinks and food. This special-interest group is part of the

chapter’s Crown Connections, allowing the chapter to meet the many needs of its members. The Crown Connections special-interest group has a variety of subgroups, including Lunch Bunch, Yapps and Apps and Crafty Crowns.

[23] Denton Texas

This chapter planned an activity and meeting at The Worthy Co., which helps women and survivors of trafficking and domestic violence get back on their feet. By learning life, job and interviewing skills, these women get a better chance at life. Members had a fulfilling time getting to know some of these women and doing the enrichment workshops.

Ft. Bend Texas

Sisters hosted the fall kickoff event to welcome back alumnae from last year, as well as greet new potential members over appetizers at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria. Everyone introduced themselves, shared what school they attended and how they learned about the group.

Houston Texas

A beautiful luncheon called EAT. DRINK. Pink was held to support both the ZTA Foundation and the MD Anderson Cancer Center Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Center Research Program and Clinic. Guest speaker was Naoto T. Ueno, M.D., Ph.D., FACP, the executive director for the Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program.

Lubbock Texas

Texas Tech homecoming was not only about football, it was about sisters coming home to their collegiate chapter. Collegians invited ZTA alumnae for a lodge tour. The collegiate members were able to show alumnae around the new lodge, mingle and reminisce.

Mid-Cities North Texas

The chapter partnered with CycleBar® to raise money for and awareness of breast cancer. They sold tickets and invited the city, friends, family, the CycleBar® community and collegians to join them. Everyone had a blast getting to see sisters and share their passion!

[24] Salt Lake City Utah

The chapter’s Zeta Day theme was Better Together. Sisters enjoyed delicious Italian food at Brio Italian Grille, warm sisterhood and a celebration of Zeta anniversaries and achievements. It was a great time to reconnect with sisters.

Loudoun County Virginia

Alumnae organized the survivor’s tent for the Tri-State Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® event. Sisters and their families created stained glass butterfly mosaics, handed out pink ribbons, provided donations of organic soaps for survivors and cheered on survivors and their families.

Richmond Virginia

Sisters enjoyed the fall weather while listening to live music at Brambly Park winery. Sisters loved catching up and talking about what everybody did over the summer. One sister started a new job, the chapter’s president got married and one sister came to the event who hadn’t been to a meeting in a few years!

Roanoke Virginia

The chapter recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a meal and the Founders’ Day Service. Sisters then assembled pink goodie bags to donate to a local breast center. The sisters also received pink ribbons and breast health information cards to be distributed to local medical offices.

[25] Tidewater Virginia

Alumnae and collegians held a fun craft night with a cause. During this joint sisterhood event, they decorated more than 100 bags to distribute at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walk. The bags were filled with pink goodies and given to breast cancer survivors.

[26] Tri-Cities Virginia

Alumnae sisters hosted a corn hole member recruitment social at a sister’s home. Everyone enjoyed a competitive game of cornhole, and their efforts were rewarded with prizes as well as the recruitment of one new member for the alumnae chapter.

Wheeling West Virginia

A local Ford dealer and Walmart store donated to the ZTA Foundation through this alumnae chapter and Theta Chapter (Bethany College). The alumnae also participated in a quilt square-making event at the Walmart store. The squares will be sewn into quilts for people going through chemo treatments.

Milwaukee Wisconsin

This chapter hosted the survivor tent at the local Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walk. Zeta sisters passed out beads, ribbons and more to survivors while celebrating those who have fought against cancer. Thousands came to walk in this very special event.

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

Mariah Lyn Chobany, Θ Bethany College

Alice Grey Welsh Founders Grant

Ashley Labatte Audi, ZΓ Youngstown State University

Della Lewis Hundley Founders Grant

Peyton Madison Smith, AY Oklahoma State University

Ethel Coleman Van Name Founders Grant

Peyton Wells Drummond, HP The University of North Alabama

Frances Yancey Smith Founders Grant

Molly Diane Dirksen, E University of Arkansas

Helen M. Crafford Founders Grant

Elisabeth Sheridan Hayes, ΛI Vanderbilt University

Mary Jones Batte Founders Grant

Gabby Alyss Tocci, ΓT Texas Tech University

Maud Jones Horner Founders Grant

Raven Orgeron Moore, ΔK Louisiana State University

Ruby Leigh Orgain Founders Grant

Kallie Kristine Alexander, ZO Arkansas State University

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

Generally given in honor or in 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

Megan Elizabeth Vigneri, ZΞ Georgia Southern University

Anne West Bruning Endowed Scholarship

Kasie Lilian Goldsborough, Θ Bethany College

Ashton Taylor Blackburn Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Sara Carol Sain, HP

The University of North Alabama

Atlanta Alpha Alumnae Endowed Scholarship

Taylor Lee Johnson, IΘ Georgia Institute of Technology

Barbara Shetzley Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Lauren Elizabeth Grumbacher, AΘ Purdue University

Barbara Wackenhut Endowed Scholarship

Destiny Ann Cochran, ΔY West Virginia Wesleyan College

Beta Epsilon Chapter/ Kay McKelvey Honorary Endowed Scholarship

Lillie Claire Connors, ΛΘ New York University

Betty & William Woods Endowed Scholarship

*Natalie Rose Kenny, ΛΞ Seton Hall University

Betty Hillix Foellinger Endowed Scholarship

Rachel Allison Perry, BΩ Union University

Bonney Shuman Endowed Scholarship

Hannah Kathryn Hall, ΓΠ

The University of Georgia

Carly Foglio Guidotti Leadership Endowed Scholarship

Kodie Lynn Taylor, HK University of Central Florida

Caroline Leigh Morrell Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Hannah Marie Littlejohn, ΔM

The University of Tennessee at Martin

Carolyn Hendricks Hester Endowed Scholarship

Lauren Elizabeth Murphy, ΓΠ The University of Georgia

Carolyn Hof Carpenter Endowed Scholarship

Caroline Elizabeth Roseman, ΘT

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Connie Fotos Grace Endowed Scholarship

Grace Elizabeth Egler, AΘ Purdue University

Dallas Alumnae Association Endowed Scholarship

Abby Peyton Allison, AY Oklahoma State University

Dallas Alumnae Association Endowed Scholarship

Claire Elizabeth Reader, AY Oklahoma State University

Debbie Daws Robertson Endowed Scholarship

Abriana Ivon Hernandez, TΓ Texas A&M University

Delista Prewitt Endowed Scholarship

Allie Evelyn Winbun, AΞ Indiana University

Dorothy Brown Barrett Endowed Scholarship

Kiley Marie Grund, BΦ Michigan State University

Dr. Shari Hope Robins Endowed Scholarship

Brooke Kaitlyn Mesick, HK University of Central Florida

Elaine Pierce Allison Memorial Scholarship

*Sarah Morgan Whitworth, ΓT Texas Tech University

Elena DeVilliers Endowed Scholarship

Mia Frances Scholl, ΓA University of Miami

Epsilon House Corporation Endowed Scholarship

Adeline Grace Heckendorn, E University of Arkansas

Founders of Alpha Upsilon Endowed Scholarship

Isabella Marie Steele, AY Oklahoma State University

Gamma Mu House Corporation Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Mary Harkness Anders

Eden Grace Stranglen, ΓM University of Nebraska at Omaha

Gamma Pi Chapter Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Diana Brooks Guest

Alli Brooke Carroll, ΓΠ The University of Georgia

Genevieve Van Strom Pitcock Endowed Scholarship

Emma Faye Guthrie, HP

The University of North Alabama

Glenna Gundell Endowed Scholarship

Becky Michelle Gersbeck, KO Merrimack College

Gregory Foundation Endowed Scholarship

Nina Kiyoko Cabral, KΣ University of South Florida

Harriet & Carl Frische Endowed Scholarship

Maggie Maxine Pfaff, AΨ University of Missouri

Helen W. Jenkins Endowed Scholarship

Callie Kathryn Davis, ΔM

The University of Tennessee at Martin Hester South Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Virginia Abigail Nelson, IΞ Christian Brothers University Hester South Memorial Endowed Scholarship

*Alison Mackenzie Colangelo, ZY

Pennsylvania Western University Edinboro

Inez Bryan White Violet Endowed Scholarship

Vale Restrepo, ΛΓ

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Ivalee Ramaker Simmons Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Madison Jade Sanjurjo, HK University of Central Florida

Jerry Ann Rainey Putt Endowed Scholarship

Kelly Bridget Raftery, ΛA Sacred Heart University

Joyce Barnhart Bee Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Kennedy Cheyenne Dearing, ΘH Stephen F. Austin State University

Joyce Derden Carey Endowed Scholarship

Faith Marie West, E University of Arkansas

Julia Marthaler Hill Endowed Scholarship

Chloe Grace Neal, HP

The University of North Alabama Kappa Upsilon Endowed Scholarship

Hannah Rose Conti, KY Georgia College

Karen Lowman West Endowed Scholarship

Lidia Rose Marusic, BΔ Miami University

Karen Murphy Crofford Endowed Scholarship

Madison Lynn Chaney, ΔZ Sam Houston State University

Kathleen Stroup Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Libby Ray Nelsen, KA Colorado State University

Kay Galm Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Inbal Amber Amit, ΓI University of Florida

Kelly Hackendahl Endowed Scholarship

Rina Margaret Vasilarakis, AΞ Indiana University

Kitty Phelps Seitz Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Bailey Marie Baldwin, ΔΨ Samford University

Laura Kathleen Dobson Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Jess Rose Frey, KZ Clemson University

Laura Ladewig Landers Endowed Scholarship

Regan Elizabeth Kabell, ΘΨ Texas State University

LaVerne P. Skipper Endowed Scholarship

Shannon Butin Buntin, HZ Elon University

Leah Fields Ozment Endowed Scholarship

Mae Yan Farmer, N The University of Alabama

Leanna Rose Piver Endowed Scholarship

Anna Andani, IΘ Georgia Institute of Technology

Lynne Lawson Endowed Scholarship

Kinlee Annette Weiss, ΔZ Sam Houston State University

Malaea Nelms Seleski Endowed Scholarship

Margaret Jordan Effinger, HP The University of North Alabama

Margarethe “Peg” Livesay Endowed Scholarship

Sarah Suzanne Shatel, AΨ University of Missouri

Marguerite Wells Godfrey Endowed Scholarship

Grace Caroline Casper, BΓ Florida State University

Marion Moore Todd Endowed Scholarship

*Victoria Aceves-Power, Σ Baker University

Marlene Dunbar Conrad Endowed Scholarship

Jena Juanita-Marie Martin, ΔΛ Georgia State University

Martha C. Edens Endowed Scholarship

*Maygan Nikole Loparo, O Brenau University

Martha Miller Girdlestone Endowed Scholarship

Emily Elizabeth Morton, Y University of California, Berkeley

Mary Ann Stratford Stegall Endowed Scholarship

*Sawyer Makenzie Copeland, ΘΨ Texas State University

McMaster Sisters Endowed Scholarship

McKenzie Nichole Fraley, BΩ Union University

Merle S. Rehkopf Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Kristen Nicole Vanderbeck, AM Washburn University

Michelle Rizzuti and Linda Tomlinson Endowed Scholarship

Amanda Rose Graziano, HK University of Central Florida

Monica Tucker Norris Endowed Scholarship

Samanta Guadalupe Sosa, IΞ Christian Brothers University

Nancy Ann Meager Hicks Endowed Scholarship

Juliana Francesca Bologna, Ψ University of Washington

Nelly G. Shearer Endowed Scholarship

Lucy Mason Eubanks, ΔΨ Samford University

Nora Nell Hardy Jackson Endowed Scholarship

Lindsey Marie Loheac, BΓ Florida State University

Nu House Corporation Endowed Scholarship

Madyson Rae Certeza Mayol, N The University of Alabama

Patsy Ellis Roach Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Izzy Ann Ives, ΓΨ Texas Christian University

Rachel Pendray Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Lauren Elizabeth Motsney, ΔZ Sam Houston State University

• 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 2023 and spring 2024 semesters

• Be a current sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student with plans to continue full-time education for the entirety of the 2023-2024 academic year 2. Track down your transcript.

Rebecca J. Jakubcin

Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Lauren Rose Scheichet, HK University of Central Florida

Sally Tucker Thompson Endowed Scholarship

*Megan Marie Foster, K The University of Texas at Austin

San Antonio

Endowed Scholarship

Madison Paige Smith, ΛΓ The University of Texas at San Antonio

Shamim (Syed) and Jordan Wu Endowed Scholarship

*Ashley Christina Sells, TΩ California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Sora Embry Coulter Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Elissa Tegan Bell, BΓ Florida State University

Suzanne Morrow Ellis and Patricia Morrow Endowed Scholarship

Grace Elizabeth Johnson, Λ Southwestern University

Team Nu Endowment Scholarship

Makayla Parris, N The University of Alabama

Tracy Pierce Kormylo Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Kaitlyn Nicole Hoxie, ΓΠ The University of Georgia

Vallera Clough Ross Endowed Scholarship

*Kristina Elese Taylor, Σ Baker University

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• One ZTA National Officer, alumnae chapter officer or advisor

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. PST on March 1.

Vena Bragg Endowed Scholarship

Grace Katherina Jukovich, AO The University of Iowa

Zeta Alpha Endowed Scholarship

Caitlin Marie Kehler, ZA University of Evansville

RECOGNITION SCHOLARSHIPS

These scholarships resulted from a minimum contribution of $2,000 by the sponsoring group, along with $500 from the ZTA Foundation. An individual or alumnae/ collegiate chapter may establish a Recognition Scholarship and may name it in honor or in memory of a special Zeta.

*Denotes a graduate student

Alpha Eta Recognition Scholarship 2022

*Katelyn Clair Welch, HΠ Wright State University

Alpha Eta Recognition Scholarship 2022

*Mary Lyn Dyer, ΓΠ University of Georgia

Alpha Eta Recognition Scholarship 2022

*Maddi Faith Holloway, ΘΘ Arkansas Tech University

Alpha Zeta Centennial Recognition Scholarship

Cyra Lynn Markowski, AZ The Ohio State University

Alpha Zeta Centennial Recognition Scholarship Claire Alise Stefano, AZ The Ohio State University

Ann Arbor, MI Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship

*Sydney Danielle Goodwin, ΛO Boise State University

Ann Marsh

Memorial Scholarship

Marisa Haley Rech, ΘΓ Texas A&M University

Ann Mullman Marsh Memorial Scholarship

Emma Kate Pertuit, Λ Southwestern University

Ashley Nicole Cross Memorial Scholarship

Mary Kathryn Hall, BΛ University of Louisville

Aunt Paula Caputo Memorial Scholarship

Sydney Elizabeth Lewis, ZΓ Youngstown State University

Barbara A. Peters Memorial Scholarship

Emily Zoe Marks, ZΓ Youngstown State University

Becky Carter Bowman Recognition Scholarship

Nahir Sol Cavaleri, IΞ Christian Brothers University

Becky Hainsworth Kirwan Recognition Scholarship

Sarah Ellen Tinelli, ΘΔ Salisbury University

Beta Delta Alumnae Scholarship

*Kayla Marie Lemons, BΔ Miami University

Birmingham, AL Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship

Lexi Renee Rennhack, AN Birmingham-Southern College

Birmingham, AL Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship

Harper Elizabeth Francine, ΔΨ Samford University

Bona Lee Memorial Scholarship

*Beverly Agsaulio, IΞ Christian Brothers University

Bruce and Mary Walcutt Recognition Scholarship

Kendyl Elizabeth Loper, K

The University of Texas at Austin

Bunky Womble Manley Memorial Scholarship

Isabel Eugenia Gouveia, HZ

Elon University

Caroline Jennings Conrad Memorial Scholarship

Destany R. L'Heureux, M Drury University

Cheron Pitts White Recognition Scholarship

Anna Grace Wamble, HP

The University of North Alabama

Cheryl Daniels Memorial Recognition Scholarship

Mackenzie Allison Begley, O Brenau University

Christie Tansor Memorial Recognition Scholarship

Emma Elizabeth Murphy, KΩ Saint Louis University

City of Chicago Alumnae Recognition Scholarship

Kelly Elizabeth McGee, AO The University of Iowa

Cleveland East Alumnae Recognition Scholarship in Memory of Hester South

Nicole Marie Babik, ΔΔ Baldwin Wallace University

Cleveland-East & West Alumnae Chapter Betty Steinhauer-Ott Memorial Scholarship

Kerrigan Emily Ponsart, ΔΔ Baldwin Wallace University

Collin County, Texas Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship

Elizabeth Anne Beard, ΛΣ

The University of Texas at Tyler Collin County, Texas Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship

Erin Elaine Pfeiffer, ZΣ

The University of Texas at Arlington Columbus, Akron, Cleveland-West Recognition Scholarship

Hallie Susan Paus, ΔΘ Ohio Northern University Columbus, OH Alumnae Recognition Scholarship

Jaden Elizabeth Serrato, AZ The Ohio State University

Cookie Carter Recognition Scholarship

Allie Taylor Walsh, ZB Thiel College

Cynthia Byars Courtney Recognition Scholarship

Sanjana Rani Verma, ΓT Texas Tech University

Dallas Area Night Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship

Ashley Dionne Wilson, ΘO Baylor University

Dallas Area Night Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship

Lilly Elizabeth Wixson, ΘO Baylor University

Dayton, OH Alumnae Recognition Scholarship

McKala Kaleen Stafford, HΠ Wright State University

Daytona Beach, FL Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship

Anna Elizabeth Freyhof, BΨ Stetson University

Debbie Buscher Leck Scholarship

*Grace Middlestadt, IΔ Towson University

Debra Barrett Cooke Recognition Scholarship

Erica Dionne Carnegie, BΨ Stetson University

Dekalb County, GA Alumnae Scholarship

*Haley Edie Robinson, ΛΛ Kennesaw State University

Devotion to the Right, the Good & the True Recognition Scholarship

Gretchen Louise Saurage, ΘΓ Texas A&M University

Dianna Buck Conaty Memorial Scholarship

*Katarina Emily Douglas, BO University of South Carolina

Dianna Buck Conaty Memorial Scholarship

Brooke Taylor Stevens, HB Duquesne University

Dianna Buck Conaty Memorial Scholarship

Georgia Gray Temple, ΛH Virginia Commonwealth University

Dianne Ford LaForty Recognition Scholarship

Ansley Reese Nicolaus, ΘI University of North Florida

Dr. Andrea Porter Recognition Scholarship

Audrey Ruth Wester, ZΨ Jacksonville State University

Edna M. Phelan Recognition Scholarship

Caitlyn Elizabeth Chancey, ΓP Auburn University

Elizabeth Emery Patterson Recognition Scholarship

May Truong Le, Y University of California, Berkeley Elizabeth Emery Patterson Recognition Scholarship

*Alexandra Zunyun Tien-Smith, Y University of California, Berkeley Florence Dunn Memorial Recognition Scholarship

Natalie Dianne Berry, ΓZ Mississippi State University

Fort Worth, TX Crown Service Recognition Scholarship

Kinsy Rose Smith, ΓΨ Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX Turquoise Loyalty Recognition Scholarship

Kelsey Claire Waite, ΓΨ Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX White Violet Responsibility Recognition Scholarship

Olivia Jasa Paliscak, ΓΨ

Texas Christian University

Frances Bauer Morrow Columbus Ohio Zeta Lady Recognition Scholarship

Alexia Marie Ostich, AZ

The Ohio State University

Gail Ann Skowron Memorial Scholarship

Claire Megan Connelly, Z

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Gainesville, FL

Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship

Ashton Elise Peaninger Erickson, ΓI University of Florida

Gamma Gamma House Board Recognition Scholarship

*Iris Celeste Sanchez, ΓΓ

The University of Texas at El Paso

Gamma Nu Recognition Scholarship

Kaity Li Lucero, ΓN University of Virginia

Gamma Nu Recognition Scholarship

Brooklyn Danielle McGrew, ΓN University of Virginia

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

Gayle Pastorelli Zeiter Recognition Scholarship

Madi Leigh Cathey, IH University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Gloria Culberson Hice Recognition Scholarship

Katie Amanda Leonard, ZΨ Jacksonville State University

Greater Kansas City Alumnae Recognition Scholarship

Kilian Jancy Cecilia Cox, BY Kansas State University

Greater Kansas City Alumnae Recognition Scholarship

Gwyn Estelle Arnold, KH Rockhurst University

Greater Little Rock Alumnae Recognition Scholarship

Lynsey Mae Powers, ZO Arkansas State University

Harriett Ellerbee Memorial Recognition Scholarship

Katie Sierra Armstrong, ΛΓ The University of Texas at San Antonio Harriette Renken Schmick Recognition Scholarship

Marisa Rene Pisapia, ΘΔ Salisbury University

Helen “Gail” Songer Dippold Memorial Recognition Scholarship

Haleigh Elaine Harris, Σ Baker University

In Honor of the 1970s Delta Mu Alumnae Recognition Scholarship

Samantha Michelle Essex, ΔM

The University of Tennessee at Martin

In Honor of the 1970s Delta Mu Alumnae Recognition Scholarship

Faith Briana Pilkington, ΔM The University of Tennessee at Martin

In Memory of Judy Brushwood Erickson Recognition Scholarship

Kayleigh Louise Maimone, ΓB Washington College

In Memory of Our Beloved Eta Xi Sister, Patsy Jean Dillon-Long

Julia Katherine Monahan, HΞ Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

In Memory of Our Beloved Eta Xi Sister, Patsy Jean Dillon-Long Liz Valentin, HΞ Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Iota Theta Recognition Scholarship

Natalie Marie Pinchok, IA Robert Morris University

Jacksonville, FL Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship

Jacquelyn Hope Charbono, ΘI University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship

Abbie Whitley Reeves, ΘI University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL Alumnae Chapter Scholarship in Memory of Tiffany Vedvick Abigail Margaret Remke, ΘI University of North Florida

Jaclyn Waterman Conatser Recognition Scholarship

Dee Dee Joely Kuhlenkamp, ΘI University of North Florida

Jane Anna Pitts-Cummings Recognition Scholarship

Kylie Ann Henderson, HP The University of North Alabama

Janice Spradley McCarthy Memorial Scholarship

Emmy Grace Rixe, ZΣ

The University of Texas at Arlington Jeanne Branscombe Williams Memorial Scholarship

Aine E. Concepcion, ΔΓ High Point University

Jennifer Reyes & Meghan Johnson Recognition Scholarship

Megan Jean Keefe, ΘO Baylor University

Karil Strater Sommers Recognition Scholarship

Olivia Savannah Elkin, ΛE Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Kelley Brege Recognition Scholarship

Ishika Cividi, ΓΩ University of Houston

Kelley Noll Recognition Scholarship

Meredith Elva Farrow, ΓP Auburn University

Kelly Brown Johnson Recognition Scholarship

Emily Catherine Calabro, ΓP Auburn University

Kery Reinkemyer Webb Recognition Scholarship

*Mary Helen Altman, ΓΠ University of Georgia

Leah Goggans Simmons Recognition Scholarship

Hannah Faith Simpson, ZΨ

Jacksonville State University

Leilani Struzick Rabourn Recognition Scholarship

Nicole Trammell, HI Valdosta State University

Leslie Brockman Recognition Scholarship

Heather Breanna Buzarde, ΓT Texas Tech University

Linda Lawrence Green Recognition Scholarship

Emelia Alise Smith, KΛ University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Long Beach Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship

Samantha Elena Martinez, ΘΩ

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Long Beach Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship

Lauren Nicole Segat, ΘΩ

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Long Beach Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship

Gracielle Lua Li, Y University of California, Berkeley

Maria Teresa Papp Recognition Scholarship

Mary Patricia Hiros, ΔΔ Baldwin Wallace University

Mary Ruth Jones Leadership Recognition Scholarship

Kiana Nemati, ΓΨ Texas Christian University

Scholarship Recipients stand to be recognized at the Foundation Luncheon during Convention 2022 in Grapevine, Texas.

Melissa (Missy) Guthrie

Wagler Zeta Alpha Memorial Recognition Scholarship

Magdalen Marie Newcomb, ZA University of Evansville

Murfreesboro Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship

Shae Parsons, ΘΘ Arkansas Tech University

Nancy Miller Hill

Memorial Scholarship

Jess Leigh Craig, BΛ University of Louisville

Nancy Miller Hill Memorial Scholarship

Alexis Nicole Daniel, BΛ University of Louisville

Nancy Woodruff Marsh Recognition Scholarship

Katie Grace Bennett, ZΞ Georgia Southern University

Nina Beth Feinzig Memorial Scholarship

Gabby Elizabeth Wodka, ΛI Vanderbilt University

Nobility of Serving Recognition Scholarship

Mari Liang, ΘΓ Texas A&M University

Northern Virginia Alumnae Recognition Scholarship

Jordan Isabel Hundley, ΓK James Madison University

NW Suburban Alumnae of Chicago Recognition Scholarship

Xonhane Cherise Medina, ΛT Long Island University Brooklyn

Oklahoma City Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship

Hannah Grace Slaatten, AY Oklahoma State University

Pamela Morris Blessing White Violet Scholarship

Jordyn Izabella Miller, ZA University of Evansville

Phyllis Zuehlke Honorary Scholarship

Emily Anne Dianne Beiers, IO Lander University

Piper Stephens Family Memorial Recognition Scholarship

Parker Ashlynn Pogue, ΘΓ Texas A&M University

Province IIA/IIB Recognition Scholarship

Emily Elise Hoven, KI Moravian University

Research Triangle Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship

Caroline Inga Shealy, ΘT

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Rocky Mountain Alumnae Chapter Memorial Scholarship

Emma Louise Hall, KA Colorado State University

Roxanne Trovato Wood Recognition Scholarship

Brianna Grace Sparks, ΘΘ Arkansas Tech University

San Diego, CA Alumnae Chapter Recognition Scholarship

Tyann Leigh Adams, ΘΦ

California State University, Fullerton Silicon Valley Alumnae Recognition Scholarship

Cecilia Marie Crowley, Y University of California, Berkeley St. Louis Alumnae Recognition Scholarship

Madi May Griffith, AΨ University of Missouri

St. Louis Alumnae Recognition Scholarship

Kate Shay Taylor, AΨ University of Missouri

Stancy Robinson Hagans Recognition Scholarship

Sarah Elizabeth-Anne Auer, ΓT Texas Tech University

Monica Tucker Norris Endowed Scholarship

Monica Tucker Norris served as Treasurer and President of Iota Xi Chapter (Christian Brothers University), was active in the Memphis, TN Alumnae Chapter and donated frequently to the ZTA Foundation. When she passed away in 2019, at age 47, following a seven-year battle with a rare form of cancer, her parents, Gary and Patsy Tucker, chose to remember her by endowing a scholarship for an Iota Xi member. “She fell in love with ZTA from the beginning,” said Gary. “We want the chapter to remember her forever.” Monica “could and did do everything well,” her parents said. She ran her father’s company, earned a master’s degree in education and, during her cancer treatment, became an accomplished artist. “She was a caring and loyal friend who helped everybody,” Patsy said. In addition to her parents, Monica is survived by her husband, Marcus, and two daughters, Maggie and Molly.

Stephanie

Arnette

Powell Recognition Scholarship

Macie Lee Reeves, ΓΠ The University of Georgia

Susan Hemphill Keener

Honorary Lake Norman Alumnae Scholarship

Meadow Jeanette Becker, HT

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Susan McLaughlin Hoyt Recognition Scholarship

Gabriela Avila, ΓΩ University of Houston

Susan Smith Lifelong Learning Memorial Scholarship

Lili Martha Nunez, ΓΨ Texas Christian University

The Hann Family Recognition Scholarship

*Megan Theresa Hartnett, ΓA Sacred Heart University

The P&B ZTA Scholarship

Lauren Miriam Henson, ΘH

Stephen F. Austin State University

Tommye Webb Memorial Scholarship

Lindsey Claire Ruth, ΓZ

Mississippi State University

Topeka Alumane Chapter Recognition Scholarship

*Brooke Lauren Petefish, AM Washburn University

Tracy Clarke Cooper-Tuckman Recognition Scholarship

Kienna Elena Rodriguez, BN New Mexico State University

Tracy Moore Recognition Scholarship

Ruby Jean Schommer, ΓΦ University of North Texas

Winifred Dinsmoor Nightingale Memorial Scholarship

Amelia Alexandra Ellen Nail, ΘΔ Salisbury University Zeta Psi Recognition Scholarship

Gracie Ann Miller, ZΨ

Jacksonville State University

ZTA Jacksonville State University Scholarship

Mary Claire Grogan, ZΨ Jacksonville State University ZTAlways Recognition Scholarship

*Lauren Nichole Wohlrab, HT The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS

Service Scholarships, which vary in amount, are awarded to students seeking degrees in medicine or related fields.

*Denotes a graduate student

*Abigail Jordan Pilecki, AO The University of Iowa

Chloe Lynn DeYoung, BΨ Stetson University

Bella Mary Orofino, ΔΘ Ohio Northern University

*Lea Sapna Shah, ΓA University of Miami

*Ariana Jasmin Rodarte, ΓΓ The University of Texas at El Paso

*Kathleen Marie Anderson, KH Rockhurst University

Lainy Gloria Ann McCoy, ΛE Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

*Felicia Angelina Raybourn, Σ Baker University

ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Achievement Scholarships are funded by the ZTA Foundation General Scholarship Fund and are awarded to students who demonstrate leadership, maintain high GPAs and have financial need. These scholarships focus on individuals from chapters that do not have designated scholarships.

*Denotes a graduate student

*Marilyn Marie Rowell, AN Birmingham-Southern College

Elena Isabelle Fabian, AΦ Northwestern University

Carlie Elizabeth Connors, AΨ University of Missouri

Kelby Michelle Hill, AΨ University of Missouri

Alyson Elizabeth Winkelmann, AΨ University of Missouri

*Alicia Grace Cornelius, AY Oklahoma State University

Jentri Elizabeth Rayburn, AY Oklahoma State University

Chloe Marie Sherrill, AY Oklahoma State University

Laura Nicole Woods, AY Oklahoma State University

Maddy Elise Piefer, BΩ Union University

Brooke Morgan Bower, ΔB Florida Southern College

*Emily Rebecca Rozen, ΔB Florida Southern College

*Melissa Catherine Wedeman, ΔB Florida Southern College

Jolee Grace McMullin, ΔX William Jewell College

Katie Eleanor Wagenheim, ΔX William Jewell College

Savanna C. Cowan, ΔΓ High Point University

Rhiannon Rae Mack, ΔI Clarion University of Pennsylvania

*Harley Ann Glover, ΔK Louisiana State University

Millie Grace Lindsay, ΔK Louisiana State University

Lindsey Leigh Oliver, ΔΩ Westminster College

Cora Tami Taylor, ΔO Lenoir-Rhyne University

Casidy Jo Gier, ΔΨ Samford University

Madeline Grace Shebs, ΔΨ Samford University

Leah Paige Carnegie, ΔΘ Ohio Northern University

*Emily Ann Keesucker, ΔY West Virginia Wesleyan College

*Baylee Nicole Senator, ΔY West Virginia Wesleyan College

Carleigh Marie Foreman, E University of Arkansas

Julianna Plaisance, E University of Arkansas

Hannah Victoria Banks, HB Duquesne University

Brianna Marie Pierce, HB Duquesne University

Grace Riley Grenier, HE Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Lindsay Grace Allison, HΓ West Chester University of Pennsylvania

*Julie Risden Lang, HΓ West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Aiden Ohr Pasternak, HK University of Central Florida

Caneel Bay Axberg, HΛ College of Charleston

*Tyler Lynn Gray, HM Augusta University

Peyton Patterson, HM Augusta University

*Lydia Leigh Harrison, HP The University of North Alabama

Tatum Alexa Hogan, HP The University of North Alabama

*Kailey Rayann Hall, HY Missouri Southern State University

Emma Christine Guido, HΞ Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

*Kelly Jean O'Neil, HZ Elon University

Ava Taylor Rosen, HZ Elon University

Sofia Catherine Bond, ΓA University of Miami

EB Belle Kerby, ΓX Indiana State University

Quincee Mae Musselman, ΓX Indiana State University

Gerda V. Naeter, ΓI University of Florida

*Jackie Charmaine Sterghos, ΓI University of Florida

*Camille Mellette Pitchford, ΓΠ University of Georgia

*Kacie Lynn Florus, ΓP Auburn University

Jenna Elizabeth Butka, IA Robert Morris University

Allison Mary Ezbiansky, IA Robert Morris University

Rachel Elizabeth Martin, IΓ The College of New Jersey

*Kennedy Jane Garger, IΨ Rochester Institute of Technology

Yuna Kang, IΨ Rochester Institute of Technology

Julia Marie Lantz, KH Rockhurst University

Mary Elizabeth Bostian, KI Moravian University

Gianna Lin Greggo, KI Moravian University

Meghan Jane Mullaly, KM Linfield University

Katy Rose Schmitt, KM Linfield University

Jessica Diane Malanga, KΣ University of South Florida

Andrea Marie Blair, KY Georgia College

Stephanie Kate Geier, KY Georgia College

Brooke Diane Hudson, KY Georgia College

Stephanie Katelyn Adamczyk, ΛE Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

McKenna Rae Daley, ΛK Appalachian State University

Sarah Elizabeth Hollins, ΛK Appalachian State University

*Lexi Marie Snoke, ΛK Appalachian State University

Allyson Kristen Barron, ΛΛ Kennesaw State University

Ruby Lee Robinson, ΛΛ Kennesaw State University

Mady Rose Fairchild, ΛO Boise State University

Mackenzie Layne Rothrock, ΛO Boise State University

Morgan Alissa Giordano, ΛΠ Reinhardt University

Megan Elizabeth Ingham, ΛΠ Reinhardt University

Fatima Palomino Ramos, ΛΞ Seton Hall University

Arianna Crystal Weling, ΛΞ Seton Hall University

Gemma Kate Ross, M Drury University

*Katherine Crowe, N The University of Alabama

Maggie Kermoade, Ψ University of Washington

Gracie LaRee Childs, Σ Baker University

*Hannah Austin Dailey, ΘN Auburn University at Montgomery

Savannah Lee Humphries, ΘN Auburn University at Montgomery

Carlee Brooke Norwood, ΘΣ Winthrop University

Sanjana Jha, ΘT

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Breckyn Rose Ballard, ΘΘ Arkansas Tech University

Elizabeth Katelyn Durning, ΘΘ Arkansas Tech University

Allicen Elizabeth Fight, ΘΘ Arkansas Tech University

Averi Claire Massey, ΘΘ Arkansas Tech University

Anna Catherine Williams, ΘΘ Arkansas Tech University

Sophie Caroline Broome, ΘZ Wofford College

Allie Akins Keels, ΘZ Wofford College

Emma Kaye McDermott, ΘZ Wofford College

Emma C. Skelton, ΘZ Wofford College

Callie Elizabeth Barthelemy, Z The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Amanda Nicole Inman, Z The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

*Abby Madison Sallee, Z The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Emily Marie Irons, ZB Thiel College

Rebekah Ladaika, ZB Thiel College

Hallie Elizabeth Miller, ZB Thiel College

Sarah Dora Wakley, ZB Thiel College

Natalie Katherine Zgurich, ZB Thiel College

Mackenzie Dawn Lewis, ZΓ Youngstown State University

Galena Lopuchovsky, ZΓ Youngstown State University

Kaitlyn Nicole Kurfuss, ZΛ Rider University

Skylar Faith Austin, ZΨ Jacksonville State University

Bailey Anne Harper, ZΨ Jacksonville State University

Maggie Ann Hedgepath, ZΨ Jacksonville State University

Henley Ryan Higgins, ZΨ Jacksonville State University

*Ashlee Laurel Jones, ZΨ Jacksonville State University

“I want to extend my deepest and most sincere gratitude for being awarded the Helen M. Crafford Founders Grant. This grant is supporting my studies at the Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine. Becoming a physician has been a dream of mine for many years. However, financing this dream as a first-generation college student has not been simple. In this coming school year, I intend to volunteer with a student organization I founded to support breast cancer education and awareness. Thank you again for supporting my education."

Elisabeth Hayes Lambda Iota Chapter

Helen M. Crafford Founders Grant

[1] Alumnae sisters spread Zeta Love at the Greater Cincinnati Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walk.

[2] Gamma Mu Chapter (University of Nebraska at Omaha) sisters pose in pink to support breast cancer education and awareness.

[3] Silver Spring, MD Chapter alumnae break out the pink feather boas to support breast cancer survivors and thrivers in style.

[4] Members of Eta Phi Chapter (Illinois State University) are ready to hand out pink ribbons to everyone they meet.

[5] Sisters of Kappa Chi Chapter (Shorter University) are linked together and ready to Think Pink®.

[6] Lambda Gamma Chapter (University of Texas at San Antonio) sisters are all smiles and ready to spread breast cancer awareness and education on campus.

[7] Kappa Theta Chapter (California State University, San Bernardino) support its local NFL team at a Crucial Catch game.

[8] Lambda Phi Chapter (Binghamton University) knows there is a lot of power in one pink ribbon.

[9] Sisters of Lambda Theta Chapter (New York University) share their Think Pink® pride.

[10] Members of Beta Upsilon Chapter (Kansas State University) take advantage of a photo opportunity at the local MSABC walk.

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