Why does Zeta have a crown?

Prior to Convention 1923 (the year of ZTA's 25th anniversary), it was decided that a small gold crown would be adopted as the recognition pin of Zeta Tau Alpha. The recognition pin committee decided on this symbol for four reasons: It is easily recognizable. It represents the five main attributes of our Fraternity.

What is the ZTA crown symbol?

Symbol: Five-Pointed Crown and Strawberry

The five-pointed crown is an official symbol of the Fraternity. The significance of the five points is revealed to each member upon her Initiation. Many examples of crown artwork can be found within ZTA, and all are acceptable as long as the crown contains exactly five points.

What sorority symbol is a crown?

The first link in the chain is for our founding chapter at Longwood College and is the only gold link in the chain. Our chapter is the 97th link in the "Chain of Chapters". Zeta Tau Alpha is also known by it's nicknames of Zeta or ZTA. Our symbols are the five pointed crown and strawberries.

Why is the strawberry special to Zeta?

The strawberry is special to Zeta Tau Alpha because a secret admirer of one of the founders gave her a basket of strawberries, and this gave them the inspiration for their first meeting.

What are the 5 points on the Zeta crown?

Do I Need a Crown?

What are Zetas sorority known for?

Zeta chapters and auxiliaries have given untotaled hours of voluntary service to educate the public, assist youth, provide scholarships, support organized charities, and promote social and civic change legislation. As the sorority moves toward its centennial, it retains its original zest for excellence.

What does ZLAM mean Zeta?

It stands for “Zeta love and mine”. Meaning that when you say it to your sister you are expressing love in two ways: 1) from the Zeta sisterhood as a whole 2) From you as a person and an individual.

What is Zeta open motto?

Our open motto is to “Seek the Noblest” meaning we are continuously looking for beautiful, strong, and stimulating young women to join our sisterhood. If you are interested in joining Greek Life we encourage you to keep Zeta Tau Alpha on your mind.

What is Zeta Tau Alpha secret password?

The Conductor helps the Candidate rise, then the Basileia steps to her left and comes forward to the front of the altar, where she gives the Candidate the password and the grip. The Basileia in imparting the password “Arista” cautions that is never spoken above a whisper.

What sorority is Kardashian?

While attending U of A, Kourtney joined the sorority Alpha Phi.

What is Beyonce sorority?

Beyonce Delta Kappa Sorority,inc. @BDKNATIONALSINC. Beyonce Delta Kappa was founded on the principles of black excellence unity and power to educate empower and embrace the world.

What is Zeta Tau Alpha reputation?

The girls in Zeta Tau Alpha are so nice and friendly; they really care about their sisterhood and philanthropy. not to mention they're cool on campus and top-ranked nationally.

What piece of jewelry is the highest honor in ZTA?

Honor Ring

The Fraternity's highest individual honor is presented to alumnae for outstanding, sustained post-collegiate ZTA service. The ring is silver with the Coat of Arms on a turquoise stone, flanked by an open Bible and crown.

What are Zeta Tau colors?

Colors. ​The colors of Zeta Tau Alpha are turquoise blue and steel gray. The significance of these colors is explained in the Initiation Service.

Is Zeta Tau Alpha top tier?

While there's no official ranking of the sororities at University of Alabama, it's widely accepted that there are top-tier houses. (Example: Zeta Tau Alpha, Phi Mu and Alpha Deta Phi are considered the most desirable sororities, per the doc.)

Is Zeta Tau Alpha religious?

Zeta Tau Alpha is an international women's social fraternity, founded in Christian traditions, that has chosen to adopt membership selection policies that do not discriminate based on race, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

What does the strawberry mean in Zeta Tau Alpha?

To us, strawberries represent the friendship shared between nine young women. So we hope you have a strawberry or two today, to remember where we came from ❤️🍓 We are so thankful that Founder Mary “Cammie” Campbell Jones Batte received the now-famous strawberries way back in 1898!

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What are Zetas nine key values?

What are the four pillars of Zeta?

Therefore the sorority was founded on four principles: Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has the honor of being the only sorority to be constitutionally bound to a brother fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.

What is Zeta ritual?

ZTA's ritual services bind every member together from the Pledge Service to the Alumnae Initiation Service and even beyond, to the Remembrance Service at death. Zeta Tau Alpha services are cherished throughout each stage of life as a constant thread that ties each woman to the Fraternity and every other sister.

Why do you wish to become a Zeta?

Membership in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is a living and learning experience for women with shared values and objectives. You will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of activities where you can use your unique talents and knowledge to contribute to the chapter and your community.

How do you pledge Zeta?

Although membership in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is by invitation only, we encourage interested women with a track record of community service and in possession of a baccalaureate degree to contact [email protected] for more information.