FOUNDERS’ DAY CELEBRATION

        

Epsilon Eta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Alpha Phi Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. celebrated their joint Founders’ Day.  The observance was held at Columbus State University on January 17^th.  The joint celebration included the collegiate chapters of Zeta (Kappa Epsilon) and Sigma (Theta Zeta).  The guest speaker for the occasion was Reverend Pat Burns.  Reverend Burns challenged each organization to examine the purpose for our annual observance.  She asked both organizations during her speech, “Why do we gather every third Saturday in January?”  Reverend Burns challenged Zeta’-s to be positive role models for young ladies and to instill principles of finer womanhood and self-respect in them.  She stated that young ladies should not “drop it like its’ hot or shake what their momma gave them,” but with Zeta’s as role models, they will know what a lady, mother and wife should be.  Sigma’s were challenged to stand up and show young men what a hard working father, and husband looks like.  Reverend Burns delivered a positive, thought-provoking speech reminding us how important it is to encourage and support one another and that we still have much work to do in our community.

 

The program included the lighting of candles in honor of our Founders and the memory of the Zeta’s 19th International Grand Basileus, the late Dr. Eunice S. Thomas.

The Sigma’s presented their annual Man of the Year Award.  Mr. Michael Carlisle was presented this award for his service and leadership during the past year.  He is also the newly elected President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

The Zeta’s introduced newly inducted members of the sorority, they are :

Stephanie Bivens, Latoshia Pritchett, Sharon Pierce, Crystal Crawford and Salintha Washington.

The Return of Pi Nu Zeta!

The Pi Nu Zeta Chapter of Milledgeville, Georgia, was rechartered on November 6, 2014.  The Chartering Ceremony was held at the Zeta Southeastern Region Conference in Charleston, South Carolina.  The Pi Nu Zeta Chapter was rechartered by Soror Usher James, Soror Marcia Primus, Soror Katherlene Milner, Soror Stacey Hurt-Milner, Soror Wakendra C. Stenson, and Soror Valeria Williams. 

Beta Iota Chapter at Spelman College Spring 2014

 

From Left to Right: Christyanna Holmes. Adeerya Johnson, Michelle Burris, Leslie Davis, Tyelisha Johnson, & Moriah Wallace

The “Beautiful” Beta Iota Chapter at Spelman College was excited to guide these six lovely ladies into Zetaland. The Spring 2014 initiates are more than ecstatic to be members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,Incorporated and they have created a true bond amongst each other. They were eager to engage and execute business and social matters for the chapter and sorority. 

Since the spring semester, Leslie Davis and Michelle Burris have graduated from Spelman College. Leslie currently attends graduate school in California and Michelle is a teacher in Rwanda with the Peace Corps.  

Christyanna, Adeerya, Tyelisha, and Moriah are seniors at Spelman College and have been a great asset to the chapter. Currently each of them hold an executive board position: Christyanna Holmes – ZHOPE Chair, Adeerya Johnson – Grammateus, Tyelisha Johnson – First Anti-Basilieus, and Moriah Wallace – Phylacter. 

The Beta Iota chapter is truly proud of the work that they have done and will do as proud members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.

Beta Iota Chapter at Spelman College Fall 2014

Front to Back: Sade Tuckett, Jazmin Jervis, Ajene Holmes

The “Beautiful” Beta Iota Chapter at Spelman College was also elated to welcome Sade Tuckett, Jazmin Jervis, and Ajene Holmes into Zetaland in the Fall semester of 2014. These three young ladies exuded their zeal for Zeta and currently uphold the high ideals of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood exceptionally well. 

Sade Tuckett is a junior, Psychology major from Brooklyn, New York. She is student leader on Spelman’s campus as a member of the African Student Association and Muslim Student Association. Her knowledge of global issues makes her an asset to current political and social activism. She plans to work in the field of human rights in the future. 

Jazmin Jervis is a sophomore, Political Science major from Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia. Her wealth of knowledge and understanding of political issues makes her passionate about the current fights for civil justice. After graduating, she plans to attend law school and become a corporate and civil rights lawyer. 

Ajene Holmes is a sophomore, Psychology major from Douglas, Georgia. In her spare time she loves working with children, and plans to become a clinical psychologist. These sorors are excited to be members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and thoroughly dedicated to the mission of our chapter and sorority.