Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January
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16, 1920 at Howard University by five co-eds. The five founders were Arizona Cleaver, Myrtle Tyler, Viola
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Tyler, Fannie Pettie and Pearl Neal.
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter
Photo Consent Form The organization was founded on the simple belief that sorority selectiveness and socializing should not overshadow the real mission for progressive organizations - to address society’s behaviors, troubles, prejudices, poverty, and health concerns of
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the day. These five women dared to depart from the traditional groups for black women and sought to establish a new organization based on the principles
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of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer
Tracye Waters
Womanhood.
Abenlemah Jones
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is a sorority of “first!” We were the “first” Greek Letter organization to charter a
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chapter in Africa (1948); the “first” to form adult and youth auxiliary groups; the “first” to centralize its operations in a National Headquarters; the “first” and only to be constitutionally bound to a brother fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Archonettes: Ages 14 - 18
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Amicettes: Ages 9-13
Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter was founded on
Pearlettes: Ages 4 - 8
September 15, 1955 in the Wilmington area. We continue to uphold our principles through our partnerships and collaborations with companies such as the March of Dimes and American Cancer Society. We support our community through volunteer opportunities and scholarships. Our work in the local and global communities is a direct reflection of who we are as women of ZETA.
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC. EPSILON RHO ZETA CHAPTER P. O. Box 84 Bear, DE 19701 www.zphib1920epz.org Email us at: EPZYouthDir@gmail.com
Mary Breaux Wright International President Tamara Stewart Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter President
Amicettes
Archonettes
Pearlettes
The Archonette Club is comprised of high school-
The Amicette Club is for young ladies between
The youngest members of the Youth Groups
aged young ladies typically between 14 –18 and
the ages of 9 –13, who are willing to strive
are the Pearlettes. These little ladies are
are ladies who demonstrate an interest in the
toward the ideals of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.,
under the age of 9 years old and are mentored
goals and the ideals of scholarship, sisterly love,
and who demonstrate potential for leadership
by ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. to
and community service.
and service to the community.
become outstanding leaders in their community.
Girls who participate in this group will be
Young ladies who participate in this group will be exposed to activities and projects to enhance their
Young ladies who participate in this group will be
exposed to activities and projects to enhance
development as maturing, young women.
exposed to activities and projects to enhance
their development and build upon their
Activities and projects have included:
their development as they transition into
creativity. Activities and projects have
adolescence. Activities and projects have
included:
Participating actively in workshops regarding
included:
academic success, college readiness, self-esteem,
Effective Test-Taking Strategies Workshop
Phonics & Literacy Practice
mental health, and social graces
Conflict Management Workshop
Friendship and Pen Pal letters
Amicettte Book Club (ABC)
Valentine’s Day Cards for seniors
Developing Leadership Skills, Bonding;
Building Positive Self-Esteem Workshop
Pearlette Pen Pals
Team-Building and
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The Importance of Good Manners
Engaging in Community Service High School Sophomores/juniors have the option of becoming a member of the R.O.Y.A.L Miss Blue Revue Debutante Mentoring Program.