75th Anniversary Gala & Silent Auction Philly Zetas Celebrate 75th Anniversary Gala & Silent Auction By Dana Moore Beta Delta Zeta Chapter The Philadelphia graduate chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Beta Delta Zeta Chapter hosted their commemorative 75th Anniversary Weekend Celebration in Philadelphia, PA, the weekend of Nov. 22, 2019. The anniversary weekend, led by Soror Stephanie L. Arnold and the anniversary committee, celebrated everything #FINERinPHILLY! The celebration began the evening of Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, with their Gala & Silent Auction at the Sugarhouse Casino Event Center. The chapter welcomed their guests to a cocktail hour followed by a threecourse dinner. Guests were entertained by the sounds of international performer and recording artist Gerald Veasley and were provided with complimentary gaming credits to use on the casino floor. Some guests met outside to converse on the heated balcony while enjoying the breathtaking, luminous view of the Ben Franklin Bridge that overlooks the Delaware River. It was a festive atmosphere of dancing, support of the chapter’s scholarship fund, socializing, and laughter.
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The Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening was none other than Dr. Stacie N.C. Grant, international speaker, best-selling author, and celebrity hostess. The charge for the evening was given by International Grand Basileus Valerie Hollingsworth Baker, who honored Triumphant Founder Arizona Cleaver Stemons. Distinguished guests included International First AntiBasileus Tamara C. Manning Gordon; International Grammateus Jamye Bridges; International Phylacter La Ketha Prioleau; 20th International Grand Basileus and Centennial Chair, Dr. Jylla Moore Tearte; Atlantic Regional Director Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq.; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Director Diane Wilson; and fellow Greek brothers, sisters, and friends. On Saturday, Nov. 23, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson was joined by Councilwoman and Zeta Soror
THE ARCHON MAGAZINE • SPRING & SUMMER 2021 REMEMBERING CENTENNIAL 100 (1920 – 2020)
