Archon Bicentennial Issue 1976-1976 by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

BICENTENNIAL ISSUE 56th Anniversary- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Carl T. Rowan Carl T. Rowan, syndicated columnist, will be keynote banquet speaker for the 56th Anniversary Boule, Marriott Inn. Atlanta, Georgia, Sunday, July 25. Hundreds of delegates will crowd Atlanta for what is expected to be a record attendance at the convention July 25-30. Soren Janice G. Kissner, and Dr. Edith Scott Francis, president and first vice-president will chair the general business scssior», beginning July 26. Issues in Education, Unemployment, Health Care crviccs, and Black Women in the Bicentennial year arc high priorities on the agenda. Much of the planning has been in the hands of a joint Boule Committee of national officers and heads of local chapter'> in Atlanta.

THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED

THE ARC HON is published by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., from the office of the Antapokritis, located at 216 Berkely Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208. All correspondence, manuscripts and photographs should be addressed to Soror Effie B. Burford, Editor, at this address. Editor EFFIE B. BURFORD

VOL XXX, No. 3

Special Bicentennial Issue, 56th Anniversary Boule

July, 1976

TABLE OF CONTENTS Editorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Message from National President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 "Third-World Priorities for Third-World People": Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soror Marjorie Ellis 6 Medical Care Dr. Amanda Blount 7 Job Opportunity Dr. Deborah Wolfe 8 Human Relations Soror Ione H. Gibson 10 pecial Features: "Black Woman in the Bicentennial Years" Soror Ida B. King 11-12 "A Tribute to Paul" Soror Cosedena Thomas 14 "Baobab" Soror Mary Carter Smith .17 Spirit of Boule 18-21 minent Psychiatrist Ha Diversified Interests Dr. Alyce C. Gullattee 20 "New Look At National Headquarters" 32-33 "A Brief Observation of the Peoples' Republic of China" Dr. Deborah Wolfe 51-54 Finer Womanhood-Founders' Day Activities 22-35 Alumni hapter News 36-47 ampu and ity haptcr News 48-51 Stork's Ne t 55-59 People in the News 61-62 A 'Tribute to the Late Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune" 64

Editorially Speaking

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Count down-ten, nine, eight ... Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is to be commended for its recent production "Countdown at Kusini." The executive producer, Lillian P. Benbow, states the film was produced out of Delta's deep concern about black-exploitation films and the rampant racism in contemporary cinema. ************************************

A lot of hard planning has gone into our 56th Boule from the local chapter and our National Office. ************************************

Did you see last Grave at Dimbara, a documentary on apartheid in South Africa? The ninety-minute documentation was followed by a discussion with Robert McNeil, commentator; Roelof F. Boethe, UN Ambassador of South Africa; and Anthony Lewis, columnist with the New York Times. The documentary was muggled out of South Africa. Although there is melodrama and propaganda, it leaves one appalled at the many facets of discrimination. Mr. Lewis and Mr. McNeil agreed that there have been some improvements, but nothing seem to have been done about the simple rights that are denied Blacks in South Africa. There is lack of free education, there is a curfew law for all Blacks, restricted housing within the city, laws requiring all Blacks, 16 years or older, to carry identification on their person at all times. Equally disturbing is the many American and European businesses indicated as making huge profits from cheap labor by South Africans. Dimbaza causes one to lose a lot of sleep. How will these injustices be resolved?

Effie B. Burford-Editor Great effort must be made to report women as alert, creative, clear-thinking beings. Accurate reporting through the news-media is not always available from men who may or may not have a positive attitude toward women. Men tend to write from their own experiences and background. ************************************

Three matadoras of Spain were laughed at when they attempted to make formal passes in the bullring near Spain. It appears the officials had slipped into the ring an aged bull which novice matadors would not be expected to fight. ************************************

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Janet Guthrie, first woman to try out for the lndianapoli 500 Race, has received concern from men who have been heard to ay, "She'll psyc out the men drivers." They did not know whether he would prove to be a real driver. She passed the rookie test with flying colors. Unfortunately, Ms. Guthrie had continuous mechanical problems with her automobile and as a result was unable to qualify for the race.

On Spellman's Glee ClubWhat is happiness? Hearing fifty-odd voices plending in perfect harmony under the able direction of Dr. Roland L. Allison in "Thou Hast Been Our Dwelling Place," "Poor Lazarus," or "Walk Him Upstair " Music like that regenerates and set listener apart.

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To All Young Blacks-A plan is under way to tighten control on those wh enter college. Those 'good ole days' when everybody wa accepted bee au e he was "black" are changing. It' time-out for so much singing, and finger-popping. Hit those book . Let mo t of that energy hang out with the French, biology, chernestry, German, philo ophy, ethic , religion, et cetera. I said long ago-when all the rhetoric died down-the colleges would require per on with potential for excellence. Don't let popular music or exec ive dating rob you of your rightful place at the school of your choo ing.

On Paul RobesonIt was in the l 940s-a Sunday afternoon in Chicago. I'd expected a throng of people to hear this marvelous voice, but there was a parse gathering. It mu t have been after the inve ligation .... But his singing was vibrant and trong. Hi inging was ju t as I had alway imagined. ************************************

A Quotable Quote: White language art teacher, rehear ing for Brotherh od Observation, sent note to Black foreign language teacher. "Mr . B, end Arthur and Jame to me at I : I 5 pm. I need to practice 'Brotherhood' for 15 minutes.'' 2

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"Hunger, Employment, Health Care, Housing, Education, & Cultural Development'' 4

International President's Message Janice G. Kissner Concern for Employment Fu! I employment for all capable workers is es ential. Able bodied men and women who desire to work, and contribute to this nation's economy must be given the opportunity to not only provide a credible living for their families, but also, to help preserve their basic dignity. The free enterprise system must work for all, not just a privileged few. Most certainly the system must work for citizens whose upward mobility has been systematically impeded. The full elimination of petty hatreds based on ancient prejudices discredits the spirit of brotherhood which was key in the minds of our "Founding Fathers." Racism and other forms of discrimination must not prevail any longer. Our contributions as an integral part of this nation must not be clouded nor minimized. Our greatness has been established and overly demonstrated since we reached these shores. This nation must also expand much more to improve our law enforcement, judicial, and penal systems, all of which are either inadequate to the volume of our problems or irrelevant to the nature of those problems. We each must become advocates for a just system, with the same penalities for the poor as well as the rich. Minorities are still having to pay a greater judicial price than those who make up the majority. Full equality of women must never be remanded to a low priority. Not only is equal compensation for the equal task the question, but full recognition of women as great contributor to the well-being and effective functioning of this nation vitally important.

Our Boule Theme; "Third Century Prioritie for Third World People," i a fitting one, in view of where we are as a people, in this great nation of ours. Reflecting back to I 776 we were founded on principle of equality, justice, freedom of pcech, and religion for all. These rights were eloquently expressed in our Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America. Our nation's greatness is o unique, for in such a relatively short pan of time, we have achieved more in 200 years than most nations have in their centurie of existence. As a people, Blacks and other minorities have made great stride . Hi torically, we've come a mighty long way. The fact that we arc meeting in Atlanta, Georgia where we have a brilliant, young black man a mayor, elected by all egrnent of the population, is indicative of the measure of our progress. We arc not only riding on the buses, sitting where we wi h, we're not only eating in every c tabli hment, and staying in the finest hotels, we now own them. The pirit of free cnterpri e has become a reality with us too.

Concern for Strong Family Life The strengthening of the family as a sound foundation for our total social life is an imperative. The family i and should be the center of training which is not only wholesome for its respective members, but for the society at large. The family should be the stabilizing factor, and provide the forum for an individual to emerge and assume his or her place in the community with significant contributions to make. Strengthening of faith and or a spiritual foundation of whatever religion, as a starting point of our actions, is important also. No matter how you choo e to worship we must never fail to acknowledge the power of a supreme being that give life and other blessings.

Concern For Third World People Today, July, 1976 we must be aware of priority issues that arc ·o vital to our very being. A member of the "Third World." our interest and activities must reflect our concern for the quality of life, on a national ba i , with cmphasi on improved health delivery systems, a total educational approach as a meaningful component, accenting the preventive, rather than the cure oriented system we deploy al present, and further, we must give more than "lip-service'' to the care our mother and babies are now receiving. Our children, our strength arc being compromised greatly. The entire perinatal health care delivery system must be administered with great care and sensitivity to ensure that a quality birthright is really a possibility. A better quality of life for our elderly is an important priority. We haven't done well by those who struggled so valiantly to bring us to this day.

Concern for Share in Our Destiny Finally, we must as ure that all men and women wil I have a hare in haping our common de tiny. A we look toward our Tricentennial, the year 2076, Third World people will constitute a great force which mu t be dealt with, and seriously. Our emergence a a creative, productive and highly skilled portion of the population, will prove to be of great importance as we look to the future. How we prcceivc our elve today, a projections are made, will be very critical to our place in a rapidly changing America. co111i1111ed 011 page 6 5

Education: A "Third-Century Priority for Third World People" Marjorie Ellis, Chairwoman, Educational Services and Scholarship Fund

The Boule Theme: ''Third Century Priorities for Third World People" is many faceted. Other priorities must take precedence over formal education. Certainly, one must have at least enough food, hou ing of ort , health care of sorts, and a level of employment or income ufficient to maintain this minimal level of ub i tence before one i concerned with formal education. But unless there is education, people living under ubstandard conditions continue the abject cycle, generation after generation. We are too familiar with sub i tence living and its crushing effects on humanity. It breaks the spirit, robs the intellect, wrecks the body and procreate another generation, doomed to perpetuate the same visciou cycle. If there is to be movement out of thi subhuman existence, we must look to education. Education to mend and lift the pirits. to nurture and challenge the intellect, to build, repair and maintain the body; education to procreate generation after generation of in pired humanity ... each ri ing to loftier heights ... fulfilling it highe t potential as endowed by the Creator. Education-Scholarship-is a foundation tone of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. It offer the greatest potential for Third World people ... and all humankind. ZETA mu t help Third World people look to education as the means of establishing and maintaining table government respon ive to the social and political need and a pirations of the people.

what we hope will become a substantial program to help Africans become educationally, technically and ocially competati ve. As we enter thi Boule period, in our Nation's Bicentennial Year, let us rededicate ourselve to upgrading humanity through education. Let u ontinue and accelerate our involvement in meeting the needs of the Third World People-a well as our immediate communities .. For the destiny of the one i inextricably entwined with the other!

African cholar hip Fund Thank you for your contribution to the Regional African Scholarship Fund. It i the initial eed money for continued from page 5

in the major decisions which wi II ultimately shape our destiny? We must be leaders, keenly harpen and cultivate the thinking of our people not only this year of 1976, but with a futuristic view of 2076 in mind. Zeta Phi Beta orori ty wi II be among the great organizations who wi 11 continue to play a positive and key role in the pre ent and future development of this wonderful nation of ours. Happy Birthday America.

We have alway been a nation concerned more with the promi e of the future, and we mu t not let events of the pa t allow doubts to engulf us and impede our progre . We must be concerned about the nature our government will take on all levels, be concerned about our total environment, how will technology influence change· in our family life, how will our schools, and in titution of higher learning be affected, and wil I we really have an integral part 6

Medical Care: Hope For The Future Dr. Amanda Blount

The Health Care System in America is in a state of crisis. But the search for a good efficient Health Delivery System goes on Accessible to the Individual Good medical care must include the concept of acces ibility, quality, continuity and efficiency. Administratively, the Government must attempt to achieve good medical care by using these concepts with the basic end product being good medical care available to all individuals and that race, creed, color, residence or economic circumstances should not interfere with r create differential standards of care. The first essential to good care is acce sibility. Good medical care should be accessible to the individual when he needs it and where he needs it. ln order to attain thi goal, the community mu t have access to information about the needs for health care and the availability of health services. or many, the family physician will be considered as the appropriate choice to fulfill the patients need and a good medical care system will have the family physician or primary care physician easily accessible to all.

a fragmented collection of separate items. Continuity implies planned, coordinated well administered and related crvicc which are centered around the patient. Cost Efficiency-This is the fourth and very essential clement of good care, one that command the attention of all facets of society because this involves the financing of medical care. Health expenditures are rising at an unprecedented rate and without a demon trated improvement in the health status of the population. Ten year ago $38. 9 billion wa pent for health care. Today we arc spending an e timated $118.4 billion for health care, an increase of over 300 percent in one decade. How can we solve the problem of rising costs and assure all of the aforementioned element of good care? One answer i Public Law 93-641, the Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974. The trength f this Act lies in the fact that it wilt provide for local citizens and the tale agencies to use informed input to determine what resources arc available for health care. The Law i also based on the concept of the need for checks and balance . It provides for a stricture and forum for decision making. The mandate has been stated and some solution have been set forth to help us achieve the goal of adequate health care for all citizens.

Quality of Medical Care The next clement cs, cntial to good medical care is quality. Medical care should be of high quality which employs the most up-to-date knowledge and techniques available with the aim of providing the be t outcome for the patient. Good medical care should be based on the application of modern scientific medicine, but if the patient is not aware of or does not accept these high standards, quality cannot be achieved. Section 249c of Public Law 92-603 commonly known as PSRO (Professional tandards Review Organization) is a Federal Law passed in attempt to assure that quality care is rendered to recipients of Titles V, XVIII and XIX (Maternal and hi ld Health and rippled hi ldrcn ' Program, Medicare and Medicaid). ontinuity ontinuity Health services must be both accessible and or high quality but another requirement of good care is continuity. he patient must be treated as a whole and not

Job Opportunity: A Priority For Dr. Deborah Wolfe

Dr. Deborah P. Wolfe, former AAUW Legi Iative Committee chairman, says good affirmative action plan require documentation. Professor of education at Queens College and member of the New Jer ey State Board of Higher Education, Dr. Wolfe testified for AAUW in an October Department of Labor hearing on the urgent need for affirmative action work in academia. She said, "Good affirmative action plans should require documentation not only of effort made to recruit women and minorities, but of their progress through the search and creening process u ed by the academic departments with vacancies. Do women and minority candidates reach the finalists' stage? Are offers ever made to them? Any rejections? If so, why? "If one examine the extensive data at hand within individual fields of tudy-for example, in chemistry-one finds some revealing data. The Women Chemist Committee of the American Chemical Society say the number of women in chemi try departments of institution offering the doctoral degree is far below the number of available qualified women graduates of the same in titution ," she continued.

Dr. Wolfe said it is dishonest to maintain that the pool of qualified women i dried up. She also exprcs ed the fear that unless women tudents sec that equal opportunity does exist for them, they may not have the incentive to go on despite whatever upportive services arc available.

Services

Grand Basileus Kissner presenting speech before 'outhcrn Region of Z(j)B. The theme: "Greater 'ommitmcnt in Reaching Out to Communities We Touch."

General King, Head of the National Guard, Grand Basileus Janice G. Kissner, Ms. Lenore Gall, all participants in the National Council of Negro Women's Health Careers Day. Soror Kissner was the keynote speaker for the program.

\1s. Dorothy Height, President ational Council of Negro Women, Grand Basileus Janice G. Kissner, center, Mrs. Betty Ford, First Lady as they were received at the White House during the National Council of Negro Women's Convention.

Ms. Kissner preparing for a national workshop on "Health Problems of Minorities." Pictured with her is Mrs. Dorothy Challice , Executive Director Los Angeles County, California March of Dimes. In the background in Mrs. Frances Anderson, volunteer.

ational President Kissner (fourth right), pictured greeting volunteers al a workshop she directed. Pictured left to right are: Virginia Hender son, Elizabeth Thompson, and Hazel Garland.

Coordinator Kissner presiding al a National Foundation March of Dimes meeting in Los Angeles, California. Pictured left to right: Elaine Whitelaw, Director of Volunteer Services and Charles Massey, Executive Vice President of the March Dimes.

"Human Relations: A Continuing Challenge" lone H. Gibson National Chairwoman, Executive Board

As we embark upon our journey into the third century as a nation, and move into the last half of our sixth decade as Women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, an asse sment of our true commitment is vital. 'Greater Commitment-Greater Involvement' -the great challenge from our Grand Basileus Janice G. Kissner, provides the stimulus for developing a plan of action to follow. The 'Human Touch' remains an important element in our quest for togetherness. The issues confronting our world, our individual lives and Zeta Phi Beta demand a greater commitment to our God-and most assuredly to each other. The 'Quality of Life' is our focus. This is a specific goal of our 'Stork's Nest.' We must take a closer view of our methods of approach in realization of all our goals. Relation hip as we work can create the success and cohesion desired when actions are tempered with tolerance, understanding, and consideration for each other. The Zeta architect -our Founders-laid the foundation upon which many lofty levels have been added. The structure was secured on that enduring substance-Love. Each generation, each sorority's adrnini tration (national, regional, local) has contributed immensely to the con ti nu ing success of Zeta Phi Beta. God has provided all human beings various talents and capabilities. He knew we would need one another. Knowledge and skills He made available in bountiful measures. We must recognize and appreciate the valued contributions of tho e who have enhanced the lives of women of Zeta, the nation and the world.

The challenge to us, in this Bicentennial Year, 1976, i lo review our ethical and spiritual values, to re-direct our priorities with respect for others, to set good examples for our children, undergraduates and peers. We must become aware of human needs and de ire , practice openmindednes in approaching controversial questions, and give recognition and full credit to others for their ideas and accomplishments. The 'Human Touch' is ours to extend Yesterday; Today; Tomorrow.

John E. Westberry, Phi Beta Sigma is national president, center, with Gllbcrl Francis, national director of social action, left, with Mrs. Francis, first anti-basilcus-national sorority of Zeta Phi Beta, Inc.; also .Ylr. and Mrs. Richard Ballard (Mr. Ballard is national first vice president).

The Black Woman in the Bicentennial Years

1776-1976 by Soror Ida 8. King, Chairperson, Heritage Bicentennial Commission, Gary, Indiana

"LET US REMEMBER" our Heritage "Let us celebrate" a Festival of our talents "Let us build a better tomorrow" perspectives into new Horizons

professional world, in the political world, in the diplomatic world, and in international relations. The black woman in each category is striving harder. Pricked by more thorns, like the thorns on the rambling rosebush, but she keeps on moving obstacles that would be hindrances. She is seeking freedom of choice in a career as well as in her socio-economic environmental world. Women in clusters of all ethnic groups include the Black woman in many instances at the helm. We focus on Women movements from the period of the Abolition Movement to free the slaves into other movements of equal ignificance in the liberation of women-the black woman into a socio-economic America freed from the enemy within: segregation, discrimination in some instances similar to the apartheidisrn of South Africa. In this struggle some women have been martyrs for a cause of human dignity for the Black Woman who stands tall for ethics, morality, prudence and temperance, with equal rights regardless of sex. Many black women, including women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority calibre, have been torch bearers guiding the sea of humanity to the shores of fulfillment in reaching their goals.

A Black Woman is like a rambling rose. She is witty, beautiful, talented, industrious, progressive, determined, unpredictable, intelligent; yet somewhat restless. She pauses and waits awhile pen ively satisfied--then she struggles along with a renewed perspective beyond the walls into new challenges and opportunities, new words to conquer. In reflection upon the Black women in our history of 200 year from the Declaration of Independence (The Unanimou Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America), we peer into a microscope that gives a kaleido copic view of Black women progressively through the 200 year in American History. Some years are scarred with the prickly thorns of the years quarantined in slavery, torture and ubjugation. However, other years were brightened with enlightenment through education. Yet through the 200 years 1776-1976 the Black woman still bravely advance and knocks down barriers; she is building for a better tomorrow. An innumerable throng of millions of women-black women, white women, tan women, redskin women-are eeking the same and differing directions for equal opportunity in the economic world, education and 11

women-policewomen, some are walking, others are on motorcycles; some are driving; and others are guards for school children's safety. Now we see a Light-a Bright Light-it's the march for human dignity-Civil Rights marches where Black women take a stand for equality and justice; for donors to projects for physical health; ome are bruised, but they keep on marching; they keep on praying for liberty and justice for all. The light glimmers, and it is festival time; women in the theatre arts, opera, dramatics, the movies, theatre, television; radio-TV anchorwomen; these are black women who are taking their place and stance in a rapidly changing world of various social movements with population changes and population shifts. Festival-a celebration! A foundation has been structured horizontally, and the black woman in every constructive balance of our United States socio-economic, capitalistic educational system is advancing, and building a heritage for posterity. Black women, fearless, tireless, progressing in politics, progressing in church pastorship, and ministerialship; Black Women-a challenge to the world.

Peering into the ! 800s we see Black women becoming educated; schools established especially for black girls on the elementary level. Foundations are established for higher institutions for learning. The first public schools in America had been established in New York for Black girls, and later Black students even before public schools had been established for white students. Alternately moving the kaleidoscopic focus, black women are seen in all categories of public and private education; social work, ociology, psychology, the social sciences; the social studies, home making; engineering, business and commerce; pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, optometry, law, mortuary, business education are a few. Women are college and university professors, deans, counselors, supervisory teachers to college students doing practicum; while on the other hand we note others who are auto mechanics; involved in the labor movements. Yet others are seen in the various branches of the armed forces. Looking further, we see airline stewardesses; others arranging flights. Travelling along in our view, we see women on motorcycles and driving buses. For civil obedience we note women-black

Soror Brito Recalls Portuguese Ancestry flower pot over hot water. Fried platana is a root cut like potatoes and after boiling is served with fried fish and rice. The Portuguese enjoy large quantities of rice. Their sausage i known as linguica and is at it best when served with sliced onions. Soror Brito notes that Portuguese parents arc quite trict and that the father is the absolute boss in the family unit. Boys are allowed more freedom than girl . Soror Brito commented that the Portuguese communities in the U.S. tend to stick to themselves. They prefer to remain with the teaching of their Catholic upbringing. Mr. Brito i retired from the U.S. Army after twenty years of service. The Britos are the proud parents of Cheryl and Thomas, born in Germany; Pedro and Celeste, born in Ala ka; and Sheila, Adrienne, and Francine, who were born in Kentucky. Soror Brito is an active member of Eta Zeta Chapter in Louisville, Ky.

Soror Laura Scare Brito has her roots on the Cape Verde Islands off the west coast of Africa. These i lands were formerly owned by Portugal. In the early 1900s, Sorer Brito's grandparents and father settled in the United States in Bridgeport, Conn. The family consisted of sixteen (16) children of which Laura is the eldest. Soror Brito met and married Thomas Brito who e family also came from Cape Verde. She remember much about Portuguese life including the fact that even though mo t Portuguese are devout Catholics, they remain very superstitiou people. They continue to fear certain witchcraft pells. Soror Brito recalls that even though few still speak Portuguese, they till remember the dishes from the Island . For example, Cahupa is hard com, meat, bean , and greens served as soup at all festive occa ions. Cahupa i also served on Saturday evenings with leftovers served for Sunday morning breakfast. Kuku is similar to corn and is cooked on top of the stove or is often prepared in a

Coalition Marks Bicentennial A coalition of Black Sorority Women, consisting of the four national college groups, namely Delta Sigma Theta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta and Sigma Gamma Rho have formed themselves into a group called DAZS. Dr. Bernadine Denning is founder of the group which is made up of four representatives from each sorority. In 1971, upon organizing, the main purpose of the organization was to involve itself in the education of the masses in regards to voting; the background of candidates for various offices, locally, and on state level; and to become involved in enlightening the community and citizens in matters which might affect them adversely. One member of each sorority serves as president of the group for a period of time. Last fall, a Zeta, Mabel B. Brown was elected. The group's contribution to the Bicentennial celebration was a display in the Historical Museum which opened on March 7, 1976. It featured the "Time Line" which was a pictorial arrangement of each sorority's achievements beginning with the year 1908 for A KA; 1913 for Delta; 1920 for Zeta and 1922 for Sigma Gamma Rho. These exhibits contained pictures of famous Black Greek-Letter Women up to the l 970s and some of their outstanding services. The Zeta exhibit was excellent and included information about our national office; the organizer of the fir t Detroit Alumni chapter, Mary W. Stewart; and all of the past "women of the Year' whom we have honored. DAZS has plans for a major project which will be called the Bicentennial Mystery Trip. Officers are: Vice President-Lois Macon, Sigma Gamma Rho; Recording Secretary-Mac Ava Carse, Alpha Kappa Alpha; Corresponding Secretary-Sarah Moore, Delta Sigma Theta. Vashti Rochelle was Chairperson of the Bicentennial Exhibit Project.

From lcfl to right: Dr. Lultarbaru Gragg, Delta (President}; Macie Jackson, A.K.A. (President}; Mabel Brown, Zeta and President of D ZS; Lomn Pointer, Zctn (Basileus}; and Norma Jones, Sigma Gamma Rho (President).

A TRIBUTE TO PAUL ROBESON By Cassie Thomas-Zeta Beta Zeta Chapter, Flint, Michigan Paul Robeson (! 90 I -1976) was born in Princeton, New Jersey. He was the youngest son of a Methodist minister. His mother died when Paul was six. The guidance of his father instilled in him a desire for perfection, which in high school brought him a scholar hip to Rutgers College at New Brunswick, New Jersey. Brilliant to the point of stunning, he led his class academically and catapulted the Rutger football team to new glories. He became not only a four-letter athlete and an All American football election, but won the Phi Beta Kappa key in hi junior year, testifying to his extraordinary scholarship. Hi logical brain and gracious personality won him a place as a star debater. He completed a two year law cour eat Columbia University and took his degree. In the meanwhile, he consented to act in a play. In the audience, by chance, wa the playwright, Eugene O'Neill. He went back rage and insisted that Robeson act in "Emperor Jones." Finally he consented. In 1923 he found himself taking wildly applauded curtain call in this and other stage works. His peaking voice was much of his success. It never occurred to him that he could ing until he wa induced to give a recital of Negro pirituals in ew York. Hi resonant voice held the audience pellbound. Great lines tood waiting for ucceeding performances. A concert tour of Europe followed. He was a linguist mastering the rudiment of nine language , and an etymologist who brought amazingly creative under landing to the Shakespearean language forms poken with a startling fre hne on the English tage.

In 1929 he returned to America, to Carnegie Hall. Here and from coast to coast he ang to sold-out theaters. In 1930 he returned again to the spoken tage in London where he appeared in Shakespeare's Othello. He toured Russia and having mastered the language, he sang Rus ian without a trace of accent. Later in the film "Sander of the River," he stood forth a a consummate actor and cinema figure. During the I 940s he became the mo t heroic perhaps of all the contemporary black activist . Supported directly and indirectly by countless numbers, he per on ified in hi own majestic presence the determination of black Americans to be free, whatever "freedom" in America might come to mean. Paul Robeson, an illu triou black American although exiled voluntarily and later returned to thi country never lacked in raising his out poken voice for what he aw as justice, truth and right. 14

Rho Zeta Chapter Salutes Black Women

Soror Gladys Morrison (far right) presents Award Certificates to members of Rho Zeta Chapter who were formerly members of Omego, the campus chapter at Winston-Salem State University. From left to right are Sorors: Helen S. Gibbs, Juanita B. Penn, Sylvia J. Caldwell, Marian A. Hairston, Dollye K. Mack, and Betty W. Harvey.

Soror Edythe Williams and her husband, Dr. Kenneth R. Williams, Chancellor of Winston-Salem State University, pose in front of a photo of our International Grand Basileus Kissner during Rho Zeta's Finer Womanhood Celebration.

Rho Zeta and Omega Chapters observed Finer Womanhood by presenting A BICENTENNIAL SALUTE TO BLACK WOMEN. The Student Unior Ballroom at Winston-Salem University was filled to capacity about 30 minutes before the program by people browsing among books, displays, and hi torical data on black women. The displays depicted contribution from Sojourner Truth to the present day Black woman. A pecial section was devoted to the contributions of Zeta Women. A 11 Soro rs were dres cd in patriotic colors as they received some 200 guests. Spcical guests included the president of all black ororities, clubs, National Council of Negro Women, The National Association of University Women, The Beauticians A sociation, The Urban League, and the YWCA. The program listed a group of women selected for a "Salute" and included our own International Grand Ba ileus, Janice Kissner; Elizabeth Koontz; Pearl Neal, Founder; and Deborah Wolfe, a past Grand Basileus. The program, which wa covered by the Winston-Salem Sentinel newspaper, wa presided over by Soror Dollye Kendall Mack. Award Certificates were presented to

members who has served Zeta Phi Beta for twenty-five years or more. Members who were former members of Winston-Salem University's Omega Chapter were also awarded certificates. Soror Barbara McClure, Basileus of Omega Chapter presented the "Lady of the Year" plaque to Miss Modestine Harding. The Salute to Black Women culminated the activities which highlighted Finer Womanhood. A church worship was the first activity followed by a luncheon at the University. Books were presented to a Day Care Center in a culturally deprived neighborhood and books by black authors were given to the Winston-Salem University Library. Art materials were donated to the Continuing Education Center which is operated for pregnant girls who are unwed or have not completed their high school education. Under the leadership of Soror Dollye Mack, Rho Zeta has had a good year. Guiding us for Finer Womanhood were Sorors Gwen Ashley and Blanche M. Hobson. Other members of the Task Force included: Sorors Lillie M. Evans, Edythe Williams, Katherine Walker, Mildred Batchelor, Lois B. Hauser, Cornelia Ledbetter and Barbara McClure, both from Omega Chapter.

, 11 l!11u~h nf aQuPett~ .J===t~itir of Wtw 'Wntt~ DONALD R MANES· PRES[DENT

~rorlnmntion WHEREAS,

Delta Beta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., will hold a "Finer Womenhood and Bicentennial Observance" on Sunday March 21st, at the First Presbyterian Church, 89-60 164th Street, Jamaica; and

WHEREAS,

this event will highlight the contributions and achievements of women in our past histo:r;y and in our contemporary life, particularly in Queens1 and

WHEREAS,

this "Finer Womenhood" observance is held annually in all communities where there is a Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Chapter as a means of making people aware of the efforts of this sorority to encourage and to recognize contributions of women in enriching community life,

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD R. MANES, President of the Borough of Queens, the City of New York, do hereby proclaim March 21st, 1976 "FINER WOMENHOOD DAY" in Queens as part of the observance of Delta Beta Zeta Chapter1s program to bring recognition to the accomplishments of women and encourage wider participation by women in activities in their neighborhoods and Borough. Done at Borough Hall, Kew Gardens, in the City of New York, on this the fifteenth day of March, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seventy-six.

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DONALD R. MANES PRESIDENT, BOROUGH OF QUEENS

Black Woman Poet Makes Contribution Baobab The baobab tree Gains strength From its branches That drop to the earth Take root Then come back To the mother tree As strong supporters May we Like this ancient tree Be rooted and grounded In Truth And spread our strength To the weary Who come seeking Strength for this life And hope for eternity © 1976 Mary Carter Smith

oror Mary Carter Smith is shown holding a copy of her "Mary Carter Smith (ntcrprets Songs & Folk Tales from Many Lands," along with Mayor William D. chaefer of Baltimore, Md., Mark Davis, and little sister Angela Sutton. The album is produced by Big Sisters International. 17

SPIRIT OF ''BOULE 76''

'76 Boule planning committee (clockwise) Grand Basileus, Janice G. Kissner; First Anti-Baslleus, Or. Edith V. Francis; Executive Secretary Thelma Fisher; Dr. Marjorie A. Costa, Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, members; Mary Simms, National Director of Amicae; Thelma Y. Thomas, chairperson for regional directors; Eunice Thomas, Host Regional Director, Southeastern Region; lone H. Gibson, chairwoman Executive Board, Marion Shannon, Public Relations Director; Millie Veasey, Tamais.

Soror Evelyn D. Brown, Boule Marshal-56th Boule 1349 Aniwaka Avenue, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30311

Sorors and Amicae of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and your families, as well as friend are warmly welcomed to our great city for our 56th Anniver ary Boule, Atlanta, Georgia. Known to some as "The Gate Way to the South," "The hub of the South," "The shortest route to heaven," and a "haven for black who dare to progress"-we tand ready to ee that your visit is one that will never be forgotten. Born in 1837, burned to the ground in 1864 when Sherman marched to the sea, Atlanta has risen from its own ashes with renewed trength and beauty and is the home of over more than one and three quarter million people. It is a place of big busines e . It i a place of educational complexes. It is a place of professional sport and the best in cultural activities. It is known for fabulous hotels, restaurants and beautiful home . We are proud to say that heading our city government is our fir t black mayor and heading our chool di trict is our first black superintendent. All of our activities have been planned to make you feel a part of us and it i our hope that as you depart, your appreciation for Atlanta will be greatly enhanced. 18

Epsilon Zeta Plans for 56th Boule Celebration

Undergrads, Boule Marshal. Epsilon Zeta's Basileus, Jackie White, Linda Beasley, Pamela Braynon; Baslleus of Psi, Evelyn Brown and Bettye Shelling.

Eminent Psychiatrist has Diversified Interests Dr. Alyce C. Gullattee, a highly respected Psychiatrist drives home a point while unidentified listener pays attention.

Soror Alyce C. Gullattee, M. D. an internationally known and respected phychiatrist, is a woman of many dimensions. She is one of the most exciting women on the American scene today. Dr. Gullattee presently erves as As istant Professor of Psychiatry and Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Practice, a well as Career Teacher in Substance Abuse where she is the Director of the Drug Abuse Institute. She executes these impressive dutie at Harvard University Medical School. Soror Gullattee was born in Detroit, Michigan, where she completed her early and secondary education. Ten year later she entered the University of California at Santa Barbara where she received her 8.A. Degree in Zoology. Eight years later she earned with honors, the Medical Degree from Howard University College of Medicine. (An encouraging factor to young women who really want to make a igniticant contribution, can be learned from Soror Gullattee.) All during her medical school training, she worked eight hours, and found time to be a devoted wife to a wonderfully sen itive husband, Latincc, and their three lovely daughters. Dr. Gul lattee has eight grandchildren and is very actively involved in parenting. Her schedule is as varied and exciting as she is. For nine consecutive years, she has given freely of her professional skills to the Arlington Juvenile Court, Arlington, Virginia. Every Thursday she is found al the court advising judges and family members about the general welfare of the children who arc appearing before that court. Dr. Gullaucc may be found attending key and critical board meetings, such as the President's Advisory Commission on Juvenile Ju tice and Delinquency Prevention. She is a well-informed spokeswoman ror minority advocacy on that commission. Dr. Gullattec is Vice-President of the National Medical Association, and is a member of the prestigious House of Delegates. Her works arc widely published and her articles are directed toward the problem'> of minority groups who are victimized by the majority system. Of special significance is her compilation of the book Black Family, Fact or Fantasy, Every individual concerned with the Black family structure should read this publication. Dr. Gullattee has also written, "Research on the Black Woman." and "Perspective on Afro-American Women." Both articles are provocative and cover the abuses Blacks have suffered traditionally!

Dr. Alyce C. Gullattee will be one of the keynote speakers at

Boule.

Boule Theme: Third Century Priorities for Third World People Overview of Boule Program and Schedule 8:00 PM

Saturday, July 24, 1976

8:00- 5:00 PM

Registration

9:00- 5:00 PM

Executive Board Meeting Constitution Hearing Budget Hearing

6:00 PM

Wednesday, July 28, 1976

Breakfast on your own

Executive Board Dinner Theatre (board members) Tour, Dinner and Show (general delegation) Fairmont, Colony Square HotelVenetian Room

9:00-1 0: 00 AM

Report and AdoptionNominating Committee Dr. Deborah Wolfe, presiding

I 0:00-12:00 Noon

Pull Porum-concerns of chapters on college campuses

12:00- I :30 PM

Luncheon Fashion Show (all registrants included) Soror Sheila Mouton, presiding

2:00- 5:00 PM

Tour of Black Historic Institutions (paid affair)

Sunday, July 25, 1976

8:00- 5:00 PM 9:00 AM 12:00 NOON

Evening of Special Artist (Municipal Auditorium) Education Foundation Benefit

Registration Committee Meetings Exhibits set up for display

6:00 PM

Special Church Service Hillside Truth Center

Splash Parly-CampusCi ty Chapters

8:00 PM

Evening of Performing Arts" Black contributions to the quality of life through the fine arts" (Zeta talent)-opcn to the public Special Presentations-Honorary Memberships

3:00- 5:00 PM

Tour

6:00- 6:45 PM

Reception for Dais GuestDignitaries

7:00 PM

Public Banquet

Thursday, July 29, 1976 Monday, July 26, 1976

8:00- 5:00 PM

Registration

9:00-12:30 PM

Official Opening Plenary Session Seating of Delegates (by regions) eating or Life Members Reports-Ora nd Bas i lcus Regional Directors

12:30 PM

Lunch on your own

1:00 PM

Press Conference Luncheon

2:30- 5:00 PM

9:00 PM

8:00 AM.

Lile Members Luncheon (life members only) Lunch on your own

2:30 5:00 PM

pcciat Projects Day rorks Nest demonstrations

Recognition Luncheon General Session-Committee Reports Report of Election Results Boule Photo-Public Relations

Director Shannon 8:00-10:00 PM

Reception-Courtesy Georgia State Chapters introduction of Old and New Officers

10:00- 2:00 AM

Blue and White Ball

Friday, July 30, 1976

ale of supplies Regional Breakfast (courtesy outhcastcrn Region-all registered Soror,-Amicae Summary of Workshop Reports)

12:30- 2:30 PM

Education Foundation ReportCommittee Report

5:00- 6:00 PM

Get Acquainted Party (open)

Business Session ,llis, presiding Officers Reports

9:00-12:15 PM

2:30 PM

Plenary Session (Soror Edith V. Francis, presiding) Workshop-Concurrent-I, 11, 111, IV.

10:00-12:30 PM

Balloting-Soror Laura Chandler in charge Sale of supplies

12:30-2:15PM

Tuesday, July 27, 1976

8:00- 5:00 PM

7:00- 8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Sale of supplies

9:00 AM

General Bu iness Ses ion Remaining Cornmittec ReportsNational President's Thru t-A Futuristic Gaze Into Zetadorn Installation of Officers-Soror I abel M. Herson Official Adjournment-Grand Basileus Kissner Executi vc Board Meeting-Soror lone H. Gibson, presiding

oror Marjorie

Saturday, July 31, 1976 I 0:00 AM

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Departure for Cruise

Our Illustrious Founders-So rors Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Viola Tyler Goings and Fannie Pettie Watts were presented gifts by Mrs. Gloria Saunders, Amicae at Hotel Americana, N. Y .C. on Feb. 21, 1976.

Delta Alpha Zeta Chapter News Brooklyn, New York Marjorie Co ta. A special showing of painting by Zetas and friends was an added feature. Delta Alpha Zeta has several interesting projects. The Zctarcues, a youth group, donated warm gloves, hats, and stockings for Indian children living on two South Dakota Indian reservations. The chapter also circulates information on profcs ional job opportunities.

The chapter in the New York City area held a joint Founders Day celebration to commemorate the 56th year of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, [nc. Three of the founder , Sorors Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Viola Tyler Goings, and Fannie Pettie Watts heightened the occasion with their presence. The peaker and "Woman of the Year" was Soror

Honorees of the Finer Womanhood Luncheon at the Americana Hotel, N.Y.C. on Feb. 21, 1976, were oror Ruth Thorne, Zeta of the Year; oror Marjorie Costa, Ph.D, Woman of the Year; Soror March Broders, Undergrad of the Year; Amica Ellen Higgs, Amicae of the Year; Ms Julia Ayala, Girl of the Year. The Honorees are flanked (on left) by the o-Chairpersons Sorors

Sidney Baker and

usie Elliott; and on the right, Soror Elgiva Ball, Baslleus of Della Alpha Zeta Chapter.

Founders' Day With Alpha Zeta More than 400 persons joined with Alpha Zeta Chapter in the observance of Founder' Day at Morgan State University. Highlight of the program was the presentation of the first 55 years of Zeta featuring the Morgan State University Choir under the direction of Dr. Nathan Carter. Narrators were Sorors Mary Carter Smith and Mary C. Frazier. Basileus Mary E. Field introduced and made a presentation to Founder and Grand Basileus Emeritus Arizona C. Stemons, who journeyed from Philadelphia to join with her isters in the celebration. Sorors Stemons and Fields then presented awards for "Meritorius Service" and "Longevity As A Zeta." Sorors Emma Dudley, Gloria Garrett, Mary Frazier, and Elva Tillman were recognized for loyalty expressed through unselfish service and for outstanding contributions to the activities of the Sorority. Twenty sorors were honored for being of service to Zeta for 40 years or more as of 1976. Founder's Day Comm it tee included Soror Eleanor Colvin, Althea Cornish, Isolinc Crowner, Evelyn Dixon, Emma Dudley, Jacqueline Dutton, Mary Fraxier, Ethel Hall, Carrie Jackson, Zada Malachi, Betsy Simon, Mildred A. Williams, and E. Fran Johnson, facilitator.

Receiving official Proclamation issued by Mayor Schaefer are (L to R), Bailey Fine, Sorors Beryl Battle; Mary E. Fields; Rosalie Kennedy; and Devora J. Whiting.

FORTY YEARS OF SERVICE-These Zetas were cited for service to Zeta at Alpha Zeta's Founders' Day Observance. Seated (L to R): Sorors Alice Hall, Basileus Mary E. Fields, and Carrie D. Jackson. Standing (L to R) Ruth Cleaver, Hazel Phillips, athcrlne cal, Ruth Russell, Edna G. Johnson, Beatrice Hall, Arizona Stemons, Blanche Powell, Katherine 0. Johnson, Mae Fortune, Thelma Ashe, Mildred Harmon, and Althea Cornish.

Baltimore Zetas Observe Finer Womanhood Week Alpha Zeta Chapter culminated it observance of Finer Womanhood Week with a Public Meeting and Tea on Sunday, March 7, 1976, at the Sharon Bapti t Church. Speaker for the meeting was Soror E. Fran Johnson, Director, Division of Con umer Education, U.S. Consumer Products Safety Com mi sion. Awards and Citations were presented to several community women and youth. Ms. Maria Broom, local television personality, was named "Woman of the Year." Soror Althea S. Cornish was named "Zeta of the Year." Mrs. Ruth J. Norris, employee development pecialist , Social Security Administration, received the "Community Service Award." Mi es Michele Johnson and Margaret Harriday were named as "Girls of the Year." Eta Epsilon, Alpha Zeta's undergraduate chapter at the University of Maryland College Park, received a Citation for high scholastic achievement as a group.

Basileus Mary E. Fields presents Plaque to Soror Althea S. Cornish, the "Zeta of the Year" at the Finer Womanhood Week Tea of Alpha Zeta Chapter.

Alpha Zeta Chapter participated in the Third nnual Women's Fair held at the Baltimore Civic Center. Displays in the booth highlighted Stork's Ne t and the Zeta Educational Center. Shown here staffing the booth are ( landing L to R) orors lsollne Crowner, Ethel Hall, Alice Hall, LaReesa Smith, and Bernice . White. Seated are (L to R) Elizabeth Demby, Beatrice Hall and Beatrice Mayo. 24

Delta Beta Zeta Chapter News Queens-Long Island, New York

Left to right: Soror Gertrude Williams, Basileus; Mrs. Jacqueline Irvin, Woman of the Year; Miss Karen Batson, Girl of the Year; Miss Linda Frazier, Incentive Awardee; Mrs. Aurelie Griffith, Amica of the Year; Soror Rhoda Todd, Zeta of the Year.

achievement in educational pursuits. The program includes rap sessions, cultural and recreational activities. Parents (especially mothers) are invited to participate and often do. The Zeta Amicae of Queens form a strong, cooperative arm of the chapter and the true spirit of friendship is evident as the Zeta family works and plays together. The Finer Womanhood Week observance which was held on March 21, 1976 brought together all of the Zetas and their friends in a joint celebration of the Bi-Centennial and Finer Womanhood. The Borough President of the Borough of Queens proclaimed the Day as Finer Womanhood Day. The theme was "Education and Politics: Effective Tools for Community Development." Keynote speakers were Dr. Bernard Gifford, Executive Deputy Chancellor, Board of education of the City of New York and the Honorable Frederick Samuel, a member of the City Council of the City of New York. Honorees were Bi-Centennial Honoree: Mrs. Susie Brounson of Roosevelt, L.I. who is 105 years old. Woman of the Year: Mrs. Jacqueline Irvin of Rockaway Beach who is a dedicated community worker. Zeta of the Year: Soror Rhoda C. Todd of Jamaica (who was also chairwoman of the 1976 observance). Girl of the Year: Miss Karen Batson of St. Albans who is a student at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J. Amica of the Year: Mrs. Aurelia Griffith of St. Albans. Incentive Awardees: Miss Linda Frazier of St. Albans who is a student at Baruch College of the City University of New York.

Soror Alberta Alston receiving award from Mrs. Eleanor Gibson, Chairwoman of Friends of Senior Citizens.

What is it like to be a Zeta in the Queens-Long Island area of New York? Ask any member of Delta Beta Zeta Chapter and any of the following answers will probably be forthcoming: busy, exciting, involved, fun, innovative, challenging and interesting. Jet-setters and other travellers, community workers, church workers, youth workers, health care workers, educators and many other involved persons pursue their intere ts through the chapter activities and outreach. A brief look at some of the chapter activities will give the reader some idea of what goes on. The chapter has sponsored trip to Hawaii, Mexico, California and i looking forward to a luxury cruise to everal Caribbean islands in August. The pon or hip of a youth group, the Zctarettes, is one of the activities of the chapter. One of the goals in working with this particular group of teenage girls is the fostering of better relationship between them and their parents. Other goals have to do with encouraging wholesome participation in community activities and optimum

Miss Michele Mullings of East Elmhurst who will be a June, 1976 graduate of the High School of Performing Arts. 25

Beta Tau Zeta Chapter News Miami, Florida Zetas Host 56th Observance of Finer Womanhood Week

Beta Tau Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. celebrated its 56th annual observance of Finer Womanhood in Miami, Florida beginning with a week of fe tivities dating Mardi 14-21, 1976. Beta Tau Zeta Chapter climaxed it observance of Finer Womanhood Week with its annual Fellowship Banquet on Saturday, March 20, 1976, at the Dupont Plaza Hotel. The speaker for the occasion was Ms. Ester Rolle, CBS star of the TV series "Good Times." She graced the stage of the Assembly Room at the hotel with a standing room only crowd. Her timely subject centered around our National theme: Greater Commitment! Greater Involvement! Providing New Approaches to Community Outreach Service. Miss Rolle inspired the audience with her warm cordial manner, coupled with her appeal to become justly proud of one's own home and community achievements by personal involvement. She received a standing ovation after her tirring speach of challenge and inspiration. Recognition and appreciation was extended to the Miami Community for their support. Further attention was called to the fine cooperation of the Amicae, Zetarettes, Sigma Delta and Eta u Zeta Chapter of Miami, the Miami Pan-Hellenic Council and Mr. Carl Latimore of the University of Miami for hi Black Art Exhibit.

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Miss Rolle gives a challenge.

Finer Womanhood Week Observed

Canon Theodore R. Gibson, City Commissioner, presents the Key to the City to Miss Rolle.

Mr. Alec Stephens Jr. presents an impressive plaque to Miss Rolle for the Booker T. Washington Alumni Assoc.

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llmmmmm. "Friend Of The Year" plaque is awarded to Mrs. Alice Hodges by Basileus Dorothy P. Lee. Mrs. Hodges is a dedicated church and community worker whose life exemplifies involvement.

A lovely portrait presented to Miss Rolle by the Esther Rolle Fan Club of Booker T. Washington Jr. High School. Sponsored by the National Public Relations Chairperson of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and member of Beta Tau Zeta Chapter, Soror Marian Shannon.

Soror Frankie Rolle, an outstanding Zeta has influenced the lives of many Zetaretles, Zetas and youth of Dode County. She receives the Zeta of the Year award, Soror Rolle pictured at right.

For her tremendous contributions to the Dade County education system, Soror Ada Johnson Barnes received the Educator of the Year award. It was presented by Soror Eunice Thomas, Regional Director.

Finer Womanhood Week Program Delta Eta Zeta Chapter Fort Lauderdale, Florida Delta Eta Zeta Chapter culminated its annual observance of Finer Womanhood Week activities with a public program at the Piney Grove First Baptist Church Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Dr. Deborah Partridge Wolfe, Professor of Education, Queens College, Flushing, New York and past Grand Basileus, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. reminded the group of their responsibility to their country during this Bicentennial Year as she spoke to the theme: "Greater Commitment-Greater Involvement.'' Highlighting the program was the awarding of plaques to the charter members of the chapter: Sorors Marjorie A. Davis, Marguerite Miller, Juanita Phillips, Frances Scruggs, and Ellyn F. Walters.

NAACP representative was presented individual memberships from the chapter. The chapter holds a life membership in the NAACP.

Ms. Arlene Englehardt, March or Dimes representative, accepted a $100.00 contribution to the March or Dimes.

Levi Henry, Editor in Chief, Westside Gazette, was presented a Certificate of Appreciation for community service and individual subscriptions.

Delta Alpha Zeta Chapter News Rock ville Centre, N. Y. Marjorie Lynn Walker is the daughter of Pearl V. and Walter 8. Walker. She attended St. Augu tine Prep School through the 8th grade and then attended Winthrop Jr. High. After graduation she was accepted at the High School of Music and Art as a music major and will graduate in June. Lynn plans to attend City Univer ity of N. Y. and hopes to become a concert piani t. he has tudied music under Mrs. Taylor at MSC Studio for five years. She i a member of Bridge Street A.M.E. church, participates in many youth activities, and i pre ident of the Zetarettes of Delta Alpha Zeta hapter.

Soror Deborah Partridge Wolfe received an affectionate embrace and a small token of appreciation from oror Connie Bright.

Beta Upsilon Zeta Chapter Dothan, Alabama

Seated (Left to Right): Sorors Francis Merritt, Willia Pearl Snell, Sabre Johnson, Mary Williams, Ida Eaton. Seated (Left to Right) 2nd row: Sorors Daisy Kinney, Ophelia Bryant, Gertrude James, Adelaide Burkett. Standing (Left to Right): Sorors Gussie McMillan, Juanita Ward, Susie Dumas, Willie Smith, Mollie Smith, Queen E. Patton, Rosa McRae, Mabel Hildreth, Anne D. Hayden, Basileus. Not Shown: Sorors Jewel R. Jackson, Minnie Trotman, Margaret Johnson, Christian Narcisse, Beaulah Youngblood, Mavis Diggs, Essie McGrady, Barbara Smith, Edythe Daffin White, Gertrude Sanders, Annie Stanford, Rosie Lawson.

Receiving Line (Lel't to Right): Sorors Sabre Johnson, Anne D. Hayden, Baslleus or Beta psilon Zeta Chapter, Grand Baslleus Janice Kissner, South Central Regional Director oror Ruth Mosely, Soror Susie Dumas, First Antl-Basileus or Beta Upsilon Zeta Chapter.

Autograph time with the Grand Basileus Ms. Janice Kissner, Director of Community Affairs, National Foundation March of Dimes.

Mu Zeta: A Melodramatic Production of Relevance

The Building Committee discusses finance. (Reading left to right) seated first, Sor or Helen Beauchamp and third, Soror Amelia J. Lewis share the Chairmanship of the Committee; Secretary (2nd from left, seated) Sorer Beatrice Boyd; and (standing 6th from left) Soror I. M. Herson-Chairperson of the Committee on Construction Plans.

Mu Zeta: 1975-76 TELETHON: A MELODRAMA TIC PRODUCTION OF RELEVANCE Under the general Chairmanship of Soror Marie Pea, a well rounded program consisted of the Renewal of Pledge and Annual Worship Service, Founders' Day Observance, The Mother's March, a Dynamic Workshop, and a closing cultural event.

When Soror Gladys B. White gaveled the 1975 meeting of Mu Zeta Chapter it marked the 40th year of its existence. The ·orors gathered at the attractive home of Soror Mabel Emery for the AN UAL RETREAT to meet the challenges and attain the level of success dictated by the new year. Soror Alma L. Johnson presented Soror Mary E. Moody a speaker.

A massive funding venture wa launched under the meticulous organization and zealous efforts of Soror Helen Beauchamp. Although the SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR is an annual undertaking, Chairwoman Beauchamp and her committee, chose to designate the Calendar project as the money raising drive toward the erection of a sorority house. The drive netted $6. 242.

Mu Zeta Chapter, over a period of time, has looked forward to and worked continuou ly toward a "Sorority Hou e." Under the direction of chairwomen property has been purchased and the Chapter ha been ucccssful in getting the conveniently located property rezoned. Serving as Chairwoman of Committee on Construction, Soror I. M. Herson has assured the Chapter that a building will soon be underway.

Expanding and broadening of Zeta Phi Beta nationally is an ever increasing viewpoint of Mu Zeta Chapter and can best be realized by increasing its member hip. Parker Hall Blue Room on the ampus of outhern University was the setting for a pledging ceremony of nine young women under the Dean of Pledges.

FINER WOMANHOOD WEEK ACTIVITIES are most significant in the sequential order of Mu Zeta Programming and duly follows the social affairs which produced exuberance and enthusia m among the orors. This week' observance serves as a pivotal attraction of the year promoting meaningful activity and meaningful thru ts. 30

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ARCHONIAN PLEDGEES Thelma Butler, Gloria Brooks, Josephine Huff, Mary Robvias, Joyce Christy, Daisy Foster, Linda Whitfield, Centel Robinson and Rosa Harris (reading left to right).

The Observance of Finer Womanhood Week closed with a cultural event at the Round Table Dinner Theatre of Baton Rouge. Attendance and eloquence of sorors were responsive to the leadership and example of the personable chairwoman, Soror I. M. Herson, whose careful selection of the Theatre created the proper and delicate balance. Expanding and broadening of Zeta Phi Beta nationally is an ever increasing viewpoint of Mu Zeta Chapter and can best be realized by increasing its membership. Parker Hall Blue Room on the Campus of Southern University was the setting for a pledging ceremony of nine young women under the Dean of Pledges. On December 14, Phi Delta Kappa held its initiation ceremony as a Professional Fraternity for Educators. Represented on this organizational grandstand were members of Mu Zeta Chapter: Sorors Marjorie Hines, Alice V. Houston, Earline M. Simms, Rubye Jean Simms, and Immediate Past Grand Basileus, Soror I. M. Herson. In another honor and selection of persons who are widely praised for contributions toward upward mobility of humanity were Mu Zeta members: Amelia J. Lewis, Annie 8. Knox, Rebecca Netterville, Norma Peat, and Elizabeth N. Thomas. The Southern University Humanities Center on the Baton Rouge Campus sponsored the occasion. Baton Rouge members have been congratulated for honors in conjunction with International Women's Year of the Links, Southern University Humahiries Center, Committee on the Status of Women and appointive positions in church affairs where individual members have served with excellence.

Although great importance is placed on Renewing of the Pledge which is a serious and purposeful activity held January 16 under the Chairwoman, Connie Hicks; and although the Worship Service too is considered a vital part of the observance, the WORKSHOP of March 20 in its u ual fashion, was a carefully designed program forming the key occasion of the calendar. The Workshop was held in the Education Building (Stewart Hall) at Southern University where 68 sorors attended representing four Chapter : Beta Alpha (Southern University), Theta Theta Zeta (newly organized, Hammond, LA), Rho Epsilon (Loui iana State University), and Mu Zeta. The theme of the activity followed the National Theme: "Greater Commitment, Greater Involvement-Providing New Approaches to Community Outreach Service.'' With emphasis "Toward a Better Generation-Zetas Agents of Change" as the Sub-Theme. The highlights of the Workshop were: I. An exhaustive indepth discussion and analysis of the theme by Soror Herson; 2. A presentation entitled "Making Sisterly Love a Reality" by Soror Mary Moody; 3. The Motivational Activity (A Zeta Diagnostic Self-Inventory Instrument-Test); 4. Basi lcus Gladys White' se sion on "How to Operate a Chapter"; 5. "Zeta Re pon ibilities-National, Regional, and Local" presented by Soror Evelyn Robinson; and 6. The 25 Year Service Award to 15 Sorors. Members of the committee cooperated with diligence and enthu iasm under co-chairwomen, Brenda Green and Barbara Carpenter. 31

New Look At National Headquarters

SOROR DOROTHY M. RILEY -Administrative Assistant.

SOROR VIVIAN S. IVY

-Administrative Assistant.

The new administrator and staff at National Headquarters are pleased to serve all of our many sorors throughout Zetadom, and we extend to you our fullest and most sincere support in promoting the business of Zeta. Your concerns and problems are ours which we must resolve and solve through cooperative endeavor, therefore, may our relationship be one of love, understanding and service. We will respond to your requests as expeditiously as time and circumstance will permit. Thelma H. Fisher, Executive Secretary Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

SOROR ELSIE M. LUND\'-Fist·al Specialist.

SOROR THEL\.1A H. FISHER-Execulh'e Secretary.

Eta Zeta Community Service A wards Louisville, Kentucky her; Dr. Joyce Howell, a Louisville Pediatrician and former school board member; Samuel Robinson, Ph. D., Director of the Lincoln Foundation. The Foundation offers grant to minorities seeking higher education. Samuel Robinson is a Sigma and the first third world member to erve a the Foundation's director; William Summers 111, owner-manager of WLOU Radio Station and pastor of St. Paul AME Church; and Pallen Nubia Starks, a teacher-counselor at Jefferson County's Title Ill RE-ED School and former KEA Human Relation Commission Chairwoman. Soror Starks was especially mentioned for her creative and innovative approachc in the education of exceptional children. She has now been made Dis emination Coordinator for Project RE-ED.

The Eta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated recently honored seven area residents. These seven men and women have been recognized for outstanding contributions to civil and human rights and for a commitment to continued involvement in creative outreach programs. Those people receiving honors were Milburn Maupin, Interim Superintendent of the merged Louisville Public School System; Dr. Grace James, a Louisville Pediatrician, serving Louisville for over (20) years was presented the award by Zeta Burnhilda Williams whom she administered as a newborn; Mrs. Hayes Kennedy, a community recreation worker during the Depression Era, helped start over seven recreation-Park Center . The most recent is in Louisville's Prospect Area, and is named for

Sorors in attendance are (standing left to right, front row): Josephine Crowell, Nellie Rogers, Flora Bates, Vernice Brent, Effie Burford, and Eva Board. Back Row: orors Lois Mendenhall, Amariah Hayes, Dorothy Bingham, Norma Dartis, Ida Armour, Eva Rice, Estella Caldwell, and Mary Lee Ann Dixon.

Iota Zeta Chapter News Indianapolis, Indiana Bates and Edna Osborn, charter members of Iota Zeta were honored. Participating in the program were Sorors Effie Burford, national editor of the Archon; va Board, Associate Director of the state of Indiana; Ida Armour, Basilcus; and Vernice Brent, Chairperson.

Iota Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta held its Finer Womanhood Observance with Great Lakes Regional Director Josephine Crowell as guest speaker. Sorer Crowell 's topic was "Pioneers and Homesteaders." Sorer Nellie Rogers, past Grand Ba ilcus, and Sorors Flora 34

Alpha Pi Zeta News San Antonio, Texas TSRT SECRETARY-Professor Gaynell S. Gainer, Chairperson of the Radiologic Technology Department, St. Philip's College, has been elected secretary of the Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists. Soror Gainer, who initiated the radiologic Technology program at St. Philip's previously served as secretary of the Educational Alliance of TS RT. She is currently serving as treasurer of the Texas Junior College Teachers' Association and is a recent recipient of the "Outstanding Young Woman of America" award, 1975-76. Soror Gainer has served as Chairperson and member of St. Philip's College faculty committees; former member, Faculty Senate; member and former Treasurer, Dansant Civic and Social Club; American Society of Radiologic Technologists, and a dedicated member of Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter.

Metro Chapters Host Founders' Day New York City was fortunate in having two founders present at the occasion. Founders Fanny Watta and Myrtle Faithful were recipients of a beautiful white and blue pillow made by Soror Elgiva Ball. Our Sigma Brothers William Doar, National Executive Secretary; Gilbert Francis, National Director of Social Action and Rueben Goring, Regional Liaison Officer brought greetings to our Founders.

January 18, 1976 was the date for the Founders' Day celebration of the Metropolitan Chapters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority in New York City. The affair was held in the dining room of the beautiful State Office Building in Harlem. Participating were Delta Alpha Zeta Chapter, Brooklyn; Delta Beta Zeta Chapter, Queens; Delta Mu Zeta Chapter, Manhattan and Omicron Beta Chapter, undergraduates from Brooklyn.

Left to right: Sorors March Broders, Basileus Omicron Beta; Past Grads Dr. Evelyn Lewis and Johana Ransom; Founder Fanny Walls; First atlonal Anti-Baslleus Dr. Edith Francis; Founder Myrtle Faithful; Past Grand Deborah Wolfe; Gertrude Williams, Basileus Delta Beta Zeta Chapter, Beryl Hattie, Atlantic Regional Director; Herma Hicks, Basileus Delta Mu Zeta Chapter and Mislress of Ceremonies for lhe occasion and Elgtva Hall, Baslleus of Delta Alpha Zeta Chapter.

Alpha Tau Zeta Chapter News Galveston, Texas

Sorors and Amicae of Alpha Tau Zeta Chapter. outstanding citizens of the community. Mrs. ccclia Jennings, Sorer Hortense Shcniall 's mother was honored

Alpha Tau Zeta launched the celebration of Finer Womanhood Weck with a series of activitie

at the Flug

as Senior Citizen of the year. Mrs. Annie Mac Charles, a probation officer for Juveniles, president or Zeta Arnicac,

Ship Hotel. Following Rededication Service the Sorors, Amicuc and Youth groups worshiped in a combined Founders Duy

and a worker in Civic and Community projects was honored as Arnicac of the year. Zeta Women of the Year,

Service with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity at Ave. L. Baptist Church. The Basileus, Sorer Langford gave the history of

Sorer Helen K. Back st mm, a teacher in Hitchcock Pub I ic School System, and basilcus of Alpha Tau Zeta Chapter 8

national and local chapter. A party was held for Senior Citizens at the Gulf Breeze

yrs. Soror Mary Ida Lyons was chairpe1·son

or Finer

Apartments. It was such a success, the chapter has asked to make it a special project each month. A Bicentennial

Womanhood Week activities. Brother Bert Armstead a 111e111ber of Phi Beta Sigma wus

Youth

rcsponsi blc I'm all the photographs. We have a very great Sigma-Zeta rclarionship going. We wi 11 have a joint

Night

w,1s held,

theme:

"America

for All

Americans." The youth were in charge.

benefit scholarship fund dance.

The sorors climaxed the week by honoring three

Seated, cc ntcr: Senior Clt izcn \tr,. Ccc i Ii a .I e nu i 11 g.,. Standing left, A micue Annie l\fac Char lev, right Snrnr Helen K. Uuckstrom, Zeta of 1he year.

From left: 'orors Clara l\1or rmvtead, Anti-Basileuv; D . .\1. Chase; Hortense Sheniall; Hazel Nicker son: Lois Longford, Basileus; Dr. Edgar Thomas, Ba~ilcu~. Phi Bera Sigma.

Amicae and Zetalite Auxiliaries of Gamma Kappa Zeta Our Zetalite and Amicae Chapters were installed recently. Soror Robbie Heard, Southern Di rector of Amicae Affairs was present for the special service.

The Zetalite Chapter Sponsors are Soror Vashti Smith and Ernestine Williams. Soror Gladys Dodd sponsors the Amicae Chapter. Amicae Members are: (First Row) Aletha Bruce; Wyonnia McClendon; Elizabeth Crawford; Hazel Miller; Myotis Sanders; Soror Robbie Heard; Nudie B. Wilkins; Dorothy Sharp; Annie Mae Stewart; Thelma Franklin; Arabella Perry. (Second Row) LaErma White; Laura Cannon; Basileus Jettie Brooks; Ludie Chiles; Myrtis Williams; Ethel Crawford; Bernice Armstrong; (Not shown) Berthelma Bursey.

CHATTANOOGA AMICAE RECEIVE CHARTER AT STATE MEETING Gamma Iota Zeta Amicaes received their charter during the stale meeting which was held on the campus of the University or Tennessee at hallanooga. Sorer Juliet Jones, Associate State Director of Tenn. presents Amicae charter to Arnicae Roberta Solomon as Sorer Rosa Sias of Memphis, Amicae Joyce Cooke and Amicae Nancy Harris look on.

Zetalite Members are: (First Row) Arline Simon; Cordelia Haynes; Tena Tubbs; Sonjia Walker; Vanessa Goree; Jackie Williams; Ms. Sanders; Bertha Brooks. (Second Row) Basileus Jettie Brooks; Soror, Vashti Smith; Soror , Robbie Heard; Ann Hemstead; Cynthia Moore; Angels Spencer; (Not shown) Corol Byers. 37

Scholarship A ward Award recipient, Miss Valicienne McJimpsey, center is shown accepting check at Zeta Phi Beta Sorority's fashion show and luncheon benefit which was recently presented at Lexington House. Miss McJimpsey, majoring in Early Childhood Development and Education, is a junior at Chicago State University. Looking on approvingly from left to right are Sorors Barbara Jones; Laura Banks, benefit chairperson; Dorothy Allison, scholarship committee chairperson; and Dolphine Pierce, publicity.

Zeta Tau Zeta Happenings Chicago, Illinois Ongoing support of Stork's Nest, national project of the Sorority. Rededication services to renew and rekindle the undying flame of all Zetas. Benefit fashion show and luncheon with the awarding of a scholarship to deserving undergraduate, Valiciennc McJimpscy who is majoring in early childhood development at Chicago State University. Valicicnne is Basileus of Chicago's Alpha Alpha Chapter. Frequent visits to Vincennes Manor Nur ing Home where residents are provided with personal care items, games, project materials, and conversation-but, most importantly, they arc endowed with the idea that "others do care." Support for the Arnicaes' annual summer boat ride now in the final planning stage.

Zeta Tau Zeta member have been involved with several projects: Luncheon with other members, supporters, and friends of the Du Sable Museum of African American History. Zeta Camille Roby, principal of Cuffee School, is on the museum's Educator ' Committee. A contribution to "Further the cause" was made at that time. Basileus Carrie Benjamin "purchased a seat" at the headquarters of the national organization of Operation PUSH to aid in its activities and efforts, hopefully to benefit mankind in general and the depressed masses in particular. Acceptance of the coveted "Worn Shoe Award" presented to Percola Ware on behalf of the Zeta members who participated in the annual Superwalk sponsored by the March of Dimes Campaign. 38

Zeta Omega Zeta Chapter News Saginaw, Michigan The 1976- 77 sorority year of Zeta Omega Zeta Chapter began in September with the able leadership of Basileus Vezelia Phillips. Sorors graciously an were.d the call because they were eager to indulge in Zeta services and challenges for a new year. The chapter i presently involved in a project called Adopt A Needy Grandparent in which they volunteer services to the aged of the area through local churches and the Commission on the Aging. Soror Charlena Schenck became the first member of Zeta Omega Zeta Chapter to join the life membership rank of Zeta. The chapter will induct four new members this year. Left to Right: Annye Roberts, Chairperson of Debutante Cotillion; May Jackson, Co-Chairperson; and Basileus Vezelia Phillips. Eleven young ladies were presented at Zeta Omega Zeta Seventh Annual Debutante Cotillion at Saginaw's Civic Center.

Soror Elizabeth Baker, vice president of Zeta Omega Zeta is sponsor of Phi Gamma (Michigan State University), where a joint Founders Day was celebrated. Soror Baker is our first Black woman lobbyist and is a recent appointee to Saginaw County Metro Planning Commission for 1976.

Debutante Queen Karen Lynette Lee was awarded scholarships totaling $1,000.00 al the Cotillion.

Zeta Omega Zeta Sorors in attendance at Seventh Annual Cotillion.

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I First row, left to right: Marjorie Hopson, Ora Sims, Loretta Rush, Mary Curtis, Levy Vaughn. Second row: Karen Black, Frances Holms, Linda Brown, Carol Deas, Dorothy Booker. Third row: Sallie Hopson, Joan Breland, Christabel Bradford, Mary Henry, Armida Redding, Josephine Butler, Ruby Malone, Madolyn Sherrill, Dorris Williams, Sujette Kinds, Phyllis Gamble, Louise Williams, Mignon Mitchell.

Gamma Delta Zeta Cleveland, Ohio Gamma Delta Zeta Chapter initiated five young, energetic ladies on April 2, 1976. These neophytes, Linda Brown, Karen Black, Dorothy Booker, Carol Dea and Frances Holmes are enthusiastic about their work with the elderly. The young patients of Health Hill Hospital nursery will enjoy two new play pens and a supply of white socks. The young people are remembered throughout the year by their big sisters Gamma Delta Zeta Chapter. The Cleveland chapter boast another Regional feat. Soror Marjorie Hopson was elected Regional Antapok.ritis, Great Lakes Region. Soror Hopson and her committee

prepared the scrapbook which won the first place award at the Great Lakes Regional Meeting. On April 10 recognition was given to Soror Hester Shoto as '76 Woman of the Year by The Cleveland Call and Post-Greyhound Lines, Inc. She has spent many years of volunteer service to the Forest City Hospital and is affiliated with the Welfare Federation of Cleveland, Anti-Tuberculosis League, East End Neighborhood House, American Red Cross, Junior Women's Civic League, Forest City Auxiliary, National Council of Negro Women, and Ti-Wa-Si Scholarship Club.

Eta Iota Zeta Scholarship Recipient Marian Kathleen Arm trong, daughter of Soror and Mr. Allen E. Arm trong, is a graduate of Burges High School at El Pa o, Texa . At Burges she wa a member of Gnatsum Society, FHA, Track team, and erved as Junior Senator and Council Woman in the Student Council. She wa selected because of her out landing and unselfish contributions in mu ic to her church and community. Marian is a freshman at orth Tex a State University at Denton, Texas majoring in Piano Performance.

News From the Nation's Capital News Notes From Beta Zeta Chapter Cheerful greetings are extended to all from Beta Zeta chapter Sorors. Beta Zeta chapter has been actively involved in myriad community, pan-hellenic, and other service activities during late winter and early spring. Sorority's 56th Birthday Celebration The fifty-sixth founders day of the sorority was celebrated with a delightful evening of entertainment. Beta Zeta chapter sorors journeyed to Burn Brae dinner-theater, Burtonsville, Maryland to view the acclaimed "I 776" production. In addition to paying homage to the National founders, two of the chapter's charter members, Georgie S. Johnson and Justine T. Maloney were also recognized. Spring Initiation Ceremonies for Five Pledgees The new members are Charlotte M. Blount, Network Radio New caster, Silver Spring, Md; Gloria H. Cole, science teacher, D.C. public schools, Wash., D.C.; Carolyn S. Glover, music teacher, D.C. public schools, Camp Springs, Md.; Elsie M. Lundy, fiscal specialist, National Headquarters, Wash., D.C.; and Lauretta D. Vinson, budget analyst, Federal Government, Wash., D.C.

Eastern Regional Attended by Beta Zeta Representatives The Eastern Regional conference in Fayetteville, North Carolina was attended by Soror LaRue Hill, Associate Regional Director-0.C.; Gwendolyn Brunson, Regional Secretary; Velma Owens, chapter delegate and Soror Esther Peyton, chapter histiographos. Soror Peyton was chairperson of the chapter scrapbook committee which entered its presentation in competition.

Community Service Florence G. Laws and Marjay D. Anderson are serving as liaison persons between Beta Zeta chapter and the local Red Cros chapter. The Red Cross is sponsoring several augrnentivc activities during the events surrounding city bicentennial celebrations and the local sorors are participants in providing man power for first aid stations, information centers, linguistics centers, and special program aid . Lavinia Thornton represents the chapter during the annual "Walk-A-Thon" spon orcd by the National March of Dimes. Soror Thornton, Soror Lynette Smith and Soror Laurette Vinson were walkers during the Spring "Walk-A-Thon." Numerous other chapter members were contributors for the number of miles walked by the repre entativc sorors.

Successful Rush Alpha Chapter Zeta Phi Beta Sorority held its annual "Rush Party" in January of th is year. The Chapter expanded its one day affair to include a weekend of rush activities. On Saturday January 17, 1976 the first Rush Party was held on the campus of Howard University in the Wheatley Hall Dormitory. The Sorors presented a skit, sang songs and played games with their guests. Soror Rhoda C. Todd, a visiting Soror from Delta Beta Zeta graduate chapter in New York, led the Soro rs and guests in an introductory type game to familiarize the Sorors and guests with one another. On Sunday January 18, 1976 the young women held their Formal Rush Dinner Party at the National Headquarters. The members were pleased to have in attendance some members of Beta Zeta Chapter as well as our Acting Executive Secretary Soror Thelma Fisher. The Sorors were dressed in beautiful royal blue and white gowns made by themselves. Under the leadership of Soror Lois A. Brown, basileu of the chapter, Alpha is really moving on up!

Inter-Greek Activities Basi lcus Grace W. Phillips attended the premiere showing of Delta Sigma Theta' sponsored movie venture, ''Countdown at Kusini'' along with Grand Basileus Janice G. Kissner and other notables. A pre-showing cocktail party was hostessed by Congresswoman Barbara Jordan (D-Tex).

The Objectives of the Workshop having been met, these Sorors examined and compiled the evaluation forms in preparation for the 1976 workshop. From left, Thelma Morris, workshop chairperson; Rose Morgan, Mary D. O'Neal, Antaprokritis; Lucille Williams, Joyce Halsey, Basileus; Standing Izetta Thurmond, Amicae Advisor and Minnie Wiley, Third Anti Basileus.

Gamma Iota Zeta Hosts State Meetings at Chattanooga were urged to become aware and actively involved in the political machinery with which we must live. "Make it work for your community and in its behalf," she aid. Soror Kateo' panel remarks further stressed outreach and involvement even on a small cale, implicating other , will join in the realization of your idea for community improvements. President Gail Carter gave a timely original poem written in the tyle of today's young coed caught up in the world of clas es, homework, TV, radio, growing-up, settling down, and getting ahead. Director Jone presided and provided effective leader hip for the agenda.

The Gamma Iota Zeta Graduate Chapter along with the Lambda Delta Chapter were co-host to the Annual Tennessee State Meeting October 18, 1975. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Student Center provided a comfortable setting for the meeting. Representatives from Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis Chapter were invited. The attendance from each chapter reflected the revival of enthusiasm and interest in the growth, involvement and outreach of Zeta. Some of the events were highlighted with the attendance of our State Director, Julliet Jones and the Regional Director, Ruth Mosely. Soror Mosely delivered a challenging and informative message aimed toward today's woman, her role and importance in today' world. Zeta

Black Women Honored

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Attorney Joan T. Breland

Soror Rosalie Kennedy

Attorney Joan T. Breland was appointed General Trial Referee of the Cleveland Municipal Court. She presides over Small Claims Court, and Eviction Court. Prior 10 th is appointment, A norncy Breland was staff attorney for a Legal Aid project, "Law and Justice," and Director of "Foster Grandparents" project. Soror Breland received her undergraduate degree from Howard University and her law degree from Howard University Law School.

Soror Rosalie Kennedy Chairwoman of the Trustee Board for Zeta Phi Beta, with support from the Executive Board, has given our national headquarters a "new look." She along with the National President, Soror Kissner, and Thelma H. Fisher, Executive Secretary, have changed the interior of the elegant and solid structure located at 1734 New Hampshire Avenue. The photographs in color will give each reader a preview of the extensive renovations that not only enhance the edifice, but also serve the needs for the sorority's rapid growth and expansion of its program.

Soror Mary E. Moody

Attorney Issie L. Jenkins

Honored at a luncheon held in the Sheraton Hotel Grand Ballroom on December 2, 1975, and among 10 other honorees, were Sorors Evelyn Louise Robinson and Mary dith Moody. For significant service in the Baton Rouge Comm unity, these women were honored before several hundred guests from surrounding areas. oror Moody, one of nine children of the late Mr. & Mrs. James N. Moody, Sr., is a tenured teacher of English and business education at the Louisiana State School for the Blind. She is a licensed local minister of the A.M.E. hurch and i~ now fulfilling requirements for ordination as a minister. Sorer Moody is listed in Who's Who in the Association for the Education of Visually Handicapped and holds membership also in a long list of organizations. he has been lauded for her unusual talent in vo 'al music.

Lowell W. Perry, Chairman of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, has sworn-in lssie L. Jenkins as deputy general counsel for the commission. The ceremony was held January 7, 1976 at the commission's headquarters in Washington, D.C. Ms. Jenkins-a 1959 graduate from Bo ton University's School of Law, who holds a post graduate degree from the School of Public Law, George Washington University-has been with the com mission since 1972. During that time, she has served as associate general counsel for the legal counsel division and as acting deputy general before her permanent appointment to that position. Her legal career includes six years as a trial attorney in the tax division of the Department of Justice ( 1966-72) and one year as a tax law specialist for the Internal Revenue Service ( 1963-64). Prior to that time, Ms. Jenkins spent five years in Southeast Asia, where she was involved as a 43

She has a monumental record of Community and religious services; works in many areas of the First Baptist Church, Selma, Alabama; Assistant Youth Director of Alabama Baptist Sunday School and BTU Congress. She was appointed by Attorney General Bill Baxley to serve on the Honorary Staff of the Attorney General of the State of Alabama.

teacher in English language programs in Bangkok, Thailand and Djakarta, Indonesia. Ms. Jenkins served as associate and acting deputy general counsel. She attended public school and Texas Southern University in Houston and graduated from Indiana University. She later graduated from the Boston University School of Law and the George Washington University Graduate School of Public Law. As first Black Woman to head a detention facility in the South she is a licensee! board certified social worker for the State of Louisiana, a member of the Juvenile Officers' Association, and a member of the Loui iana Family Relations Council. In I 967, she received an "Outstanding Probation Officer" citation from the supervisory staff of the Family Court.

Soror Emily Bickham

The National Alumni Association of Dillard University, New Orleans, Louisiana, honored Mrs. Emily Davis Bickham of Alpha Gamma Zeta Chapter, with its presentation-the Distinguished Alumni Award. The recipient of this coveted award is determined by a National Alumni membership election and upon the approval of the Board of Trustees of the University. Sorer Bickham has maintained active membership in the Dillard Alumni Association since 1921, giving creditable service, leadership, and support of the University and Alumni activities, projects, and programs throughout the years. She completed elementary school in 1916, high chool in I 920, and normal school in 1926 at New Orleans University, which later became Dillard University. The Bachelor of Arts Degree was conferred at Dillard University in 1938. The illustrious career of this recently retired educator spanned 49 years of service in the New Orleans Pub I ic School System, during which she served as a teacher al Joseph A. Craig School, ranking teacher at Seabrook School, and principal at Arthur P. Williams and McDonogh #24 Schools. A member of St. James Methodist Episcopal Church, Sorer Bickham serves on the Trustee Board and as a member of the Finance Committee. In former years, she served as Secretary of Second Free Mission Bapt isl Church Sunday School, and later as Superintendent of the Sunday School for many years. Affiliations in numerous organizations at local, state, and national levels have enriched her life with opportunities for greater service. These include: Friends of Arnistad; Alpha Gamma Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated; Life Member, Louisiana Education Association; Friends of the Cabildo: Life Member, Young Women's Christian Association; Life Member, ational Association of University Women; Louis iana Retired Teachers' and National Retired Teachers' Associations.

Soror Rowena Cleveland

Soror Rowena Cleveland, National Trustee of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was honored at the Pre-Founders Day Banquet held at Selma University, Selma, Alabama. Mrs. Cleveland is a native of Atlanta, GA, where she received her basic education in the public schools of that city. She earned the AB Degree from Morris Brown College; the Masters of Education Degree from Alabama State Uni ver ity, Montgomery. AL. Further study was done at Atlanta, Oklahoma, and Kansas Universities. She has been a classroom teacher in the public schools of both Alabama and Georgia and is presently employed as an instructor at Selma University and Reading Specialist for the Special Services Program. Her professional and organizational affiliations include Life Membership in NEA; member of AEA; President of Selma University Educational Association; Financia 1 Secretary of Sojourner Truth Chapter #65, Order of Eastern Stars; Life Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority; National Trustee of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.; Advisor to the Alpha Delta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (Selma University Undergraduate Chapter). Among the numerous services she has rendered for Selma University are the paving of sidewalks on the campus; the purchase of the first radio and tape recorder for the school; purchasing a food freezer for the dining hall; the placing of three drinking fountains in Dinkins Memorial Chapel and the purchas ing of Black-Out Curtains and screen for the Chapel. 44

Outstanding Zeta Award, listed in Who's Who Among American College and University Students, and 1976 Most Outstanding Majorette Award, she will pursue an M.B.A. at Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind., under the Consortium for Graduate Studies in Management.

Catherine Perry Lucas

Catherine Perry Lucas, a teacher or exceptional children

Soror Evelyn Louise Robinson

al West Edgecombe School for the past several years, has been selected as Edgecombe County Teacher of the year. A native or Rocky Mount, N. C., Mrs. Lucas graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, received her 8. . Degree [ro m Faye I rev i lie Stale University and her

Masters Degree from Columbia University. Mrs. Lucas has always been active in civic and

The name of Evelyn Louise Robinson is daily conversation among "Family Court" constituents as she

educational organizations. She is also a very active member of Epsilon Gamma Zeta Chapter or Zeta Phi Beta

was promoted to fill the position of Detention Supervisor for East Barron Rouge Parish. Louisiana in January, 1975.

Sorority. She stated, "As a teacher, it is my ai 111 to provide quality education for all children with the conviction thal a sound basic education for every child is 1101 only his right but is essential to the maintenance of our democratic way of Ii ving.'' In discussing her philosophy on leaching she said: "I believe that every child should have an opportunity 10 reach the highest development in education that his ability will permit, and it is my uim lo help each student discover and develop, as far as possible, his interest, capabilities, attitudes and character. which will enable him 10 live and work as an individual in a democratic society. "In

keeping

with

the

democratic

principles

Soror Margarete Houston

education, I will aucmpt lo offer a program that will instill in the student a desire to have good character, good

Mrs. Margarete Carter Houston of Alpha Gamma Zeta

sportsmanship anti the will to develop his maximum potentials mentally, socially. physically, emotionally,

Chapter, New Orleans, Louisiana, was recently appointed Assistant S upcrintcndcnt of Field Opcrat ions, District Tl!, Jefferson Parish (Louisiana) Public Schools, becoming the first woman Assistant Superintendent in the history of the Jefferson Parish Public School System. A native of Kenner, Louisiana, this renowned educator

spiritually and morally. "I further l'ccl that goab should be reasonable. Goals striven Cm beyond the child's grasp only tend to tli,courage and hinder a chi Id. Consequently, goals should be formulated with the child's interest and welfare as the

has devoted 25 years of continuous service to Jefferson Parish Schools. She received her elementary education in

focus. Through tru ining, encouragement, guidance anti the wise use or mutcriuls , I feel that I can help each child develop and equip himsclf to meet the challenges of

public school in Kenner; graduated from McDonogh #35 High School or New Orleans; received her 8. A. Degree from Xavier University in New Orleans; and the Master's

everyday life."

Degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, with post-Mastcrs study al Louisiana State University, Loyola and Tulane Universities of New Orleans, Nicholls State, Sacramento Stale in Sacramento, California, anti the University or Texas.

Soror Moore Magna Cum Laude

Mrs. Jylla D.

Moore,

utiunal

Undergrad At

llouston's career in education began as a

secondary leach er English and Social Studies. Having ccrtificution in both secondary and elementary education,

Large,

graduated with highest honors from Livingstone ollcgc. Su l ixburg , .C. Receiving Sigma Charter's Most

her career includes 12 years us an elementary teacher. 5

AAUW Legislative Program Committee. She is a frequent

years as an Adult Education teacher and principal. service as an Audio-Visual and Instructional Coordinator for the

visitor to Africa, and a leader in the changing role of women around the world. In naming the fellowship for Dr. Wolfe. the Educational Foundation Programs Committee recognized her

Parish Telle I Schools. as well as principal of Percy Julian Elementary School. When integration became a reality in Jefferson Parish

in the System and Assistant Principal of Grace King High

significant contributions to international understanding through the years. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Dr. Wolle has served as the director of the African Study Abroad Program at Queens since 1969.

School.

Prior to th is, she was director

Schools, her noteworthy contributions and success in performing in the aforementioned areas opened avenues to subsequent assignments, including: Personnel Supervisor

or the Center for African and

Afro-American Studies. C.U.N.Y. Especially in her role as permanent representative to the United Nations for Church Women United, Dr. Wolfe has evidenced her commitment to international peace and equality. She says. "I am an American. and I am a citizen of the world. A-,, I fight for justice and equality, I am concerned that all the people of the earth will know the joy of living." As evidence of her world citizncship, Dr. Wolfe has visited more than 40 countries and every continent. Postdoctoral research fellowships were first awarded in 1969 to women conducting significant research beyond

Soror Mary Ann Hawkins

Soror Mary Ann Hawkins,

their doctoral degrees. Each year they arc named in honor of women who have exhibited a commitment to AAUW and its basic principle, the advancement of women. Each year one of these fellowships is awarded to an American

basileus of Eta Beta Zeta

chapter, Durham, N.C., became the first woman employee

woman and one to an international woman. Stipends for

of North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company to receive the Fellow Life Management Institute (FLMI)

the fellowships come from current income.

designation for the Life Office Management Association. She received her diploma at LOMA ·s recent annual conference in Denver, Colorado. The institute is an eight-part course of study covering all aspects of the life insurance business. Soror Hawkins joined the Durham based firm in 1965, and is a member of the Programming Division. The Louisburg. N .C. native is a graduate of N. C. Central University and taught high school math in the N.C public school system.

In Memorium The late Lucinda Brown Robey served for many years as member of nat ional Board of Zeta Phi Beta orority, Inc. Lucinda Robey loved others. It was while teaching a class for the National Sunday School Convention,

Dr. Deborah P. Wolfe

Birmingham. Alabama that she began her final journey homeward. Besides marching in the great marches of the 60's beside her friend and associate, Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. her work was caught up for others. oror Robey loved laughter and was not afraid to

The 1976-77 Postdoctoral Reve arch l-c llowvhip for International Women wu-, named for Dr Deborah P. Wolfe, protcvsor of Lducation at the C It) nrvcrxity of cw York 'v Queens College. Dr. Wolle. a member of AAUW since 1952 is the immediate pavt chairman of the

express this deep down joy.

channel their energies. At Christmas, the chapter donated refreshments to Cedar Lodge to enhance the dinner meal. The sorors were also volunteer workers for Cystic Fibrosis, Multiple Sclero is, and the United Fund Drive. The national theme for 1974-1976 provided the impetus for the chapter's impressive Finer Womanhood service, with Soror Dorothy Lanier delivering the address at services held at the Second Baptist Church in West Helena, Arkansas on February 29, 1976. Dr. Lanier, Professor of English at East Arkansas Community College, Forest City, Arkansas, delivered an inspirational address emphasizing educational goals and coined these thought-provoking phra e : "Black Power without Brain Power is Vain Power," "Black Power without Green Power is Lean Power," and "an Afro without Info is NO GO.'' The presentation of "the outstanding Lady of the Twin Cities" award to Mrs. Velma L. Price, mother of 18, and wife of the Rev. J. H. Price. Mrs. Price was honored for having participated in religious, political, social, and educational activities in the community while educating 15 of her 18 children. There are three children till in the public schools of the district. Theta Gamma Zeta pre ented the honoree with an engraved silver pendant a a memento of the occasion. The chapter initiated fifteen new member on April 3, 1976. These members have been busily engaged in sponsoring programs for the elderly at local nursing homes and have made and presented to the Cedar Lodge Home at Marvell, a 'string art' painting which i di played in the hallway. Charter member Mary P. Smith. spon or of the Future Teachers of America Club in th local high chool, was as isted by several member in preparing and participating in a Walk-a-thon for Muscular Dystrophy . Theta Gamma Zeta launched a 'Get Out To Vote' campaign for the local chool board elections. Members made telephone calls and worked on the polls and succeeded in gelling one candidate elected. Sorer Dessie P. Kennedy has been appointed to the Governor's Commission on the Status of Women. The basilcus , Ulysses J. Williams is preparing a pamphlet on 'Helpful Hints To Teenagers' and reports that initial steps have been made toward getting the document printed. oror Alice E. White, working through Educator's onsulting Services, Inc. i coordinator of a leader hip team to demonstrate the ARD (Continuous Assessment Reading De ·ign) Program to teachers in twelve districts in Arkansas. She will colaboratc with Soror Williams on a reading program for the culturally deprived child. Work has already begun on this program. With the initiation of new members on April 3, Theta Gamma Zeta became the second chapter in Arkansas to boast a combination of mother and daughter both being members of Zeta. The mother is Sorer Lee Esther Johnson of West Helena, whose daughter is charter member and basilcus Ulysses J. Williams.

Eta Zeta Chapter News Purchase Golden Heritage Membership Emancipation Day is an annual occasion sponsored by the Loui ville Chapter of the NAACP for the purpose of fund raising. Churches. Grcck-L tter Organization , Masonic Order , Social Club , and private individuals were among the many contributions made to this worthy cause. Eta Zeta Chapter hold Life-Member hip with the NAA P, and on this occasion contributed its first hundred dollars towards Golden Heritage Membership. G.H. M. is obtained by making a contribution of five hundred dollars. This goal is expected to become a reality on mancipation Day January 1977 through the effort of the chapter' Annual Spring Ball.

Alpha Epsilon Zeta Chapter News Soror Mattye Foxx Honored by Governor oror Mauyc Foxx of Pittsburg, Kansas was recently appointed to the State Advisory Board of Social Work Examiners by Governor Robert Bennett of Kansas. Mrs. Foxx is an experienced social worker with Social and Rehabilitation crvice and is active in all phases of Pittsburg ivic Life where she is a lifelong resident. She is a graduate of Kansas tale ollcge of Pittsburg. Mau ye volunteers as a Pink Lady at Mt. Carmel Medical enter; a member of' YW A Help; outhwcst- outh Kansas ommunity Action Program; a member of the League or Women Voters; corresponding .secretary of the La Petite ocial lub; the Modern Matrons of the arvcr league; a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist hurch and organis: for the cnior hoir. he is Worthy Matron of uhara haptcr of the O.E.S. and grand organist for Prince Hall Grand haptcr, Order of the Eastern tar. 'oror Foxx is a dedicated member or the Alpha Epsilon Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. of Kansas City, Kansas. She serves on the tork's Nest Project Committee. the ch o larsb ip Committee, and is the Phylactcr or the chapter.

Theta Gamma Zeta Chapter News West Helena, Arkan as he ,onm of Theta Gamma Zeta began their first year as an organized chapter with a visit to the cdar Lodge ursing Home in Marvell, Arkansas and the rcstpark ur sing Home in Marianna, Arkansas. These were planning meetings to determine the direction for Zetas lo 47

Rho Gamma Chapter Attends Regional Memphis State University Memphis, Tennessee service projects and community and Greek relations. Rho Gamma's chief aim has been that of relations, especially those between the black sororities and fraternities on Memphis State's campus. One of their projects that has had much sucess in building better relations is a Greek newsletter entitled "Greekdom," which lets the public know exactly what the black Greeks on campus are doing. The 48th South Central Regional Conference proved very enlightening for the ladies. They were quite enthused after meeting the Grand Basileus Janice G. Kissner, and very pleased with her efforts in pushing young people forward. The Regional Conference was both informative and entertaining.

Rho Gamma Chapter attended the regional conference in full force. Nine out of fourteen members attended the 48th South Central Regional Conference, thus enabling them to win the second place trophy for membership. Between sessions the ladies worked with different committees. Juanita Cowan and Cynthia Jones worked on the Resolutions Committee. Patrice Jordan and Elaine Franklin worked on the A wards Committee. Patrice Jordan also participated in the Undergraduate Session conducted by Miss Shelia Mouton. The national theme, "Greater Commitment! Greater Involvement! Providing New Approaches To Community Outreach Service," inspired the ladies of Rho Gamma to return to Memphis and work even harder on community

Delta Chi Zeta Chapter News Lorman, Mississippi Moving in and out of the doors of Jefferson County Hospital in Fayette, Mississippi is seen, pink and white stripped pinafores worn with white blouses bearing the names of the young ladies wearing them. These are the Candy Stripers, recently organized and sponsored by Delta Chi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., under the

leadership of Sorors Clotiel S. Fluker, Mamie Lou Washington and Barbara Brandon. The young ladies who offer aid to the ho pita] patients are: Claire Aldridge, Iris Wilson, Shirley Banks, Janie Jackson, Nancy Humphery, Carmen Fluker, Cassandra Dixon, Evelyn Elliott and Susan Miller.

Alpha Chapter News

Alpha Gamma Chapter

Hosts Seminar Series

Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, New Jersey

The women of Alpha Chapter Zeta Phi Beta Sorority have, within the past year, been involved in the discussion of some very interesting topics. The seminar on Venereal Disease was a highly successful seminar. The guest peakers were Mr. Craig Leutzinger who i with the V.D. Control Center in Washington, D.C. Mr. Leutzinger is highly qualified on the subject of V.D. investigation and offered some very interesting points concerning this problem. The second guest speaker was Dr. John M. Griffiss, a physician at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center also in Washington D.C. Dr. Griffi s has done extensive research on the subject and by virtue of his medical experience, was able to answer question which dealt with the medical implications of Venereal Disease. Dr. John Kenney was presented in a seminar dealing with kin care. Dr. Kenney is a Dermatologist at the Howard University Hospital. He concerned himself with the basic procedures involved in the care of the healthy as well as the problem skin. Those in attendance at these seminars were very enthused about the subject and questions afterwards were indicative of the concern for the subject matter. These seminars have begun to develop an active awareness of problems facing the Howard Campus and Community as well.

The 1976 sorority year of Alpha Gamma Chapter, Elizabeth City State University, has been an active one. Their Finer Womanhood Observance was held and included a beautiful rededication service. The chapter, with the aid of the local Sigma brothers, collected funds for the March of Dimes. At the New Jersey State Meeting, Alpha Gamma received many useful ideas to take back to campus. Still on the agenda for the year are fund raising projects, the induction of IZ's for their fall line, the annual clothing drive for needy families, and preparation for the Blue and White Ball given in conjunction with Gamma Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Officers of Alpha Gamma are: Prcsident=-Sorcr Delores Davis; Vice Presidcnt-Soror Barbara Jordan; Secretary-Soror Ida Halley; and Treasurer-Soror Theresa Conroy.

Campus and City Chapters Kappa Gamma Chapter Fisk University After the 1975 Fall pledge period, two young ladies became Sorors of the Kappa Gamma Chapter, at Fisk University. These two young ladies were Miriam Annette Cade, of Birmingham, Alabama, and Denise Bentley, of Nashvi Ile, Tennessee. Soror Cade i majoring in Health Care Administration and aspires to become the administrator of a specially designed community health center who c major purpose is to provide medical care for women and their children. She is a member of the class of 1976 and has a cumulative average of 3. 54. Soror Bentley is majoring in Modern Foreign Languages, with emphasi on French and aspires to become an instructor in the department of modern foreign languages at an institution of higher learning. She is a member of the class of I 975 and ha a cumulative average of 3.30. The Dean of Pledges during the 1975 fall pledge period was Soror Sylvia H. E. Roberts of Nashville, Tennessee and a 1973 graduate of Fisk University. Soror Yeonie McKinnie, a member of Pi Zeta Graduate Chapter, is the advisor.

Pictured in the photograph from left to right-Soror Miriam A. Cade, Soror Sylvia H. Roberts, and Soror Denise Bentley.

Soror Presents Paper at Bio-Medical Symposium Sorer Angela Sneed, Nu Ep ilon Chapter, Loyola Marymount University, Lo Angeles attended and presented re earch findings at the medical research conference held recently in New Orleans, Louisiana. Angela is a junior, majoring in biology, minoring in chemi try and psychology. She was selected to present the paper on research findings entitled "Assessment of Left Ventricular Function Using Minicomputer Generated Sequential Gated Radionuclide Image to make Cline Studies." Angela is involved a results of a research fellowship program at Martin Luther King, Jr. Hospital, Department of Nuclear Medicine. Her research i under the supervision of Dr. Fred S. Mi hkin, M. D., and Dr. Isaac C. Reese, Ph.D. She wa granted the fellowship by Charles Drew Post Graduate Medical School in Los Angeles under the Bio-Medical Support program established by the National Institute of Health. A Basileus of Nu Ep ilon, Angela finds lime to engage in many extra-curricular campus activities and also guide her membership in enhancing the growth of the chapter. She al o assi t with the National Project, Stork's Nest, and eeks to assist in crving as a laison bet ween the rority and the ho pital: Her ambition is to complete medical school, specializing in family practice and re earch.

Soror Angela Sneed

Alpha Eta Zeta News Memphis, Tennessee Contestants for "Miss Cinderella" and their escorts pose after a succes ful Blue Revue Project for Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter of Memphis, Tennessee. Left to right: "Miss Cinderella" Paula Randolph and escort Christopher Boyd, both students at Memphis Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Paul D. (Soror Bernice F.) Randolph. Escort Ronald Sparks and second runner-up, Brenda Boyland, both of Shelby State Community College. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James (Amicae Virginia) Boyland. Escort Marvell Brown of Douglas High School and third runner-up Adrianne Brady of LeMoyne-Owen College. Her parents are Mr. & Mrs. Clifford 0. (Soror Mildred) Brady. The gala Cinderella Ball attracted a full capacity in Founder's Hall of Holiday City in a pre-holiday December affair. Besides the $600. 00 scholarship award to the winners, the proceed will benefit the well-known Eyeglass Project and other community ervice project . Leatha Haley was general chairper on. Loretta H. Kateo is chapter basileus.

Delta Eta Chapter, California State University Long Beach

Is ''Brand New'' contribution to Service in their communities. To climax their efforts a complete layette was presented to Soror Laura Farwell, Basileu of the sponsoring chapter and Audrey Quarles, Associate Regional Director for California. A basket of fruit was prepared and taken to Soror Mildred Citison, a retired Life member a part of their ervice project. The newly chartered members are (I to r) Sorors Chere' Wet, Barbara Lee, Frances Twilley, Angela Cox, Lynn Bryant, Shirley King, Marla Clark and Tere a Pear on. The gala occassion was attended by members of Zeta Phi Beta, Alpha Psi Zeta Chapter and Brother Oscar M. Morgan, Pre ident of Phi Beta Sigma and other . The pirit of Zeta rang out as the aftern on ended with a champaign ip and singing of the national hymn and the "Good Ole Zeta Spirit."

Zeta continues to grow and spread its wings on the West Coast. Evident of this growth is the chartering of Delta Eta Chapter at the California State Univer. ity, Long Beach, California. The chapter, under the pon or hip of Alpha Psi Zeta Chapter, Los Angeles, with Soror Bettye Blackmon as its sponsor, reflected upon the founding of Zeta. Delta Eta was also chartered due to the need and interest of many "Sigma Men" on Long Beach campu . The Brothers felt that the fraternity would benefit from its Sister organization being in Long Beach. So enthusia tic was this intere t that Sigma were there upon completion of the chartering to welcome their newly chartered Si ters. Also were Neophytes of "day old" from Nu Ep ilon, Sister chapter form Loyola. Members of Delta Eta were engaged in many project during their waiting period to fo ter Si terhood, and

Campus and City Chapters (cont'd.)

Initiates or Rho Epsilon Chapter and Honorees (from left): LaDeta Crawley, Ursula Bernadine Collins, Arlene Gail Duncan and James Etta (Gidget) Poullard; 5th, Dean of Pledgees, Georgia Sanders; 7th, Acceptance Dean of Women Julia Waits Farris.

New Chapter Chartered Louisiana State University

On the carnpu - of Louisiana State University, a recently integrated university a chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was chartered. Mrs. Georgia Sanders, Dean of Pledgees and hairwornan, announced initial teps toward the establishment of a hapter on the campus. To this end, five colorful young ladies were initiated al the home of oror I. M. Herson. outhcrn Regional Director, Thelma Thomas, honored the occasion by chartering Rho Epsilon hapter composed of vclyn McWilliams of Zachary, La

Octa Crawley of Baton Rouge, Ursula Bernadine Collins of New Iberia, Arlene Gail Duncan of Crowley, and James Etta (Gidget) Poullard of Crowley. Louisiana State University hosted a reception given in honor of the chartered members of Rho Epsilon. Soror Georgia Sanders, Dean of Pledgees and Chairwoman of the occasion, was joined by LSU's Acceptance Dean of Women, Ms. Julia Waits Farris and Dean of Women, M . Margaret Jameson who received the honorees and guests.

A Brief Observation of the It is difficult to put into words my immediate reactions

by Deborah P. Wolfe, Professor of Education

to the opportunity that was afforded me to visit the People's Republic of China. One of the most important general comments that can be made of this visit is to acknowledge the tremendous dedication and commitment that 800,000,000 people have to an ideology. As we celebrate our bicentennial here in America I kept thinking what would have happened if the 200,000,000 Americans had the kind of commitment to the American dream that these 800,000,000 Chinese have to their revolutionary concepts! My visit made possible an opportunity for me to see not only the major Eastern eaport cities of China, but it also encompassed a five city tour including: Peking, Chengchow, Wuhan, Shanghai, and Kwangtung (formerly Canton). In Peking l visited the university. We also visited the department stores and the Friendship store. We saw the puppet show "Children of the Grassland," the cinema, "The White Haired Girl" and shared in numerous concerts performed by primary, middle school and university students. While we were in Chengchow we visited the university, the Yangtze-Yellow River Conservation site, the Chengchow Hospital where we observed five major operations utilizing traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture) and Western surgery, factories making parts for fabric machines and we enjoyed a ride on the Chinese railroads to Wuhan which included an all night ride down to the Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan.

A group of American educators and their guide at foot of the Great Wall.

Two Medical Feats Observed There we also visited the East Lake, the Iron Steel factory, the Wuhan University, the Medical College and several schools and factories. We likewise ob erved two important medical feats at the Hospital #2 of the Wuhan Medical College. There I observed an operation on a brain clot and a complete hysterectomy. It amazed me that they made it possible for laymen to come into the ho pita] room observe, and almost talk to the patients a they operated upon them. Leaving Wuhan by Chine e airlines we went to Shanghai where we visited the Shanghai lndu trial Exhibition, the District Children's Palace, the workers' new residential area, the workshop run by the women, the middle school, the silk weaving factory, a people's commune, the Shanghai food plant, the Shanghai University, and, of cour e, we had the opportunity to see and hear everal concert performed by children and college and university students, a well as the professional performance of the Peking Opera. Leaving Shanghai again by Chinese airlines, we went to Kwangchow where we visited the Ancestral Temple Mu eum, the factory of traditional art and pottery, the

Dr. Wolfe climbing the Great WaU.

Soror Wolrc at Ming Tombs. 52

Peoples' Republic of China Queens College City University of New York

The Forbidden City-The Imperial Palace of the Emperor.

Welcome to Americans

oror with chairman of commune at Wuhan-People's Republic of China

Spare Time College, the community of Fushan, antique shops, the Red Star primary school where we visited classes in telegraphy, Chinese, mathematics, English, physical education, and the factories. We ended our visit in Canton with a visitation to the deaf mute school. Special effort was made by our host for us to see and envision the revolution in education, the concern for the people's health, the flourishing socialist literature and art, the development in science and technology, as well as the mass participation in sports. Without a doubt much has happened in China since the "revolution." The old China was a semi-colonial, semi-feudal system with a culture to match which served imperialism, feudalism, and bureaucratic capitalism. The founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 marked the beginning of a new socialist revolution which led later to the Cultural Revolution. Health, recreation and every aspect of human life ha been affected by the liberation and the cultural revolution. Let us turn first to changes in education and the revolution and its effect upon the educational system. Historically, since 551 BC when Confuscius was eulogized and respected, education had been primarily for the elite and the few. Confuscious had preached "a good scholar will make an offical." He further indicated that "those who work with their minds· govern, while those who toil with their hands are governed." The liberation changed this considerably. The educational policy enables everyone to receive an education, to develop morally, intellectually and physically and to become a worker with both socialist consciousness and culture. The aim of education in China, at th is time, is to train the young people and to bring them up as successors to the revolutionary cause of the proletariat. Primary and middle school education is free and available to all. Since the founding of New China, and especially in the great proletarian cultural revolution, education has expanded rapidly. Junior middle school education is already universal in large and middle size cities and enior middle school education is available in some of these cities. In the countryside a universal five year primary school course is the rule and where conditions permit there is a even year combined primary and middle school course. The length of the education expected has been shortened from twelve years to ten years and even in some instances to nine years. But there has been such an emphasis upon the raising of literacy levels in the country that amazing progress has been wrought. Before liberation there were very few primary schools of any kind in the country and education was centered primarily upon the few. Now the People's Republic boast of a very high percentage of literacy, in fact, 95 percent of the population is cpnsidered literate, wherein previous time 80 percent of the population was illiterate. The achievements in the revolutionary education in the institutions of higher learning are even more remarkable than the experiences for primary and middle school

Medical research continues and a rededication to traditional Chinese medicine, both acupuncture and the use of herbs has become an integraJ part of the program. Every individual in the country has access to a free immunization program as well as to hospitalization and doctor's care. In order to scientifically develop physical culture, research institutes have been set up for studying physical culture theory and practice and sports physiology. Sports equipment factories have been built in Peking, Shanghai and Tientsin producing all sorts of sporting goods to meet the needs of worker , peasants, and soldiers. In fact, in one of the elementary schools which I visited their factory was the production of badminton birdies. I saw other schools producing radios and other kinds of materials and implements used in recreational activities. Wherever feasible, physical culture and sports of all kinds were engaged in and encouraged. No community was without its center for physical activities and the children truly enjoyed the experience. All of China is on bicycle . This provides not only transportation, but a wonderful sport and recreation as well as physical development. All in all, every part of the life of the people of China stresses the philosophy which undergirds its belief, whether it was in school or in the factory, in the home or the community, all worked together to build a new China. All people, whether they be soldier, pea ant or worker recognize the interrelatedness of each a pect of their life. All persons from the most highly skilled phy ician or experienced professor knew the problems of labor since it was required that all of them spend at least one month each year on the farm doing the chores that belong to producing the necessary food which all people must have. It seemed as though the revolutionary committee of the commune on the farms took delight in as igning physicians and profe sors to the lowly chore of collecting the human manure and waste to be spread over the gardens which one viewed in every available space, beautiful Chinese vegetables which we aw throughout the country land. Yes, in China a I saw it, worker , pea ant and oldiers were working together to bring about a realization of the goals and a pirations of their leader . Everyone i dedicated to making the cultural revolution a reality for all ages, all people, in all places. It i a country with a single purpose, a single goal, but a country which I would not like to live in since nowhere did l sec freedom of choice, whether it be freedom to choo e where one wanted to live, freedom to wor hip as one would want to worship, freedom to tudy where one would tudy, freedom to work where one would work. And as we celebrate our bicentennial, I am recommitted a never before to the propo it ion of our founding fathers and mother when they said and believed, "All men are created equal. They arc endowed by their creators with certain inalienable rights, among them arc life, liberty and the pur uit of happine s." I shall work to make the American dream become a reality.

students. Marxism, Leninism, and the thoughts of Chairman Mao Tse-tung have dominated their lives and all students of the universities have been chosen either by the army in which they serve, the factory in which they work or the agricultural community in which they have given labor. As a result, it is assumed that all of the university students will have had a practicaJ experience in the world of work and in the world of the community prior to their intellectual pursuits in the institutions of higher learning. The factories run colleges such as the July 21 Workers College which I visited in Shanghai. It enrolls workers with experience from that plant and other factories and they leave production for two or three years to acquire on the basis of their practical experience more knowledge in scientific and technologicaJ theories and then return to production. They proudly showed us new machines that have been designed and developed by such students. In every instance attention is given to the worker, peasant, and soldier students that are a part of the university's program. In fact, from the cradle, for there are indeed many nursery schools where the adult education programs emphasis is placed on soldier, worker, and peasants. One can see the philosophy of Chairman Mao being accomplished when he said, "To accomplish the proletariat revolution in education it is e sential to have working class leadership; the masses of workers must take part in this revolution and, in cooperation with liberation army fighters, form a revolutionary three- in-one combination with the activists among the students, teachers and workers in schools and coUeges, who are determined to carry the proletarian revolution in education through to the end. The worker's propaganda teams should stay permanently in the schools and colleges, take part in all the task of struggle-criticism-transformation there and will aJway lead these institutions. In the country ide, schools and colleges should be managed by the poor and lower middle peasant-the most reliable ally of the working class." Thus, in every school or university we vi ited, we met the chairman of the propaganda committee, the chairman of the revolution committee, as well as the faculty and students. There have been changes not only in education, but in the emphasis upon the people's health to meet the need of the workers, pea ants and oldiers. Great emphasis has been given to prevention first, to the unification of doctors of both Chinese and Western medicine and the integration of health work with the mas movement. Everywhere we visited, whether it be city or country, we found health centers and hospitals. In the country ide we met many "barefoot doctor " who were really paraprofe ional who could handle a great many of the preventative medical activities. Chairman Mao had warned in medical and health work tres must be put on the rural area and one must be impressed with the availability of medicine and medical ervices for all people throughout the country.

Stork's Nest

Left to right: Sorors Loma Pointer, Basileus; Dorothy Bridget and Theresa Dixon, Co-Directors of Stork's Nest, Mr. Max Gurman, Executive Director Detroit Chapter March of Dimes; and International Grand Basileus Janice Kissner.

Grand Basileus Present for Grand Opening of Chapter's Stork's Nest Sunday, March 14, 1976, was a day to be remembered by the sorors of Beta Omicron Zeta Chapter when their Jong awaited and mo t dreamed of project became a reality-the ribbon cutting of Stork's Nest. On hand for the dedicatory address was the Grand Basileus, Soror Janice G. Kissner and Max Gurman, Executive Director Detroit Chapter, National Foundation, March of Dimes. The project is co-sponsored by the March of Dimes. Housed in the center city, Stork's Nest is located in the Bethel A.M.E. Church, 5050 Saint Antoine Street, at Warren Avenue near the Hutzel Hospital which services patient in the low income range. Bethel is a new and beautiful church pa tored by Reverend Maurice Higginbotham who donated space to the chapter for two major reasons: (!) to involve the church in community outreach ervices and (2) to use the talents of one of St rks Nest' Co-Director , Soror Theresa Dixon, a member of the church, in cuing up a Day Care Center. The other co-director i Soror Dorothy Bridget. Through the effort , contacts and hard work of these two sorors, Stork' Ne t in Detroit is proving to be a source of relief for needy expectant mother .

The first day of service the workers were swamped! The switchboard of the church was overloaded with call for help! Many of the applicants were unmarried young girls and women; some came from surrounding areas of Detroit. Our plans are to service Detroit residents who are in dire need and to accept clients on a referral basis from the Hutzel and Herman Keifer Hospitals. An interested visitor to the opening was the Honorable Charles Diggs, U.S. Congressman from the state of Michigan. Television coverage was provided by the March of Dimes who had cameramen from channels 4 (NBC) and 7 (ABC). Two large boxes of items were presented by undergraduates from XI Chapter and the Archonians. The Director of volunteers is Soror Essie H. Stewart. Chapter Basileus is Lorna R. Pointer. Anne Lowndes is Publicity Chairwoman. Stork's Ne t is a continuous project and the chapter looks forward to keeping it in operation with showers, donations, and the good will of those who know the need for uch a venture. Beta Omicron Zeta sorors say, "Stork's Nest is here to stay.''

Go With Stork's Nest

Soror Rosalie Kennedy, assisted by Mayoral Aide Bailey Fine, cuts ribbon at opening of Alpha Zeta Stork's est in Baltimore.

ALPHA ZETA CHAPTER HOLDS GALA OPENING OF STORK'S NEST Soror Rosalie Kennedy, Chairwoman, Trustee Board of Zeta Phi Beta; Beryl Battle, Atlantic Regional Director; LaRee a Smith, Maryland State Director; Pa ·t Grand Ba ileus Nellie Buchanan; Mr. James Donovan, Executive Director, Baltimore Chapter National Foundation March of Dimes; M ·. Bailey Fine, representing Mayor Schaefer; Devora J. Whiting, Chairwoman of Stork's Net; Elva Tillman, Co-Chairwoman; and Basilcu Mary E. Field .

Mayor William Donald Schaefer issued a Proclamation declaring Sunday, March 28, 1976 as "Stork' Ne t Day In Baltimore." Community leaders and many friends of Alpha Zeta Chapter joined in ceremonie opening the Baltimore Stork's Nest. The Nest i · in operation at the Lafayette Square Multi-Service Center, Lafayette Avenue and Gilmore Street. The well attended ceremony drew national and regional officers. Assisting in the ribbon-cutting ceremony were

EPSILON ETA ZETA STORK'S NEST Columbus, Ga. tork's est. Project Director Sorer Doris S. Haleman. tork's Nest was opened May 16, 1975. Soror Janice Kissner was guest speaker for the opening. Soror Eunice Thomas.

Zetas Dedicate Stork's Nest in Heights Gamma Omega Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority held the dedication of its national project, Stork's Nest Educational Component recently at the West End Health Center, 190 Heights Blvd. With distinguished guests and speakers, including Congresswomen Barbara Jordan and Municipal Judge Alice Bonner. The addresses were by Mrs. Lullelia W. Harrison, a dynamic speaker and member of Lambda Zeta Chapter and the national coordinator of projects sponsored by Zeta Phi Beta, and Mrs. Bobbie Moorehead, basileus Lambda Zeta and an associate regional director.

SHOWN IN THE PICTURE ABOVE are some of the persons involved in the recent dedication of the Stork's Nest Educational Component, at 190 Heights Blvd. They are (left to right) Mrs. Clara Brew, Mrs. Jenera Sigers, Mrs. R. J. Moseley, Mrs. Ruth Windsor, Mrs. Princella Milligan and Mrs. Mercedes R. Terry.

Hull. The point of beginning was the home of Soror I. M. Herson and the march proceeded through the local community where collections were made for the March of Dimes project.

Mindful of community need for civic responsibility, Mu Zeta again addre sed itself to the March of Dimes as it has done in the past 8 years. Concerted Chapter efforts, Mu Zeta, Beta Alpha, and Rho Epsilon were demonstrated in the MOTHER'S MARCH chaired by Soror Donnie Faye

A MEETING OF MINDS. Houston community, health, and education leaders met recently at the home of NF trustee Mary Owen Greenwood (standing, second from right), to discuss programs for parenting, prenatal education, and prevention of birth defects. They planned cooperative efforts among governmental agencies, fraternal organizations, and the MOD, whose mutual concern is to improve the quality of life. Lullella Harrison (seated right), educator, and member of the Metro Houston MOD executive committee, presided.

Delta Eta Zeta Chapter Opens Stork's Nest

Sorors attend Stork's Nest workshop. Left to right: Sorors Juanita Phillips, Publicity, Ruth Harris, Management, Lois De Hart, Dorothy W. Tucker, Mildred Slaughter, Invitations, Katherell Morrison, Building, Arlene Englehardt, March of Dimes. Seated: Sorors Virginia Hansberry, Project director, and Erma S. Bell, Refreshments. Not shown: Sorors Hester Nelson, Program, Marjorie A. Davis, Supply, and Judy Dennis. Hostess. Soror Janice Saunders serves as Chapter Basileus,

Soror Jessie Artest, center, assists with Ribbon utting for Stork's est, the first one to open in Florida. Other participants were Fort Lauderdale Vice Mayor Virginia Young, and ister Margretta, R M, l\ilarch of Dime . Ribbon Cutting and Dedication held 'aturday, ovember 22, 1975.

Project Director, Soror Virginia Hansberry, left and Arlene Englehardt, take stock of items in Stork's est, located in the 0.1.C. Center (donated by cily) Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

U. S. Congresswoman Attorney Barbara Jordan (seated second from right) gave program highlights for West End Health Center Dedication of Stork's Nest Educational Component. Lullelia W. Harrison (seated third), National Project Coordinator was keynote speaker for the occasion.

MOTHER'S MAR H: Participating in the Mother's March on birth defects at the Spencer J. McCallie Homes were members of amma Iola z ta hapter. From Left, Ms. Joyce Halsey, Baslleus; Ms. Sandra James, march chairperson; Ms. Joyce Stovall, s. Pam Wilcoxson and Ms. Forestlnc Lockhart.

Resolutions Adopted by Great Lakes Region

RESOLUTIONS

ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, Incorporated advocates the advance of students in educational opportunities, fosters projects to encourage human dignity, and promotes the attributes for character for the purpose of improving the social, and economic environments in American life, the Great Lakes Region passed the following resolution:

Lakes Regional Conference and each individual chapter become involved in leadership positions to help implement the program of the United Negro College Fund.

Whereas, the NAACP is structured to gain equal rights for all; and Whereas, the NAACP, in their struggle for the rights of others, is experiencing great financial difficulty in an economically changing society; and

III. Whereas, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity are the only brother-sister relationship in the realm of Greekdom; and

Whereas, the progress of the NAACP has been impeded due to its financial status; therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the 42nd session of the Great Lakes Regional Conference meeting April 22-25, 1976, at the Ramada Inn in Romulus, Michigan, be supportive of the NAACP both physically and financially.

Whereas, the changes taking place in our modern technological society demand a more unified concept of the true meaning of brotherhood and sisterhood; and Whereas, there is a genuine need for love and concern for our Sigma brothers; therefore, be it

II. Whereas, the United Negro College Fund is providing financial assistance to underprivileged students in predominantly-black colleges and universities; and Whereas, the United Negro College Fund understands the ... needs of a black institution; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that in this bicentennial year every effort be made to strengthen the original concept that our founders intended that common bond to be, as set forth in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twenty, on the campus of Howard University, seat of Washington, D.C., United States of America.

RESOLVED, that the 42nd session of the Great

Lizzie Miller, Chairperson Resolution Committee

Eta Mu Zeta Chapter News young black woman in the "integrated" society while simultaneously generating information which could have implications for parental guidance, community programs and/or educational planning. The material from the forum will be compiled, centralized, and made available to interested persons and/or community groups. 2) The Blue Revue, a Scholarship Dance, was held March 6, 1976 at which time a scholarship in amount of $600 was awarded to lvy Overton, who is currently attending Wilberforce in Ohio. Other awards of the evening included the Finer Womanhood Award which was shared by two community senior citizens and the Zeta of the Year Award. b 1976 the year for sharing awards'? The Zeta of the Year Award was shared by Sorors Clara Cox, Basileus and Ruth Daniels, Phylacter. 3) Finalizing Finer Womanhood Observance, orors of Eta Mu Zeta Chapter worshipped together at nearby McChord Field Airforcc Base Chapel.

Tacoma, Washington Eta Mu Zeta, Tacoma Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, like other chapters of Zeta throughout America and in Africa, planned and executed activities in observance of Finer Womanhood, the Sorority's ideal. Highlight activities included: I) An Open Forum entitled "1976: The Identity of the Young Black Woman in the · Integrated' Society." The panel. comprised of community citizens-both men and women-form a myriad of backgrounds whose ages ranged from 16 to 90, brought much to the forum a~ each shared from his/her personal perspective around the issue of the identity of the young black woman in the "Integrated" society. The forum was well attended by community citizens making possible the attainment of Eta Mu Zeta's goal which was to: provide an opportunity in which community citizens from all walks of life could publicly participate in discussion centered around the issue of the identity of the

People In the News PROMOTIONS:

La Greta Kennedy, formerly of Beta Beta Zeta, Great Lakes Region, is Production Analyst with Plough Company of Memphis.

Gamma Omicron Zeta's Soror Juliet Byrd is now the Director of the East Orange Welfare Department. An Open House was recently held to help establish its new location in the community under her leadership. Accepting the position of Assistant Director of Morris County Welfare Department is Dorothy Broome of Gamma Omicron Zeta. Soror Edna C. Revels was appointed Assistant Principal of South Park High School. In her position, she is in charge of Curriculum Coordination. Soror Marian Williams, also of Gamma Omicron Zeta, recently accepted the position of Assistant Chief Manager of the Elizabeth Unemployment Office.

RECOGNITION: Soror Roberta Cook is the coordinator of the Fourth District Garden Clubs of North Carolina. Since her retirement from the classroom, she devotes much of her time to th is activity. Soror Elaine Danavall recently received an achievement award from the North Bronx Section of National Council of Negro Women. Soror Hicks received this same award the previous year. Soror Vivien King Bright of Rho Zeta Chapter and her family were honored as "Family of the Year" by the local chapter of the Urban League. A dinner with a presentation was made to the family on May 14. The Music Studio headed by this music educator is a singular credit to Soror Bright. Other family members are her husband, H. 0. Bright, Sr., a retired attorney; a son, H. Orio Bright, Jr., recently appointed the first black Councilman in White Plains, N. Y.; and William (Billy), a teacher and music composer in the Junior High School Department of the City/ County system.

EDUCATION: Soror Alice Roye has received a citation from the Pennsylvania State Department of Education for creative and experimental teaching. She has been elected to a four-year tern, on the Board of Education and is presently the only black member of the board. Soror Bettie Watlington Harvey, a nurse at the Veterans' Hospital in Salisbury, North Carolina, is presently working towards a Masters degree in Nursing. Fonner Basileus of Zeta Tau Zeta, Eva Smith, Chicago, is presently enrol led at the University of Kansas as she works toward her Doctorate. Soror Gladys Brown of Delta Mu Zeta is busy working on a doctorate degree in clinical psychology.

Sorors held a testimonial dinner in honor of Soror Althea Cornish, Saturday, March 20, 1976, at Morgan State University. Soror Gertrude Williams, Basileus, and her daughter, Soror Patricia Zephir, 2nd Anti-Basileus, were initiated into Epsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an Honor Society for Women in Education in May, 1976.

STATUS OF WOMEN: In addition to her selection a a humanitarian, Soror Amelia J. Lewis was recipient of an invitation during the year to serve on the steering committee for the conference sponsored by the Louisiana Commission on the Status of Women of which she is a chartered member. Soror Isabel M. Herson is 1 isted in "Who· s Who Among Black Americans" for 1975-1976. Loretta H. Katee, Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter, Memphis Tenn., was recently nominated a one of six women in community service for the Annual "Women Who Work" awards sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.

N.C.N.W. pre ented Sorors Dorothy M. Lawrence and Gladys Miller with Certificates of Recognition for their participation in the 1975 International Seminar and Bethune Centennial Celebration conducted in conjunction with the I. W. Y. Both are active in Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter. Soror Lawrence al o received the Mary McLeod Bethune Centennial Award from N.C.N.W. in recognition of achievement. 61

People in the News Cont'd. the West End Health Center. United States Congresswoman, Barbara Jordan, gave program highlights. The Basileu is Soror Mercedes R. Terry.

Sorer Alberta Alston was enrolled in the Queens registry of Distinguished Citizens by the Friends of Senior Citizens of the Springfield Gardens Senior Citizen's Center in March, 1976, for contributions in the fields of Education and Church Work.

BIRTHS: Soror Bernadette Simmons Mills, Rho Zeta, gave birth to a son, James McAdoo Mill , on December 31, 1975.

A recent exhibit at the Donnell Library in New York City featured work in Chinese cha!ligraphy by Soror Teresa Hawes of Delta Beta Zeta.

MARRIAGES: Shirley Redmond, Basileus of Gamma Omicron Zeta, North Jersey, recently married Raynah H. Adams, III. They now reside in Washington, D.C.

POLITICS: Soror Berma Hicks recently campaigned for the position of State Committeewoman in the 86th As embly District, Bronx, New York. Soror Hicks campaign brought out more voters than the previous primary election.

DEATHS: January I, 1976 Soror Evelyn Marie Harris, member of Epsilon Delta Chapter, Port Arthur, Texas.

RELIGION: Special mention has also been accorded Soror Inez W. Christentery as the first black woman to teach in the Conference School of Missions of the United Methodist Church since the merger of the churche . Soror Ardess ie C. Prophet represents the first black woman to hold office in the United Methodist Women's Conference since the merger. Both are sorors of Mu Zeta.

SPECIAL: Ann Prendergast of Zeta Tau Zeta went "all the way"-20 mile to complete the goal set by March of Dime sponsored 'Superwalk .' She wore out a pair of new shoes to complete the trek.

Soror Alston wa recently elected Fir t Vice-Moderator of the Presbytery of New York City, a judicatory erving I 08 churches.

TRAVEL: Ep ilon Theta Zeta Chapter plans to pen or a trip to Mexico during 1976. Soror Ruth M. Harri on i the t ur coordinator, and Soror Ruth A. Perry is the Ba ileus of the chapter.

Soror Effie Burford has been elected to the Regional Board of the Chri tian Churche in Indiana (Disciples of Christ) and the Aunte Marne's Child Development Center. Both are based in Indianapolis.

Soror Sheila Wiggins and her Sigma hu band, Marvin, toured Africa recently. They visited Kenya and many other intere ting places.

HEALTH SERVICES: Beta Omicron Zeta Chapter held it Grand Opening of its Stork' Ne t, Sunday, March 14, 1976. Beta Omicron Zeta Chapter is located in Detroit, Michigan. Gamma Omega Zeta Chapter held the Dedication of their Stork's Nest Educational Component in the Fall of 197 5 at

WRITER: Soror Dolores H. Pennington, Alpha Gamma Zeta Chapter, New Orleans, LA., has written a beautiful tribute in playlet form to our five pearl of Zeta Phi Beta. It i titled, '' Bicentennial Minus 144, The Zeta Focu . ''

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ARCHONI QUIZ I. Which of the five founders lives in the city of "Brotherly Love"? 2. Who was first initiate into the Sorority after its chartering? 3. Which National President practiced medicine fifty years? 4. Where is Birch Haven located? 5. Name the two sisters who are founders of Zeta. Where do they live? 6. Name the first National Executive Secretary of our National body. 7. Violet Anderson's Day is celebrated in

8. Soror Janice G. Kissner was first elected to office during the 9. The eat of incorporation for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is

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Who is the legal resident agent for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated?

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She truly Left Us All a Legacy Isabel Herson former ational President of Zeta Phi Beta, and Dorothy Height look at an oil painting of Mary McLeod Bethune, famous architect of our society.

National Officers Hazel Simmons 280 I Sarah Janes Lane Ft. Worth, Texas 76119

Grand Basileus

Tamias

Janice G. Kissner 300 Martine Avenue, No. 3M White Plains, N. Y. I 060 I

Millie Veasey 250 I Rock Quarry Road Raleigh, N.C. 27610

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Antapokritis

Edith V. Francis 108 Bennington Drive Hightstown, N .J. 08520

Effie B. Burford 216 Berkley Road Indianapolis, Ind. 46208

2nd Anti-Basileus

Phylacter

Marjorie Ellis 747 West I 15th Street Los Angeles, Calif. 90003

Vetris F. Martin 461 Lockhart Street Daytona Beach, Fla. 32014

3rd Anti-Baslleus

Chairman, Executive Board lone H. Gibson

Alice Mays 1821 East Second Street North Little Rock, Ark. 71601

I 05 Massachusetts Highland Park, Mich. 48203

Undergraduate Member-at-Large

Sheila A. Mouton 2710 Holman Avenue Houston, Texas 77004 Grammateus

Board of Trustees

Jewell Livingston 5523 Herbert St St. Louis, Missouri 63120

Rosalie R. Kennedy, Chairman 12202 Hunters Lane Rockville, Md. 20852

Leonia McQuillister 186 Byxbee Street San Francisco, Calif. 94132 Rowena Cleveland 614 First A venue Selma, Ala. 36701

Jylla D. Moore Livingstone College Tucker Hall Salisbury, N.C. 28144

Founders Myrtle T. Faithful R. R. No. 4 Jamestown Rd. Springfield, Ohio A/C 5 13 324-44 70

Arizona C. Stemons, Founder, President Grand Basileus, Emeritus 1915 Federal Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19146 A/C 215 Pe 5-0299

Fannie P. Wans 396 Decatur Street Brooklyn, New York l l 233 A/C 212 774-2939 Viola T. Goings R. R. No. 4, Jamestown Road Springfield, Ohio 45502 A/C 513 324-44 70

Pearl Neal 126 Martin Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28208 A/C 704 332-8820 PAST GRAND BASILEI Arizona C. Stemons 1915 Federal Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19146 A/C 215 Pe 5-0299 Myrtle T. Faithful R. R. No. 4, Jamestown Rd. Springfield, Ohio A/C 513 324-44 70 Joanna H. Ransom 396 Montgomery Street Brooklyn, New York 11225 A/C 212 In 7-9715 Nellie Buchanan 3919 Bateman A venue Baltimore, Maryland 21216 A/C 301 542-7939 S. • velyn Lewis 991 Herkimer Street Brooklyn, New York 11233 A/C 212 493-7596

Ruth T. Scruggs 180 Donna Le Blvd. Williamsville, New York 14221 Fannie R. Givens" Violette Anderson" Nellie B. Rogers 2164 Capitol A vcn uc Indianapolis, Ind. 46202 A/C 317 926-8602 Edith Lyons* Blanche Thompson 620 I South Michigan Avenue Chicago, 1 llinois 60637 A/C 312 752- 7546 Lullclia Harrison 3210 South MucGrcgor Way Houston, Texas 77021 NC 713 747-0366 *DECEASED

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