NOVEMBER, 1961
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Zeta ~bi ;itta ~ororttp, 3Jnc. DEBORAH PARTRIDGE WOLFE, Ph.D. Grand Basileus Queen's College, Flushing, New York Residence: 62 South Union Ave., Cranford, New Jersey ARIZONA C. STEMONS Founder-President Grand Basileus Emeritus 1915 Federal Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NATIONAL OFFICERS BETTYE STEELE TURNER First Anti-Basileus Box 116. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama MILDRED CATER BOONE Second Anti-Basileus Box 39 Central State Hospital Petersburg, Virginia BARBARA MINOR JAMES Third Anti-Basileus 3830 Golden Hills Drive Dallas, Texas ISABELL M. HERSON Grammateus 805 North 27th Street Baton Rouge, Louisiana
SUSIE E. MILES Tamias 2619 Eleventh Street, . N. W. Washington, D.C. MARY THERIOT WILLIAMS Antapokritis 8717 Seneca Street Oakland 5, California MAGGIE B. DANIEL, Ph.D. Chairman, Executive Board Alabama State College Montgomery, Alabama LUCILLE R. MADRY Phylacter 1608 Arthur Street Louisville, Kentucky GLADYS BUTLER Chairman, Board of Trustees 415 W. 28th Street Indianapolis, Indiana
ETHEL HALL Trustee Philadelphia, Pennsylvania MADGE PERRY HARPER, Ph.D. Trustee Orangeburg, South Carolina WILLA PEEVY Trustee Tulsa, Oklahoma GRACE PHILLIPS Trustee A & M College Huntsville, Alabama EMMA J. DEWBERRY National Headquarters 1734 New Hampshire Ave., N.W. Washington 9, D.C.
REGIONAL DIRECTORS AND ASSOCIATES ATLANTIC REGION PANSY L. BORDERS Chairman of Regional Directors 10 N. Clinton Street East Orange, New Jersey JAQUELINE SIMPSON Associate Director 500 W. 140th Street New York, New York AGNES JOHNSON Associate Director 87 Humbolt Avenue Roxbury, Massachusetts EASTERN REGION JOSEPHINE SMITH Director 4116 Arkansas Ave., N. W. Washington, D.C. AUDREY ROBlNSON Associate Director 2200 Seminary Ave. Richmond, Virginia JOSEPHINE SHUMATE Associate Director 19 Woodland Ave. Morton, Pennsylvania ANNIE L. YOUNGER Associate Director 309 Belcher Street Bluefield, West Virginia
KATHARINE 0. JOHNSON Associate Director 2351 Druid Hill Ave. Baltimore, Maryland SOUTH EASTERN REGION ELLA W. FISHER Director 518 W. Henry Street Savannah, Georgia ALBERTA STEVENSON Associate Director 904 Oak Street Columbia, South Carolina MARION SHANNON Associate Director 2191-58th Street N.W. Miami, Florida SOUTH CENTRAL REGION JULIA POLK Director 1703 Dalton Street Jackson, Mississippi MYRTLE WILLIAMS Associate Director 1707 High Street Little Rock, Arkansas MABEL SCRUGGS Associate Director 1103 Queens Drive Chattanooga, Tennessee
ZELIA EVANS, Ph.D. Associate Director Alabama State College Montgomery, Alabama GREAT LAKES REGION MARGARET IRBY Director 450 Lindenwood Road Dayton, Ohio WILLA MAE JOHNSON Associate Director 930 W. 27th Street Indianapolis, Indiana GRACE COX YOUNG Associate Director 930 W. Walnut Street Louisville, Kentucky FRANCES FAITHFUL Associate Director Flint, Michigan CHRISTINE NICHOLSON Associate Director 521 E. 76th Street Chicago, Illinois MID-WESTERN REGION JEWEL LIVINGSTON Director 5523 Hebert Street St. Louis, Missouri
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Mary Theriot Williams EDITOR-IN-CHIE F 871 7 Seneca Street Oakland 5, California
BOARD OF EDIT ORS Ola Adams Morris Brown College Atlanta, Georgia Ozora Shell Box 1168 Starke, Florida Catherine Jones 158-25 - 72 nd Avenue Flushing, LI., New York
OFFICIAL ORGAN OF ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED VOLUME XXVI-No. 1
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NOVEMBER, 1961
Louise Batson 140 McDonough Street Brooklyn, N.Y.
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REGIONAL REPORTERS Eastern
Millie Liston 1441 Waddell Street Charlotte, North Carolina
The Editor's Page
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Boule Schedule .
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What Zeta Means To Me
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South Eastern
Madeline G. Harrison Savannah State College Savannah, Georgia
Meet the New Executive Secretary Page 6
South Central
Mildred Horn 3178 Gilmore Memphis, Tennessee Great Lakes
A Transplanted Zeta
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Highlights from the Dedication
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Marie Clifton 3304 John Daly Street Inkster Michigan Mid-Western
Chapter News
Lucille Long 4853-A Farlin Avenue St. Louis, Missouri
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Emma V. Gilbert Peoples Business College 1120 East 12th Street Austin, Texas Pacific
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ATTENTION UNDERGRADUATES-Fill in this coupon and mail it at once to Soror Barbara Minor James, Third AntiBasileus, 3830 Golden Hills Drive, Dallas 16, Texas. Chapter Basileus Dean of Pledges . Contact Person . . Chapter Mailing Address THE ARCHON-NOVEMBER, 1961
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The Editor's Page
Prose and---ARCHON By MARY T. WILLIAMS
It's the high cost of printing which keeps the ARCHON down. You know of course, that this is our very first effort for 1961. We realize that it is impossible to give adequate coverage to a full year of Zeta activities in these few pages, but our least hope is that this issue will be accepted as a representative effort on our part. The lag in publication did bring us a terrific amount of correspondence. Some of the letters scolded us and some were filled with words of encouragement. We appreciate them all. We develop a very helpless feeling when we read requests for copies of past issues of the ARCHON. Our supply is absolutely exhausted. In spite of the fact that we use the official mailing list of the sorority, several sorors complain that they have not received their ARCH0N. Our only suggestion is that each chapter make every effort to keep the National Office informed on address changes. If you wish, you might also pass the word on to the office of the Antapokritis.Once our mailing lists are corrected we will be able to order enough magazines from the printer and we will also be able to avoid duplicate mailings and the unnecessary omissions. Our snapshot project failed from the lack of response. We were going to print them all, right on the cover, for your reminiscing pleasure. We won't mention the number of snapshots which we did receive, we'll just say that they are filed away for future reference-in a very small envelope. In the meanwhile, let us urge you to disseminate all item of interest through your local newspapers and the regional newsletters. On the brighter side, we were very much impressed by the activities at the Executive Board meetings which were held in conjunction with the dedication of the National Headquarters, last year. PAGE TWO
Some of the sessions lasted long into the night. We were quite proud of Soror Arizona Stemons, Grand Basileus Emerturis, who displayed an amazing ability to endure. She was on hand for every meeting and every gathering. During our stay in Washington, D.C., we shared living quarters with Sorors Bettye Steele Turner, Maggie Daniel and Naomi Williams. Our next door neighbors were Sorors Pansy L. Borders, Ella Fisher, Julia Polk and Jewel Livingston. We found out that these "big names" in Zeta belong to some very nice people. On the way back home, we stopped off in Beaumont, Texas to visit relatives. In the course of our reunion, we met little Miss Winold Vivian Goodman, cousin Gloria Goodman's pride and joy. It turned out that Winold had recently been crowned Miss Blue Revue of 1961 by the members of Alpha Chi Zeta Chapter. Along with that good news we were also pleasantly surprised to find that Alpha Chi Zeta Chapter has established a Zeta House in Beaumont. Back home again, we had the tables turned on us when Soror Pauline Fields and her husband dropped in for a visit. They were tourists in California, all the way from their home in Montezuma, Georgia. Glamour girls Laverne Nelson and Connie West of New Orleans were also summer visitors. Sad news came our way with the notification of the deaths of honorary member Ella Belle Davis of New Rochelle, N.Y. and Soror Barbara McOougal of Chicago. Our most important current project is the 41st Anniversary Boule which will be held at Winston-Salem State College on December 26-30. We are keeping in touch with Boule Marshal, Soror Susie Hilliard, hoping to keep our information up to date. As of this moment we
are able to pass on to you the tentative schedule of events for the entire meeting. You will find it published on the next page. Rho Zeta, the hostess chapter, is working with the national office to round out the final plans. If you have any questions concerning the Boule or are in need of housing information, it would be wise to contact Soror Hilliard at 1208 North Cameron Ave., Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Do it now, the opening sessions are less than two months away. One final word to the undergrads. We received much more undergraduate material this time than ever before. We are hoping that this will not be the end of their efforts. Future issues of the ARCH0N we are desirous of maintaining a fair balance of material, so, once more we'll extend the invitation to every chapter and every Zeta to let us hear from you.
OUR REGAL COUSIN Miss Vivian Goodman was crowned queen of Alpha Chi Zeta chapter's 1961 Blue Revue which was held recently in Beaumont, Texas. She was attended by Diane Woodard, queen of the 1960 Blue Revue and her escort Donald Roy Lindsay. NOVEMBER, 1961 - THE ARCHON
Tentative Program ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC. 41 Anniversary Boule December 26-30, 1961 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
THEME: "NEW FRONTIERS FOR WOMEN IN THE SIXTIES" Tuesday, December 26, 1961
6: 00-8: 00 p.rn, Registration, Winston-Salem State College. 7: 00 p.m. Executive Board Meeting, Alumni House, Winston-Salem State College. 8-10:00 p.m. Social. Wednesday, December 27, 1961
8: 00 a.m. Opening Plenary Session, Soror Deborah Wolfe, Grand Basileus, presiding. Get Acquainted Period under direction of Omega chapter and other undergraduates. Presentation of Founders, Past Grand Basilei and National Officers. Period of Meditation, Soror Augusta White and sorors from North Carolina. Welcome from sorors of Omega and Rho Zeta chapters. 10:30 a.m, Explanation and Acceptance of Boule Program. Explanation of Workshop Content and Procedure, Soror Emma Gilbert, Director. Executive Board Meeting. Panel Discussion followed by five interest groups. Group I "Zeta' Responsibility in Promoting Programs which Result in Effective Utilization of Community Resources." Group 11 "The Role of Greek Letter Organizations in Effecting Techniques of Creating Better Human Relations." Group Ill Emphasis of Zeta Programs designed to Attract Desirables on College arnpuses." Group IV" haptcr Problems - Basilci and other Officers Reveal Areas of oncern." Group V "Zeta Looks to the Future." I: 30 p.m. Lunch THE ARCHON- NOVEMBER, 1961
2:30 p.m. General Assembly, Soror Mildred Boone, presiding. Summary and Evaluation of Workshop. Symposium "Zeta's New Frontier in Affiliated Relations." 9:00 p.m. Bait-A-Date Party. Thursday, December 28, 1961
8:00 a.m. Early Risers' Clinic - Graduate: Soror Bettye Turner, Director; Sorer Lullelia Harrison, Consultant. Undergraduate: Soror Barbara James, Director; Soror Mildred Boone, Consultant. 9: 00 a.rn. Business Session with reports from elected national officers. 12: 30 p.m. Official Convention Picture. 1 :00 p.m. Press Luncheon, Soror Ola Adams, presiding. 2: 30 p.m. Business Session with reports from appointed national officers. 8: 00 p.m. Public Meeting "Zetas on Parade in Music and Dance." Crowning of "Zeta Queen" and "Zeta Princess." Friday, December 29, 1 961
8 :00 a.m. Early Risers' Clinic. 9:00 a.m. Undergraduate Hour. Life Members' Hour. Presentation of Zeta's History and its Founders, Sorors Stemons, Faithful, Goings, Neal and Watts. 12: 30 p.m. Regional Luncheon. 2: 00 p.m. Business session to discuss Zeta documents: Handbook, Archonian Key and Constitution. 10:00 p.m. The Formal. Saturday, December 30, 1961
9: 00 a.m. Business Session for all Committee reports. 2:00 p.m. Elections. 7: 30 p.m. Closed banquet: Installation and presentation. PAGE THREE
Chicago Entertains Great Lakes Meet
Founders Honored In Chattanooga
Alpha Alpha, Beta Iota Zeta, and Zeta Zeta, the Chicago chapters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, were hostesses recently to the Great Lakes Regional Conference at the beautiful and stately Sheraton-Blackstone Hotel. Sorors from Chicago, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Michigan supported the conference with friendly greetings, broad smiles, enthusiasm, and dedicated love for Zeta. The theme of this year's conference was "New Frontiers for Women." The calendar of events included a regional mixture, registration, coffee hour, workshop sessions, a luncheon program, election of regional officers, and a formal dance. The toastmistress for the luncheon was Soror Ida B. King of Gary, Indiana. She is the Great Lakes Regional Chairman and the former National Grammateus. She introduced the guests at the peakers' table and also the principal speaker who was Dr. Batatunde A. Williams of Nigeria. Dr. Williams is an Associate Professor of political science at Northern Illinois University. He spoke on the revelation of new frontiers for women in Africa as well as in the United States. Dr. Williams noted the fact that many more African women are now receiving higher educations. He also revealed that while there were fewer African women who are university graduates than in the United States, they often exert a more active and dominant influence in family affairs and planning than most westerners imagine. The luncheon program ended with all of the sorors singing together the Sorority Song. After the luncheon, the sorors returned to the final business session to elect new officer , discuss new projects, and various way to keep Zeta growing strong in love, scholarship, and popularity. The Great Lakes Regional Officers for 1961-62 are: Regional Director, Soror Margaret Irby, Dayton, Ohio; Regional Chairman, Soror Ida B. King, Gary, Indiana; Gramrnateus, Sorer Evelyn Robinson, Columbus, Ohio; Tamia , Soror Barbara Jones, Chicago, Illinois; Antapokritis, Soror Res ye B. Scott, Chicago, lllinois; Epistoleu , Soror Hester Shoto, Cleveland, Ohio; Phylacter, Soror Ethel 8. Nel on, Detroit, Michigan.
Sorors of Gamma Iota Zeta chapter, Chattanooga, Tennessee, observed Founder's Day quietly at the home of Soror Julia K. Moton, on January 15.
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SOROR MARY R. HALL Beta Lambda Zeta chapter acknowledges with much regret, the
loss of Soror Mary R. Hall, an outstanding sister and leader. Soror Hall was the founder of Beta Lambda Zeta chapter in Asheville, North Carolina. She began her career as a teacher in the city system of Asheville schools following her high school graduation from Livingstone College. Her 8.5. degree was earned from Winston-Salem Teachers College. Soror Hall taught at Livingstone Street School in Asheville until a physical disability forced her into retirement. She passed on January 24, 1961.
Saturday evening following the luncheon, the visiting orors and their guests were invited to the lovely Parkway Ballroom where the Chicago soror entertained them at their annual summer formal. The theme, "La Pete de Parisienne" wa beautifully carried out by decorations of red, white, and blue streamers and small Eiffel Towers. The pledgees of Alpha Alpha chapter were dressed as "Can-Can" girls and passed out souvenirs of French berets to the men and miniature French poodles to the women gue ts. Thi gala affair ended the two day conference and the hicago chapter received many compliment for doing such a successful job. Thi successful conference was the product of many sorors working and planning together. Each basileus agreed that success could not have come if there had not been any togetherne sand harmony among the active sorors. Soror Ressye B. Scott, Great Lakes Regional Antapokritis.
Soror Geraldine Hoffman, chairman of Founder's Day, provided music on the Magnus Chord Organ for the entire program. Highlighting the program was the history of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority by Soror Mabel H. Scruggs. Soror Rose B. Morgan gave the history of the local chapter. Sorer Lorena M. Hight gave the highlights of Gamma Iota Zeta chapter. Founders of the chapter who were present included Sorors M. H. Scruggs, R. B. Morgan, G. C. Trammell and L. M. Hight. The program was interspersed with Zeta pep songs. Soror Gertrude C. Trammell won the prize for the Zeta quiz which was conducted by Soror Cole. Brother James Chandler took pictures of the afternoon's activities. The January meeting was held at the home of Soror Hight. Soror Agnes Lauderdale reported for the Juvenile Delinquency Committee. The annual Christmas party was held at the Alexander Chambli s Home on December 23, where the committee and children of Zetas played Santa Claus to twentysix boys and girls. Those pre ent were Sadye and Robert Morgan, Booker T. Scruggs, Geraldine Lauderdale, Patricia Thomas, Helen Blackwell, an Archcnian of Knoxville College, and Samevelyn and Labron Morgan. Soror Izetta H. Taylor reported that games were mailed to Nigeria, West Africa for the game room in the Children's Home. She further stated that local courtesies had been extended to sorors and friends by the La Cherrie Committee. We arc sponsors of Girl Scout Troop I 14. Leader and Troop onsultant, Soror Elizabeth D. Jones reported on the Christmas party given for them. The national fee was paid for several girls. Soror Scruggs asked the members to support the Pan Hellenic ouncil Vesper Service on unday, January 29 at Warren hapcl A.M. ". hurch. oror Trammell graciously reprc ented our chapter as usher. Sorer
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NOVEMBER, 1961 - THE ARCHON
What Zeta Means • • •
to Me
By DR. DEBORAH PARTRIDGE WOLFE Grand Basileus Sometime during the celebration of our fortieth year, each of us must have said to ourselves, "Just what does Zeta Phi Beta Sorority mean to me?" Certainly, an organization that has withstood four decades must be founded on Jasting values. Truly, a sorority that has become international in its scope, membership and program must have been built upon a firm foundation and altruistic purposes. In order to attract to its membership women of every race, creed and color representing all areas of vocational and professional choices, Zeta must have developed a program and structure commensurate with its values and goals. And yet we must ask, "What does Zeta mean to me?" Let me begin with myself. Zeta is more than a club, for I would lose interest in any club when I left the community in which I was initiated. Already I have been an active member of three chapters and I expect always to be an active member in any community where I may live. For I have and always will have a personal interest in our members, although doubtless there are many whom I shall never meet persona1ly, even though I have visited every region except West Africa. We are bound by a pledge more enduring than any club. Zeta is different from my church, which, as all of you who know me realize has affected my spiritual values deeply, because it is nonsectarian. We have in our membership women of many creeds and I may therefore, develop close friendship and sisterly ties with women regardless of their religious creed. Zeta is different from a civic group, for although it has concerned itself with many of the most pressing civic problems of our day, it fosters its community and civic programs as an integral part of a larger whole. It recognizes the fact that college-trained women have a moral obligation to utilize their education to improve community life and develop a democratic society. Zeta i different from "an organization of good will" which exists expressly for the purpose of developing better inter-group relations; for, even though it accomplishes this purpose, it does so in a very natural way by including in its membership women of all races. Dedicated to the common goals of scholarship, service and sisterly love, Zeta "loses itself in a cause bigger than itself" and thereby develops women of good will who can live with all people. In short, Zeta is a family in which we are all sisters. To be sure, we sometimes differ, like consanguineal sisters, but also like true sisters, we forget our differences and our individual ideas for the advancement of the, orority. The sorority means that I need never be "a stranger in a strange land," because in every state of the Union, in every country of the world where we are organized, there are fine young women who would gladly welcome me, women whose ideals and interests arc akin to mine and to the ideals embodied in the code and the pledge of Zeta Phi Beta. THE ARC HON - NOVEMBER, 1961
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Savannah Zetas Lead Busy Lives Many of the sorors of Alpha Theta Zeta spent last summer profitably by studying and traveling. The others of us stayed at home trying to keep reasonably cool. Sorors Elise Freemen and Nancy Walker were at Atlanta University. Soror Ruby King was enrolled at Columbia University. The following named sorors completed requirements for the Master's degree: Soror Cornelia Walker at Northwestern University, Soror Dorothy R. Wilcox at New York University, Soror Rheatha G. Delaware at Columbia University and Soror Jessie Gibbs at Atlanta University. Soror Viola Holbrooks retired from the teaching profession at the close of the 1959-60 school year. Soror Holbrooks is one of the charter members of the chapter. Soror Frankie G. Ellis spent last school year studying at the University of Texas. She has returned to the city of Savannah, Georgia as principal of the Robert W. Gadsden Elementary School. Alpha Theta Zeta chapter had a fair share of the local "Teachers of the Year." They are: Soror Anita Stripling, Robert W. Gadsden School; Soror Viola Holbrooks, Hodge Elementary School; Soror Mabel Hanshaw, Moses Jackson Elementary School; and Soror Nancy Walker, DeRenne Elementary School. Soror Walker was honored by being chosen the State Teacher of the Year. All of these sorors were entertained by the chapter at a party at the home of Soror Ione Trice Dunmore.
Soror Dorothy Adams Peck, wife of Rev. S. M. Peck, pastor of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, was honored recently at a "Coke Sip" by the members of Gamma Lambda Zeta chapter, at the home of Soror Vangeola Adams. Soror Peck
was recently appointed to the faculty of Volusia County Community College as Director of Public Relations and teacher of Sociology. The Coke Sip was held on August 19. Sorors in attendance included: Maude Stone, Virginia D. Fulword, Olivia Ellen Brown, Mable D. Christian, Edna Hooks, Olive Collins, Beatrice Martin, Christine McClenny and Ozora R. Shell. ,###H########################H###H
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Soror Ola B. Dingle, then president of the Chatham County Teachers Association, attended the annual meeting of the National Education Association, in Los Angeles, California, during the summer. Soror Dingle reported the experience as being a most rewarding one. For the second year the local YMCA has sponsored an educational tour to the west coast. Sorors Rosamae Perrin and Sadie Cartledge made the tour this past summer. Their pictures and memories have made us all have itching feet. The community activities in which our sorors find themselves are varied according to their own special interests. Soror Ella Fisher, the basileus and Director of the Southeastern Region, has had several speaking engagements beyond the realm of Zetadom. She was presented as guest speaker for several Women's Day programs, namely, St. Phillips A.M.E. Church, Tremont Temple Baptist Church, where Soror Alma Wade introduced her, and her own St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. Soror Anita Stripling served as Director of the YMCA Day Camp Program. She was assisted by Soror Rebecca Mitchell. The chapter supports this program by giving carnperships each year. As part of its program for Juvenile Delinquency, the chapter painted a room for and gave a high-fidelity recording machine to the Frank Callen Boys' Club. This club has long been a part of Savannah, but on November 20, 1960, their new building was dedicated. At the suggestion of the board of directors of the club, the chapter made the selection mentioned above. Sorors Gwendolyn Keith and Ella Fisher arc working with the YMCA Physical Education Program. They assist with the planning and administration of weekly activities which arc sponsored to help keep our children ofT the streets. On Monday evening, October 17, 1960, the sorors entertained at the home of oror Perrin for Soror Madeline Harrison who was married the following Saturday. The chapter gift was presented the bride-to-be by Soror Dunmore. On Sunday, ovcmbcr 6, Soror Sara Bivins presented her husband with a second future Zeta girl.
SOROR EMMA J. DEWBERRY
Soror Emma J. Dewberry, our new Executive Secretary, comes to National Headquarters from Epsilon Zeta Zeta Chapter, Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Her training in business education, successful work experience, her demonstrated enthusiasm and loyalty to Zeta provide excellent evidence of the effective program we may expect at our National Headquarters. Soror Dewberry is energetic, versatile, methodical and analytical in her approach to organizational problems and management, yet, she is affable and radiates a genuine sincerity and warmth. The new Executive Secretary is a native of San Antonio, Texas. She is a graduate of St. Phillip's Junior College and holds an A.B. Degree from Samuel Houston College in Austin. She has also done special work at the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. She experience in her field, including four comes to her new position with wide years as student assi tant in the Business and Registrar's offices at St. Phillip's Junior College and Samuel Houston College, three years as a clerktypist at Kelly Field Air Command in Texas, four years as instructor of business education at San Antonio Junior College and fourteen years as cashier, bookkeeper and auditor for ational Defense Loan Fund at A.M. & N. College, Pinc BlulT, Arkansas. Soror Dewberry is an ardent civic worker, having served as chairman of the finance committee, Eighth Avenue Baptist Church, in Pinc Bluff; Treasurer of Epsilon Zeta Zeta chapter and clcccd three consecutive times to the office of Tamias of the South Central Region. She was also sponsor of Beta Beta chapter for three years. NOVEMBER, 1961
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Soror Lulellia W. Harrison, who was honored upon her retirement from the office of Executive Secretary of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, received a commemorative plaque from Grand Basileus Deborah Wolfe and Grand Ba~ileus Emeritus Arizona
Slemmons, for her many years of service to the Sorority. The presentation was made at the recent reception which was held at the National Headquarters. Soror Emma J. Dewberry, who has assumed the Executive Secretary's post, wsa also honored at the affair.
Reception Honors Harrison, Dewberry Sorer Emma J. Dewberry, the new Executive Secretary of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, and Sorer Lullelia W. Harrison, the retiring Executive Secretary, were honored at a reception which was held at the National Zeta Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, July 16, 1961.
Soror Harrison of Houston, Texas, has been an active and devoted worker in Zeta for twenty-five years. She was elected Regional Director in 1936, Grund Basilcus in 1943 and National Fxccutive Secretary, a post which she held until this year, in 1948. She was initiated into Theta Chapter at Wiley College in 1929. Soror Harrison received her education at Wiley College, Chicago University and ·1 cxus Southern University. THE ARCH ON- NOVEMBER, 1 961
Soror Harrison taught English at Jackson Yates High School for nineteen years. She was appointed counselor in 1956. She is currently serving as counselor at Ryan Junior High School in Houston, Texas where she lives with her husband, Mr. Alexander Harrison, who was with her at the reception. Although she is the mother of two grown sons and has four grandchildren, she is active in the civic, social and religious life of her community. l n honor of her long and devoted services to Zeta, Soror Harrison was presented a lovely plaque from the Sorority by the Grand Basileus, Soror Deborah P. Wolfe. Sorer Emma J. Dewberry was given a very warm welcome to her new post by Sorer Wolfe who assured her that
she had the full support and best wishes of the entire Sorority and its friends. One of the highlights of the reception was the presentation of a beautiful silver punch bowl to the National House. The bowl was a gift from the Amicae, Mrs. Lillian A. Street, president. The gift was most graciously accepted by the Grand Basileus, Both honorees received numerous congratulatory telegrams and flowers from business associates, friends and chapters from the different regions. Since there were so many, time permitted Sorer Wolfe to read and mention only a few. Soror Josephine Smith, Director of the Eastern Region, was chairman of the reception, which was attended by over one hundred guests. PAGE SEVEN
A MEMORABLE MOMENT. This treasured photograph from Dr. Deborah Partridge's personal album shows the Grand Basileus
One of the highlights of the reception which honored Soron Harrison and Dewberry was the presentation of a silver punch bowl for use at the National Headquarters. The gift, from the Amicae, was presented by Mrs. Lillian Street, Amicae president. PAGE EIGHT
as she kept a recent luncheon engagement with Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt.
Shown above, admiring the gift, are: Soror Wolfe, Soror Gladys Butler, Mrs. Street; Amicae members Mrs. Margaret Hill, Mrs. Vivian Tinney, Mrs. Mildred Jenkins and Mrs. Elizabeth R. Odellas. Also seen, in the background, are Soror Susie Miles and Amicae Hattie Tillett. NOVEMBER, 1961-THE ARCHON
A Transplanted
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ZETA
Soror CONNIE HAWTHORNE
Greetings Sorors: Learning about the different peoples and countries in this world as I live and work among them is one of the pleasant and exciting dividends which my career as a teacher in the Overseas American Dependent Schools has brought me. I have traveled in many nations in Europe and in Asia. I have seen many things which at first, were strange to me. But, by practicing the "three A's," Acquaintance, Acceptance and Appreciation, I have, I believe, been richly rewarded with the kind of understanding which helps me as an individual to do my part in building the kind of relationship that our United States seeks with the nations of the world. This kind of understanding is helpful, too, in my work, for many of my students have grown up in these surroundings while others come into this different world as strangers. In any case, it is my job to give them every advantage of education and, to help prepare them for their return to their own homeland. [n fact, our program even takes into consideration the time students lose traveling to and from the United States. We must make sure that each student is able to meet the challenge of his cronological age level group once he returns home. Aside from my work, "overseas duty" has brought so many pleasant things into my life that I hardly know where 10 begin, unless, of cou rsc, l tell you of the wonderful opportunity which 1 have to travel throughout the world. Often I have been asked, "Which do you like better, Europe or the Far THE ARCH ON - NOVEMBER, 1 961
East?" This is a question which I am reluctant to answer, for to me, there is no comparison between the two. Each has so much to offer in its own way. I have finally rationalized it in this manner: "Cultural Europe is the main dish and the one· which you can put your teeth into. The fascinating Far East is the dessert which climaxes a good dinner." I spent one year in Europe (I 9 5455) stationed at Heidelberg, Germany. There I visited Switzerland, France, Austria, Luxembourg, Belgium, Holland, ltaly, Ireland, England, the Holy Land, Cyprus and Greece. On my trip to the Holy Land, during the Easter season of 1955, I also visited some countries in Northern Africa. This particular trip stands out vividly in my memory, even until today. Returning to the United States in 1955, 1 worked in my same position as one of the Primary teachers at Wallace Elementary school in Orange, Texas. But the lure of Foreign Service beckoned to me again and l was oIT to the Far East. This Lime I spent one year at Okinawa and three in Japan. While stationed there, I've visited our new state, Hawaii, the Philippines, Indonesia, Wake Island, Korea, Hong Kong and the other islands surrounding the one on which I lived in Japan. Last summer I toured Australia, going from the northernmost part to the southern tip, then back to the central section. A few of the main stops that I made were: Townsville, Cairns, Brisbunc, Adelaide, The Jcnolan Caves,
Alice Springs, Broken Hill and Sydney. I also stopped at New Guinea on my way back to Australia. While I was in Australia, I took a "busman's holiday" by attending a States Teachers Meeting which proved to be quite interesting and educational. I visited the famous School of the Air and also the Flying Doctor's Services Institution. This year I'll return to Europe, my station being in the Munich area. It will be good to return to Europe after five years and re-visit many of the places where time did not permit me to linger as long as I would have wished to, before. I have had a lovely summer back in the States and would have enjoyed seeing more Zetas had it been possible. In all my travels I have not forgotten Zeta and what we stand for. In the name of Zeta, many provisions have been donated to the needy and suffering in foreign countries. With all the wealth of the land, it is sad to see so many in dire need and suffering. So, as long as I am participating in foreign countries, you may know that Zeta is being well represented. Sorors, whatever we do, whether one or a group, whether the deed is good or bad, we are Zeta Phi Beta. Let's keep Zeta a pure and true Zeta in every respect. Remember our slogan: "All for one. One for all. All for Zeta. Zeta for all." What are we going to do now? Pull together! Continuing to pull with you, I bid you, Sayonora, Sorer Connie S. Hawthorne PAGE NINE
Honor society students in the various Memphis high schools look forward to the annual Zeta Theatre Party. This year, thirty students were feted at the affair which featured "The
World of Susie Wong." Soror Erma Claxton, chairman, representatives of the Zeta Amicae and several sorors were on hand at this activity.
"Story Hour" for foster children at the Goodwill Homes was a pleasant project for Alpha Eta Zeta sorors during their
Finer Womanhood Week observance. Soror Maggie Jordan was the "Story Hour" chairman.
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Alpha Eta Zeta chapter climaxed its Finer Womanhood Week with services at the St. Paul Baptist Church. Sorors pose, above, with Soror Lullelia W. Harrison, executive secretary and Soror Julia S. Polk, Director of the South Central Region,
center. Seated left and right, center are Soror Loretta H. Kateo, basileus and Sorors Delora S. Thompson and Mauddean T. Seward, Finer Womanhood Week chairmen.
Service Projects for Memphis Zetas "Rededication to the Founding Ideals Through Service in the Sixties," was the Finer Womanhood Week theme implemented through a variety of activities by Alpha Eta Zeta chapter, February 26 to March 5. Soror Delora S. Thompson, general chairman, and the committees, endeavored to make the week a memorable one in the minds of the Memphis, Tennessee public. The culminating event was the Public Program on Sunday, March 5, at St. Paul Baptist Church with Soror Lullelia W. Harrison, executive secretary, as the guest speaker. Soror Harrison captivated her audience and drew applause at many points during her stirring message. Soror Mauddcan T. Seward was program chairman. The Zeta Ensemble, under the direction of Soror Lucille R. Woods, gave a superb performance-it was truly their "finest hour." A beautiful reception was given in the lower level of the church which was crowded to capacity with the appreciative audience. Soror Bertha P. Roy was chairman. Other activities during the week were: Chapel services at the Kennedy General Hospital on Sunday, February 26, gave the sorors the opportunity to spread cheer to the patients with a program or music by the Fnscmblc. Sorer Hazel Pyles was chairman. THE ARCHON- NOVEMBER, 1961
A radio interview on the same day featured Sorors Bernice A. E. Callaway, Loretta Kateo and Helen W. Waterford, who highlighted the activities of the week. Mr. N. D. Williams, a well-known disc jockey, conducted the interview on radio station WDJA. Re-pledge services were held at the Lelia Walker Club House on Monday. Sorer Mildred P. Horne was the principal speaker. Soror Larcenia Cain and her committee delighted the sorors with a delicious and fanciful buffet which climaxed this fellowship event. Soror Mabel E. Hudson was chairman. Tuesday, February 28, was the date (01 the Amicae Remembrance. Soror Earline Somerville, Zeta Amicae sponsor, was chairman of this activity which honored the members of the chapter's loyal auxiliary. Thirty top honor society students from eight high schools were Zeta's guests on Wednesday at the annual Theatre Party. "The World of Suzie Wong" and refreshments filled the bill for this affair. On "Eyeglass Project Day," Thursday, March 2, Soror Cordia L. Sweet, chairman, reported on the activities in this area. She also announced that a Iinanciul effort is being planned to benefit a Memphis Junior League project. Zetas entertained hundreds of guests
at their "Rhapsody in Blue" formal on Friday evening at Currie's Tropicana. Saturday's "Story Hour" entertained twenty-two children at the Goodwill Homes. Soror Mildred Heard, executive director at the Goodwill Homes, explained the operation of the agency and mentioned some of the immediate needs to the sorors. Soror Maggie D. Jordan was chairman. Sorority meeting was held on Saturday with Soror Loretta H. Kateo, basileus, presiding. Soror Harrison, again, spoke to the members of Alpha Eta Zeta chapter, this time, emphasizing some important matters pertaining to the Sorority. The elaborate new contemporary home of Soror Horne and her husband, Onzie, was the setting for a cocktail party that evening. Soror Lillie Threats was the chairman. Soror Julia S. Polk, Director of the South Central Region, was among the guests at this affair. Realizing that one of the attributes of the educated man is his dedication to service, Alpha Eta Zeta chapter has rededicated itself anew to the ideals of the Sorority. During 1961, the twenty-second year since its founding, the chapter seeks new avenues of service to justify its existence in the community. These activities of Finer Womanhood Week have served as an inspiration for further service. PAGE ELEVEN
Texas Undergrads Mark Growth Small in number, but strong is the spirit and sisterhood of Delta, the undergraduate chapter in San Antonio, Texas. Founded in 1956 under the vigorous leadership of Soror Velma S. Butler, Director of the Southern Region, the chapter was then composed of five members, Sorors Myrtle Williams, Betty McClure, Mayme Jewell Cabness, Geraldine Johnson and Margaret Johnson. At present, the chapter has eight sorors. These girls are all enrolled in senior colleges in San Antonio, Texas, and each of the girls boasts an impressive record in her respective school. The present roster of sorors includes: Gay
SOROR MARGARET M. YOUNG Soror Margaret M. Young, teacher in Langston Elementary School, Langston, Oklahoma, represented the University of
Denver at the inauguration of Dr. William Henri Hale, President of Langston University. Soror Young has served as Grammateus for Beta Phi Zeta graduate chapter at Langston for a number of years. She received her B.S. from Langston University and her M.A. from the University of Denver. Soror Young is an ardent AME church worker. She's the pianist for the senior choir, very active in civic and charitable activities throughout the community. Soror Young shared the Zeta trip to Hawaii in 19S9. Many thanks went to Soror Young for the pictures shown on Hawaii. PAGE TWELVE
Nell Sapenter, basileus, a junior at Incarnate Word College, majoring in Radiology. Gay Nell is presently doing her training at Santa Rosa Hospital. She lists membership in the Choral Club among her extra-curricular activities. Cora Faye Dixon, anti-basileus of the chapter, is a senior at Our Lady of the Lake College and will receive her B.A. degree in Business Administration in May, 1961. She has been secretary of Beta Alpha Business Sorority, vicepresident of the junior class and of the Young Democrats Club, and a member of Kappa Pi Sigma National Honorary Business Fraternity for the past two years. Patricia Rainey, tamias, is also enrolled in Incarnate Word College, majoring in Nursing. She, too, is doing her training at Santa Rosa Hospital. Patricia holds membership in the Professional Nurses' Club at the college. Evvie Ferris, secretary of Delta chapter, is attending Incarnate Word College and has attended St. Philip's Junior College. Also a Business Administration major, Evvie is a member of Kappa Pi Sigma at her college. Kathryn Jackson attended St. Philip's Junior College and is presently attending Incarnate Word College having completed the requirements for her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in August, J 960. She was a member of Kappa Pi Sigma National Honorary Business Fraternity. Lena Kathryn Jernigan, past basileus of the chapter, is in her senior year at the University of Colorado. Having attended Our Lady of the Lake College for the past three years, Lena is majoring in Medical Technology and presently doing hospital training in Colorado. While at Our Lady of the Lake, Lena was a member of the Curie Science Club, the Spanish Club, and was secretary of the junior class. Betty McClure, one of the first members of the chapter, attended Howard University and Incarnate Word College, majoring in Nursing. Betty is now in Germany with her husband and we are all looking forward to her return in the near future. Edna Hills graduated from St. Philip's Junior College and is now attending Incarnate Word College majoring in Medical Technology.
The sponsor of Delta chapter is Soror Myrtle Williams, also one of the charter members of Delta chapter. Myrtle graduated from Incarnate Word College in 1959 and has done further study there since her graduation. While attending Incarnate Word, she was active in extracurricular activities and a member of Kappa Lambda Kappa, honorary society for Home Economics and Dietetics majors. Myrtle is presently employed as a Therapeutic Dietitian at Robert B. Greene Hospital, San Antonio, Texas. Continued on Page 39
SOROR OZORA W. SHELL Soror Ozora Wysinger Shell was recently appointed to the faculty of Bethune-Cookman ·college in Daytona Beach, Florida, according to announcements made by president Dr. Richard V. Moore. Soror Shell, former Director of the Blue Revue, began her tenure as associate professor in elementary education during the summer session. A magna cum laude graduate of Morris Brown College, Soror Shell holds a masters degree in education from Tem-
ple University in Pennsylvania. Her experiences are varied and include service in the public schools and colleges of Georgia and Florida as a classroom teacher and supervisor. She recently completed the interim term of Dr. Evelyn W. Sharpe as Secretary of Research for the Florida State Teachers Association and was re-elected for another term of two years in the same office. NOVEMBER, 1961-THE ARCHON
Delta Delta Zeta chapter points with pride to the recipients of its Finer Womanhood awards at its recent program which was held in San Francisco, California. Pictured above are: ( standing I Soror Elsie Atkins, honored as a charter member of Delta Delta Zeta chapter; Soror Naomi Williams, Director
of the Pacific Region, Zeta of the Year; Soror Paul Esther Rodgers, basileus, and Soror Mabel Schine. Seated are Dr. Ruth Howard, Woman of the Year, 1959; Soror Claudine Friday, Woman of the Year, 1960; Dr. Hilda Taba, honorary member and guest speaker, and Mrs. Myrtle Shortt who received a certificate of commendation.
Golden Gate Soror Woman of the Year For the first time in our history, Delta Delta chapter "took the show," during its Finer Womanhood Weck program. Soror Claudine Burns Friday was the most shocked person one could have seen. ot a whisper was made to her about the committee's decision. But there were tears in her eyes as she accepted the honor and trophy as the "Woman of the Year." Soror Friday has done outstanding work as a youth group leader, a Sunday school teacher. a church layman, a Bible school vacation teacher and leader and interest group leader. She is an ardent worker in the National Council of Negro Women, having served as its president THE ARCHON
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for several years. lt was only in December that she went to the national meeting in New York City as a delegate. At the present time she is working with Sorer Shepard, anti-basileus, as a sponsor of a group of young ladies. Our next honoree was also greatly surprised. Sorer Naomi Williams, Director of the Pacific Region, was chosen as the "Zeta of the Year." Soror Williams is another Zeta who has done outstanding work with youth groups. Soror Elsie Gcarins Atkins was honored with a certificate as the oldest Zeta in the chapter. Soror Hilda Taba, Honorary Zeta, chosen at the 1959 Boule, was guest
speaker. Her very lively and spicy address on the attributes of women was enjoyed by all. The program was held in the new and beautiful Trans-Bay Federal Savings and Loan building in San Francisco. Finer Womanhood was climaxed by a charm hour, an annual event of Delta Delta Zeta chapter, at the home of Soror Leonia McQuillister. Twenty-one young ladies accepted invitations to attend. All of them are interested in becoming Zetas. Re-pledge ceremonies for the sorors were held at the home of Soror Irma B. Evans in Oakland, California. PAGE THIRTEEN
Georgia Honors Pioneer Educator
Dr. Thelma Adair and Mrs. Elsie Quaison-Sackey, center, joined the sisterhood of Zeta Phi Beta recently in a ceremony which was presided over by Grand Basileus, Soror Deborah Wolfe. Soror Mary Ellen Thomas, an honor graduate of Northwestern University, was dean of pledges.
Diplomat's Wife Joins Sorority Mrs. Alex Quaison-Sackey, wife of the Ohanian Ambassador to the United Nations, was initiated by Dr. Deborah Partridge Wolfe, Grand Basileus, into the sisterhood of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Soror Ouaison-Sackey has distinguished herself as a social worker and leader among the women of Ghana as well as serving as charming hostess for her very outstanding husband, the Honorable Alex Quaison-Sackey as he has led many of Ghana's struggles in securing independence and recognition. She has four children, three of whom attend the Roosevelt School in New Rochelle where Dr. Barbara Mason, also a member of the sorority, has the distinction of being the principal. Along with Mrs. Quaison-Sackey, Dr. Thelma Adair of Queens College, was initiated. Dr. Adair has contributed to the field of early childhood education and is a recognized authority in child development. She founded the nursery school which is connected with Mount Moriah Presbyterian Church where her illustrious husband, Dr. Eugene Adair, is pastor. Soror Mary Ellen Thomas, a recent honor graduate and member of Mortar Board at orthwestern University, PAGE FOURTEEN
served as dean of pledgees. Soror Elise Crawford, basileus of Gamma Xi Zeta chapter, assisted in the services. Soror Claudine Gaynor, the hostess, served a full five course turkey dinner, terminating the induction services.
IN MEMORIAM
Death claimed one of our charter members, Soror Bertha Wade Jones, July 24, 1959. Another charter member, Soror Neal Pack, lost her husband February 16, 1961. There's a day of sunny rest For every dark and troubled night; And grief may bide, an evening guest, But, joy shall come with early light. For God has marked each sorrowing day And numbered every secret tear, And heaven's long age of bliss shall pay For all his children suOer here. -Members of Alpha Zeta Zeta chapter Beckley, We.l't Virginia
Soror Nancy Houston Walker, a charter member of Alpha Theta Zeta Chapter, Savannah, Georgia, was honored by being chosen the Georgia Teacher of the Year for 1960-196 l. Sorer Walker is a native of Savannah. She received her undergraduate training at Savannah State College, her master's degree at Atlanta University. She has studied at Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee, in Intercultural Education and Race Relations, and again at Atlanta University in Special Education. Soror Walker is a pioneer teacher in the field of special education. Currently she has a class for mentally retarded children at the DeRenne Elementary School in Savannah. Soror Walker has been identified with many civic organizations during her career. At the present time, she is a member of the directing boards of Greenbriar Children's Center, Happy House Retarded School and the Frank Callen's Boys' Club. She is an active member of the First African Baptist Church. The citation which Soror Walker received is the highest honor possible for a teacher in the state. It is sponsored by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Teachers and Education Association. After Soror Walker won first place on the local school and county levels, and the regional level, she went to Atlanta to compete for the state title. On May 6, 1960, the award was made for excellence in training, civic organization participation, teaching ability, and personality.
Sorors of Gamma Epsilon Zeta chapter of Concord, North Carolina climaxed their Finer Womanhood Week observance with a Finer Wom-
anhood program on Sunday, March 5, 1961 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Concord. The speaker for the occasion was Mrs. Mary Perkins, chairman of the Department of Elementary Education for the North Carolina Teachers' Association. Music was furnished by the Barber-Scotia Choir. Sorors and friends were served tea immediately after the program. NOVEMBER, 1961 - THE ARCHON
Honors and Activities for Clafin Zetas Suddenly it was September and we and Chocolate Hour for the women of were back with the books. Such rushing Claflin. In the midst of preparing for and hugging of sorors we had not hug- Finer Womanhood Week, one soror ged since probations and initiations. rushed oil to the 12th Annual Christian But here was Mu chapter excitedly be- Citizenship Seminar in New York and ginning a new year with an almost new Washington. And then Finer Womanhood Week! set of officers in the sorority - all of whom tried to hide their nervousness Mu presented two one act plays, "The under a blanket of elaborate plans. Summons of Sariel" and "Seeds of SusSome plans made sense and were real- picion" in this observance. A member ized; others went into our advisor's from each fraternity on the campus participated as guest actors and other sororwaste basket. We were pleased with our two mem- ities ushered for us. Three members entered Alpha Kappa bers on the Student Council and representation on the Panther staff and the Mu Honor Society; .four members were year book staff. One soror is the leader elected to appear in the 1961 edition of of the Theatre Guild which is a very the "Crolley-Jeffrey Report of Outmeaningful clement of the campus. An- standing Students in Science and Enother soror has worked avidly with the gineering in American Colleges and NAACP and the South Carolina Coun- Universities." President H. V. Manning of Claflin Hats oil to Mu's twelve new Archon- College, Orangeburg, South Carolina cil on Human Relations, representing the local chapter of the NAACP in ians. To climax it all, one soror was enjoyed the privilege of crowning Soror elected to represent Claflin at the An- Lillie Mae Cobbs "Miss Claflin" for the Minnesota last summer. October is for Archonians here at nual Alpha Kappa Mu Convention in school year of 1960-61 . Soror Cobbs is a member of Mu chapter. Claflin. Mu got them oil to practicing Greensboro at A. & T. College. for a program on the Negro Womana dramatic presentation of her contributions and achievements. Proud we were five of the main participants were honor rollecs and some others close by. Since the June graduates in Mu had nurtured us without comment, we were a bit shocked at the helplessness of pledgecs. Two seniors in the chapter assured us that we had been just as foolish. But progress began to take shape ... Miss Homecoming and Miss Clallin were elected from Mu and others of us reigned in their court ... Two of us were elected to "Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities." Probation Weck!! Seven frightened and anxious probates came through with shining armor. One probate, commenting on the rigorous ordeal of the week, exclaimed, "My feet and I just want to say, how grand it is to be at last in Zeta Land." Pictured above are members of Mu chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority of Claflin The new Zera house in Washington College. Back row, left to right: Soror Mary Hill, Soror Lettie Keels, Soror Annie was the topic or discussion. A few soSue Henry, Soror Bobbie Nell Quinn, basileus and Soror Elna Sue Garrison. Center rors planned to drop by on their way row, left to right: Soror Yvonne Chisolm, Soror Vernetha Felder, Soror Lillie Mae home for Christmas. Cobbs, Soror Mary Thompson, Soror Commie Jamison and Soror Ruth Malachi. In 1961 round the sixteen members of the front row, left to right, are: Soror Jeanette Wilform, Soror Juanita Starnes and Mu ready for a hard-year work. We ob- Soror Anne E. Teamer. served Founders' Day with a Donut Not pictured are Sorors Caretha Stevens, Hattie Mitchell and Vergie Byrd. THE ARCH ON
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Beta Delta Zeta chapter held its Finer Womanhood services at Berean Presbyterian Church and named Miss Natalie Hinderas as Woman of the Year. The picture above shows representatives of the aggressive Philadelphia chapter making
the presentation of honors. Pictured, left to right, are: Soror Carrie McGhee, Soror Sedalia Gaines, basileus; Sigma Brother J. J. Garth, Miss Hinderas, Soror Ethel Hall, National Trustee; Soror Betty Riley and Soror Marjorie Duckery.
Philly Chapters Proud of Record Undergraduates in the Philadelphia area are taking their place in Zetadom, and are giving the graduates in the area a feeling that there are good days ahead for Zeta. Soror Alberta Stribling of Eta chapter, wrote and delivered a most stirring testimonial to her belief in Zeta, which left no doubt in the minds of those who heard her that our future is in safe hands, with the young women who share her feelings. The underprivileged children in the Children's Shelter near Cheyney State Teachers College, are having their Jives brightened by the selflessness of the sorors of Chi chapter. These young ladies donate their talents and their time to those who need it most. This action by Chi chapter is wonderful, in itself, but at the same time, they won the AKA award for individual scholastic honors, while the chapter walked off with the honor of having the highest scholastic average of any group on the campus. The sorors on the Delaware State College campus have conducted themselves in such an admirable manner, that the president of the college has consented to welcome a chapter of Zetas into the college family o( Greeks. These young ladies exemplify the highest ideals of scholarship and finer womanhood. PAGE SIXTEEN
At this writing we await a charter, and Beta Delta Zeta will have her third undergraduate chapter under her wing. In keeping with our National Project on Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency, the Zetalites are kept active, and they love it. They show that juvenile decency is as easy to foster as juvenile delinquency. There must be magic in the number three, because there are three active groups of Zetalites in Philadelphia. Soror Barbara Williams' group of Zetalites won a prize for Zeta with its dancing in the Delta Sigma Theta Soror-
ity's Jabberwock. Soror Ethel Hall's group planned and sponsored a Christmas party for foster children at the Bureau of Child Care. The Zetalites were as thrilled to do this as the foster children were with the gifts and the wonderful entertainment. The group sponsored by Soror Sedalia Gaines added immensely to the success of the Finer Womanhood Week celebration by forming a speech choir and doing a beautiful rendition of "The Creation." The course for the future is charted, we are travelling on with faith and hope.
Here are four of the charter members of the new chapter which will be started al Delaware State College. The chapter will be sponsored by Beta Delta Zeta chapter of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pictured, left to right, are: Sorors Doris Newby, Jeanette Palmer, Virginia Waters and Geneva Vaughn. Two other active undergrads who are not pictured here are Sorors Joyce George and Cynthia Moody.
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Zetalites from the Philadelphia area sponsored a Christmas party for foster children at the Bureau for Child Care. Soror Ethel Hall sponsors the group which is pictured above with their young guests. Soror Sedalia Gaines, basileus of Beta Delta Zeta chapter, is shown in the background.
This group of Zetalites formed a speech choir which appeared in a special performance at the Finer Womanhood Day celebration by Beta Delta Zeta chapter. They recited the "Creation." Soror Sedalia Gaines is the proud sponsor of this group of young ladies.
Truly, the Zetas of Beta Delta Zeta chapter are sowing seeds of good will, all over the Philadelphia area. We are cultivating the fields on which the seeds are sown, and we work, hope and pray for a bountiful harvest. We have every reason to be optimistic, for we have with us always, to give us a word of wisdom, a smile of encouragement, or just a reassuring hello, Soror Arizona Cleaver Stemmons, one of the sowers of Zeta's first seed.
was served at the home of Soror Hall and it was topped off by dessert at the home of Soror Warrington. The sorors were there all the way, putting their best foot forward, for Zeta. The Finer Womanhood Day program was a triumph, with Miss Natalie Hindcras being selected and presented as our Woman of the Year. The week was climaxed on a festive note, when Zetas from three states gathered for an evening of dancing at the Walt Whitman Hotel in Camden, New Jersey.
The graduate members are carrying on in the present. On Founders Day, we enjoyed a fine Zeta breakfast, at which time Soror Gladys Warrington added food for thought to the menu at the Penn Sherwood Hotel. Foreign students in Philadelphia colleges were honored at a most unusual "progressive dinner," which started at the home of Soror Shumate with the first course, to the home of Soror Gaines, for the second, a delicious main course
Soror Mozelle A. Harrison
Soror Horne Tops in Test Soror Bettie Louisa Horne, daughter of Mrs. Pinkie Horne of Daytona Beach, Florida, out-scored thirty-five white and two Negro applicants and personnel workers in the Broward County Personnel Testing Program, on October 8, 1960, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Miss Horne was informed in a letter from the Director
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tests. In fact, they were the highest scores on any of the tests that have ever been scored since the Director assumed her testing position with the Broward County School System. The typing ability test, a booklet form, which consisted of letter-writing, news articles, tabulations, and etc., was timed for one hour; however, Soror Horne completed this section in 20 minutes. Now she qualifies
for a C-6 rating (highest is C-8) and a generous salary increment. Soror Horne is employed as a teacher at Dillard High School and Wingate Junior High School, both in Fort Lauderdale. She is a former advisor to Mu Beta chapter, BethuneCookman College. She is an active member of Gamma Lambda Zeta chapter, but she plans to transfer to Delta Eta Zeta chapter in Fort Lauderdale.
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Useful Tasks Fill Zeta Slate Epsilon Omega Zeta chapter celebrated its third Finer Womanhood Week with a public meeting held at Salem Baptist Church, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania on February 26, 1961. Rev. Robert Smith is the Pastor. The First Lady of Zeta, Soror Arizona Stemmons, was among the platform guests. She gave a very glowing account of the 41 years of Zeta. Soror Hazel B. Nelson, Dean of the Baptist Leadership School, was our guest speaker. "The Challenge of the Sixties" was the topic of her very well delivered address. The Girl and the Woman of the Year were presented by the basileus, Soror Alice Roye. Mrs. Rebecca Gordon, the 1960 Woman of the Year, aided in the presentation.
Mrs. Adeline Nixon of the Salem Baptist Community, was our Woman of the Year. She was given the award in recognition for her outstanding work with the blind. Our Girl of the Year was Miss Beverly Woodley, an honor student at the Abington High School, also of the Salem Community. A set of books by Negro authors and concerning Negro history and culture was our gift to the Abington Public Library. They were presented to the librarian by Soror Vivian Freeman. A tea preceded the meetings. Paintings, ceramics, African violets and needlework were di played. Miss Louise Ashton of Elkins Park was the featured artist. She displayed paintings done in several different medias.
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE FIRST ANTI-BASILEUS Procedures for Application for Membership in the Sorority
We are asking your cooperation and help in order that our office may operate as punctual and efficient as we would like. The procedures for application for membership in the sorority are as follows: Graduate Chapters
All applications for graduate membership should be sent with a transcript from the office of the college from which the applicant ha graduated to the Grand Basileus, Soror Deborah P. Wolfe, 62 South Union Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey. The Grand Basileus will forward the material to this office for final approval. Scholastic standards must be considered in the case of all graduate applicants. Undergraduates are usually restricted to approvals by the campus officials who direct the activities of Greek letter organization. Undergraduate Chapters
Zeta Delta Zeta chapter of Moorestown, New Jersey, entertained six young guests of honor at its annual Public Meeting which was held on April 23. The six youngsters are spending the current school year in the city of Moorestown, continuing their studies in the public schools there. The public schools in their own home towns, they are all residents of Prince Edward County, Virginia, were closed by local authorities in defiance of the integration orders of the Supreme Court. Pictured above, following the meeting, are: Annie Lue Barksdale, Moses Scott, Merle Hendricks, Sammuel Cobbs, Delores Hendricks and Barbara Ann Botts. PAGE EIGHTEEN
Undergraduates are asked to send their material in as soon as the college approves the candidates For initiation. Send this office the approved list from the Registrar's Office as soon as it is received by the chapter. All application blanks should be completed in ink, approved and signed by the Basilcus of the local chapter, and sent to this office for final approval. The pledge cards arc to be kept by the chapters for their own file. We arc asking undergraduates to please ma kc an effort to abide by all of the rules and regulations that arc set forth by college officials regarding Greek letter organizations. Graduate and undergraduate chapters arc asked to send their material at least two weeks prior to the date of initiation in order that the same may be processed and returned in time for initiation. No person should be initiated by any chapter until approval has been received from this office. If this is done it can cause embarrassment to the person who is initiated later for they will not have official status in the Executive Secretary's Office. If your chapter is not financial with the national body. you arc not eligible to initiate members; this is very irn portant. NOVEMBER,
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Birmingham Zetas Honor Soror Roby
Brooklyn Zetas chose Soror Louise Batson ( left) as their "Woman of the Year," honoring her as an outstanding civic worker. Pictured above are Soror Almira Coursey, Basileus of Delta Alpha Zeta Chapter and Soror Pansy Borders, Chairman of Regional Directors, who were among the 300 guests who extended congratulations to Soror Batson.
Alpha Sigma Zeta chapter of Birmingham, Alabama celebrated its Finer Womanhood Week with a program on Sunday evening, February 28, 1961 at the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. John W. Goodgame, pastor. Soror Grace W. Phillips, Trustee, delivered a most inspiring message from the theme "The Time is Now, The Need is Great, Efficiency is the Answer." Soror Lucinda B. Roby was honored as Zeta's "Woman of the Year." Soror Roby was cited as an outstanding worker in her church, the Y.W.C.A. and the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights. She is on the board of trustees at Citizens Federal Savings and Loan Association and is the principal of Dudley Elementary School. She holds membership in the Alabama State Teachers Association, American Teachers Association, National Education Association, NAACP, and the Green Liberty Baptist Church. Miss Annette Mclver, a sophomore student at Tuskegee Institute, was chosen as "Girl of the Year." She was awarded a check for $ I 00 by Soror Richard E. Christian, Basileus of Alpha Sigma Zeta chapter.
Charm Clinic Smith Tradition
Special guests at a Zeta rush party given by members of Delta Alpha Zeta chapter were Beatrice Walters, Dorothy Bass and Marchell Schnell. The affair was held at the home of Soror Ethlin Lamos. Pictured above are: ( seated I Grace Shallowhorn, anti-basileus; Joanna Ransom, dean of pledges; Beatrice Waters, Dorothy Bass, Marchell Schnell, Louise Batson, Rebecca Burrell and Almira Coursey, basileus. Standing are: Nancy Chase, Ramona Thompson, Mamie Smalls, Frances Edmondson, Katherine Marsh, Fannie Walls, Julia Stith, Beatrice Yeates, Ethlin Lamos and Janice Simms, director of publicity. THE ARCHON
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As part of its observance of Finer Womanhood Week, Tau chapter at Philander Smith College sponsors a Charm Clinic for women students at the college. The event is traditionally well attended. The program which emphasizes good grooming and personality development, features carefully cho en specialists who present up to date information and demonstrate modern methods in beauty care and related fields. The areas u ual\y covered by the Clinic include hair styling and care, clothing and jewelry selection, personality, poise and dignity, nutrition and charm, general grooming and the use of cosmetics. Separate classes are held to cover each subject. All the participating specialists take part in the summary session which closes the Clinic. A tea or style show is usually included in the program as a special feature. PAGE NINETEEN
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OUR HOUSE, and everything is in order! Soror Gladys Butler smiles approvingly as her final check of the legal details involved in the purchase of the National Headquarters indicates that the business was carried out satisfactorily. Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Soror Butler proudly affixed her signa-
ture to the documents of ownership, ending the long campaign which she helped organize and conduct to acquire the property for the sorority. Grand Basileus Soror Deborah Wolfe, Mr. Walter Washington, attorney at law and Soror Ethel Hall, Trustee also represented Zeta in the transaction.
GIFT FOR ZETA. Soror Nona O'Neal, basileus of Alpha chapter, Washington, D.C.; Soror Esther Peyton, Chairman of Life Members; Soror Deborah Wolfe, Grand Basileus and Soror Maggie B.
Daniels, Chairman of Executive Board presented the original records from the year of 1920, to be placed in the archives of the National Headquarters.
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FOR ZETA HOUSE. A Bible to be used in the prayer room of the National Headquarters was presented by Soror Eola Lyons Baker of Alpha Gamma Zeta chap-
GIFTS. To commemorate the 40th Anniversary, Executive Secretary, Soror Lullelia W. Harrison made this presentation to Soror Arizona C. Stemons, THE ARCH ON- NOVEMBER, 1961
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ter in New Orleans, Louisiana. The gift was accepted for the sorority by Soror Gladys Butler, Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
THE BIG THREE for the big job of handling all arrangements, decorating and furnishing the Zeta House were Soror Sojourner Jackson, Soror Susie Miles and Soror Nora E. Lockhart. The untiring efforts of these three Zeta were responsible for the transformation of a three story building into a real "Zeta home." Their many hours of work and planning
and their personal sacrifices were rewarded as the National Headquarters "passed inspection" at the 40th Anniversary celebration. The job of furnishing and decorating the building is still going on with Sorors Jackson and Lockhart serving as chairmen of the committees.
Founder-President, Grand Basileus Emeritus. The picture was taken at Baldwin Hall on the campus of Howard University.
MORE GIFTS. Grand Basileus Wolfe beams almost as brightly as the silver
tea and coffee service which was presented to her.
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FOUNDERS AND FRIENDS. A group of Life Members assembled here with the five pearls to record this bright moment in the historic 40th Anniversary celebration and the official opening of the new National Headquarters. Pictured left to right are: Sorors Susie Miles, Pearl Neal, Esther Peyton, Gladys Warrington, Fannie Watts, Eola L. Baker, Myrtle Faithful and Viola Goings. Shown standing are Sorors Lullelia W. Harrison, Sedalia Gaines, Joshue E. Washington, Rosalie Kennedy, Arizona Stemmons and Eola Mitchell.
MORE FRIENDS and the very popular Founders of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. This time, members of the executive board assembled for a commemoration photograph. PAGE TWENTY-TWO
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ZETA SISTERS join hands during the singing of the National
Hymn at the morning dedication services for the National Headquarters.
LOOKING UP. Soror Barbara Minor Smith and a group of
undergrads pause for ARCHON's photographer during their inspection tour of the National Headquarters.
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OPEN HOUSE, and Zeta's pride was personified in Soror Arizona C. Stemons, the First Lady of Zeta. Soror Stemons is shown here in the receiving line-she wanted to meet every
Zeta-with Soror Wolfe, Soror Maggie Daniels and Soror Myrtle Tyler Faithful who also shared the first dreams of a Zeta sisterhood.
ALL SMILES. These are the honored guests at the Regional Directors Luncheon which was held on the campus of Howard University. Pictured left to right are: Soror Julia Polk, South Central Region; Soror Ella Fisher, South Eastern Region; Soror
Naomi Williams, Pacific Region; Soror Pansy L. Borders, Chairman of Regional Directors and Atlantic Region; Soror Josephine Smith, Eastern Region; Soror Velma Butler, Southern Region and Soror Jewel Livingston, Mid-Western Region.
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Finer Womanhood, Revue, Top Slate Alpha Zeta Zeta chapter's Blue Revue Variety Show featuring Jan Campbell's Orchestra, Friday, October 7, 1960, at Stratton High School Auditorium was quite a success. Sorors Pearl Hodge and Laura Watkins were co-chairmen. Each member was asked to sponsor a child between the ages of five and eight years to participate in the King and Queen Contest. There were twenty of them vieing for the crown. The chapter gave a donation of $100 to assist our region in furnishing a room in our National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Finer Womanhood Week was obSOROR LaWANNA HACKNER served March 18 to 24 inclusive. During the week, sorors visited shut-ins and Soror LaWanna Hackner of Beta hospitals and distributed get-well cards, Gamma Chapter was elected 1960 asSoror Taylor Ends magazines, fruit and flowers. A grocery sistant editor of the Central State ColTeaching Career basket was given to a large family. lege newspaper - she was the first On Sunday, March l 9, I 961 at Cen- Negro to hold this position, was a conA twenty-eight year teaching career tral Baptist Church, we presented as sultant and panelist for the field of seccame to a close last year when guest speaker Dr. Naomi Garret. She is ondary education at the Urban LeagueSoror Virginia Taylor, basileus of Eta head of the Department of Romance Delta Sigma Theta Sorority "Vocational Clinic," completed her student-teaching Zeta chapter, Louisville, Kentucky, an- Languages at West Virginia State Colin the Language Arts department of nounced her retirement. lege. She used the national slogan, "New Douglass High School last semester, Soror Taylor has taught at the Ridge- Frontiers for Women in the Sixties." elected secretary-treasurer of the CSC wood School in Louisville, the Jefferson Her address was very informative and Literary Arts Club for outstanding EngCounty Children's Home near Anchor- interesting. Music was furnished by lish majors, listed on the Dean's Honor age, Kentucky, and the Warren County Stratton Glee Club, directed by Soror Roll, honored for her A- semester grade and Shelbyville Graded High School. Bernice Henry. Among the visiting so- average by Gamma Omega chapter of At a recent Ridgewood commence- rors from Bluefield was Soror Annie Kappa Delta Pi, national honor society ment, School Director, W. C. Brummell Younger, Associate Regional Director in Education and was a May candidate and his staff presented Soror Taylor for West Virginia. A reception followed for the Bachelors Degree in Education from Central State College, Edmond, with an orchid corsage, a camera and a in the church dining hall. The finale was Oklahoma. certificate for her years of service. a closed dinner at the Glass House, with Soror Taylor says that retirement will our guest. Twenty-one sorors attended afford her a greater opportunity for the affair and Soror Hettie Trent served work in her church, sorority and civic as chairman of the program committee. Brooklyn Honors interests. Soror Batson Soror Taylor was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Her parent· were the Delta Alpha Zeta chapter of Brooklate Reverend and Mrs. H. D. CarpenSoror Ruby Duren has completed lyn, New York was honored with the ter. She graduated from Simmons Unia year as teacher in the integrated presence of three of its founders at the versity with an A. B. degree in education. Dade County Junior College in Miami, recent Finer Womanhood celebration. She has also done graduate work at Florida. She holds a masters degree The evening's program was highlighted Municipal College, University of Louisfrom North Carolina College at Durby the presentation of "Woman of the ville and at Indiana University. Year" award to Soror Louise Batson. ham and teaches English. Her husActive in civic and religious cirSoror Batson is well known in this comband, Obie, is a "Frater" and teaches cles, Soror Taylor is a member of the munity for her participation in a great mathematics at Dorsey Junior High YWCA, NAACP, Urban League, Kennumber of activities and especially for School in Miami. Both are former tucky Education Association and the her outstanding efforts with the DomesSimmonite Club. She is a charter memteachers in Sylvester, Georgia, but tic Relations Court, Children's Division. ber of Eta Zeta chapter and was recently are natives of North Carolina. The affair, held at Hotel St. George elected basileus, The Durens have three children, in Brooklyn, was attended by more than Sorer Taylor is a member of Mt. two potential Zetas and one poten300 guests who came to pay tribute to Lebanon Baptist Church where she is a tial Sigma. Soror Batson, a former national officer Sunday school instructor. of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. THE ARCHON - NOVEMBER, 1961 PAGE TWENTY-FIVE
places such as City Hall, Franklin Institute, Independence Hall, U.S. Mint, Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Planetarium and other places of interest. A shopping trip and exciting rides on the subway and elevated trains were also included on their agenda. The group which was accompanied by Soror Mildred Brown, expressed a desire to repeat the project with a visit to New York City.
Soror's Family Marks Progress
The Amicette Club of Washington, D.C., is pictured here singing hymns for the patients of the Stoddard Baptist Home for the Aged. This is one of the many activities in which the youngsters participated. The group was organized over five years ago by Soror Esther C. Peyton, at the request of the Amicae.
Capital Amicae Sponsor Teens Five years ago, the Zeta Amicae of Washington, D.C. thought of the idea of having a junior group as one of the projects of its organization. At that time the co-organizer and sponsor was Soror Esther C. Peyton. She was asked to organize a club for teen agers. Into this group were taken junior high school age daughters and sisters of Zetas and Sigmas. The members adopted the name of Amicette and chose as their colors, blue and white and as their flower, the white gladiola. These children are striving daily to live up to their motto, "Togetherness in work and play with a desire to develop better qualities for finer womanhood." Their activities arc varied, some of which are mother and daughter teas, picnics, dances, ice skating and roller skating, participation in the Zeta Phi Beta youth conference and the ACHR workshop, and various types of parties and tours. Meetings are held twice a month at the home of the sponsor. At this time PAGE TWENTY-SIX
members give their views on subjects which will help them to get along better with all peoples and to take their share in helping to keep their families together and to teach them to share their responsibilities in this changing world. Games are played at each meeting. The Arnicettes, in turn, introduce these game to their families and friends in order to draw the families closer together through recreation. The results are most gratifying. The Amicette celebrated their fifth anniversary with a banquet at the famou Harrison's Restaurant, with their parents, friends and Amicae as guests. Last year they held a contest for which oror Peyton gave three pieces of her ceramics as prizes. Each girl has raised, for herself, enough money to pay all of her expenses on a tour of Philadelphia. The trip was a very successful experience for the girls. They had reservations at the Devine-Lorraine Hotel, dined at the Automat and also at the hotel. Their tour included sight seeing at historic
The lovely daughter of Soror Jimmie Ruth Phillip are among the news makers in the Southern Region. Jimmie Lee Ruth was the first Negro social worker to be employed on the Social Service StafT of the University of Texas. She was a medical case worker for three years. Last September, she began working as program Director for Adults on the Blue Triangle, YWCA stafT in I Iouston, Texas. The YWCA administrative staff was integrated in September, 1960. Soror Phillip's other daughter, Cecelia Maria Antoinette, resigned her position in the office of the registrar, Prairie View A&M College, to take the position of associate professor in chemistry at Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri. Soror Phillip devotes much of her time to St. Francis Episcopal Church where her husband serves as college pa tor. Soror Phillip directs the activities of the Prairie View Cantcbury Association and is a member of the Advisory Board of the college YWCA.
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Who's afraid to integrate? Not Soror Marion Harris Shannon, and that's for sure! All summer long, she has attended the University of Miami and we expect before long that she
will win some coveted honors from this nationally prominent institution. Soror Shannon is the State Director for the Southeastern Region. She served efficiently as secretary for almost a decade before her promotion to the directorship. She has served in many capacities on the local level in Beta Tau Zeta chapter of Miami, Florida. NOVEMBER, 1961 - THE ARCHON
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Alpha Beta chapter of Dillard University in New Orleans celebrates Finer Womanhood Week. Miss Sandra Clem, a freshman student at Dillard University, was chosen as Girl of the Year. Miss Clem displays the characteristics of an ideal young woman. Pictured above are: (front row, left to right) Sorors Nelda
Wilkerson, Myrtle Badon, Mary Ann Collins, Ophelia Hodges and Veraneece Perkins. (Second row) Sorors Geraldine Thompson, Sandra Adams, Joan James and Leatrice Roberts. IThird row) Sorors Jacqueline Gray, Myrdis Wilson, Gail Williams and Sylvia Berry. Soror Leatrice Roberts is the advisor to the chapter.
"Untouchables," Dillard Theme Alpha Beta chapter at Dillard University opened the school year with its dynamic rush party. The theme was "The Untouchables." The Sigmas and Zetas were attired in typical roaring twenties fashions. The guests were presented with souvenirs depicting the outstanding aspects of the era, namely, miniature slot machines and toy pistols. After the rush party, three pledgees were accepted into the Archonian Club. Probationary activities were carried out in the usual Zeta manner. The sparkling white blazer coats and the royal blue skirts blended harmoniously with the white buildings and the beautiful scenery of the campus. During the yule season, the annual Chi istrnas party was held at the home of one of the neophytes. Gifts were exchanged and everyone had a lovely time.
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The annual United Negro College Fund benefit dance was a smashing success, thanks to the participation of two of Crescent City's better known disc jockeys, Bob Hudson and Gus E. Lewis. The latest popular records kept the guests in a dancing mood. Another annual event in which Zeta participated was an Easter egg hunt given for the orphans of the St. John's Berchrnan home during the Easter holidays. Eggs, candy, cookies, etc., were distributed. A variety of games, led by the sorors, kept the children in a jolly mood. Officers of Alpha Beta chapter arc: basilcus, Ophelia Hodges; dean of plcdgccs, Mary Ann Collins; grarnmatcus, Nelda Wilkerson; tamias, Myrtle Badon and phylacter, Joan R. James.
Soror Nezzie Bradley of Austin, Texas was recently cited by the Department of the Army for ". . . sustained superior performance," in her work as a clerk-typist in the preventive medicine branch of the surgeon's office at Fort Sam Houston. Soror Bradley received a certificate of award and a check for $100. The award was made by Lt. Colonel Ivan C. Dimmick, headquarters, Fort Sam Houston. Soror Bradley is a member of Alpha
Kappa Zeta Chapter. She holds a bachelor of arts degree from Samuel Houston College, Austin. Soror Bradley is a member of the Bethel A.M.E. Church, superintendent of the Sunday school, president of the Daughters of Bethel, a member of the Junior Progressive Women's Club, secretary of the board of directors of Ella Austin Children's Home, a member of the YWCA, NAACP and the Mi-Dear Club.
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Soror Mable Divers Christian has been appointed librarian at Volusia County Community College, Daytona Beach, Florida. She is a former teacher of English at R.J.E. High School, Starke, Florida. Soror Christian's experiences have been rich and varied since her graduation from Knoxville College. She has served as administrative assistant in a housing development in Daytona Beach and she has been active in many social and civic enterprises. She is one of the advisors to the first Amicae group which was sponsored by Gamma Lambda Zeta chapter. She has done advanced study in library science at the University of Wisconsin and at BethuneCookman College. She is the wife of Jack Christian, a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. #H ####H #H ######H# ##H #######H ###
GAMMA IOTA ZETA-Continued ess to the sorors at her home in February. We conducted one of the most successful observances of Finer Womanhood Weck with a series of activities. The re-dedication services were held at the home of Soror Scruggs. At this time, the sorors gathered to re-dedicate themselves to better service to Zeta and to the promotion of Finer Womanhood. Our basileus, Soror Rose B. Morgan, led the ceremony. Soror Hight, chairman of Finer Womanhood Weck, conducted the panel, "New Frontiers for Women in the Sixties." Panelists were Sorors Lauderdale, Minnie Jackson, Annie E. Berry and Rose B. Morgan. Evaluation was made by Soror Scruggs. Convalescent cards were sent to friends and relatives of the sorors. The social activities were conducted by Sorors Moton, Taylor and Glossic J. Cole. Prize winner for the quiz on Zeta History was Soror Evelyn S. Young. Senior Girl Scout Troop 221, which we also sponsor, was given a party on March 14 at the Bethlehem Community House. The annual Easter egg hunt at the Alexander Chambliss Home was held during the week of March 24. Sorors Lauderdale and Morgan were elected delegates to the South Central Regional meeting in Selma, Alabama, with Soror Taylor elected to serve as alternate. Soror Lorena Hight PAGE TWENTY-EIGHT
Austin Amicae Cited For Service A tribute to the civic enterprise of the Amicae of Austin, Texas is the Certificate of Appreciation for volunteer services which was awarded to the club by the Austin State Hospital. Service to the hospital was a major project in the Amicae's 1959-60 program, which was highlighted by a Christmas party at the hospital. Notice that the work will continue was made with the appointment of Amicae Mildred Davis as the club's special representative to the State Hospital. Officers for the club which is sponsored by Alpha Kappa Zeta chapter include: Mrs. Hattie Payne, president; Mrs. Mattie Thompson, vice-president; Mrs. Sance Houston, secretary; Mrs. Armene Walker, assistant secretary; Mrs. Louise Diggs, financial secretary; Mrs. Hattie Norwood, treasurer; Mrs. Ola Singleton, chaplain and Mrs. Alberta Brown, reporter. Amicae Sanr.e Houston
ARCHONIAN GLORIA R. GRAHAM
In 1959, almost ten years after her graduation from high school, Mrs. Gloria R. Graham, wife of Eli Graham and mother of two children, Dottie and Michele, decided to enter college. She enrolled at Bethune-Cookman College and is now a member of the junior class. She pledged into the Archonian Club during her sophomore year and she expects to become a Zeta during the 196162 term. Gloria is majoring in elementary education. Her hobby is sewing and she enjoys fishing. She was born in Fort Pierce, Florida.
This group of Zetas served as the Sorority's official representatives at a recent meeting of the board of directors of the American Council on Human Rights which convened at the National Headquarters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Grand Basileus, Soror Deborah Wolfe, who serves as ACHR vice-president, headed the Zeta contingent which included Dr. Barbara Mason, Dr. Nancy B. McGhee, Miss Lillie Ross and Mrs. Jennie Gross. More than twenty-five women, representing the member sororities, were present at the meeting. NOVEMBER, 1961 - THE ARCH ON
60-61 Busy Year at Alabama State Big sisters of Epsilon Beta and Alpha Rho Zeta chapters were present to enjoy an evening of fun and a delicious repast served by the little sisters. Following the social hour, the Archonians took the plcdgee's oath and became pledgees of Epsilon Beta chapter. During the last week of probation, pledgees of all Greek-letter organizations presented a program in front of the dining hall. Zeta's pledgees performed with the pledgees of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. The Zeta pledgees wore white skirts, blue sweaters, white tams with a blue ball on top, blue gloves, white leather coats and one string of pearls. On November 19, 1960, the nine tired, but joyful pledgecs crossed the burning sands and saw the light of Zeta. After the oath and ceremony of initiation, a banquet was given at the Regal Cafe. Epsilon Beta consisted of eighteen members in December. However, the chapter lost three members. Sorors Julia
Burns, the then basileus and Gwendolyn Wilson Pollard were graduated and Vivian Richardson transferred to Tuskegee Institute. This left fifteen members. Patricia Rich Bell was elected basileus. On January 18 and 19, Epsilon Beta chapter observed its forty-first Founders Day at Alabama State College. The guest contributors were Soror Grace Walker Phillips, professor of education and director of cadet teaching at Alabama A&M College, and Miss Bennye Dorothy Black, chairman of the commerce department at Booker T. Washington High School in Montgomery, Alabama. Following the program, a reception was held in the Receiving Room of Abercrombie Hall. Also, in January, Zetas of Epsilon Beta chapter participated in the New March of Dimes campaign with other organizations on the campus.
This active group of Alabama State College Zetas were the proud sponsors of a workshop which highlighted the Finer Womanhood Week activities on the campus. Pictured above a~e:. I front row) Sorors Louise Tillman, Viola Hill, Alice Holley, ~•rg,e Johnson, Barbara Williams, Grace Walker Phillips, Na-
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As one of our culminating activities, along with the graduate chapter, we sponsored a Finer Womanhood Workshop for students on March 6-8. The workshop consisted of a symposium, speakers and films on the subject of Finer Womanhood. The workshop was held in Patterson Hall. During Finer Womanhood Week, the undergraduates and the graduates held a re-pledge ceremony, re-dedicating themselves to uphold Zeta's objectives. Members of Epsilon Beta scheduled to graduate in May or August are Patricia Rich Bell, Louise Tillman, Frances Heard, Barbara Williams and Viola Hill. These members have been very active in Zetadom on campus and they leave with their hearts filled with promises to work with Zetas everywhere. Advisors to the undergraduates are Sorors Zelia S. Evans and Maggie B. Daniel. Soror Roberta Hendricks
Board; Natalie Bush, Eula Houser, Anna Lucille Patterson,
Patricia Rich Bell and Georgia Livingston. In the second row are: Sorors Maggie Y. Forte, Sarah Givens, Roberta Hendricks, Barbara Warren, Frances Heard, Charlotte DeTiege and Zelia S. Evans, State Director of Alabama. Not shown is Soror Georgia Wheatt. PAGE TWENTY-NINE
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Director of Public Relations, Soror Ola Adams of Atlanta, Georgia, was the featured speaker at the public meeting which culminated the Finer Womanhood Week activities of Delta Theta Zeta chapter in Mobile, Alabama. The program was held on Sunday, February 26, at the Big Zion A.M.E. Church, Rev. J. W. Wacter, Pastor.
In observance of Finer Womanhood Week, Alpha Zeta Zeta chapter presented a program which featured Dr. Naomi M. Garrett as guest speaker. The program was held at the Central Baptist Church. Participation in the program was shared by the local chapters of the various fraternities and sororities whose representatives extended greetings to Zeta. Dr. Garrett, head of the department of romance languages of West Virginia College addressed the assembly, discussing Zeta's national theme, "New Frontiers for Women in the Sixties." Soror Queen Madison was chairman of the reception which followed the program.
GIFT OF REMEMBRANCE. From Soror Emerline NI. Hawkins, basileus of Gamma Epsilon Zeta chapter, Concord, North Carolina came the gift of a beautiful white French provincial bedroom suite for the National Headquarters. The furnishings, valued at $1000, were donated to Zeta in memory of Soror Hawkins' daughter.
The Grand Basileus, Dr. Deborah Partridge Wolfe, entertained local and visiting Zetas at her home in Detroit, Michigan recently. Among the honored guests were Mrs. Josephine Shumate of Morton, Pennsylvania, who is Associate Regional Director of the Atlantic Region; Mrs. Alberta Peterson of Columbia, South Carolina, who is Associate Regional Director of the Southeastern Region; Mrs. Eugenia B. James of London, West Virginia; Mrs. Mattie C. Robinson of Atlanta, Georgia and Mrs. Catherine Ready of Richmond, Virginia. Among the local Zetas present were: Sorors Ethel Nelson, Mary Watson Stewart, Beatrix R. Varner, Naomi Ross, Hattie Black, Mildred Mickles, Bernice Griggs, Viola Arnold, Mattie Dixon, larnie Williams, Anna Gholson, Alberta Powell, Geraldine Nelson, Evelyn Gholson, Mary K. Gray, Wyolene Mallard, lady Jewell Freemen, Hazel Varner, lone Gibson and Marie Clifton. The evening was spent in an unusual way by an impromptu amateur program to which all present contributed, ending with the community singing around the organ as the hostess, Dr. Wolfe played. After delightful refreshments, the sorors retired to the recreation room for a travelogue to the Holy land with slides taken by Dr. Wolfe when she, her mother, sister and uncle visited this historic and spiritual shrine. PAGE THIRTY
Mrs. Hattie Besteda was honored as "Woman of the Year," by the Mobile Zetas, for her many civic contributions to the community, particularly her interest in the youth and their economic rehabilitation. Soror Ruth Powell, basileus, presented Mrs. Besteda with an inscribed plaque. The "Girl of the Year," Miss Verdell Maurice Taylor, was also honored with a plaque which was presented by Soror Seminole Rudolph. Miss Taylor is an honor student at the Mobile County Training School. She participated in numerous school activities and is active in the youth activities of her church. Other activities during the week included the Annual Repledge Service and a visit to the Home for Delinquents. Zeta presented each boy and girl with a gift of toilet articles. In January, Founders' Day was observed at the home of Soror Carrie Taylor. Soror Navis Busby was chairman for the occasion which was climaxed with the serving of a delicious dinner. During the month of May, Delta Theta Zeta chapter sponsored a "Trip Around the World" motorcade. Many friends of Zeta shared in this successful project. On Tuesday, May 16, we had the pleasure of serving as hostesses for our brothers of Beta Sigma Sigma chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity at their "Bigger Business Award" program which was held at the Y.M.C.A. Our chapter served refreshments at the reception following the presentation of an award to a local real estate broker. Also in May we were fortunate to have as a visitor to our city, Sorer Maggie Browne Daniel, hairman of the Executive Board. Soror Daniel delivered the commencement address to the graduates of Alabama State College Branch al Mobile. She was our honored guest at an informal get-together.
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Winston-Salem Blue Revue Our hats are off to Winston-Salem Zetas! Despite the great responsibilities that lie ahead of them as hostesses for our next Boule, they were able to sponsor, successfully, a Finer Womanhood Week observance program and a Blue Revue. On February 20, 1961, fine art lovers witnessed a magnificent show featuring the Louis Johnson Dance Company of New York. Fries Auditorium of Winston-Salem Teachers College was the
scene of this concert which featured the following numbers: "Ole," music by Puente, danced by Louis Johnson; "Harlequin-Columbine-Pierro," music by Kabalevsky and Modern Jazz Quartet, danced by Guy Allison, Doris DeMendez and Louis Johnson, and "First Sin," music by Dohnanji, danced by Mary Berry and Louis Johnson. On February 26, Winston Zetas gathered again in Fries Auditorium. This time in observance of Finer Woman-
The Zeta Amicae of the (San Francisco) East Bay Area recently made its debut as an auxiliary of Epsilon Phi Zeta chapter in Berkeley, California. The group was organized under the direction of Soror Beatrice Manuel, former basileus and Soror Christine Weaver, director of Amicae. Members of the chapter expressed a great deal of pride as they welcomed this organization of outstanding women who hove chosen to lend dignity, influence and assistance to Zeta activities. In their first Amicae photograph, shown in the front row, left to right ore: Soror Weaver, Mrs. Willa Howard, Mrs.
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hood Week, with Dr. M. Arthur Camper, Pastor of the St. James A.M.E. Church, as guest speaker of the evening. In keeping with the chapter's objectives, a presentation was made to Soror Vivienne Brown, sponsor of Omega chapter as Winston-Salem Teachers College's "Lady of the Year." Also participating on the program was the college choir under the direction of Dr. Dillard, a Sigma Brother. The choir sang "O Soft!i Singing Lute," by Borowski; "Thanks Be To God," by Mendelssohn and "Good News," arranged by Cain.
Venetta Smith, president; Miss Mary Bryant, vice-president and Mrs. Mattie Davis, secretary. In the back row, left to right, are: Mrs. Clara Embers, treasurer; Mrs. Florence Bryant, Zeta's former Woman of the Year; Mrs. Malinda Dunomes, auditor; Mrs. Alice Blake, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Alta Torrence, Mrs. Erma Domino, assistant secretary and Mrs. Ethel Fluker. Members of the group who are not pictured are Mrs. Amanda West, Mrs. Dorothy Evans and Mrs. Mary A. Marshall. PAGE THIRTY-ONE
J. S. Henry of Waco, Texas was honored as Citizen of the Year by Delta Upsilon Zeta chapter. Mr. Henry is shown accepting the citizenship award from Soror Rebecca Edwards, basileus. The presentation was made during a reception which was held in the home of Soror L. E. McClain.
Waco Zetas "Keep Pace" Waco Zetas kept "pace with space" by giving service in 1960. The local chapter, Delta Upsilon Zeta, with the help of the welfare society of this city and the service committee, sponsored a delinquent girl. The purpose was to make a better way of life for this girl so that she might become a welcome member of society and learn to lead a useful life. Through the welfare agency, the chapter was able to sponsor the adoption of another child. Members of the chapter gave service to one another by forming an around the clock "sitting assistance" for three different sorors during periods of illness. Flowers, telegrams and refreshments were sent to the sorors who were ii! or bereaved. The Blue Revue was a financial and social success. The chapter took for a theme "Women in Pace with Space." The program featured the talents of the local citizens. It proved to be one of the best programs that Delta Upsilon Zeta chapter has ever sponsored. Miss Harriet Wilson, a student at Moore High School, was crowned Miss Blue Revue PAGE THIRTY-TWO
of 1960. Miss Dorothy Lewis, a Carver High School senior, was the runner-up. The Arnicae were introduced to the public during the Blue Revue intermission. The Amicae helped very much in making the effort a success. Rush parties began early in September in an effort to encourage floating Zetas to become active. The Zeta fellowship which was enjoyed at these parties made them worthwhile. Two persons were initiated into the chapter in December. After the initiation a closed banquet was held. At this time the Arnicae were invited and they shared in the giving and receiving of post Christmas gifts. The chapter worked on a national project by contributing $50 to the annual March of Dimes drive. In February, Delta Upsilon Zeta members replec.lged themselves to Zetadom. The rcplcdging was accentuated by a magnificent Finer Womanhood program. It was at this time that a leader in our Texas community was selected and honored as Citizen of the Year. The award was made to Mr. J. S. Henry, a
member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity who is the principal of Kirk-Wilson Elementary School and president of the Texas State Teachers Association. A member of many other professional groups, Brother Henry was shown many courtesies. Monday he received a telegram of selection. On Tuesday a bouquet of blue and white flowers was sent to his office. Wednesday he was the guest of honor at dinner. On Thursday he received initialed linen handkerchiefs from the chapter and on Friday, he was our guest at dinner again. More flowers were sent to Brother and Mrs. Henry on Saturday. Sunday's program was in the form of a worship service at the Lover's Leap Baptist Church, Reverend Earl Walker, Pastor. Brother Henry was given recognition and the Zetas and the Amicae made a contribution to the Lover's Leap church. On Monday night the program was climaxed with an elegant reception in honor of Brother Henry. The Zeta citizenship plaque was presented to him. Many of his friends and associates gathered to honor Brother Henry at this occasion. Other Delta Upsilon Zeta chapter activities during Finer Womanhood Week were a card shower for the patients in the local hospitals and Spencer's Convalescent Home. Refreshments were sent to the Christian Rest Home. The sorors felt that these achievements did much to make them realize that they could give a life of duty and service to others and they repledge themselves to do so. The chapter gave a cholarship to Miss Evelyn Williams, a Moore High School graduate who plans to matriculate at Huston-Tillotson College in Austin. Miss Williams has been presented in several organ and piano recitals. Other activities of Delta Upsilon Zeta chapter included contributions made to the National Scholarship Fund and the American Council on Human Rights. A tea, commemorating the fortieth anniversary of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, was given for the honor graduates of Carver High School, Moore High School and Rosenthal High School.' Delta Upsilon Zeta chapter gives thanks to the Divine I {el per for the services rendered in 1960 and with the assistance or this Helper, we feel that the year 1961 will be a most profitable one for us. Soror Ruby Evans, Reporter
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Savannah Chapter Leads Busy Life
Soron of Rho Beta chapter, Savannah State College. Front row, ascending the stairs, are: Sorors Pearl Davis, Cynthia Toney, Laverne Holland, Betty Washington, Ann Henderson, Mary Mitchell, Dorothy Brown and Louise Stewart, basileus. Back row: Sorors Sula Andrews, Dorothy Harden, Georgia White, Myrna Miller, Shirley Terry, Maryel Hurst and Juanita Moon.
Starting off the year of 1961 as Archonians, these e:ght women students at Savannah State College are pointing toward membership in the Zeta sisterhood. T~ey are: Archonians Sula Andrews, Betty Washington, Georgia White, Mary Mitchell, Ann Henderson, Dorothy Harden, Shirley Terry, president and Maryel Hurst. Not shown is Archonian Cynthia Toney.
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The sorors of Rho Beta chapter, Savannah State College, have experienced a very busy year. We participated in the campus Rush Week activities and the Homecoming celebration. Our fall initiation increased our organization by nine members. The annual party given by the probates at Greenbriar Children's Center, a home for juvenile delinquents, was the highlight of the probation period. Soror Louise Stewart represented us at the Regional meeting in Tampa, Florida. In January we joined Alpha Theta Zeta chapter in the repledge service and report of the Anniversary Pilgrimage t0 our new headquarters. Finer Womanhood Week observance is always the high point of our school year. We attended church with the graduate sorors. At our all-college assembly program we presented three vignettes, "Thy Name is Woman," which was directed by Mrs. Luetta C. Upshur of the Department of Languages and Literature. The winners of the "Girlof-the-Year" contest and Anne W. Jordan Memorial Prize were presented to the student body. Our annual reception for all Greek women of the campus took place in the College Dining Hall the following Sunday. For our spring initiation we anticipate having two young women. The remainder of our activities for the year include participation in the campus sponsored Charm Week, the Zeta CityWide Story Hour, election of officers, planning for the November regional meeting in Savannah, Evaluation Workshop conducted by a guest soror and the annual Senior breakfast. Honors that have come to our sorors during the year include the awarding of the regional scholarship to Soror Pearl Davis, and the induction of Soror Juanita Moon to the campus chapter of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society. Sorors Rachel Thomas and Ann Joyce, 1960 Rho Beta graduates, were employed as teachers in the local school system. PAGE THIRTY-THREE
"Anderson Day" Benefits Zeta Shrine On April 15, 1961, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority sponsored Violette N. Anderson Day, honoring a former Grand Basileus, Violette N. Anderson Johnson and calling attention to the need for funds to restore our Zeta Shrine, Birch Haven, the ldlewild (Michigan) Cottage. For the observance, each soror was invited to make a cash donation to newly established Birch Haven Fund. Soror Gladys Butler, Chairman of the Board of Trustees announced that all donations to this fund will be used only for restoration and equipment for Birch Haven. Soror Butler pointed out that Birch Haven needs a new roof and new heating equipment in order that it may become a self supporting project through summer rentals. "Due to the tremendous program of renovation and furnishing of the National Headquarters," she said, "everyone will understand the necessity of relieving the national treasury of this burden."
The first donation, of $10 was made by Soror Deborah Wolfe, our Grand Basileus. Sorors who still wish to give their support to the project may mail their donations to the Executive Secretary. Soror Butler has requested all Regional directors and chapter officers to cooperate in the collection and forwarding of the donations. Sorors will remember Violette N. Anderson as our former Grand Basileus in the year of 1933. One of the ruling interests of her life was the use of her energy and unusual capabilities toward the development of the sorority. Even through the long illness just before her death in 1937, she continued to work for Zeta. To her beloved sorority and its members, she bequeathed Birch Haven, the summer cottage she loved so well. It stands today as a lasting evidence of her love and interest. The sorority has been fortunate through the years in maintaining the cottage from summer rental collections
On April 7, eleven members of Omega Beta chapter attended the first Regional Meeting to be held at the New National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The members had the glorious experience of meeting the Grand Basileus, Dr.
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with the deficiencies met by the national treasury. The physical condition of Birch Haven became very serious last summer, making it impossible to encourage needed reservations. A complete account of the proposed plans for the restoration was given by Soror Butler in her report to the Executive Board in December, 1960.
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Alpha Zeta Zeta chapter, Beckley, West Virginia, attended the Eastern Regional Conference which was held in Washington, D.C., in April. She reported a record attendance and interesting sessions. The chapter donated $100 to assist with the furnishing of the Regional Room at the National Headquarters where the meeting was held.
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Soror Grace W. Phillips, National Trustee, is the proud advisor of Sigma Beta chapter at Alabama A and M College in Normal, Alabama. Among other honors, the ladies of Sigma Beta were the recipients of the 1961 Chapter Award at the South Central Regional which was held in Selma, Alabama. Pictured above !left to right) in the back row are: Sorors Annie Marie Washington, Ola Helton, dean of pledgees and Miss Zeta; Bessie Whitlow, grammateus; Jo Ann Turner, as-
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sistant dean of pledgees and Frances Bettis, Phi Beta Sigma Sweetheart. Seated in the front row are: Sorors Pauline Saddler, assistant grammateus and Founders Day speaker; Bessie Portis, basileus; Soror Phillips, Bessie Turner, first anti-basileus and Miss Alabama A and M, 1960-61 and Ora Brown, tamias. The familiar scene below depicts probation week, 1961 at Alabama A and M College. The principals are, of course, Zeta and Sigma pledgees.
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Who's Who Honors Florida Soror Soror Rosa Lee Fortson, principal of Rainbow Park Elementary School, has been listed as one among many other outstanding educators throughout the United States and Canada in "Who's Who in American Education, Vol. XIX." A former social studies teacher and basketball coach at Eustis Vocational School, Eustis, Florida, where she was employed for thirteen years, Soror Fortson was a successful teacher, community leader and the producer of several championship basketball teams. The daughter of Rev. and Mrs. T. E. Yant, Soror Fortson was born in Tallahassee, Florida. She is a member of Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church, Dade County Teachers Association, Florida Three of the principal participants of the American Council on Human Rights' State Teachers Association, BrownsPolitical Workshop and Leaders Conference held in October, 1960 are shown in ville Community Association and State the picture above as they conferred during a break at the three day event. They are I left to right): Clarence Mitchell, director of the Washington Bureau, Principals Association. She received her National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Herman Edelsburg, educational training at Florida A&M Anti-Defamation League, Washington B'nai B'rith and Dr. Marjorie Parker, national University. She earned her master's dePresident of ACHR. gree at Hampton Institute. Soror Fortson works diligently with many community projects, including Parent-Teacher Association, March of Dimes, United Fund and Heart Fund. She is known as a woman of sterling character and is greatly respected for her honesty, integrity and her willingness to share with others. The qualities have gained for her recognition throughout the state. She is a member of Beta More than 40 leaders answered a call held to review the principles and aims of Tau Zeta chapter, Miami, Florida. The wife of Junious Fortson, Soror from the American Council on Human the Kennedy administration as outlined by President Kennedy in his "New Fortson is the mother of one son. Rights to meet in Washington, D.C., Frontier" speech at the Workshop. January 7, to discuss the preparation of The discussion centered on a search a position paper from Negro leadership for talent, extension of equal opporconcerning equal opportunities in vottunities, education, housing and eming, employment, housing and educaployment. tion. The leaders took note of the fact that The members, from as far away as Negro leadership counsel had not been Mississippi, were supported in the con- sought in the search for talent as outference by Dr. G. James Fleming, Balti- lined by the Kennedy administration and more, Md., moderator; Dr. Robert Mar- immediately appointed a committee to tin, Howard University, Washington, assist the President in tapping the treD.C., and Dr. Paul Cook, D.C. Teach- mendous reservoir of Negro women ers College, Wa hington, D.C. available for Government service. At The conference was opened with the same time the conference unanigreetings to the body from Mrs. Bar- mously adopted a resolution commendrington D. Parker, Council president ing Mr. Kennedy on the use of distinand a statement of purpose from Dr. guished Negro women in his presidential Lorraine Williams, conference chair- campaign and congratulated him on the appointments of Andrew Hatcher as man. The conference was a follow-up of assistant presidential press secretary and the Political Workshop and Leaders Robert C. Weaver as Housing AdminSoror ROSA LEE FORTSON Conference in October, 1960 and was istrator.
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Members of Los Angeles' Xi Alpha chapter are shown above, left to right: Sorors Ruthie E. Wells, 1st anti-basileus; Nancy C. Quishenberry, dean of pledges; Mildred M. McClenon, basileus; Ruth Ann Lewis, tamias and Shirley Shelton, tamios-grammateus.
Standing from left to right are: Sorors Ann Dacus, Roberta Johnson, Carlena Chose, Gwendolin Yates, Rosetta Holt, Margaret Wilson, epistoleus; Esther O'Neol, grommateus; Kathryn Malvern, Mary Johnson and Henrietta Hill, phylocter. Not shown ore Edythe Williams and Joynell Simmons.
Los Angeles Coeds in Varied Activities Soror Nancy C. Burgess, chosen "Miss Undergraduate of the Year 1959," at the last Boule, became the bride of ugene L. Quishenberry, basileus of the local chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, in May of last year. Mrs. Quishenberry is our very efficient dean of pledges. On July 30, 1960, we entertained recent high school graduates who were planning to attend college. Fifty girls were on hand to enjoy the fe tivc event. Girls who attended the affair represented each of the five high schools in Los Angeles. This event was one of many which we planned to encourage girls to further their education and to take an active part in the community programs.
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October 29, 1960, four young ladies were initiated into Xi Alpha chapter. These charming ladies were entertained with a surprise banquet at the Grand Star Restaurant in New China Town. Sorer Ruthie Wells presented awards to the neophytes. The awards were made as follows: Kathryn Malvern, a graduate of Howard University, for having the highest scholarship while in college; Ann Dacus, the most congenial pledge; Jaynell Simmons, outstanding talent and Ro ·etta Holt for the most outstanding scrap book. On Nov. 2 7, 1960, Soror Rosetta J Iolt was crowned "Sigma Sweetheart o( 196 I" by Sorer Ruthie W. Wells, who was accorded the same honor in 1960.
Xi Alpha's annual Christmas "Knock and Nog" party was held in December. Fellow Greeks from the area were our guests. In observance of Finer Womanhood Week, Xi Alpha chapter presented its annual "Girl of the Year" award. The program for the presentation was well attended on Sunday, February 12. The honoree chosen for the 1960 award was Miss Jean Weidman. Miss Weidman is a student at the University of Southern California, majoring in speech. Two members of the chapter were recently awarded scholarships from Alpha Psi Zeta, the graduate chapter. The recipients were Rosetta Holt and Henrietta Hill.
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New Zetas! Delta Alpha Zeta chapter recently initiated three new members and entertained them with a party at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Adrian Lamos. The new members of the Brooklyn, New York chapter are Sorors Nancy Chase, Katherine Marsh and Mamie Smalls. These neophytes joined the chapter in time for the festivities associated with the Phi Beta Sigma conclave which was held in New York City during December.
The selection of Soror Ada Alston as "Miss Fayetteville State College" for 1960-61, marked the second consecutive time that this honor had been accorded a basileus of Omega Beta chapter. In the office of Miss F. S. T. C. Soror Alston served as official hostess of the College.
An "after Christmas" party was one of the enjoyable highlights of Delta Upsilon Zeta chapter's 1960 calendar. The
sorors and Amicae exchanged gifts at a closed banquet which also honored the chapter's two newest members.
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A +la nta Zeta Civic Leader Personable Doris Andrews is basileus of Epsilon Zeta, Atlanta, Georgia's graduate chapter. Having earned the A.B. degree at Clark College and the M.A. degree at New York University, with a specialization in business education, Soror Andrews now teaches in the regular and adult education sessions of Booker T. Washington High School. She is a member of the Guidance Committee, one of the advisors to the school's annual and the school newspaper; liaison person for the Parent-Teacher Association and sponsor of the Future Business Leaders of America Club. Membership is held in the following professional organizations: The National Education Association, The Georgia Teachers Education Association, The Gate City Teachers Association, The American Teachers A sociation, The Classroom Teachers Association, The American Personnel and Guidance Association and Delta Pi Epsilon, National Graduate Fraternity in Business Education. Her denominational affiliation is with Antioch Baptist Church where she is teacher of a youth Sunday school class and financial secretary of the church. The ba ileus' civic participation include the following: member of Atlanta's Defense Fund for Student-Sitins, United Appeal Community ChestRed ross, The Atlanta Student Adult Liaison ornrnittcc and sponsor of a club composed of teen-age girls in the community. She has participated in THE ARCHON- NOVEMBER, 1961
numerous Y.W.C.A. and Y.M.C.A. membership drives. Socially speaking, she belongs to the Daintyettes, whose members are charming young ladies of the professional set. Soror Andrews represented her chapter at the San Francisco Boule. Immediately following the Boule, she was among the sorors who made the historic tour of Hawaii. Now she is in her second year as top officer in her chapter. Thanks to Basileus Andrews' efficient leadership, 1961 has already seen the accomplishment of several successful Epsilon Zeta projects, such as the three hundred dollars contributed to the Atlanta Defense Fund for Sit-In Students. An achievement plaque was also awarded to Donald T. Hollowell, a leading Atlanta attorney in recent civil rights cases, including the one which resulted in the breaking of the 17 5 year-old color bar at the University of Georgia by Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter. Mention should be made, too, of the chapter's 1961 Finer Womanhood Week Observance, which included the following activities: Sunday worship at Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. John A. Middleton, pastor; All-Greek Banquet with the Director of the Southeastern Region, Soror Ella Fisher of Savannah, Georgia, as speaker; Zeta-Arnicae Fellowship; Grad ua te-U ndergradu ate "Chit-Chat"; Cocktail Soiree with Sigmas, Amicae, and Zeta husbands and sweethearts as guests. Planning this year's Epsilon Zeta Finer Womanhood activities along with Basileus Andrews were Sorors A. Lea Allen ( committee chairman) , M. Evelyn Howard, Sadye Potter, Mayme Lockhart, Marguerite Butler, Sarah Blackmon, Mabel Matthews, Rebecca Gaillard, Katie Sinclair, Lucile Neely, Chrystyne Randolph, Arie Moreland, Ola Adams, Mary Carter, M. Louise Billingsley, Margaret Sherard and Nannie McCormick.
l.iwendolyn Yvonne Marshall, Miss Blue Revue of 1960 for the Debutante Cotillion which was sponsored by Beta Alpha Zeta chapter, has pledged Zeta. She is a member of the Archonian Club of Florida A & M University.
She has maintained a very high scholastic average since entering the university after graduating as valedictorian of her high school class.
Soror Pearl Lene Rogers of Tau chapter was recently crowned Miss Cinderella and awarded a one hundred dollar scholarship by Alpha Mu Zeta chapter of Little Rock, Arkansas. Soror Rogers was also chosen as the Sweetheart at · the Sigma-Zeta Blue and White Ball which was held on the campus of Philander Smith College. A junior student majoring in Elementary education, Soror Rogers is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robbie Rogers of Center Point, Arkansas.
DELTA-Continued Activities over the past years have seen Delta chapter grow in number as well as in finance. These activities include contests and a Coronation Ball for "Miss Zeta," sponsorship of civic and cultural programs, such as a musical featuring The Royal Knights of Harmony; sponsorship of an Archonian Club; participation in Greek activities such as the J abberwock and Blue Revue; cooperation with the graduate chapter of San Antonio in affairs such as the Orchid Ball and celebration of Founders Day, and undertaking of the calendar (birthday and anniversary) as a money-raising project.
DELTA THETA ZETA-Continued We closed our year's work feeling that we had done a good job of carrying out the ideals of our Sisterhood. In 1962 we will be hostesses to the South Central Regional Meeting. We have already begun making plans to make the meeting a fruitful and eventful one. Soror Carrie E. N. Taylor, reporter PAGE THIRTY-NINE
CLETA SANDERS
SOUTHERN REGION
Associate Director 3230 N. 34th Street Kansas City, Kansas DOROTHY DEWITTY Associate Director 2415 N. Wheeling Tulsa, Oklahoma EDYTHE BRYANT Associate Director 3233 E. 33rd Avenue Denver, Colorado DELL MOORE Associate Director Omaha, Nebraska
VELMA BUTLER Director 801 Nevada Street San Antonio, Texas JULIA G. SIMON Associate Director 1411 Gary Street Shreveport, Louisiana PACIFIC REGION NAOMI WILLIAMS Director 929 King Drive El Cerrito, California
LENECIA WEEMS Associate Director 5330 Carlin Los Angeles 16, California WEST AFRICAN REGION MARY HARDEN UMULU Director Nigeria, West Africa A. DORIS BANKS HENRIES Associate Director 31 Benson Street Monrovia, Liberia
NATIONAL APPOINTMENTS OLA ADAMS Director of Public Relations Morris Brown College Atlanta, Georgia IRMA THOMPSON Director of National Project 1321 - 29th Street Newport News, Virginia SUSIE HILLIARD Boule Marshal 1 208 Cameron Street Winston-Salem, North Carolina ENOLA MITCHELL Director of Blue Revue 5231 Oakland Ave. Dallas, Texas
DORA HUMPHREY Director of Amicae Affairs Box 315 Dallas, Texas EMMA V. GILBERT Director of Workshops 1120 East 12th Street Austin, Texas NANCY B. McGHEE, Ph.D. BARBARA MASON, Ph.D. ACHR Representatives PAULINE ALLEN NCNW Representative Union Academy Columbus, Mississippi
HELEN WATERFORD Panhellenic Representative WILLIE WHITING Resident Agent 6740 South Indiana Avenue Chicago 37, Illinois ESTHER PEYTON Chairman of Life Members 330 "T" Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. ARIZONA STEMONS IDA 8. KING MARION BAKER LUCILLE MADRY NANCY B. McGHEE, Ph.D. Constitution Committee
LIFE MEMBERS LILLIAN B. ADAIR, Houston, Texas PAULINE ALLEN, Columbus, Miss. NADA KNOX ANDERSON, Houston, Texas GWENDOLYN ASHLEY, Winston-Salem, N.C. COATEST ABRAMS, Montgomery, Ala. EOLA l YONS BAKER, New Orleans, la. CLEOPATRA BEDFORD, Son Antonio, Texas HELEN D. BROOKS, Houston, Texas LOUVENIA BROWN, Selma, Alo. VELMA S. BUTLER, Son Antonio, Texas MILDRED S. BUNTON, Washington, D.C. NELLIE BUCHANAN, Baltimore, Md. ROXIE BYRD, Corpus Christi, Texas MARTHA BATCHELOR, West Chester, Po. LOUISE BATSON, Brooklyn, N.Y. VELMA BLAIR, Son Antonio, Texas MARY CARTER, Dallas, Texas RICHARD CHRISTIAN, Birmingham, Alo. ROWENA P. CLEVELAND, Selma, Alo. JULIA B. CRAFT, Washington, D.C. !DELLA COSTNER, Washington, D.C. LUCILLE G. COLEMAN, Jacksonville, Flo. CARRIE DAY, Houston, Texas IZEAN DAVIDSON, Fort Worth, Texas MARION DILLARD, Dallas, Texas THEODESSA DAVENPORT, Houston, Texas LILLIAN DOMIA, Los Angeles, Calif. GERALDINE ELLIOTT, Washington, D.C. MYRTLE TYLER FAITHFUL, Flushing, Ohio VIOLA TYLER GOINGS, Springfield, Ohio EMMA C. GLYNN, Albany, Calif. EMMA t,'IARIE GILBERT, Austin, Texas ALICE RICKS GRANT, Phllodelph!o, Pa. LOLA GREER, Oklahoma City, Okla. KATHRYN S. GIBSON, Prairie View, Texas SEDALIA GAINES, Philadelphia, Po. ARQUILLA GARDNER, Fort Worth, Texas
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LULLELIA HARRISON, Houston, Texas EMERLINE HAWKINS, Concord, N.C. DOROTHY HERALD, Houston, Texas GLORIA L. HOBBS, Houston, Texas MILDRED P. HORNE, Memphis, Tenn. DEJOYCE WHYTE HUGHES, Houston, Texas EVELYN B. HUNT, New Rochelle, N.Y. MADGE PERRY HARPER, Orangeburg, S.C. BERNICE HICKS, Dallas, Texas SUSIE S. HILLIARD, Winston-Solem, N.C. LAURA HOOPER, Winston-Solem, N.C. EMILY HICKS, Corpus Christi, Texas GERTRUDE JIMSON, New Orleans, lo. BLANCHE JOHNSON, Texarkana, Ark. SOJOURNER JACKSON, Washington, D.C. NINA JORDAN, Corpus Christi, Texas DANELLA JACOBS, Dallas, Texas ROSALIE KENNEDY, Washington, D.C. S. EVELYN LEWIS, Brooklyn, New York EDITH A. LYONS, Washington, D.C. NORA LOCKHART, Raleigh, North Carolina FLORENCE LAWS, Washington, D.C. LUCILLE McGAUGHEY, Dallas, Texas NANCY B. McGHEE, Hampton, Virginia LEOLA MILES, Louisville, Kentucky SUSIE MILES, Washington, D.C. ENOLA MITCHELL, Dallas, Texas BERNELL, MAHAFFEY, Raleigh, North Carolina NAOMI MASON, Los Angeles, California ZIPPORAH MEDFORD, Richmond, Vo. JOSIE R. MORRIS, Houston, Texas MYRTLE McGOWAN, Houston, Texas DEL MOORE, Omaha, Nebraska PEARL NEAL, Charlotte, North Carolina GLENN M. OSBORNE, Houston, Texas ESTHER C. PEYTON, Washington, D.C. DELLA J. PHILLl?S, Austin, Texas
All YE FAYE PITTS, Corpus Christi, Texas ALCLAIR PLEASANT, Corpus Christi, Texas MARY POWELL, Berkeley, California INEZ RICKS, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania LELA RICKS, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania LUCINDA ROBEY, Birmingham, Alabama JAYNE ROBINSON, Houston, Texas LILLIE A. ROSS, Baltimore, Maryland ADA M. ROGERS, Los Angeles, Calif. JOANNA H. RANSOM, Brooklyn, New York ALICE ROYE, Darby, Pennsylvania ARIZONA C. STEMONS, Philadelphia, Pa. LOU SWARZ, New York, New York MARION SHANNON, Miami, Florida OZ ORA W. SH Ell, Daytona Beach, Florida RUTH TAPPE SCRUGGS, Buffalo, New York VERA P. SHARKEY, Houston, Texas SUSIE U. SIMMONS, West Charleston, S.C. EMMA T. SLATER, Selma, Alabama JOSEPHINE SMITH, Washington, D.C. GERTRUDE G. SPATES, Houston, Texas ANNA BELLE SPENCER, Sherman, Texas ELLA MAE SWANN, Dallas, Texas NELLIE V. TATUM, Beaumont, Texas AUGUSTA B. TURNER, New Rochelle, New York FLEETA THOMAS, Fort Worth, Texas FANNIE PETTIE WATTS, Brooklyn, New York GLADYS WARRINGTON, Philadelphia, Pa. JOSIE WASHINGTON, Dallas, Texas THELMA S. WELLS, Houston, Texas C. DESSELLE WALWYN, Yazoo, Michigan LILLIAN WEBB, Baltimore, Maryland NAOMI WILLIAMS, El Cerrito, California GERTRUDE WILLIAMS, B rkeley, California EONA MAE WALLACE, Hou1!on, Texas FARRILLA E. WHITE, Houston, Texas LUCELISTINE WILSON, Prairie View, Texas
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CHAPTER DIRECTORY UNDERGRADUATE ALPHA-Lorraine Odellas, 503 - 21st Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. BETA-Mary Brown, 400 Lindsay Street, N.W., #4, College Park, Georgia. GAMMA-Mary Fields, 701 E. 22nd St., (Morgan State College I, Baltimore, Md. DELTA-c/o Velma Butler, 801 Nevada Street, San Antonio, Texas. EPSILON-Teresa Johnson, 68 East 117th Street, New York 31, New York. ZETA-Vera M. Moore, Alcorn College, Lorman, Mississippi. ET A-Mary Betner, c/ o 17 3 3 Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia 21, Pa. THETA-Naomi Smith, 2303 Fair Street, Marshall, Texas. IOTA-Bonnie Rembert, Talladega College, Talladega, Alabama. KAPPA-Velma King, 425 N. Caldwell St., Char• lolle, North Carolina. LAMBDA-Lizzie Floyd, Allen University, Columbia, South Carolina. MU-Bobbie Nell Quinn, c/o A. S. Worthy, Claflin College, Orangeburg, S. C. NU-Evelyn J. Jones, Virginia Union University, Richmond, Virginia. XI-Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. OMICRON-Annie M. Bullock, Shaw University, Raleigh, N.C. Pl-Allie R. Ramsey, c/o Lois K. Kelly, Knoxville College, Knoxville, Tenn. RHO-Geneva Manning, c/o Lillie B. Hall, 204 Milton, (Bishop College 1, Marshall, Texas. SIGMA-Livingston College, Salisbury, N. C. TAU-C. J. Jarrell, 2123 Pulaski, Little Rock, Arkansas. PSI-Evelyn Andrews, 239 W. Lake Ave. N.W., (Clarke College I, Atlanta, Ga. CHI-Alice Greenhowe, Cheney State College, Cheney, Pennsylvania. PHI-Ola Hardy, Virginia State College, Petersburg, Virginia. OMEGA-c/o Susie Hilliard, 1208 N. Cameron Ave., !State Teachers College I, WinstonSalem, Norin Carolina. ALPHA ALPHA-Margaret T. Williams, 81 55 So. Ellis, Chicago 19, Illinois.
BETA ALPHA-Louise Wright, Progress Hall H245, Southern University Baton Rouge, la. GAMMA ALPHA-c/o Irene Matthews, Box 210, Unit A, Florida A&M, Tallahassee, Florida. DELTA ALPHA-Elvarie Menefee, Texas College, Tyler, Texas. EPSILON ALPHA-Melodie P. Greene, c/o Mrs. Jessie Hughes, Tennessee State College, Nash• ville, Tennessee. ZETA ALPHA - Catherine Miller, A&T College, Greensboro, N.C. · ETA ALPHA-Kentucky Stale College, Frankfort, Kentucky. THETA ALPHA-Patricia Bell, 70 Harvard, West Medfor~, Mass. IOTA ALPHA - Josephine Williamson, Florida N&T College, SI. Augustine, Florida. KAPPA ALPHA-Vernell Hamil, 4232 "H" Street S.E., Washington, D.C. LAMBDA ALPHA-Amanda Sullivan, c/o Rosa Jenkins, Langston University, Langston, Okla• homa. MU ALPHA-A. L. Younger, 1398 Hill Ave., Bluefield, West Virginia. NU ALPHA-Bettye Pete, (Texas Southern University), 4717 Teton, Houston, Texas. XI ALPHA-Mildred Mcclenon, 5129 Second Ave., Los Angeles, California. Pl ALPHA-Mervelle Folsome, !Lemoyne College), 700 Tate Street, Memphis, Tennessee. RHO ALPHA-A. H. Cheatham, Box 183, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia. TAU ALPHA-Mauretta Brown, 2514 Decatur, Omaha, Nebraska. UPSILON ALPHA - Joyce J. Smith, (TillossonHouslon), 1620 E. 7th Streel, Austin, Texas. PHI ALPHA-Yvonne Butcher, c/o Etece Cox Mc• Lean, 4321 Aldine Ave., SI. Louis, Mo. CHI ALPHA - Evelyn Ellerbe, 110 Wetherspoon St., Princeton, N.J. PSI ALPHA - Crean Cullom, P.O. Box 3, Soulh Carolina Stale College, Orangeburg, S.C. ALPHA BETA-Ophelia Hodges, Box 112, Dillard University, New Orleans, La. BETA BETA-E. J. Dewberry, Arkansas State College, Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
GAMMA BETA-Deborah Hughes, 812 - 5th St., Richmond, California. DELTA BETA-Yvonne Wright, c/o CIiio Jackson, Fort Valley State College, Fort Valley, Georgia. EPSILON BETA-Patricia Bell, c/o Maggie Daniel, Alabama State College, Montgomery, Ala. TH ET A BET A-El izabelh C. Jones, Huntington Hall, Room 11, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. KAPPA BETA-Blondell Martin, 1314 Heidt Street, IBenedlc! College), Columbia, S.C. LAMBDA BETA - Catherine Tale, Jackson State College, Jackson, Mississippi. MU BETA-Bettye Horne, Bethune Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida. NU BETA-Mary l. Cummings, Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Mississippi. XI BETA-Mary Turner, c/o Library, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri. OMICRON BETA-Ann Herrlolt, 262 Hancock St., Brooklyn, New York. Pl BETA-Mattie Ford, P.O. Box 45, Albany Stale College, Albany, Georgia. RHO BETA-Louise Stewart, P.O. Box 226, Savannah State College, Savannah, Georgia. SIGMA BETA-Delena Fluker, Alabama A&M College, Normal, Alabama. TAU BETA-Octavia V. Bush, Box 36, Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas. UPSILON BETA-c/o Augusta P. McDennis, P.O. Box 34, Monrovia, Liberia, West Coast, Africa. PHI BETA - Martha Harrison, St. Augustine College, Raleigh, North Carolina. CHI BETA - Beulah Harris, Hunter Hall, Central State College, Wilberforce, Ohio. PSI BETA-Barbara Wright, Grambling College, Grambling, Louisiana. OMEGA BETA-Mary McEachem, 320 Vanstory St., Fayetteville, North Carolina. ALPHA GAMMA - Gwendolyn Mydgette, State Teachers College, Elizabeth City, N.C. BETA GAMMA-Alma Faye Washington, 2029 N.E. 14th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. GAMMA GAMMA-Edith Sutton, Box 560, North Carolina College, Durham, North Carolina. DELTA GAMMA - Cecelia Gray, 433 N. Church Street, Moorestown, New Jersey.
GRADUATE ALPHA ZETA-Ruth Cleaver, 1233 W. Lafayette, Baltimore, Maryland. BETA ZETA-Sarah Newton, 1118 Columbia Rd. N.W., Washington, D.C. GAMMA ZETA-Maude A. Frazier, Route 4, Box 28, Charleston, South Carolina. DELTA ZETA-Eloise Morton, 1319 Dean Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. EPSILON ZETA-Doris Andrews, 597 English Ave. N.W., Atlanta, Georgia. ZETA ZETA - Myrtle Shannon, 3839 Michigan, Apt. 3, Chicago, Illinois. ETA ZETA-Virginia C. Taylor, 1000 So. 43rd St., Louisville, Kentucky. THETA ZETA - Beatrice Temple, Box 466, North Fork, West Virginia. IOTA ZETA - Flora Bates, 3607 N. Capitol, In• dianapo!is, Indiana. KAPPA ZETA-Lillian Burns, 2803 Casey, Dallas 15, Texas. LAMBDA ZETA - Thelma Wells, 2622 Wichita, Houston, Texas. MU ZETA-R. S. Netterville, 3870 Harding Blvd., Balon Rouge, Louisiana. NU ZETA-Jessie Glanton, 2219 Chester, Knox• ville, Tennessee. XI ZETA-Freddie Tatum, 4118 W. Kouuth, St. Loui11 Miuouri. OMICRON ZETA-Dorothy lane, 902 E. Martin, Raleigh, North Carolina. Pl ZETA-M•lba Lanier, 2504 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville, Tennenee.
RHO ZETA - Susie Hilliard, 1208 N. Cameron, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. SIGMA ZETA - Margaret Scott, 2201 Mossman Street, Wichita 14, Kansas. TAU ZETA-Betty D. Bryant, 319 W. Clark, Quincy, Florida. UPSILON ZETA-Sammie Sutton, 704 W. Grand, Marshall, Texas. PHI ZETA-Bessie Tyler, Box 331, Oxford, North Carolina. CHI ZETA - Lelia Lovejoy, 1128 N.E. 16th St., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. PSI ZETA-Allee Jacquet, 958 E. Ferrell St., Fort Worth, Texas. OMEGA ZETA - Gladys Cox, 214 Gilmer Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia. ALPHA ALPHA ZETA-Augusta White, 704 Cemetery, Sall,bury, North Carolina. ALPHA BETA ZETA - Minerva B. Douglas, 1021 30th Street, Newport News, Virginia. ALPHA GAMMA ZETA-Anita Crump, 7620 Zlmple, New Orleans, Louisiana. ALPHA DELTA ZETA - Margaret Jointer, 1121 Biloxi Street, Jackson 3, Mluinippl. ALPHA EPSILON ZETA-Zepher Johns, 2943 Leckrldg•, Kansas City, Miuouri. ALPHA ZETA ZETA-Allee Hyman, Box 155, Scar• boro, Weit Virginia. ALPHA ETA ZETA-Loretta H. Kateo, 631 Mlulssippl Blvd., Memphl1, Tennessee. ALPHA THETA ZETA - Ella W. Fisher, 51 8 Weal Henry, Savannah, Georgia.
ALPHA IOTA ZETA-Dorothy DeWltty, 241 5 N. Wheeling, Tulsa, Oklahoma. ALPHA KAPPA ZETA-Gertrude Britton, 1613 Elmira Road, Austin, Texas. ALPHA LAMBDA ZETA-Georgia Coleman, R. Rt. 1, W. of City, Muskogee, Oklahoma. ALPHA MU ZETA-Bobble H. Johnson, #9 Chicago Street, little Rock, Arkan,as. ALPHA NU ZETA - Vern V. Cadoree, 1016 Ea1t 2nd Street, Okmulgee, Oklahoma. ALPHA XI ZETA - Bettye S. Turner, Box 116, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. ALPHA OMICRON ZETA-Verona Middleton, 711 Goff Ave. N.E., Orangeburg, South Carolina. ALPHA Pl ZETA-Lottie B. Stcven1, 307 Hub Ave., San Antonio, Texas. ALPHA RHO ZETA-Bennye Black, 443 So. Bain• bridge, Montgomery, Alaboma. ALPHA SIGMA ZETA - Richard E. Christian, 60S Fourln Street, Birmingham, Alabama. ALPHA TAU ZETA-Gertie C. Brown, 3129 Avenue 11 N", Galveston, Te:ic:01. ALPHA UPSILON ZETA-H. Verdell Steven,, 743 East Ninth Ave., Tallahassee, Florida. ALPHA PHI ZETA-Lucy James, 610 Lincoln A~e., Richmond, Virginia. ALPHA CHI ZETA-Gertha Mayfield, 3875 Waco Street, Beaumont, Texa,. ALPHA PSI ZETA-Nellie Render, 4820½ McKln• loy, Los Angelos 16, California. ALPHA OMEGA ZETA-Marion Spikes, Rt. 1, Bow 9E, Colonial Ht,., Virginia.
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BETA ALPHA ZETA-Ella l. Jones, 1449 Evergreen Ave., Jacksonville, Florida. BETA BETA ZETA-Annie C. Hanberry, 902 Oak Street, Columbia, South Carolina. BETA GAMMA ZETA-Eliza Wood, Box 217 - 59 Gaines, Montgomery, West Virginia. BETA DELTA ZETA - Sedalia Gaines, 2131 W. Master Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. BET A EPSILON ZETA-Effie Dougherty, 1 935 Perrin Street, Shreveport, Loui1iana. BETA ZETA ZETA-Estelle Kelly, 3825 Iona Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio, BETA ETA ZETA-Bessie Fosler, 1009 - 15th Streel, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. BETA THETA ZETA-Zenohia Greene, 2801 Hollister Ave., Norfolk, Virginia. BETA IOTA ZETA-Ernestine Curry, 6740 So. Indiana Ave., Chicago, Illinois. BETA KAPPA ZETA-Thelma Y. Thomas, 1505 Mill Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana. BETA LAMBDA ZETA - Nellie Stitt, 56 Blanton Street, Asheville, N.C. BETA MU ZETA - Doris R. Humphrey, Box 315, Dallas, Texas. BETA NU ZETA-Lillian Harris, 113 Shaw Street, Greensboro, N.C. BETA XI ZETA - Ruth Johnson, Box 296, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. BETA OMICRON ZETA-Ethel Nelson, 2106 Oakman Blvd., Detroit 38, Michigan. BETA Pl ZETA-Helen Nelson, Manning, S.C. BETA RHO ZETA-Marian Bryant, P.O. Box 258, fort Valley, Georgia. BETA SIGMA ZETA-Erma Rodriguez, 2217 Mallory Ave., Tampa 5, Florida. BETA TAU ZETA-Marguerite Miller, 3061 N.W. 52nd Street, Miami 36, Florida. BETA UPSILON ZETA-Gussie McMillon, 702 E. ' Newton Street, Dothan, Alabama. BETA PHI ZETA-Flora Mack, P.O. Box 56, Meridian, Oklahoma. BETA CHI ZETA-Josephine Sharpe, 903 ½ Central Ave., Chesler, Pennsylvania. BETA PSI ZETA-Dolores F. Allison, 2706 Bristol St., Omaha, Nebraska. BETA OMEGA ZETA-Nell E. Pope, 705 Halloway, Albany, Georgie. GAMMA ALPHA ZETA - Nina C. Jordan, 1919 Lexington Ave., Corpus Christi, Texas. GAMMA BETA ZETA-Malilda Buchanan, 530 E. Washington Street, Brookhaven, Missiuippi. GAMMA GAMMA ZETA - Pauline Hunter, 1323 12th Ave. So., Columbus, Miuissippi. GAMMA DELTA ZETA - EloiH Blocker, 10714 Navarre Ct., Cleveland, Ohio. GAMMA EPSILON ZETA-Emerllne Hawkins, 63 Chestnut Street, Concord, N.C. GAMMA ZETA ZETA-Anna lee, 474 N. Garfield Ave., Columbus, Ohio. GAMMA ETA ZETA-Maurine J. Little, 1605 Lapsley, Selma, Alabama. GAMMA THETA ZETA-Helen Todd, P.O. Box 88, Opelika, Alabama, GAMMA IOTA ZETA-Lorena M. Hight, 2120 Blackford St., Chattanooga, Tenn•uu.
GAMMA KAPPA ZETA-Helen McNeal, 2224 West 12th Street, Texarkana, Texas. GAMMA LAMBDA ZETA - Olivia E. Brown, 328 Jefferson Street, Daytona Beach, Florida. GAMMA MU ZETA-Hattie Banksdale, 1631 Union Street, Spartanburg, S.C. GAMMA NU ZETA-Inez S. Brooks, 1138 Baring Street, Camden 3, New Jersey. GAMMA XI ZETA - Elise Crawford, 109 Colignl Avenue, New Rochelle, N,Y. GAMMA OMICRON ZETA-Alida Dailey, 80 LaSalle Street, New York, N.Y. GAMMA Pl ZETA-Mary V. Denson, 230 George Street, Marlin, Texas. GAMMA RHO ZETA-Mildre'd Dawson, P.O. Box 472, Palmetto, Florida. GAMMA SIGMA ZETA-Pearline Martin, 19328 Northwest 15th Street, Amarillo, Texas. GAMMA TAU ZETA-Josephine Carroll, 1119 N. DeVilliers Street, Pensacola, Florida. GAMMA UPSILON ZETA-Mae R. WIiiiams, 1847 Broadell Drive, fayettevillo, N.C. GAMMA PHI ZETA-Gladys Hamilton, 810 - 8th Ave., Barlow, Florida. GAMMA CHI ZETA-Doris Osborne, 616 N. East Street, Sherman, Texas. GAMMA PSI ZETA-America V, H. Haynes, 517 South 13th Street, Temple, Texas. GAMMA OMEGA ZETA - Doris Mosley, 2312 Bieker Street, Houston, Texas, DELTA ALPHA ZETA-Almira Coursey, 417 Mon· roe Street, Brooklyn 10, N.Y. DELTA BETA ZETA - Catherine Jones, 158-25 72nd Ave., Flushing, L.I., New York. DELTA GAMMA ZETA-Margaret Rieder, 2124 E. Parkway Drive, Phoenix, Arizona.
DELTA DELTA ZETA - Paullsther Rog~rs, 106 Geneva Ave., San Frondsco, California. DELTA EPSILON ZETA - Pancheta levarity, 922 Eleventh Street, West Palm Beach, Florida. DELTA ZETA ZETA-Georgia F. Raby, 2605 Nichols Ave, S.E., Washington, O.C. DELTA ETA ZETA-Hattie E. Shavers, 1522 Pompano Beach, Florida. DELTA THETA ZETA-Ruth P. Powell, 304 Cuba Street, Mobile, Alabama. DELTA IOTA ZETA-Augusta P. Dennis, P.O. Box, Monrovia, Liberia, West Coast, Africa, DELTA KAPPA ZETA-Cleo Robertson, 519 Henry Street, Highpoint, N.C. DELTA LAMBDA ZETA - Flora Mathis, 107 - 7th Street, Tilton, Georgia. DELTA MU ZETA-Lillie G. Jones, 345 W. 145th Street 9B3, New York, New York. DELTA NU ZETA-Estell G. Young, 1412 • 34th Street, Meridian, Mississippi. DELTA OMICRON ZETA-Hazel McCree, 15 Michigan Avenue, Dorchester 21, Mau. DELTA Pl ZETA-Gladys L. Ruffin, P.O. Box 365, Windson, N.C. DELTA SIGMA ZETA-Margery S. Johnson, P.O. Box 14, Hawthorne, Florida. DELTA TAU ZETA-Hattie MIiier, Rt. 3, Box 17A, Kingstree, S.C. DELTA UPSILON ZETA Rebecca Edwards, 1102 Main Street, Waco, Texas. DELTA PHI ZETA - Wlllye Dasher, 541 Ll1eum Drive, Dayton, Ohio.
DELTA CHI ZETA-Theresa Purnell, Alcorn College, Lorman, M ississippl. DELTA PSI ZETA - Kate S. Curtis, 1105 N. Sixth Street, Orange, Texas. DELTA OMEGA ZETA-Rosetta Adams, 2300 Stanley Dr. N.W ., Huntsville, Alabama. EPSILON ALPHA ZETA-Henrietta Carpenter, Box 14, Grambling, Louisiana. EPSILON BETA ZETA - Elizabeth Barkley, 723 Laura, Plant City, Florida. EPSILON GAMMA ZETA-June Manley, 208 Pender St., Wilson, N.C. EPSILON DELTA ZETA - Leona Williams, 1438 West 5th Street, Port Arthur, Texas. EPSILON EPSILON ZETA-Mattye McDonald, 815 Hankins Circle, Orlando, Florida. EPSILON ZETA ZETA-Vhaness 0. Henderson, 121 N. Oak Street, Pine Bluff, Arkansa,. EPSILON ETA ZETA-Johnnie S. laing, 636 Third Avenue, Columbus, Georgia. EPSILON TH ETA ZETA-Grace Harris, 120 Doug• I as Avenue, Frankfort, Kentucky. EPSILON IOTA ZETA-Bernice Barton, 204 Birdwell Street, Greenville, S.C. EPSILON KAPPA ZETA-Rebecca Turner, 518 Filmore St., Lynchburg, Va. EPSILON LAMBDA ZETA - Lucelostine WIison, Prairie View A&M College, Prairie View, Texas. EPSILON MU ZETA - Ruth Laramore, 527 - 3rd Street N,W., Moultrie, Georgia. EPSILON NU ZETA-Edythe Martin, P.O. Box 547, Wildwood, Florida. EPSILON XI ZETA-Evelyn Ellerbe, 110 Wither• spoon St,, Princeton, New Jersey. EPSILON Pl ZETA - Hannah Mon, 2400 James Street, Gadsen, Alobama. EPSILON RHO ZETA-Bertha 5, Johnson, 103 E. Lockwood SI,, Middletown, Del. EPSILON SIGMA ZETA - Hattie Pearl Hunter, Bladen Central High School, Elizabethtown, N.C. EPSILON TAU ZETA-Gwendolyn Earl Moore, 574 Clinton St., Macon, Georgia EPSILON UPSILON ZETA - Rose Helen Mitchell, 501 West Battle Street, Talladega, Alabama. EPSILON PHI ZETA-Irma Evan,, 6320 Baker St., Oakland, California. EPSILON CHI ZETA-Eva Grant, 436 W, Darlington St., Florence, S.C, EPSILON PSI ZETA-lietta Holmes, Route 1, Box 40B, Calli1on, S.C. EPSILON OMEGA ZETA-Martha Batchelor, 344 E. Barnard, We,t Chester, Pa. ZETA ALPHA ZETA-Ann H. Ray, 433 Ohio Street, Lexington, Kentucky. ZETA BETA ZETA-France& Faithful, 825 E. Seventh Street, Flint, Michigan. ZETA GAMMA ZETA - Margaret Harvey, 2321 8th Avenue, St. Petersburg, Florida. ZETA DElTA ZETA-Estella Hall, 421 N. Church St,, Moorestown, New Jersey. ZETA EPSILON ZETA-loyc Gilyard, 114 Arllng• ton Dr., Lawton, Oklahoma. ZETA ZETA ZETA-Celestine James, 3221 E. 33rd Ave., Denver, Colorado,