Zeta Trivia
 

Hi! I'm a recently-initiated member and was looking around for some Zeta trivia. Are there any neat facts about sisters or our symbols other than the basics taught to new members? The website gives some mention of sisters who have achieved great success but not too many.

I'm also new to Greek Chat, if that wasn't super obvious haha. It's nice to find a group of sisters online! :)

welcome to zeta and greekchat. i will try to think of some trivia for you.

okay....here we go.

the first zeta legacy initiated was at which chapter?

I am going to say that it was at Alpha Chapter. I have heard the answer, and am going off the top of my head right now.

anyone else?

A guess.
 

I have been through the history of zeta tau alpha 3 times now, and done a google search. I remember hearing this waaaaay back in the day. From the best of my knowledge I am going to guess...........



Gamma Chapter

Alpha just seems to obvious to me.

The first legacy was Bess Gardner who pledged the Kappa Chapter in 1924.

However, the first legacy to be initiated was Frances Grayson at the Delta Chapter who pledged in 1925, but was initiated one month prior to Bess.

I love The History of Zeta Tau Alpha! :)

Another question
 

The ZTA badge has remained unchanged in design for over 100 years; however, there were two small details (besides size) that were changed on our badge very early in our fraternity's history. What were these two details?

Ooh Ooh I know!
 

Yay, I am pretty sure I know this one!
1. The badge was completely flat as opposed to the raised center shield
on our beloved badge today.

2. The crown only had three points!!!


**fingers crossed**

I always thought those stickpin badges were soo soo cool!!

You are absolutely correct! :) I also loved the stickpin badges!

Do you have a fun trivia question to ask?

Trivia is Fun!
 

Ok here's one......


When was the first National Convention of Zeta Tau Alpha?

Had to hijack for a minute...I have a badge that is soldered to a locket and in looking at the tiny size of the badge at Convention, the national archivist informed me that it is over 100 years old! The badge size was standardized in 1906.

Also, if you see a badge with a wider bottom, that is called a "Fetting" badge because the manufacturer, Fetting, made them incorrectly. If you see a badge with 2 lines across the crown, that badge is generally from the 20's or 30's. My little sis is bidding on one right now on Ebay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Zeta-Tau-Alpha-M...QQcmdZViewItem

Probably more than you wanted to know! ;)

Trivia.....
 

Any takers on my trivia question.......

I have 4 histories and I can't find ANY of them but I'm going to guess 1902

Found it! (page 72 of Vol. I, radioZTA)


"...The First National Convention was held at Farmville, VA, June 6 - 10, 1903, Alpha Chapter entertaining. The meetings were held in the Main Building og the State Normal School...."

Next question
 

Who pledged ZTA AFTER graduating from State Female Normal School?

Ding Ding!
 

You are Correct!!!!

Bonus points for the direct quote, lol.

Have I really stumped my sisters?? :cool:

Ok, Venturing a guess
 

Maybe you haven't stumped me.....

Founder Odelle Warren graduted from the State Female Normal School in February, 1898, she pledged after that.


Man, I LOVE trivia :)

WE HAVE A WINNER! Your turn...

I <3 Trivia!
 

Sorry it's been a few days guys, My husband and I just bought a house, so as you can guess, its been nuts here.

Trivia Time!!!!

"Alumnae chapters are said to be the surest proof that fraternity bonds retain their power even after school life is over."

These are words from the first Alumnae Chapter. What was its name? Where was it located? (Bonus points for the date it was established).

"The first alumnae organization was established in Newport News, Virginia, in 1905."

This is a direct quote, so I hope it is correct!

I should have known that. It is, after all, just up the road from where I live...

Correct!
 

Good job ChildoftheHorn! :D Hope you have a good question lined up next!! **places hands on imaginary buzzer**

The first Alumnae chapter was established April 15, 1905 in Newport News VA! It was called "Hampton Roads Alumnae." The first memebrship included three founders, Alice Bland Coleman, Mary Campbell Jones, and Helen Crafford.

Wish I'd been logged on earlier... I actually go to school in Newport News! :)

So who is up with the next trivia question? :D

Trivia
 

Psssst... ChildoftheHorn *poke poke* it's your turn!!!:D:D:D

Sorry guys about the delay....

If you were a member of ZTA in 1952, what was our philanthropic organization?

;P

Easter Seals?

ARC (Association of Retarded Citizens) ?

According to the IO website, I found this...
"in 1946, ZTA adopted the Cerebral Palsy Division of the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults. Later, ZTA adopted Easter Seals. In 1970, ZTA formed an alliance with the Association for Retarded Citizens (now known as The ARC) as its national philanthropy. "

It didn't say when the Easter Seals was adopted...

This wasn't until 1970.

[QUOTE=ZTABullwinkle;1482750]According to the IO website, I found this...
"in 1946, ZTA adopted the Cerebral Palsy Division of the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults. Later, ZTA adopted Easter Seals. In 1970, ZTA formed an alliance with the Association for Retarded Citizens (now known as The ARC) as its national philanthropy. "


*Ding*

Seeing as this was a tough one...

National Society for Crippled Children and Adults

Seriously, the only way I found this one out is because I talked to someone who had joined in 1952 and how important it was to her back then (her brother had Palsy).

Your turn:p

I pledged with ARC. Do they still do anything with them?

When I pledged it was ARC and they switched to the current philanthropy while I was still in college. I haven't heard of any continuing affiliation with ARC. Its a good question.

Trivia!
 

Yay!

Anyone want to play again?!

What chapter designed the Official Flag? (Bonus points for the year it was introduced)

1950 - Gamma Epsilon



Next question - when was Alpha re-estabilished?

Was it 1949?

Yes!

Longwood opened for NPC colonization on Jan. 1st of 1949 and the local group, Mu Omega, became the re-born Alpha chapter on Jan. 20, 1949. All collegians and local alumnae of Mu Omega, including Maud Jones' sister-in-law, chose to be initiated into ZTA. Alpha was dormant for 43 years!

So glad our gold Alpha link is active again! :-)

Alright! Good job! Your turn to ask the question!:)