Know Your History
In December 1776, the fraternity system was born on what campus?
What is the College of William & Mary.
Upon completion of her studies at the Academy, she entered Howard University where she earned a degree in Music. She earned her master’s degree in Music from Columbia University in New York in 1938, thus becoming the first Black woman in this state to earn this degree. Who am I?
Who is Triumphant Founder Pearl Anna Neal
I was instrumental in incorporating the organization in Washington D.C. in 1923. My administrative term was from 1922 – 1923. Who am I?
Who is Past International Grand Basileus Joanna Houston Ransom.
The Founders stressed the Greek letter Zeta with a deep meaning of what English word?
What is ZEAL
What are the colors of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.?
What are royal blue and pure white.
What year did the second fraternity originate?
BONUS: What was the name?
What is 1865
BONUS: What is Kappa Alpha
She was a Life Member and held membership with Delta Alpha Zeta Chapter. She is credited with organizing both Delta Alpha Zeta and Omicron Beta Chapters, both in Brooklyn, New York. Who am I?
Who is Triumphant Founder Fannie Pettie (Watts)
I was the Nineteenth Grand Basileus and was elected and served from 1986 to 1992. I was Southeastern Regional Director for six years and was National Director of the Stork's Nest. I was a Life Member. Who am I?
Who is Past International Grand Basileus Dr. Eunice V. Thomas.
In 1921, this Soror became the first editor of Zeta Phi Beta's first publication. What is the publication AND who is the editor?
What is X-Ray.
Who is Grace Bradley
Finish the stanza -
There are hermit souls that live withdrawn
In the place of their self-content;
There are souls like stars, that dwell apart,
in a fellowless firmament;
There are pioneer souls that blaze their paths
Where highways never ran--
But let me live by the side of the road
And be a friend to man.
On what campus was the first sorority founded?
What is Wesleyan College.
After graduating from Howard, she taught mathematics at Bates High School in Annapolis, Maryland until she gave up teaching. Oh, and my sister was a founder also :). Who am I?
Who is Triumphant Founder Myrtle Tyler (Faithful)
I was the Thirteenth Grand Basileus and served from 1948 to 1954. During my administration, the following were accomplished: re-zoned all regions for expansion; incorporated the "workshop" sessions at regional and national conferences. Who am I?
Who is Past International Grand Basileus Dr. Nancy Bullock McGhee.
What are the principles of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.?
PS - In Order
What is Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood.
Begin the stanza
...
The men who press with the ardor of hope,
The men who are faint with the strife.
I see from my house by the side of the road, By the side of the highway of life,
How many social fraternities and sororities comprising the National Pan-Hellenic Council Inc., had their beginning at Howard University?
What is 5
Born in 1898 in Pike County, Missouri, Founder Cleaver was educated in the public schools of Hannibal, Missouri. Her graduate and post-graduate studies were pursued at Howard University and the Pennsylvania School of Social Work. Her first professional employment resulted in teaching at the same Hannibal High School from which she graduated. Who am I?
Who is Triumphant Founder Arizona Cleaver Stemons
In 1996 in Dallas, TX, I was the first person to be elected International Grand Basileus, unopposed in modern times. The desire to increase the sorority's financial holdings continued throughout my six-year term of office, therefore, leaving office in 2002 with more than one million dollars in the operating budget. Who am I?
Who is Past International Grand Basileus Dr. Barbara West Carpenter.
In the spring of 1920, the Founders initiated the first pledge class. Name 1 member of that class.
Who is Gladys Warrington, Harriet Dorsey, Pauline Philips, OR Nelli Singfield
Name the five pearls of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Who are Triumphant Founder Arizona Cleaver (Stemons), Triumphant Founder Pearl Anna Neal, Triumphant Founder Myrtle Tyler (Faithful), Triumphant Founder Viola Tyler (Goings), and Triumphant Founder Fannie Pettie (Watts).
What two sororities were active on the campus of Howard University when the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. were looking for a "sister" organization?
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
When and where did the first official meeting take place for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.?
January 16, 1920 in Triumphant Founder Arizona Cleaver (Stemons) dorm room in Miner Hall.
I was the Fourteenth Grand Basileus and was the longest serving Grand Basileus (1954 to 1965). During my administration, I strengthened the internal structure through the purchase of the National Headquarters building, improved communications to chapters, and was the first Director of Workshops prior to election. Who am I?
Who is Past International Grand Basileus Dr. Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe.
The title for president of the Sorority changed twice. What year did the title of National Basileus change to Grand Basileus? And what year did it change again to International Grand Basileus?
BONUS: If you can tell the international chapter location.
The title of National Basileus changed to Grand Basileus in 1926
And changed again to International Grand Basileus in 1948.
BONUS: Monrovia, Liberia
Complete the stanza
I know there are brook-gladdened meadows ahead And mountains of wearisome height; That the road passes on through the long afternoon
And stretches away to the night.
But still I rejoice when the travelers rejoice,
And weep with the strangers that moan,
Nor live in my house by the side of the road
Like a man who dwells alone.