Symbols
What is Delta Zeta founded first upon?
The Bible
On what date was Delta Zeta Founded?
October 24th, 1902
What shades of white are acceptable for initiation dresses/suits?
Turtle blood is a part of initiation
MYTH: There is no use of any sacrificial substances in any part of the Delta Zeta ritual
Scholarship
During initiation, what is the president referred to?
Chief Vestal
During initiation, what jewelry can be worn?
engagement, wedding, or anniversary rings
Any initiated member or alumni can attend a Delta Zeta ritual service
What do the pearls on our badge portray?
Our four attributes (purity, charity, truth, and loving kindness)
What vows were the Vestals of the temple of Vesta bound by?
The vows of charity and loyalty
True or False: tattoos must be covered
True
Preference round is a ritual service
MYTH: Preference round does include aspects of ritual, but is not ritual
What does the distaff represent?
Domesticity
What are the three periods of membership within Delta Zeta?
apprenticeship, active duty, and time teaching the novices
(new member -->undergraduate initiate--> alumna)
What is the appropriate length for initiation dresses?
fingertip length or longer
The requirement of being on dry 12 hours before and after a ritual event comes from the ritual manual
What do the wings of mercy represent on our Delta Zeta badge?
the 6 wings of Mercury represent our 6 founders
What Greek Goddess is our ritual based on?
Vesta- the Goddess of chastity, of the hearth and home, of laughter, and of happiness
True or False: Initiation robes are allowed to be worn outside of the initiation room
False
MYTH: Mrs. Jennifer is very kind and is more than willing to help in any way she can