History of Greek-Letter Organizations
When was the fraternity system born?
December 5, 1776.
The organization that wanted to introduce a "sister" organization.
Phi Beta Sigma
We are the Founders of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Arizona Cleaver Stemons, Pearl Anna Neal, Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Viola Tyler Goings, Fannie Pettie Watts
What is the role of the International Grand Basileus?
The International Grand Basileus serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer,
responsible for advancing the objectives of the sorority and providing leadership,
administrative guidance, and direction for programming of the sorority. She
What are the three properties that Zeta Phi Beta owns?
International Headquarters, Birch Haven, International Satellite Office.
Literary Societies that were dedicated to.
Adelphia & Ciceronian; training and drill in composition and oratory.
_______ ran to her room to tell _________ about the idea of a sister organization.
Arizona Cleaver Stemons; Pearl Anna Neal.
This founder was the first Basileus of the Alpha Chapter and the first Grand Basileus.
Arizona Cleaver Stemons
What is Zeta Crystal Dove?
A member with 50 or more years of membership
Name at least three first of the sorority.
• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is the first and only NPHC sorority to be constitutionally
bound to a fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was the first to establish national adult and youth
auxiliaries.
• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was the first NPHC organization chartered in Africa in the
year 1948. Delta Iota Zeta Chapter and Upsilon Beta Chapter were organized in
Liberia.
Second National Fraternity
Kappa Alpha
These 4 ladies were apart of the first pledge class.
Gladys Warrington, Harriet Dorsey, Pauline Phillips, and Nellie Singfield.
This founder obtained multiple degrees in music.
Pearl Anna Neal.
What is the role of a state director? And how long is their term?
State Directors are elected assist the Regional Director in implementing
programs as well as monitoring chapters’ activities and internal affairs.
They serve a term of two (2) years for no more than two (2) consecutive
terms at a time.
What was the original name of the sorority's magazine, and what was it changed to?
X-Ray; ARCHON
Who, what, when, and where: First Black Greek Lettered Organization.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. December 4, 1906, Cornell University in Ithaca New York.
When and where was the first offical meeting held?
Jan. 16 1920 in Miner Hall.
These two founders are sisters.
Viola Tyler Goings, Myrtle Tyler Faithful.
What is the role of the international grammateus?
The International Grammateus will serve as the recording officer of the assembly
responsible for taking the minutes of the Grand Boulé, Board of Directors, and Executive
Committee meetings.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Pledge Club?
The Archonian Club
First sorority was founded on what campus?
Wesleyan College in Macon, GA.
This is where Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. had their first official debut.
Whitlaw Hotel.
Fannie Pettie Watts
What is the role of the International First Anti-Basileus?
The International First Anti-Basileus shall assume all duties and responsibilities of the
International Grand Basileus in her absence,
The International First Anti-Basileus is responsible for advancing the objectives of the
sorority and providing leadership, administrative guidance, and direction for the growth,
retention, and reclamation of Sorority membership, including all aspects of the
Membership Intake Process.
Name all of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. auxiliaries.
-Amicae
- Archonettes
-Amicettes
-Pearlettes
-Zeta Male Network