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SPRING EDITION—2015
ZETA PIPELINE
Scholarship
Sisterly Love
Service Finer Womanhood
Greetings
Sorors and
Amicae,
I encourage you to continue and
challenge you to surpass last
year’s accomplishments.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
As we continue to grow in
membership and meet our goals, I
am honored to assist in any way
The Pipeline
possible. Thank you for your
newsletter
commitment to the sisterhood and
celebrates the
achievements of serving others.
Sorors, Amicae
Yours in Zeta,
and our Youth
Soror Latorsha M. Murray
Affiliates. I am
South Carolina State Director
proud of all our
Latorsha M. Murray
service in the many communities
throughout the state. Through countless
hours of volunteering, we are fulfilling our
mission of helping others excel. The
outstanding dedication of our members to
educate themselves and others is what
makes us who we are as a sorority,
auxiliary and youth affiliate.
During the past year we have accomplished
much success. You will find accomplishments of individual members, chapters,
auxiliaries and youth affiliates in this
edition. I am especially thankful for the
sharing of news of your experiences
implementing our Z-HOPE program, Elder
Care, Adopt-A-School and other programs.
Latorsha M. Murray
Inside this issue:
Area IV Retreat
3
Zeta Day At the Capitol
5
Zeta Youth of EIZ
7
Soror Hampton SC Teacher Association
President
9
Zetas on the Move!!
11
SC Youth Conference
13
SC State Amicae Day & Queen Contest
14
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Mu Pi Zeta Hosts Time
For 2 Concert
On March 7,
2015, Mu Pi
Zeta Chapter
held their 2015
Scholarship
Concert featuring Kearston
and Kendall
Gonzales of
Time For 2.
Kearston, age 10, and Kendall
Gonzales, age 8, are award winning Concert Violinist and Cellist. These young ladies dazzled
the audience with Classical, Jazz,
Blues, and Modern selects.
Their opening selection of Lift
Every Voice and Sing was awe
inspiring and moved several audience members to tears.
Throughout the program the
young ladies and their mother
fielded audience questions about
their musical education, practice
schedules, competitions, inspirations, and performances.
Towards the end of their performance Time For 2 engaged the
audience in a game of Name That
Tune, where they played such
pieces as Beat It and Let It
Time For 2 artists Kearston and Kendall
Go (Frozen).
Gonzales.
Overall Mu Pi Zeta’s Scholarship Concert was a cultural success!!
Delta Xi Zeta Chapter Helps Others...
classes and the library,
and supported other
school needs.
The Miss Blue Revue
Pageant is held annually
in May. Teenage girls are selected
Delta Xi Zeta chapter members
as contestants in September and
in Rock Hill have been
begin participating in activities that
busy helping others. The chaphelp them to develop into fine
ter continues to adopt the neighyoung women, including a Motherborhood school, Sunset Park Ele- Daughter Tea, Scrapbooking Workmentary School, the School for
shop, and Career Seminar. Current
Accelerated Studies. For this
contestants are highlighted in the
“School of Choice,” chapter mem- chapter’s annual community calenbers have donated many school
dar. Also, Wee Miss participants
supplies, served as volunteers/
tutors/assistants in some of the
(ages 4-7) compete for the title of
Wee Miss Blue Revue.
We work with our Amicae to complete many Z-HOPE activities
throughout the year. In December,
we host a Christmas celebration to
honor our Amicae and enjoy great
food, fellowship, and games with
prizes.
Other Z-HOPE activities include
awarding college scholarships to
five high school seniors, cosponsoring a financial fitness workshop for home buyers, and raising
funds and participating in the York
County March for Babies.
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Area IV Retreat
Geographical Area Four held a successful
retreat on the afternoon of Sunday, January 11, 2015
at the Brewer Community Center in Greenwood, SC,
where Epsilon Psi Zeta was the host chapter. Graduate and undergraduate Sorors from Delta Mu, Epsilon
Psi Zeta, Phi Pi, and Iota Lambda Zeta chapters were
in attendance. Special guests included South Carolina
State Director, Soror Latorsha Murray and Soror Linda Murray, Southeastern Region Amicae Coordinator.
Sorors were welcomed to the retreat by Area
IV Geographical Coordinator, Soror Nikki Richard. A
moment of silence was held and a memorial table was
set up in remembrance of triumphant Soror Virginia
Suber, of the Zeta Lambda Zeta chapter, who died in
November 2014. Her loving personality and laughter
will always be remembered.
Sorors got to know each other through a BINGO icebreaker, after which they got down to the business of the day- learning and refreshing themselves in
the ways of Zeta. Soror Jakeyla Miller and Soror
Kranisha Jones presented an informative presentation
on Visual Identity and reminded Sorors to assure that
they are following these guidelines at all times when
representing Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Sorors were lead through a mock burial ceremony by Soror Nikki Richard. It is not a question of
if Sorors will ever be involved in a burial ceremony,
but when. Sorors were encouraged to honor triumphant Sorors in an organized, dignified, and respectful manner.
Sorors were divided up into two groups for
the next exercise. One group was tasked
with teaching the group how to address audiences at
Zeta events or events where they may be representing
the sorority, such as conference opening ceremonies,
banquets, and other occasions. The second group was to
teach the group how to make and carry a motion in a
business meeting. The groups were given time to discuss
their tasks before presenting them to the entire group.
They did an outstanding job.
Area IV Zeta Doves in attendance were recognized. New members of the sorority were given an explanation of what a Zeta dove is.
Lastly, our State Director, Latorsha Murray,
provided Area IV with a report on the state of South
Carolina, as well as goals for the remainder of the year.
The Anna Robinson After School Program of Greenwood was chosen as the area’s Z-HOPE project. The
area was able to make a generous financial contribution,
as well as donate a large number of school supplies and
snacks for the tutoring program.
Sorors were encouraged to ask questions and were presented questions by the Area IV Coordinator as the
group went through different activities to be sure the
group understood the what’s, whys, and how’s of Zeta.
It was a day of food, fellowship, and fun.
Soror Richard has thoroughly enjoyed working with the
Sorors of Area IV over the past 4+ years and will miss
the Sorors of Zeta Lambda Zeta and Phi Pi as they move
into another geographical area.
Undergraduate Retreat at USC-Akien
The 2014-2015 Undergraduate Retreat was held on the campus of the University of
South Carolina Aiken, September 14, 2014. Undergraduate Sorors were trained in
topics such as; Chapter Management, How to Run for a National Position, AntiHazing, Proper Attire & Social Media, National Initiative-Elder Care, Maximizing
Z-HOPE Points, and Roundtable discussion. The retreat was very interactive and
the Undergraduates were very receptive to being able to have their voices heard. In
addition, they were able to network and brainstorm with other Undergraduate Sorors. I look forward to the
2015-2016 Undergraduate Retreat, Project Scholarship, and assisting in the implantation of the Southeastern Regional Undergraduate Council and many more projects to come!
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An Exciting Zeta Amicae Auxiliary
is growing in Charleston
Zeta Amicae of Charleston has inducted two new
members as of 14 March 2015. The induction took
place at Joshua United Methodist Church in
Moncks Corner, South Carolina. The Pastor of the
church is
All Zeta Auxiliary in the state of South Carolina
will hear about the great work being done by The
Zeta Amicae of Charleston in the very near future.
also The Basileus of the sponsoring chapter; Gamma Zeta of Charleston, South Carolina; Reverend
Mae Taylor.
A year ago the Charleston Amicae was inactive,
but with the help of determined Gamma Zeta Sorors
Mae Taylor and Barbara Deans, Zeta Amicae of
Charleston has grown to nine excited Amicae. The
Zeta Amicae Of Charleston have set ambitious
goals; and they are working hard to achieve them.
Area Three’s Retreat in Lake City!!!
Over 2000
Items Presented to Senior
Citizens During Area Retreat in Lake
City
Geographical Area III’s fifth retreat, coordinated
by Soror Sherry Bess and hosted by Iota Xi Zeta
chapter took place in the community room of the
Lake City Public Library on Saturday, February 7,
2015. Sorors from Delta Tau Zeta Chapter of
Kingstree, Epsilon Chi Zeta Chapter of Florence
Iota Mu Zeta Chapter of Hartsville, and Iota Xi
Zeta Chapter of Lake City were present for this
event. Sorors Janice Singletary and Soror Tonya
McKenzie planned and directed a successful Elder
Care Project as part of the retreat. The area chapters presented Senior Citizen Director Cynthia
Malette, with more than 2,000 items to be used for the
Senior Citizen program in Lake City. Other activities
during the retreat included state, regional and national
updates and a Chapter Management Workshop; all conducted by State Director Latorsha Murray. Mayor Lovith Anderson, Jr. greeted and welcomed the group to
Lake City. Soror Kimberly Matthews provided entertainment for the group.
During the afternoon, MIP training was facilitated by State Director Latorsha Murray at the Ronald
E. McNair Life History Center in Lake City. More than
25 sorors took part in this training.
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Zeta Day At the
Capitol—2014
The Social Action Committee of South Carolina hosted
the 7th Annual Zeta Day at the
Capitol. The activity took place
on May 14, 2014 and included
a lunch for legislators. The SC
Zetas was recognized in the
House of Representatives
during the General Assembly.
State Representatives and
Senators from across the Palmetto
State stopped by to have lunch and
discuss topics such as health care
and health disparities, quality
and affordable education and matters affecting citizens throughout
the state.
The 8th Annual Zeta Day at the
Capitol will occur on May 20
2015.
Mark Your Calendars…
Zeta Day At The Capitol — May 20, 2015
Iota Xi Zeta’s Elderly Care Program
Iota Xi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority conducted an Elderly
Care program on Saturday, March
21,2105 at 11:00 at the Senior Citizens' Center in Lake City, South
Carolina. A hundred and five seniors
were in attendance, along with eight
sorors. All were privileged to participate in a special workshop titled
"Fire Safe Seniors," conducted by
local firefighter Craig Healy and a
healthy dinner was provided courtesy of Iota Xi Zeta. Healy was able to
give the seniors invaluable tips on
fire prevention in the home, which
was all pertinent information considering many older adults get hurt or
die from house fires each year.
Along with speaking on proper escape planning, he gave an interactive
and hands on presentation concerning fire safety.
For our dedicated and devoted
services to the local elderly population, our chapter was awarded
with a plaque from the city of Lake
City. This plaque was formally presented to the chapter president by
Mayor Lovith Anderson and Director of the Senior Citizen Center,
Cynthia Mallett. This plaque recognized our chapter for the many outstanding services we have provided
to the city for many years.
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19th Annual State Founders’ Day/Finer
Womanhood Observance Service
On January
18, 2015, the
Sorors, Amicae, and
Youth
Afflicati of
the Great
State of South Carolina came together
to worship and celebrate the 19thAnnual Founders’ Day/Finer Womanhood
Observance. It was hosted by Delta Xi
Zeta chapter. Sorors worshiped with
the members of New Mount Olivet
African Methodist Episcopal Zion
Church.
The Chapter was honored to
have Past IGB Barbara Moore, Past
SE Regional Director Dr. Felicia Scott
-Strickland, along with our state Soror
and Southeastern Regional Director,
Dr. Yvonne Jefferson-Barnes in attendance.
Reverend Iris
L Dickerson, our Soror, served as the
guest minister for the
service. She brought a
powerful and uplifting message that encouraged all in attendance.
Our State Director, Soror Latorsha M.
Murray, made a monetary presentation to the
church on behalf of the Sorors of South Carolina.
After the services ended Sorors enjoyed a
meal together and had
time to fellowship with
one another. Many pictures were taken and
memories made at this
wonderful service.
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Zeta Youth of Epsilon Iota
Zeta
The Zeta Youth Affiliates of the Epsilon Iota
Zeta Chapter located in Greenville, SC starts
the year off right! This year the group retains
four members and adds six new young ladies
which consist of three (3) Archonettes and
seven (7) Amicettes.
In December the girls participated in several ZHope projects which include a visit to the Memory
Center at the Emeritus Assisted Living Nursing
Home located in Greenville, SC. They residents enjoyed receiving Christmas cards made with love by
the girls. The girls also got into the Healthy Lifestyle as they learned how to eat healthy and exercise
with a certified Zumba Instructor on December 13,
2014. To satisfied the STEM aspect of the ZYA curriculum the girls built a solar power car and learned
how the sun is a great source of energy.
Their January meeting they learned how to scrapbook so when they went to State they were not empty
handed. January also consist of writing techniques so
that educational strand of the ZYA curriculum was
fulfilled. We asked all girls to write oratorical papers
On October 18, 2014 the group had their
and we chose two to represent Epsilon Iota Zeta for
member induction and officer installation cer- the youth conference.
emony at the Martin Webb Learning Center.
The girls are excited about all the different
As the girls continue their journey the day finally
avenues they can pave to not only become ed- came and we had an overnight stay in Walterboro,
ucated but grow into beautiful mature pearls. SC for the 2015 South Carolina Youth Leadership
They set a very important goal for the year for Conference. We took two (2) Arcohnettes and five
an all expense paid trip to Walterboro, SC in (5) Amicettes. The girls learn that telling someone if
February 2015 so that they can participate in someone is hurting someone else can save lives.
the SC Youth Conference.
They also learn the safety of social media and the
importance of not sharing everything on Facebook
To satisfy the community service strand the
and Twitter. To our surprise Epsilon Iota Zeta Youth
girls helped feed the homeless on November was name the Youth Auxiliary of the Year for 201428 at Project Host Soup Kitchen in downtown 2015 Sorority Year and they won first place in the
Greenville. In November the girls also devel- scrapbook contest!
op leadership skills by learning the parliamentary procedures and how to conduct their
Look for great things from the ZYA of EIZ as they
meeting the proper way. The girls also partici- blaze new paths to do greater things for others and
pate in several fundraiser events to help pay
for their future!
for their State Conference trip. They raised
over $500.00 in selling candy bars and waiting
on tables at Fuddruckers!
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State of South Carolina Thanks and
Honors Immediate Past State Director
Soror Giana S. Gardner
Soror Gianna Gardner served as the South Carolina
State Director for six years. With grace and excellence she
passes the torch on to Soror Latorsha M. Murray to carry on
the tradition of 100% Z-HOPE participation and more.
Soror Gardner was instrumental in training and assisting with the implementation of the new MIP process across the
State, encouraging Sorors to raise over $21,000 for March for
Babies to beat the Alphas and to donate over $2,500 for the
National Educational Foundation for the Barbara C. Moore
scholarship . She carried on the tradition of a Statewide Founders’ Day celebration in the various geographic regions, annual
Zeta Day at the Capital and made sure that the first 150 SC
Zeta license tags were assigned.
Soror G’s accomplishments were many and her tenure was quite busy and filled with the
many retreats, workshops, conferences, luncheons and late night phone calls. Her hard work can
be seen all across the state as we have celebrated raising the highest amount of money for
March for Babies in 2012, and still the highest number of Stork’s Nests, in the region.
We wish Soror Gardner much success in her new regional position and we expect to see
her continue to blaze new trails in the name of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
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Soror Bernadette Hampton named SC
Education Association President!!
Bernadette R.
Hampton, a
mathematics
instructor and
mathematics
department
chairperson at
Battery Creek
High School
in Beaufort,
has been
named President of The
South Carolina Education
Association
(The SCEA).
She will serve a four-year term.
In addition to her 20-plus years of classroom experience, Ms. Hampton has a lengthy history of involvement in advancing her profession. Before becoming
President-Elect of The SCEA, she served four years as
Vice President of The SCEA and was President of The
Beaufort County Education Association (The BCEA)
for six years. She continues to maintain long-term
memberships in the National Education Association
(NEA), The SCEA, and The BCEA. In addition,
Ms. Hampton is a member of the National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics, the South Carolina Council
of Teachers of Mathematics, and the Mu Pi Zeta
Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Ms.
Hampton holds a bachelor’s degree in
mathematics from Morris College, from
which she graduated magna cum laude.
She went on to earn a master’s degree in
education from Cambridge College and a
master’s in teaching from the University
of South Carolina. She also serves on the
Morris College National Alumni Association Leadership Team. Her scholarly
work has appeared in multiple publications.
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Around the State…Zetas & Zeta Youths!!
Soror Anitra Mims and Frat Anthony J
Mims at his Undergraduate Presentation on
April 1, 2015 at Winthrop University.
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Epsilon Iota Zeta is On the Move!!!
Epsilon
Iota Zeta
Chapter
has been
on the
move
during
this sorority
year.
In November, Soror Hattie
Thombs was inducted into the Southeastern Regional Hall of Fame at the 80th
Southeastern Regional Leadership Conference in North Charleston, SC.
Sorors also supported the Greenville Branch of the NAACP at their banquet which was chaired by Soror Mary
Edwards.
an after school program. Sorors
Tiffany Verzatile Gorseth, Linda
Graden Murray, Anjelica Flint,
Lindsay Guinyard, Mary Edwards,
Amicette T. Capel and Archonette
Faith Lomax for assisting me with
this service project. Again, we exemplify the ideals of scholarship
and service to the community in
which we live.
The sorors also fellowshipped and celebrated Founders’ Day by coming together for
dinner at a local eatery.
In February, the chapter
welcomed new member Soror Latrice Phillips into their chapter.
On Thanksgiving Day sorors from
Epsilon Iota Zeta and Eta Nu served dinner at the Miracle Hill Renewal Center.
In January, Sorors of EIZ participated with Hands on Greenville,
SC (HOG) at Neighborhood Focus,
Zeta Amicae of Rock Hill
Zeta Amicae of
Rock Hill, SC
are pressing forward in our efforts to support
the Rock hill
chapter of Zeta
Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. We are constantly aware
of the needs in our community and put forth
every effort in helping to alleviate some of the
strains. We are transparent n exemplifying
excellence through our presence in the
community and surrounding areas. Some of the S-Hope
projects that we’ve participated in with our Zeta friends
include: participating in the Friendship 9 Walk For Freedom; donating picture-framed sentiments for the Elderly
Care Initiative; and currently, purchasing, making or
donating items towards the Easter basket drive for the
Women’s Shelter.
Since our last communication, we have added three new
Amicae to our auxiliary. As always, Zeta Amicae of
Rock Hill will strive to reach the highest standards that
are expected of us and will commit to continually spread
love, kindness, peace and generosity within our community and amongst ourselves.
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SC Youth Visits “The Front
Porch of the Lowcountry”
The South Carolina Zeta Youth
Affiliates Annual Conference
was held on Saturday, February
21, 2015, at the Colleton County
Middle School in Walterboro,
SC. Zeta youth, advisors, volunteers and speakers took part in
various workshops, fun filled
healthy entertainment and bonding activities.
Pearlettes decorated picture
frames and princess wands.
They also marched in an “I
am beautiful” parade during
the workshop.
icette Sarah Ward, Pi Theta
Zeta, won the essay contest for
the second year in a row.
The chapters and affiliates participated in a ZHOPE activity in
The Amicettes and Arwhich they donated over 200
chonettes’ workshop entitled toiletry items to the Colleton
“Lights, Camera….Oh Snap! County DSS Foster Care SysThe Do’s and Don’ts of Social tem..
Media” conducted by Sorors
ZaTascha Burton, Felicia Millen and Erin Tolbert focused
on how to conduct yourself on
social media sites. The youth
also decorated picture frames
and discussed having a healthy
self-image. The Amicettes and
Archonettes were also privy to
an impromptu “step show” by
Amicettes Sarah Ward, Lawren Caldwell, and Soror Anita
Gethers.
Dr. Roy Hollingsworth and Rev.
Charlie A Grant, Jr. of Hampton,
SC, conducted a workshop entitled “Together We Can Stop the
Rise of Youth Violence.” The
focus of the workshop was encouraging today’s youth to stop
the rise of violence in their communities. Zeta youth was given a
pledge sheet in which they would The conference ended with an
pledge not to engage or assist in awards ceremony. Mu Pi Zeta
violent behaviors or activities.
won an award for most
Pearlettes in attendance and
Zeta youth also took part in self- Beta Beta Zeta won for most
image workshops. The Pearletthe Amicettes and Archonettes
tes’ workshop entitled “Do You in attendance. Epsilon Iota
See What I See?” conducted by
Zeta won the award for Zeta
Soror Sophia Henderson and
Affiliate of the Year and AmMarissa Jones focused on having
a healthy self-image. The
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SC State Zeta Amicae Day &
Queen’s Contest
The ladies of
the Zeta Amicae Auxiliaries
of South Carolina held its
25th Annual
Zeta Amicae Day and Queen’s Contest at
the Academy for Careers and Technology in Mullins, SC on October 11, 2014.
The Zeta Amicae Auxiliary of Marion,
SC was the host which proved to be a
very productive business meeting and a
fabulous Queen’s Contest. Amica Sally
Wilson chaired this event with Amicae
from several other auxiliaries.
2015 in Charleston, SC, 2016 in Spartanburg, SC
and 2017 in Beaufort, SC on the second Saturday in
October of each year.
The winner of the 2015 SC State Queen’s Contest
was Amica Mattie Lee Johnson from the Zeta
Amicae Auxiliary of Columbia, SC, Second place
was Amica Barbara Davis from the Zeta Amicae
Auxiliary of Florence, SC and Third place was
Amica Linda Robinson from the Zeta Amicae
Auxiliary of Beaufort. Nine auxiliaries were represented and the other auxiliaries were Zeta Amicae
Auxiliaries of Greenville, SC, Greenwood, SC,
Kingstree, SC, Marion, SC, Moncks Corner, SC and
Rock Hill, SC.
Friend Latorsha Murray, SC State Direc- The next Zeta Amicae Day
tor spoke to the ladies to highlight her
will be October 10, 2015 in
campaign to “Take SC Back to the BaCharleston, SC.
sics” through common training and ensuring all Amicae “are well informed
Amicae.” Friend Tonya McKenzie highlighted tips for program completion of
Elder Care and Adopt-a-School initiatives. Zeta Amicae Day will be held in
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