Category Archives: Zeta Tau Alpha

11/22/1963 in Dallas – The Three Wives, One a ΔΔΔ, and the Judge, a ΔΓ

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

Friday, November 22, 1963, is one of those hallmark dates. Almost everyone who was alive on that date remembers exactly where they were when they heard of President Kennedy’s death. Today’s collegians might not believe that there wasn’t a 24-hour … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day, Another Day to Recognize Philanthropy, and a Special Gift to the Circle of Sisterhood

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

Philanthropy has long been a part of National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) organizations. This week began with Veterans Day. President Woodrow Wilson, a member of Phi Kappa Psi, proclaimed November 11, 1919 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day. He said,  “To … Continue reading →

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Happy Founders’ Day to Alpha Chi Omega and Zeta Tau Alpha!

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

October 15 is the founding day of both Alpha Chi Omega and Zeta Tau Alpha. Alpha Chi Omega was founded at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, in 1885, Thirteen years later, in 1898, Zeta Tau Alpha was founded at the … Continue reading →

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The Tony Awards and the Sorority Women Who Have Won One

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

Sorority women who have won Tony Awards include: Agnes DeMille, Kappa Alpha Theta, 1947 Choreographer, Brigadoon, and 1993 special Tony Award for OKLAHOMA! Patricia Neal, Pi Beta Phi, 1947 Actress, Supporting or Featured (Dramatic), Another Part of the Forrest Sada Thompson, … Continue reading →

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Sisters Helping Sisters When Times Get Tough

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

In 2012, the 26 National Panhellenic Conference member groups (and/or their foundations) provided almost $3 million dollars in academic scholarships to their members to pursue undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies. In addition, most of the groups fund emergency grants to members. … Continue reading →

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Fraternity and Sorority Magazines – Preserving History, Fostering Enthusiasm and Promulgating Lifelong Loyalty

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

This week, I had the opportunity to read hard copies of recently published sorority magazines.* What fun it was to turn the pages and read about some of the 26 National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) organizations! Good works are being done. … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Early NPC Delegates During Women’s History Month

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

To celebrate Women’s History Month, I wrote this post about some of the early NPC delegates. It was published in the March 2013 Alumnae Panhellenics Newsletter. The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) met for the first time on May 24, 1902 … Continue reading →

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NPC Organizations That No Longer Exist; A Reflection on International Badge Day

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) celebrates International Badge Day on the first Monday in March. NPC asks its members to “Wear Your Letters on Your Heart.” Men’s fraternities and other Greek-letter organizations have joined in on the fun. The more the merrier, … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Mizzou! In 1902, There Were Only Two – KKΓ and ΠBΦ

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

“Happy Birthday Mizzou! Founded in 1839 as America’s first public university west of the Mississippi,” read the status of one of my Pi Phi friend’s facebook page. How could I not cobble together a quick post from my dissertation, Coeducation … Continue reading →

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And There She Is – The List of Miss Americas Who Belong to Sororities

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

The Miss America pageant began in 1921 and a number of sorority women have worn the Miss America crown since then. One winner even crowned a chapter sister as her successor. In 1960, outgoing Miss America Mary Ann Mobley crowned … Continue reading →

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