| Zeta Tau Alpha was formed at Longwood College in Farmville, Virginia in 1898. When nine young women realized their potential as great friends, they began secretly meeting as the group "???" until they established what would eventually be known as Zeta Tau Alpha.
In 1924, Zeta Tau Alpha reached the University of Missouri-Columbia, as the 48th national Zeta Tau Alpha chapter. Named Alpha Psi, Zeta Tau Alpha is now one of 13 sororities on the Mizzou campus. With almost 200 women, Alpha Psi has reached great heights in areas such as membership, finances, scholastics and intramurals.
The 9 Founders:
- Maud Jones Horner, Died 1920
- Della Lewis Hundley, Died July 12, 1951
- Alice Bland Coleman, Died June 11, 1956
- Mary Jones Batte, Died December 3, 1957
- Alice Grey Welsh, Died June 21, 1960
- Ethel Coleman Van Name, Died January 24, 1964
- Helen M. Crafford, Died September 17, 1964
- Frances Yancey Smith, Died April 23, 1977
- Ruby Leigh Orgain, Died October 22, 1984
Our Colors:
Turquoise Blue and Steel Gray
Our Symbols:
The 5 pointed Crown, the Strawberry, and the White Violet
Special Alpha Psi Symbol: the rabbit
Our Open Motto:
Seek the Noblest |
