Zeta Tau Alpha: The Ultimate College

Experience

10 things Zeta Tau

Alpha has taught

me:

1. Family does not necessarily

mean relatives, but is

something much deeper than

that. Family is when you have

unconditional love and care

for one another.

2. I have learned to take

a step back and to not

over react in situations

as they will seem less

severe after time

passes

3. I have the ability to

learn new things and if I

allow them to, they can

change my life for the

better.

4. I have learned to respect those

within and without my circle and to

always give people equal

opportunities in life without judgment.

5. In order to learn the nobility of

serving, I must first learn to serve

and dedicate my time to philanthropy

and serving those in need.

6. I have learned to let go of my

competitive edge and to be humble

in success and without bitterness in

defeat in all competitions and

challenges as there are bigger

things in life than winning.

7. I have learned to keep the

Fraternity at heart and to act in

a way that represents this

organization in a positive light

while bettering myself as a

person along the way.

8. I understand that I may not

be perfect, but it is important

that I always try to be good

and true in my thoughts and

actions.

9. I have learned that love is the

greatest of all things and it is

amazing to love and be loved in

return by such wonderful people.

10. There is nothing better in

life than to be surrounded by

such unconditional love and

support from so many

amazing people.

To my future

daughter…

Dear baby girl,

Even though I have no idea who you are at this point in time, I already know

that I will love you so much. My hope is that you are healthy and happy throughout life

and that you follow in mine and your aunt’s footsteps. I hope that you become a Zeta

Tau Alpha! You are a double legacy and that is one of the most important things you will

need to remember as you begin the recruitment process at the college you choose to

attend. You are already my daughter, but becoming my sister by pledging by Fraternity

will make us closer than you could ever imagine. We will then share secrets and

information that I was not allowed to share with you before. If you choose to become a

Zeta, I promise that you will not regret it as it has shaped me into I am today and I

wouldn’t trade it for the world. You will embark on a sisterhood that will never let you

down and will be there for you until the very end of time. I know that the other sororities

will sell their stories and some may catch your attention, but I just want you to know that

being a legacy is a bigger deal than you can understand right now. Just trust me as your

mom and believe that you will understand soon enough. Choosing another sorority

would not only be hurtful to me, but will mess up the definition of sisterhood. Everything I

learned in my collegiate years in Zeta Tau Alpha has taught me that about life and how

to become a good person, and I want you to have an equal experience. College would

not have been as amazing as it was without my sisters and I want you to see this world

from the inside. I know none of this will make sense to you yet since you are just

beginning this process, but just trust me that you will not regret this decision. I can’t wait

to watch you grow and be able to share secrets with you little by little. I love you baby

girl and I can’t wait to meet you.

Love, Stevie (“mom”)

You should be a Zeta,

If you know what’s good for you.

You should be a Zeta,

And wear the turquoise blue.

Crowns, strawberries and

ladybugs

Are Zetas symbols today.

You should be a Zeta,

And listen to what I say.

Zeta is the best you’ll see,

Just go Zeta and you will agree.

You should be a Zeta,

There is no other way.

You should be a Zeta,

And forever a Zeta you’ll stay.

Why you

should be a

Zeta…

Ashley Pater

Stevie Phillips

Kelli Baker

Kara Rayburn

Meaghan Shea

Paige FutchMahlonAnnas

My Zeta Tau Alpha family tree

Zeta Tau Alpha’s

Philanthropy:

Breast Cancer

Education and

Awareness

Zeta Tau Alpha has given me the opportunity to

learn the nobility of serving through our

philanthropy. Breast cancer education and

awareness has become a huge part of my life

and it will forever be close to my heart. With this

philanthropy I have been able to raise funds for

research, help women in financial need, and learn

more about the cause through education. I have

strived to help girls understand the significance of

early detection and hope to help save future lives

as well.

One in every eight women will be

diagnosed with breast cancer in their

lifetime, and I am sure some of those

women will be the girls I have stood beside

at philanthropy events in my years as a

Zeta Tau Alpha. When it comes time to

deal with these situations I want to be

prepared and know that I have generations

following in my footsteps that will continue

making this cause a success.

Zeta Tau Alpha is working for something

much bigger than itself for a greater

good and I am so proud to be apart of

that. I will forever be involved in this

philanthropy and am grateful to have

had the opportunity to learn the

importance of serving. I have become a

better person and now have seen life

from the perspectives of others and can

now understand the importance of

helping others in need.

Author’s Page

My name is Stevie Phillips and I am a

student at UNCC where I study

Elementary Education. I have been in

school for four years, but have taken on

an extra year in school! I love college

and wanted to share my experience with

others through the eyes of a sorority girl.

I wrote this book to show others my

college experience and give a small look

at the positive aspects of Greek life. I

wrote this book for my friends and family

and I hope they enjoy it!