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Zeta Tau Alpha (ΖΤΑ)National Founding:Longwood University, 1898Chapter Information:Kappa Rho, 2002Symbol(s):Five-Point Crown,Strawberry, White Violet, &Lady Bug (Chapter Symbol)Colors:Turquoise Blue & Steel GreyNickname(s):ZetaAffiliation:Panhellenic Council (PC)Since October 15, 1898, Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity has been dedicated toenriching the lives of women. At the State Female Normal School (now LongwoodUniversity) in Farmville, Virginia, our Founders, nine young women, envisioned anorganization that would perpetuate their ties of friendship. We strive to help all ofour members embody these timeless values while thriving in the modern world. Asour Creed says, “In Zeta Tau Alpha, lies the opportunity to learn those things whichwill ever enrich and ennoble our lives.”Every year, the sisters of the Kappa Rho chapter devote countless hours to raisingmoney to fight against breast cancer through education, awareness, and research.“Think Pink” is a registered trademark of ZTA and can be seen on products suchas Yoplait yogurt lids, which are collected to raise money for the ZTA Foundation.Through ZTA’s partnership with the NFL, members also distribute ribbons toprofessional football fans across the nation. Kappa Rho also volunteers at theSusan G. Komen Race for the Cure, hosts “Pink Out” Athletic events on campus,and sponsors several fundraisers throughout the community.Zeta Tau Alpha offers each member the opportunity to develop to her fullestpotential while maintaining a balance between academic, leadership, communityservice, and social endeavors. The motto of Zeta Tau Alpha, “Seek the Noblest,”can be seen through leadership positions held by Zetas in many of the USCUpstate’s campus organizations. In the past, Kappa Rho has been honored to beGreek Week and Homecoming Champions, as well as Zeta Day winners. They havealso been recognized on a National level for Recruitment Excellence, ScholasticAchievement, Campus Involvement, Service, and Fundraising.15Legacy 2013