McNeese State University - Log Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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An interested student browses through a scrap- book depicting the history and activities of the Lambda Gamma Chapter of the McNeese Zeta Phi Beta sorority during a Greek collaboration held in the spring semester. (Photo by T. Maricle) In an effort to promote inter-Greek cooperation, Zeta members Rose Villery, Denise Coker, and Wanda Singleton display memorabilia of their so- rority during an event sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. (Photo by T. Maricle) Front row: Tina Clophus, Denise Coker, Wanda Singleton, Mona Andrus — Advisor. Second row: Rose Villery, Lydia Scott, Deneen Sweet. Back row: Patricia Moses. (Photo by G. Edwards) Entertaining the crowd in the Old Ranch, Zeta Phi Beta members Denise Coker, Wanda Singleton, and Deneen Sweet demonstrate a stomp at the beginning of the spring semester. (Photo by T. Maricle) Zeta Phi Beta 97

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+ AZZ a S: For distributing food to the needy and entertaining at the Women’s Shelter Christmas party, the Zeta Phi Beta’s are known for Standing Out in a Crowd Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was organized at Howard University on January 16, 1920 by two members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity — Charles Robert Taylor and Langston Taylor. Thus,Zeta Phi Beta, along with Phi Beta Sigma became the first official Greek letter brother and sister organiza- tion. Zeta was the first black sorority in the city of Lake Charles and on the McNeese campus. The objectives of finer womanhood, sisterly love, schofarship, and service have brought many women together all across the country and in many parts of the world. These women have similar tastes and potential for the highests at- tainments. Zetas take part in community relief work, participate in voluntary ser- vices, contribute to organized charity, and grant scholarships and fellowships to deserving female students. ‘‘Starks 96 Greeks Nest”’ is one of Zeta’s well-known national projects. Here an expectant mother can obtain necessities for her newborn child. Zeta has sponsored a number of pro- jects both on campus and in the commu- nity. During the fall semester, Zeta had a Beauty Clinic on campus and a Debu- tante’s Tea and Ball. Additionally, Zeta worked with the Salvation Army in provid- ing food and clothing for a local family. Two food baskets were also distributed during Thanksgiving and Christmas. The young women donated their time during the Christmas holidays at the Women's Shelter Christmas Party. This spring, Zeta sponsored a Talent Show, a Blood Pres- sure Drive and a raffling of a box of Valen- tine Candy. Zeta also participated in the Special Olympics and gave an Easter basket of food to a local family. m vian interes —— book dep JLanbéa 6 phi Beta : ) held in the

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Precision steps and elaborate arm and hand motions are dem- onstrated in the Greek Week stomp by Sandra Green, recording sec- retary of Delta Sigma Theta sorority, which claimed second place honors. (Photo by G. Edwards) 98 Greeks Lake Charles fresh- man, David Guillory, aided Kappa Sigma fraternity’s efforts in the raft races, in which they placed second. (Photo by G. Edwards) Personality was the key factor that pro- pelled Zeta Phi Beta into first place in the sorority stomp divi- sion. Lydia Scott, a se- nior nursing major from DeRidder, displays the confidence her sorority had in the competition. (Photo by G. Edwards)