1. Zeta Tau Alpha:
The Ultimate College
Experience

2. 10 things Zeta Tau
Alpha has taught
me:

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 3. I have the ability to
learn new things and if I
allow them to, they can
change my life for the
better.

6. 4. I have learned to respect those
within and without my circle and to
always give people equal
opportunities in life without judgment.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 10. There is nothing better in
life than to be surrounded by
such unconditional love and
support from so many
amazing people.

13. To my future
daughter…

14. 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”)

15. 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
Why you ladybugs
should be a Are Zetas symbols today.
Zeta… 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.

16. My Zeta Tau Alpha family tree
Kelli Baker
Stevie Kara
Phillips Rayburn
Ashley Meaghan
Pater Shea
Mahlon
Paige Futch
Annas

17. Zeta Tau Alpha’s
Philanthropy:
Breast Cancer
Education and
Awareness

19. 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.

21. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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!