Zeta Phi Beta – Review Study Guide on History, Mission, and
Organizational Principles
When was Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. founded? - ANS✔✔ January 16, 1920
Where was Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. founded? - ANS✔✔ Howard University, Washington DC
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was first incorporated: When & Where - ANS✔✔ March 30, 1923 in
Washington, D.C.
How many founders are there? - ANS✔✔ 5
What are the founders called? - ANS✔✔ Pearls
What is the symbol of Zeta Phi Beta? - ANS✔✔ Dove
What are the organization's colors? - ANS✔✔ Royal Blue and White
What other organization is Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. bound to? - ANS✔✔ Phi Beta Sigma
What are Phi Beta Sigma's colors? - ANS✔✔ Royal Blue and Pure White
Name the five Pearls - ANS✔✔
Arizona Cleaver Stemons - ANS✔✔ Was the first president of Alpha chapter & the first national
president of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. She completed her graduate and post-graduate studies in
, the field of social work and was responsible for chartering numerous undergraduate and
graduate chapters throughout the United States.
Pearl Anna Neal - ANS✔✔ After graduating from Howard University's Conservatory of Music,
Founder Neal continued her studies at the Julliard School of Music. In 1938, she was the first
black woman in New York to earn a master's degree in music from Columbia University. An
extremely accomplished musician, Founder Neal taught music in North Carolina public schools
and served as a director of seniors majoring in music at Teachers College in Winston Salem, NC.
Myrtle Tyler Faithful - ANS✔✔ Was the second national president of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and
blood sister to Viola Tyler. A high school mathematics and English teacher, Founder Tyler was an
active member of Alpha Zeta chapter in Baltimore, Maryland.
Viola Tyler Goings - ANS✔✔ Graduated from Howard University with a teaching degree and a
major in math. She taught school in Ohio for many years and was always very active in
community affairs.
Fannie Pettie Watts - ANS✔✔ Graduated from Howard with a Bachelor of Arts degree in
education and taught junior and senior high schools in Savannah, Georgia. She was credited
with organizing two additional Zeta chapters and had active membership in Delta Alpha Zeta
chapter.
Z - HOPE - ANS✔✔ Zetas Helping Other People Excel
What is the purpose of Z-Hope? - ANS✔✔ To provide culturally appropriate informational
activities according to the Z-HOPE program format
To foster collaborative partnerships between community organizations with shared goals
To promote the opportunities for expansion in Stork's Nest programs
To facilitate community service and mentorship opportunities for members of the organization
To provide an equitable chapter recognition program for community services rendered, and
Organizational Principles
When was Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. founded? - ANS✔✔ January 16, 1920
Where was Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. founded? - ANS✔✔ Howard University, Washington DC
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was first incorporated: When & Where - ANS✔✔ March 30, 1923 in
Washington, D.C.
How many founders are there? - ANS✔✔ 5
What are the founders called? - ANS✔✔ Pearls
What is the symbol of Zeta Phi Beta? - ANS✔✔ Dove
What are the organization's colors? - ANS✔✔ Royal Blue and White
What other organization is Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. bound to? - ANS✔✔ Phi Beta Sigma
What are Phi Beta Sigma's colors? - ANS✔✔ Royal Blue and Pure White
Name the five Pearls - ANS✔✔
Arizona Cleaver Stemons - ANS✔✔ Was the first president of Alpha chapter & the first national
president of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. She completed her graduate and post-graduate studies in
, the field of social work and was responsible for chartering numerous undergraduate and
graduate chapters throughout the United States.
Pearl Anna Neal - ANS✔✔ After graduating from Howard University's Conservatory of Music,
Founder Neal continued her studies at the Julliard School of Music. In 1938, she was the first
black woman in New York to earn a master's degree in music from Columbia University. An
extremely accomplished musician, Founder Neal taught music in North Carolina public schools
and served as a director of seniors majoring in music at Teachers College in Winston Salem, NC.
Myrtle Tyler Faithful - ANS✔✔ Was the second national president of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and
blood sister to Viola Tyler. A high school mathematics and English teacher, Founder Tyler was an
active member of Alpha Zeta chapter in Baltimore, Maryland.
Viola Tyler Goings - ANS✔✔ Graduated from Howard University with a teaching degree and a
major in math. She taught school in Ohio for many years and was always very active in
community affairs.
Fannie Pettie Watts - ANS✔✔ Graduated from Howard with a Bachelor of Arts degree in
education and taught junior and senior high schools in Savannah, Georgia. She was credited
with organizing two additional Zeta chapters and had active membership in Delta Alpha Zeta
chapter.
Z - HOPE - ANS✔✔ Zetas Helping Other People Excel
What is the purpose of Z-Hope? - ANS✔✔ To provide culturally appropriate informational
activities according to the Z-HOPE program format
To foster collaborative partnerships between community organizations with shared goals
To promote the opportunities for expansion in Stork's Nest programs
To facilitate community service and mentorship opportunities for members of the organization
To provide an equitable chapter recognition program for community services rendered, and
