Zeta Tau Alpha – Initiation Study Guide with Key Concepts and
Practice Questions
Where was Zeta founded? - correct answer ✔✔ Farmville, Virginia
At what school was it founded? - correct answer ✔✔ State Female Normal School. Now known
as, Longwood University
When was Zeta founded? - correct answer ✔✔ October 15, 1898
When was the Creed established? - correct answer ✔✔ 1928
Colors of Zeta? - correct answer ✔✔ Turquoise blue and steel gray
Official flower? - correct answer ✔✔ White violet
Zetas other symbols? - correct answer ✔✔ 5 point crown, strawberries, and coat of arms
Pledge pin? - correct answer ✔✔ Silver and turquoise Carpenter Square, worn by all pledged
members
Piece of jewelry to represent highest individual honor granted by the Fraternity? - correct
answer ✔✔ Honor Ring
Patron goddess? - correct answer ✔✔ Themis
Open Motto? - correct answer ✔✔ Seek the noblest
Practice Questions
Where was Zeta founded? - correct answer ✔✔ Farmville, Virginia
At what school was it founded? - correct answer ✔✔ State Female Normal School. Now known
as, Longwood University
When was Zeta founded? - correct answer ✔✔ October 15, 1898
When was the Creed established? - correct answer ✔✔ 1928
Colors of Zeta? - correct answer ✔✔ Turquoise blue and steel gray
Official flower? - correct answer ✔✔ White violet
Zetas other symbols? - correct answer ✔✔ 5 point crown, strawberries, and coat of arms
Pledge pin? - correct answer ✔✔ Silver and turquoise Carpenter Square, worn by all pledged
members
Piece of jewelry to represent highest individual honor granted by the Fraternity? - correct
answer ✔✔ Honor Ring
Patron goddess? - correct answer ✔✔ Themis
Open Motto? - correct answer ✔✔ Seek the noblest
