HISTORY
In 1973, 16 women came together to form Pi Kappa Zeta. Under the direction of various presidents, the club flourished until 1987 when the club was faced with only four non-graduating members. Fifteen years later, 13 girls came together to form a social club that met the needs of girls who did not fit into the places that were open for women on campus. It was suggested that a folded club be re-opened instead of forming a new club and so Katie Black, re-charter president, began the search for a club. After much though and debate, she and the other 12 women came upon one that caught thier attention. This club above all others held the views and beliefs that were central to the needs and wants of the women. It was then that Pi Kappa Zeta was re-chartered.
Those beliefs that we still hold strong to are as follows:
The purpose of Pi Kappa Zeta is to reach out to those around us, sharing Christian love and understanding.
The purpose of the new chapter of Pi Kappa Zeta is to provide an extracurricular activity in the form of a social club that satisfies the goals of:
* Reaching out to the student body to fill the void that is due to lack of available opportunities for participation
* Embracing the message of Christ in a non-threatening way
* Realizing the differences in each member and welcoming diversity while exercising harmony within a strong sisterhood.
Flower: Stargazer Lily
Symbol: Star
Mascot: Pat the Turtle
Colors: Green and Blue
Originally Chartered: May 15, 1973
Re-Chartered: August, 2002
Club Scripture:
Romans 12:9-21, key verse 16
9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.
11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
13 Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.Do not be conceited.
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.
18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
19 Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord.
20 On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
ORIGINAL CHARTER MEMBERS 1973
Vicki Baker Lee
Melody Blessing Adams
Ginger Crownover Spendley
Judy Edrington Williams
Donna Dabbs Womack
Cathy Ferguson Williford
Sharon Ferguson Weiser
Yvonne Fleming Conrad
Jane Garland Crumby
Judy Garmen Felts
Sally Harvey Prince
Janie Haffington
Tina Kerr Overton
Sondra Moore Smart
Martha Nobles Smith
Linda Smith Covey