About Gamma Rho Zeta

Serving the community since 1948

The Gamma Rho Zeta Chapter received its Charter in June 1948, at the home of Soror Kate Sue White in Bradenton, Florida, with Soror Lucille G. Coleman, State Director presiding, and Soror Ruth T. Orr, sponsor of the Gamma Gamma Alpha Chapter 3% Florida A & M College in Tallahassee, Florida.

The Chapter was established with the following charter members: Sorors - Essie K. James, President; Inez C. Smith, First Vice-President; Kate Sue White, Secretary; Mildred E. Foster, Treasurer; Affie B. Teal, Chaplain and Alyce S. Partner, member.

The persons listed were invited into the pledge club: Lucille Reid, Louise R. McNeil, Maggie Foster, Julia 0. Webb, and Nellie B. Greene. Later Soror Frances Stephens became a member and was selected as chairlady of
the membership committee which she held until she passed away in December 1952. One member of the first initiate class, Mildred Dawson is still an active member of Gamma Rho Zeta Chapter.

This chapter has organized affiliate organizations to the Sorority:

Zeta Amicae. “Friends of Zeta” is an organization of non—degree women ascribing to the ideals of Zeta and desiring the fellowship of others committed to community service.
Archonettes, Amicettes, and Pearlettes. These youth auxiliary groups are nurtured in all aspects of personal growth and community service to strive for excellence.