It was our chapter's 18th anniversary, for the lovely ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and they organized a reunion. I didn't think I could pull it off at first, but I went for one of three days. It was a little awkward and fun, all at the same time.
I really didn't have a full Zeta experience while I was in school since I pledged in my last semester, right after our chapter came off of suspension. There were only two active members on campus, Ange Richardson and Deanne Moore, my dean. So, I was the Ace!! Well, originally there were two of us, Leilani Johnson, but Leilani decided to come through a little later, so she was Spring 1993.
At the reunion, I wanted to bounce between being a spectator and a participant. Most of the ladies had 'sands' and shared experiences, so I really just got to listen and had a virtual experience through them. I really enjoyed it. My favorite part was meeting the sorors who started our chapter. I definitely felt the Zeta love from them that I remembered experiencing back in NYC. I could listen to them all day, like I do when I'm around the older people in my family rememinsing about the old times. It was a great feeling.
It was fun to remember being an Archonian, AC #1, some of the road trips, that I was the Lambda Line, to meet the names of the ladies that I was required to memorize who came before us, to sing our song, and to see that the chapter has been revitalized by the phenomenal young ladies on campus, and to enjoy promoting an organization who I loved.
Thanks Deanne, "Big Sister Wicked"--you were a fantastic host and look so darn cute with your new all natural do. One day I will get the courage to do it. It's really me who's hesistant. I think I'll look like our soror, Esther Rolle, if I do it. My husband thinks I would look cute, but that's what he's supposed to say. Thanks for helping me to remember things that I had long forgotten, and for the encouragement to become active again. I'll continue to search my heart to see if I want to do it. But, it stays in my mind. I'm glad we reconnected.
Lorena Denise Jackson, Karen Deal, Angela (my fellow HR professional who just got promoted!!), Glenda, and everyone else--I am glad that you and I had time away from the crowd to chat and get to know each of you better, and to hear your stories. I know there are more, so I look forward to the next time.
Sisterly Love,
Royal Blue-T
"With fervert hearts we pray, for you Zeta each day...."
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