Collection: Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Apparel and Merchandise

Customize Your Own Zeta Tau Alpha Letter Apparel

One of the best-selling items from your group are the Zeta Tau Alpha Sweatshirt, which are detailed with your sorority letters cut with your choice of fabric, then sewn-on across the front chest. We even offer popular styles from brands like the Champion Reverse Weave and Powerblend sweatshirts! To top it off, we offer customizations for your merch so you can also put your ZTA letters on the sleeve, and even stuff like your year and name.

Fully customizing your sorority apparel is one of the values that we share here at Something Greek. And not only do we offer lettered apparel, we have curated a bunch of printed Zeta Tau Alpha designs that emblazon your group's colors and mascot.

History of Zeta Tau Alpha

Founded in 1898, Zeta Tau Alpha was started by nine women at Longwood University, formerly known as the Virginia State Female Normal School, located in Farmville, Virginia. ZTA was part of the "Farmville Four", which is the name given to the first four sororities founded at this school. In 1902, a member of the Alpha Chapter, Grace Elcan Garnett, brought fourth the foundation of their motto: seek the noblest.

As of 2023, Zeta Tau Alpha has over 290,000 lifetime members, as well as 172 active chapters and 228 alumnae chapters.

Zeta Tau Alpha Fun Facts

Founded:

October 15, 1898 at Virginia State Female Normal School (currently known as Longwood University)

Mission:

To make a difference in the lives of our members by developing the potential of each individual through innovative programming, which emphasizes leadership development, service to others, academic achievement and continued personal growth for women, with a commitment to friendship and the future based on the sisterhood, values and traditions of the past.

Motto:

Seek the Noblest

Greek Letters:

ΖΤΑ

Colors:

Turquoise Blue and Steel Gray

Symbol:

Five-pointed Crown (primary), Strawberry (secondary)

Flower:

White Violet

Patron Greek divinity:

Themis

Philanthropy:

• ThinkPink Foundation
• American Cancer Society
• BrightPink
• The Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation

Website:

National Website

Zeta Tau Alpha FAQs

What are some nicknames of Zeta Tau Alpha?

ZTA, Zeta

When was Zeta Tau Alpha Founded?

ZTA was founded on October 15, 1898 at Virginia State Female Normal School (now Longwood University) in Farmville, Virginia.

What are some Zeta Tau Alpha philanthropies?

Zeta Tau Alpha's national philanthopy is breast cancer education and awareness. Members take part in events in collaboration with Think Pink to help with educating their local communities.

What is the Zeta Tau Alpha Creed?

To realize that within our grasp, in Zeta Tau Alpha, lies the opportunity to learn those things which will ever enrich and ennoble our lives; to be true to ourselves, to those within and without our circle; to think in terms of all mankind and our service in the world; to be steadfast, strong, and clean of heart and mind, remembering that since the thought is father to the deed, only that which we would have manifested in our experience should be entertained in thought; to find satisfaction in being, rather than seeming, thus strengthening in us the higher qualities of the spirit; to prepare for service and learn the nobility of serving, thereby earning the right to be served; to seek understanding that we might gain true wisdom; to look for the good in everyone; to see beauty, with its enriching influence; to be humble in success, and without bitterness in defeat; to have the welfare and harmony of the Fraternity at heart, striving ever to make our lives a symphony of high ideals, devotion to the right, the good, and the true, without a discordant note; remembering always that the foundation precept of Zeta Tau Alpha was Love, “the greatest of all things.”

What does Themis on the Zeta Tau Alpha crest mean?

In Greek mythology, Themis is the goddess of justice, divine order, law, and custom -- which ties in with ZTA's motto to seek the noblest as her symbol is the Scales of Justice.

Who are some notable Zeta Tau Alpha alumni?

Famous Zeta's include: Phyllis George Brown (Miss America 1971), Faith Daniels (CBS News Anchor, CBS Morning News, Today Show), Linda Johnson Rob (Daughter to LBJ, Former First Lady of Virginia), Elizabeth Ward (Miss America 1982), Rubye Graham (Former Executive Editor Seventeen Magazine), Betty Buckley (Actress; Tony Award for "Cats", Abby in "Eight is Enough"), Rebecca Holden (Actress; Co-Starred in Night Rider), Pam McCoskie (Author, "Butter Busters"), Susan Ford Bell (Daughter of Gerald Ford, Breast Cancer Activist), and Dr. Sara Crews Finley (Co-Founded Lab of Medical Genetics)

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We are your one stop shop for all your Zeta Tau Alpha merch needs. We outfit sororities with paddles, gifts, graduation stoles and more! We have access to thousands of products that can be personalized with your own colors and designs. We're always looking at ways to improve better designs, so don't hesitate to message us to bring your design to life!

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