THEMIS Winter 2011 : Page 4

From Our Readers » To my sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha, I am so thankful the Scholarship Committee awarded me the Mary Jones Batte Founders Grant. This grant means so much to me and my educational goals (in graduate school at The University of Tennessee at Knoxville). I am touched by ZTA’s continued commitment to service. I hope that one day I may help pay this forward to another wonderful Zeta Tau Alpha like myself. I will continue to stay connected to my Fraternity and work to ensure I am doing my part to move our Fraternity forward by living by our Creed . — Ashlee Cornett, 3 Baker University Our sponsorship of the Komen Survivor Recognition program prompted this letter of appreciation. » Dear Zeta Tau Alpha, I am breast cancer survivor. I participated in the Komen walk in Amarillo, Texas. I wanted to say thanks for the shirts. They were so cute this year; I will enjoy wearing mine. Also thanks for all the support you give to breast cancer. I pray we find a cure soon. God bless and thanks again. — Trudy Gillespie Amarillo, TX From our Facebook fan page: » It was a highlight of my life as I pinned my badge on my daughter when she was initiated into our beloved Zeta Tau Alpha on Nov. 13 at the University of Michigan. No words can describe how it felt as a dream I had carried for decades came true right before my eyes. I will remember that moment for the rest of my life. — Kimberly Baker, "& Michigan State University » So glad I am a ZTA. I joined because we support breast cancer awareness all year around. Our Oklahoma State Chapter (participated in) the Tulsa Race for the Cure® every year. I also joined for the sisterhood. Little did I know that my mom would be diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer a few years after I joined. She lost the battle, but I was always proud that my sisters are fighting for her and the many other mothers, sisters and daughters living with or losing their fight with breast cancer. Thanks to all ZTAs for raising awareness, volunteering and raising money to one day find a cure! — Shannon Clark, !5 Oklahoma State University Stay up-to-date by becoming a fan of Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity on Facebook. “My puppy, Haddie, stole my copy of Themis before I had a chance to read it.”—from Sara McGee, +: (Clemson University) on our Facebook page. These letters are examples of the gratitude our scholarship recipients have for the ZTA Foundation. See the complete list of scholarship awards on pages 15-21. » Dear Scholarship Committee, I feel so blessed to be a part of the wonderful Zeta sisterhood. I know without a doubt that my participation in ZTA at Baylor has opened doors and helped me grow throughout my college career in ways that would never have been possible without such an amazing organization! Thank you again for everything you have done to alleviate the financial burden for me and other Zetas across the nation. — Kristan Hinn, 1/ Baylor University » To the ZTA Foundation Scholarship Committee, Thank you so much for your continued support in my college endeavors! This scholarship helped pay for my summer school tuition. Words truly cannot express how grateful and appreciative I am for the opportunities you send my way. — Laurie Powers, ". New Mexico State University Have a comment about an article in Themis or a ZTA program? Drop us a short e-mail at communicationsdept@ zetataualpha.org or a note to Communications Department, 3450 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268. We reserve the right to edit or limit letters for space limitation. 4 Themis of Zeta Tau Alpha

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From Our Readers These letters are examples of the gratitude our scholarship recipients have for the ZTA Foundation. See the complete list of scholarship awards on pages 15-21. » Dear Scholarship Committee, I feel so blessed to be a part of the wonderful Zeta sisterhood. I know without a doubt that my participation in ZTA at Baylor has opened doors and helped me grow throughout my college career in ways that would never have been possible without such an amazing organization! Thank you again for everything you have done to alleviate the financial burden for me and other Zetas across the nation. – Kristan Hinn, O Baylor University » To the ZTA Foundation Scholarship Committee, Thank you so much for your continued support in my college endeavors! This scholarship helped pay for my summer school tuition. Words truly cannot express how grateful and appreciative I am for the opportunities you send my way. – Laurie Powers, BN New Mexico State University » To my sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha, I am so thankful the Scholarship Committee awarded me the Mary Jones Batte Founders Grant. This grant means so much to me and my educational goals (in graduate school at The University of Tennessee at Knoxville). I am touched by ZTA’s continued commitment to service. I hope that one day I may help pay this forward to another wonderful Zeta Tau Alpha like myself. I will continue to stay connected to my Fraternity and work to ensure I am doing my part to move our Fraternity forward by living by our Creed. – Ashlee Cornett,  Baker University Our sponsorship of the Komen Survivor Recognition program prompted this letter of appreciation. » Dear Zeta Tau Alpha, I am breast cancer survivor. I participated in the Komen walk in Amarillo, Texas. I wanted to say thanks for the shirts. They were so cute this year; I will enjoy wearing mine. Also thanks for all the support you give to breast cancer. I pray we find a cure soon. God bless and thanks again. – Trudy Gillespie Amarillo, TX From our Facebook fan page: » It was a highlight of my life as I pinned my badge on my daughter when she was initiated into our beloved Zeta Tau Alpha on Nov. 13 at the University of Michigan. No words can describe how it felt as a dream I had carried for decades came true right before my eyes. I will remember that moment for the rest of my life. – Kimberly Baker, B Michigan State University » So glad I am a ZTA. I joined because we support breast cancer awareness all year around. Our Oklahoma State Chapter (participated in) the Tulsa Race for the Cure® every year. I also joined for the sisterhood. Little did I know that my mom would be diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer a few years after I joined. She lost the battle, but I was always proud that my sisters are fighting for her and the many other mothers, sisters and daughters living with or losing their fight with breast cancer. Thanks to all ZTAs for raising awareness, volunteering and raising money to one day find a cure! – Shannon Clark, AY Oklahoma State University Stay up-to-date by becoming a fan of Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity on Facebook. Have a comment about an article in Themis or a ZTA program? Drop us a short e-mail at communicationsdept@ zetataualpha.org or a note to Communications Department, 3450 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268. We reserve the right to edit or limit letters for space limitation.

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