Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Rho Gamma
Chapter was
chartered on May 1968 at the campus of which was then known as Memphis State University by Soror Carlotta Stewart Watson.
Since then, the Resplendent Rho Gamma Chapter has made a great impact on the campus which is now, The University of Memphis. Currently,
the ladies of Rho Gamma are active in many organizations on campus such as RHA, Black Scholars Unlimited, The University of
Memphis Marching Band, EORT, Golden Key Honors Society, SAC, SGA, Order of Omega, and the Black Student Association to
name a few.
The Resplendent Rho Gamma Chapter also promotes scholarship inside and
outside of the chapter. Rho Gamma is the first Greek organization at the University of Memphis to establish a fund that
feeds directly to the University—The Judge Bernice B. Donald Scholarship Fund.
Soror Judge Bernice B.
Donald, an alumna of the University of Memphis is the first African- American woman to serve as a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge in
the Western District. Each year in the Spring, the chapter hold a reception in which Soror Judge Donald presents the
scholarship to a well-deserving University of Memphis student chosen by Rho Gamma. In addition to promoting scholarship,
Rho Gamma believes whole-heartedly in serving the community.
Members tutors elementary
students at the neighborhood school, work with the University’s Service on Saturday helping different communities, and
also volunteers for Habitat for Humanity.
Along
with their hard work and dedication, committing to Service and Scholarship, chapter members maintain their reputation as being
“hard steppers”. The ladies of Rho Gamma participates in different step shows winning the majority of all
Greek competitions entered. The members of Rho Gamma maintains a great reputation on the campus of The University of
Memphis and also in the community.
Promoting
the principles of Scholarship, Service, Finer Womanhood, and Sister love, the Resplendent Rho Gamma chapter are “hard
steppers” and "hard workers," which help them maintain their status.
