Chapter History

In 1987, two young 22-year olds named Carla Carano and Lori Peters decided it didn't seem right for sorority life to end after college. They knew about ZTA alumnae through ZTA convention and Zeta Days, but during college really never thought about alumnae. Carla and Lori were too busy becoming the best campus sorority through membership recruitment and fun programming. The small group of ten decided to become the new Youngstown Alumnae Group. At Zeta Day in 1988, the ten members were initiated. To all involved, the first five years were amazing. The chapter won the District President Award their first year as a chapter and continued to win it several times thereafter. At their first ZTA convention, the Youngstown Alumnae Chapter became Crown Chapter. Then the chapter almost tripled their growth! At the amazement of everyone who knew about the Youngstown Alumnae Chapter, this group of 24 members received a national silver award at the 1992 convention and first runner-up for best Public Relations in the country! How was this possible? How could a chapter of this size win this type of award? It was done through deep friendship, outstanding programming, and a desire to fulfill a goal together. Become a Part of the ZTA Youngstown Alumnae Chapter Today!