The strawberry holds a unique and cherished place in Zeta's history because it was the direct inspiration for the organization's very first purely social gathering.
The Birth of a Tradition: The Strawberry Feast
In Zeta's earliest days, a simple yet significant gift laid the groundwork for its social foundations. Cammie Jones (Mary Campbell Jones), one of the organization's founders, received a thoughtful basket of strawberries from an admirer. This gift sparked an idea that led to the creation of Zeta's inaugural social event, aptly named the "Strawberry Feast."
Key Reasons for the Strawberry's Significance to Zeta:
- Inspiration for the First Social: The basket of strawberries directly provided the catalyst for Zeta's first social gathering, marking the beginning of its communal activities beyond formal meetings.
- Symbol of Early Beginnings: It represents a foundational moment from the sorority's nascent period, illustrating how simple gestures could lead to meaningful traditions.
- Namesake of a Pivotal Event: The event's name, the "Strawberry Feast", cemented the fruit's permanent association with a significant milestone in Zeta's historical timeline.
