History
of
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated, is a distinguished professional nursing organization established on October 16, 1932, at Freedman's Hospital in Washington, D.C., now recognized as Howard University Hospital. The organization's Mission Statement, "To elevate the plane of nursing and to increase interest in the nursing profession," and its Motto, "Service To Humanity," reflect its commitment to excellence and community service. This vision led to the formation of the Alpha Chapter, marking the beginning of Chi Eta Phi's enduring legacy.
Zeta Chapter History
The Zeta Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated, was chartered on April 29, 1946, in Richmond, Virginia. The formation of the Zeta Chapter was made possible by the dedication of Alpha Chapter Members at Large, Lillian Carter Thompson and Lottie Jones Howard, along with the support of eleven other nurses who organized a Chi Club on November 1, 1945. This group aspired to establish a sisterhood organization in Richmond.
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On April 29, 1946, the Zeta Chapter was officially chartered as the fifth graduate chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority. The ceremony, held at Slaughter’s Residence in Richmond, Virginia, was conducted by Sorors Aliene Carrington Ewell (Founder) and Clara Beverly (Jewel). The esteemed charter members included Sylvia Daily Hines, Ann C. Segar, Frances Cheatham, Dorothy Fultz Graves, Carolease B. Wallace, Lillian Hill, Ocean Taylor, Louise Harrison Blowe, Sadie Dunlap, Willie Green, Savannah Brown Sickles, Lottie Jones Howard, and Lillian Carter Thompson.
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All the charter members have since passed, but their legacy and contributions continue to inspire the Zeta Chapter.
Standing left to right: 1. Dorothy Graves 2. Sylvia Hines 3. Ocean Taylor 4. Louise Blowe 5. Willie Green 6. Savannah Sickles 7. Lillian Hill
Sitting left to right: 1. Carolease Wallace 2. Ann Segar 3. Aliene Ewell 4. Sadie Fields 5. Clara Beverly 6. Lillian C. Thompson 7. Lottie Howard