What is the relationship between Zeta Phi Beta's founders and the sorority's ongoing ethos?

• A. Their legacy has no bearing on current practices.
• B. Their legacy shapes the sorority's emphasis on scholarship, service, and sisterhood.
• C. They are only symbolic and do not influence programs.
• D. They determine every ritual but not activities.

Answer: (B)

Founders' legacy shapes Zeta Phi Beta's ongoing emphasis on scholarship, service, and sisterhood. When the sorority began, the founders established a tradition of academic achievement, community involvement, and close-knit support among members. Those guiding principles continue to drive today’s programs and activities, such as scholarship opportunities, mentoring and service projects, and the emphasis on building strong, supportive sisterhood. It’s not just historical symbolism; these values are lived out in how chapters operate and the initiatives they pursue. The other ideas imply the ethos doesn’t influence current practice, which isn’t true to how Zeta Phi Beta maintains its identity through active programs aligned with the founders' vision.