Honoring the past
Our Founders
A finer legacy.
In 1920, five trailblazing women — Arizona Cleaver Stemons, Pearl Anna Neal, Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Viola Tyler Goings, and Fannie Pettie Watts — founded Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Their vision was for a sorority that would raise the standards of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood.
Read more: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. National History
Their vision was for a sorority that would raise the standards of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood.
Read more: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. National History
Advancing the vision
The “Mighty” Southern Region
Mu Delta Zeta Chapter belongs to the Sorority’s Southern Region — encompassing Texas and Louisiana.
With thousands of members and auxiliaries across both states, the Southern Region has consistently led in scholarship funding, community programming, and membership growth — strengthening the collective voice and impact of Zeta.
Engaged, Equipped, and Empowered to Embrace the Extraordinary
Blazing the path ahead
The MarvelouZ Mu Delta Zeta Chapter
In the early 1980s, six visionary women recognized the need for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated to be represented in the Greater Killeen/Fort Hood (formerly Fort Cavazos) area. With dedication and perseverance, Barbara Campbell, Lois Fields, Elva Chase, Martha Powell, Cora Clay, and Johnnie Parker came together to organize what would become the Mu Delta Zeta Chapter.
Their efforts came to fruition on May 23, 1983, when the chapter was officially chartered under International President Edith V. Francis.
For more than four decades, Mu Delta Zeta has been a MarvelouZ force for service, scholarship, and sisterhood in Central Texas.
🧾 Our Legacy of Impact.
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1983 → Chartered as the Mu Delta Zeta Chapter, expanding Zeta Phi Beta’s presence in the Greater Killeen/Fort Hood community.
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2002 → Organized the local National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), strengthening collaboration among the Divine Nine.
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Annual → Host of Jazz Night, an evening of culture and music that raises essential scholarship funds for area students.
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2025 & Beyond → Organizer of the Killeen March for Babies, uniting families and partners to champion maternal and infant health.
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40+ years → Growing in size and influence, empowering women, youth, and families through signature initiatives – 137 members and counting.
💙 Living our principles.
As we honor our past and celebrate our present, Mu Delta Zeta continues to look toward the future. We remain committed to scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood — the same principles on which our sorority was founded and our chapter continues to thrive.
Mu Delta Zeta and its auxiliaries remain dedicated to:
Mu Delta Zeta and its auxiliaries remain dedicated to:
- Educating the public
- Assisting youth and fostering leadership
- Providing scholarships
- Supporting organized charities
- Uplifting the community through Z-HOPE (Zetas Helping Other People Excel)
The story that began in 1983 continues through programs that uplift our community.