Our Chapter

 

On January 13, 1979, the “Beautiful” Beta Iota Chapter was chartered at Spelman College. There was a line every year until the hiatus of 1984. In 1993, the chapter was triumphantly revived by Soror Teki Hunt, who was initiated through the Beta Beta Chapter at the University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff. The chapter has been up and running ever since.

 

Soror Conniya Gardner - Fall 2023

President

Conniya Gardner is a junior Biology pre-vet major from Hampton, VA, currently serving as President for the 2024-2025 academic year. Conniya's favorite principle is service, as she believes it is her obligation to create the impact on others that she would want for herself, especially during life’s lowest moments. As President, she aims to enhance her chapter’s strength and support her sisters in achieving their goals, leaving a lasting legacy of growth and unity.

Soror Olivia Olatunji - Fall 2023

First Vice President

Olivia Olatunji is a junior Economics major, with double minors in Food Studies and Management & Organization from Frisco, Texas and currently serves as the First Vice President and Social Media Chair for the 2024-2025 academic year. Olivia’s favorite principle is sisterhood as she values and knows that mutual respect, unity and empathy are essential qualities that help communities flourish. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in finance, with a long-term goal of becoming a franchise owner of a Nigerian restaurant. As Vice President, Olivia is dedicated to fostering growth in the chapter and leaving a lasting legacy of genuine kindness and respect.

Soror Karmen Smith - Fall 2023

Second Vice President

Karmen Smith is a graduating senior majoring in Chemistry from Atlanta, GA, and currently serves as the Second Vice President for the 2024-2025 academic year. Karmen’s favorite principle is scholarship, as she views it as a testament to their dedication to academic excellence and work ethic. Following graduation, Karmen plans to pursue a fellowship, with the ultimate goal of becoming a licensed pharmacist. As Second Vice President, Karmen is committed to fostering ingenuity and innovation, aiming to leave a lasting impact on the chapter.

Soror Brandi Briggs - Fall 2023

Secretary

Brandi Briggs is a graduating senior Political Science major on the pre-law track from New Jersey and currently serves as the Secretary for the 2024-2025 academic year. Brandi’s favorite principle is Finer Womanhood as she believes in the importance of holding yourself to a higher standard and always remaining noble in character. Upon graduation, Brandi plans to gain experience in the legal field and soon after attend law school. As Secretary, Brandi’s hope is that Beta Iota continues to exemplify the principles and leave a positive impact on campus.

Soror Laila Montgomery -

Fall 2023 Parliamentarian

Laila Montgomery is a junior Political Science major from Centreville, Mississippi, and currently serves as the Parliamentarian for the 2024-2025 academic year. Laila’s favorite principle is Finer Womanhood, as it reminds her to continually strive to be the best version of herself possible and lift others as she climbs. After graduation, she plans to pursue a Masters in Sports Management, focusing in global sports business and the treatment of Black athletes. As Parliamentarian, Laila’s goal is to maintain the chapter’s credibility and integrity and ensure our understanding and growth in and out of our organization and college.

Soror Loren Lewis - Fall 2023

Treasurer

Loren Lewis is a junior Biology major, with a minor in Spanish from Newnan, Georgia and currently serves as the Treasurer for the 2024-2025 academic year. Loren’s favorite principle is scholarship because as she values the role education plays in our day to day life and believes in equal access to education regardless of background. After graduation, she plans to pursue her MD/PhD to become a pediatrician and work in cellular and molecular research. As Treasurer, Loren is dedicated to fostering financial growth in the chapter and leaving a lasting legacy inside and outside of the Spelman community. 

Soror Nila Roper - Fall 2023

Historian

Nila Roper is a junior English major with a minor in Comparative Women’s Studies from New Rochelle, New York serving as Historian for the 2024-2025 academic year. After graduating, she hopes to pursue a career in print journalism focusing on the social justice issues impacting marginalized communities. Nila’s favorite principle is service, as she believes that maintaining a dedication to one’s community and helping those in need should be every Zeta’s main goal. As the chapter Historian, Nila hopes to foster chapter growth and maintain a space of sisterhood and leadership opportunities for Spelman students.

Soror cheyanne sparkman - Fall 2023

z-hope coordinator

Cheyanne Sparkman is a graduating senior, biochemistry major, with a minor in Spanish, from Chesapeake, Virginia, and currently serves as the Z-HOPE Coordinator for the 2024-2025 academic year. Cheyanne’s favorite principle is Finer Womanhood because she believes in pushing yourself to grow and sees this principle as a commitment to holding herself to the highest standard. After graduation, she plans to pursue her MD/PhD at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, with aspirations to specialize in forensic pathology and immunological research. As Z-HOPE Coordinator, Cheyanne is committed to seeing the chapter expand its influence and community outreach through initiatives such as Adopt-A-School and Stork’s Nest.

Spring 1993 - The Revival

#1 "Procrastination" - Felicia Hart

#2 "Tic Tac" - Thurraya Barnwell

Spring 1994 - Me and My Shadow

#1 "RC" - Dionne Lyne

Spring 1995 - Straight Comedy

#1 "LBC & R" - Tanesha Brown

#2 "Insubordination" - Trina Shaw

Spring 1996 - Solo Flight to Royal Blue Tranquility

#1 "Dr. Blue" - Odetta Hall

Spring 1997 - To The Limit

#1 "D.W.A" - Courtney Duke

Spring 1998 - The Supremes

#1 "Blue Nile" - Jennifer Mays

#2 "Megaphone" - Kendra Abdulwali

#3 "Murmur" - Debernee S. Pugh

Spring 1999 - UTC S.S.S.

#1 "Blue Cheese" - Lisa Mimms

Spring 2000 - The Wonder Twins

#1 "Lady Sings the Blues" - Carmen McCutcheon

#2 "Deep Blue Sea" - Belinda Jackson

Spring 2001 - The Kiss 6

#1 "Whisper" - Erin Ramsey

#2 "Kizmet" - Nathalie Means

#3 "Major Payne" - Ingrid Pelzer

#4 "Gemini" - Tasheika Mason

#5 "Sourjourn" - Merrin Guice-Mitchell

#6 "Commando" - Ola Ellis

Spring 2002 - The 4 Deadly Sins of Blue

#1 "Blu Pride" - Priscilla McCutcheon

#2 "Blu Vanity" - Kendra Robinson

#3 "Blu Envy" - Cheyenne Weekes

#4 "Blu Rage" - Tiffany Shoemaker

Fall 2002 - The Blue Misfits

#1"Cat-Astrophy" - Alisha Wright

#2"Purr-Fection" - Avise Hayes

Spring 2003 - "The Brat Pack"

#1"Blue Isolation" - Hoganne Harrison

#2"Chatty Catty" - Charli A. Penn

#3"Cattitude" - Floretta E. Barrington

#4"Baby Blue" - Capella Solomon

Spring 2004

#1 " " - Jennifer Foster

Fall 2005 - Mis.s.ion Impos.s.ible

#1"S.S. Silent Threat" - Jessica Edwards

#2"S.S. Raw Paszion" - Amber Reid

#3"S.S. Hellrazier" - Toni Erskine

#4"S.S. Effervezent" - Jamita Cobb

#5"S.S. Dissenter" - Marisha Kinkle

#6"S.S. Blue Cross" - Rebecca Massey

#7"S.S. Compozure" - Vernita Hill

#8"S.S. Sophizticate" - Kamika Felder

Spring 2006 - N.B.A.

#1"Blue CATalyZt" - Anesha WIlliams

#2"Fire & DeZire" - Ledeatra Balfour

#3"Too Blu" - Tjazha Mazhani

#4"Blu DenZity" - Alex Rich

#5"IrkenZtein" - Tatianna Francis

#6"Above & Bluyond" - Tiffany Thomas

#7"Tru Blu" - Tracey Michelle Lucas

#8"Blu NoteZ" - Shiquita Brooks

Spring 2007 - Matrix 2: C. & S.

#1"Molas.s.eZ" - Sarah Wooten

#2"Spit PHIre" - Carmen Smith

Spring 2008 - Two's Company

#2"ExZcutHer" - Kamilah Mitchell

Fall 2008 - School DaZed: S.U.E.

#1"UnbrΣakable" - Jana Williams

#2"Happy FΣΣ" -  April Caddell

#3"undIvIded attentIon" - Nichole Richards

#4"Purr-sistence"- Rebecca Taylor

Fall 2009 - TransformerZ: A.I.

#1"Alter Σgo" - Arienne Jones

#3"Mass ConfuZion" - Jocelyn Downing

Fall 2010 - Grammatical Σrror: P^2

#1"SilΣnt Z" - Jarayon Jackson 

Spring 2011 - 3 LevelZ of Sanity

#1"Instant RΣplay" - Jasmine Williams

#2"Tickled BluΣ" - Porsha Williams

#3"DyNomitΣ" - Brittanye Mackey

Spring 2012 - Chemically Imbalanced: R.N.

#1"DΣlayed Reaction" - Cristina Stanley

#2"E"quilibrium" - Jessika Williams

#3"Carbon MonoxidΣ" - Jasmine Taylor

Spring 2013 - Natural DisasterZ: S.M.

#1"WildfirΣ" - Zicuria Ussery

#2"Drought" - Sherika Heath

#3 "Σarthquake" - Kanishea Jay

#4 "Tsunami" - KaNesha Gillyard

#5 "LandslidΣ" - Jenine McKoy

#7 "HurricanΣ" - Paulyetta Freeman

#8 "Volcano" - Quiméka Saunders

Spring 2014 - 6 MercileZZ Pearls of Blue

#1 "Blue Zilence" - Christyanna Holmes

#2 "Blue AnalyZt" - Adeerya Johnson

#3 "Blue ReZerve" - Michelle Burris

#4 "Blue PerZeverance" - Leslie Davis

#5 "Blue AdviZory" - Tyelisha Johnson

#6 "Blue DeZire" - Moriah Wallace 

Fall 2014 - UNFORESEEN DOVES: S.I.S.

#1 "Sweet DreamZ" - Sade Tuckett

#2 "Organized ChaoZ" - Jazmin Jervis

#3 "Blu ReZilence" - Ajene Holmes

Spring 2015 - The 3 DeviouZ DoveZ M^2

#1 "The OptimiZt" - Keena White

#2 "The MaZtermind" - Alexis André

#3 "The Commander" - Emma Jackson

Spring 2016 - BLU REVELATIONZ: S.O.M.D.

#1 "The Escape ArtiZt" - Aliya Grooms

#2 "PredominanZe" - Tytianna Johnson 

#3 "Blu ApocalypZe" - Kiana Jean-Baptiste

#4 "NonchalanZe" - Danielle Dobbs

#5 "Silent DiZtinction" - DeShay Kidd

Spring 2017 - The 4 ElementZ of B.L.U.

#2 "Sweet & Zour" - Trelenny Joiner

#3 "Sleeping Blu-ty" - Richelle Stephens

#4 "EinZtein" - Chanara Andrews

#5 "O.G. Blu" - Amber Britt

Fall 2018 - The Inimitable DoveZ: R.O.A.E.E.

#1 "S1lent Treatment" - Daisha Benton

#2 "The Sovereign" - Rochelle Alexander

#3 "Blu Preeminenc3" - Memphis Moye

Spring 2019 - The Avant-Garde: 4 L.O.D.

#1 "Head Of State" - Deborah Wallace

#2 “Potential Threat” - Christina Demps

#3 “CaZualty of War“ - Nia Holland

#4 “Fatal MiZcalculation“ - Shanya Wyatt

Spring 2021 - 6litch in The Matrix: S.O.S.

#1 “Power Zource“ - Reyna Patterson

#2 “ElectriZity!“ - Arielle McLean

#3 “Do Not DiZturb“ - JaMiah Marshall

#4 “Tech Zupport“ - Twanesha Powell

#5 “Maximum Zecurity“ - Amarah Gray

#6 “Memory DatabaZe” - Zaria Johnson

Spring 2022 - Code Name:10 S.O.R.

#1 “Charlie’Z Angel” - Layla M. White

#2 “OmniZcient“ - Tana’iya Wilson

#3 “PreZidential“ - Ryiona “Taj” Raven

#4 “VivaZity“ - Kya Wormley

#5 “Zilent but Deadly“ - Dashna Cadet

#6 “FIRECRACKER“ - Rebekah Dillard

#7 - Christina James

#8 “Infinite Strength“ - Christin Willie

#9 “Blu Nightmare“ - Aniyah Marie Daley

#10 “Zoul SavHER“ - Talyia Bradshaw

Fall 2023 - Fast & FuriouZ: 14 E.O.D.

#1 “CruiZer“ - Rebekah Glover

#2 “Photo Finish“ - Loren Lewis

#3 “MaZerati“ - Shelby Foster

#4 “Lucky Blu“ - Olivia Olatunji

#5 “Horsepower“ - Ja’Maya King

#6 “Home Stretch” - Laila Montgomery

#7 “Double Check“ - Karmen Smith

#8 “Revving Blu“ - Brandi Briggs

#9 “Premium“ - Nila Roper

#10 “Model X“ - Jasmine Hinton

#11 “Blu Speed“ - Akera Lawrence

#12 “Victory Lap“ - Conniya Gardner

#13 “Jaguar“ - Melissa Simmons

#14 “Grand Prix“ - Cheyanne Sparkman