The Ladies of Oak Lane represents the 12 Panhellenic chapters at Virginia Tech and their philanthropic efforts on and off campus. Whether it be through their own national philanthropy, a local cause, university event or other chapter's philanthropy, these women spend countless hours working to better the community. The Ladies of Oak Lane highlights some of the wonderful things the Panhellenic community does both individually and collectively.

Our Mission: To enhance the perception of the Panhellenic community by showcasing chapters' philanthropic efforts.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Zeta Tau Alpha Prepares for a Busy Semester


With an exciting summer of studying abroad, summer jobs and internships, and relaxing vacations, the sisters of the Eta Xi chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha are ready to get back to work! As the fall semester has finally started, the sisters prepare for their new philanthropy, cheer on the Hokies in Lane Stadium and at away games, and search for their missing T.

      Sisters Traveled to Pittsburg for the game.

 At the end of the year the Zeta Tau Alpha sisters decided it made sense to switch our philanthropy to the month of October, the national month for Breast Cancer Awareness. The sisters traditionally pass out ribbons on campus however the chapter is stepping up their game with a 3-day philanthropy event called Grand Zlam. The sisters will be collecting Yoplait lids, have booths around campus to collect donations, have a DP Dough fundraiser, and a kickball tournament!

It’s everyone’s favorite time of year: football season! The Zeta sisters have enjoyed getting together and tailgating with friends and family. Recently a large group of sisters traveled up to Pittsburg to support our Hokies. Although the team did not come home with a win, the girls came home with a lot of fun stories and great memories.

On the early morning of September 3, the Zeta sisters who live in the house woke up to find something array. The T on the front of the house was missing, leaving the house with only a Z and an A. After a few other T’s went missing on campus, the campus police have concluded it may have been Georgia Tech fans, who had been in town for the game that night. The sisters were not upset for too long; they are already planning on creating a new set of letters to fit our chapter’s personality better!

         The Eta Xi Chapter Searches for our T!