Youth Auxiliary Groups
The first clubs were formed in the 1950's under the names of Zetalites, Amicettes and Archonettes. These clubs were composed of young ladies between the ages of 9 and 18 who were matriculating in junior and senior high school. In July 1994 at the 74th Boule, the national body officially adopted the Pearlettes as a national youth auxiliary of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. In January 1996, the age range was extended to age 8,
instead of 7; in order to get a smooth transition from Pearlette to Amicette.
These clubs are sponsored by various chapters of the Sorority. Programs were developed, guidelines
established and they are viable links to the Sorority.
Currently the youth programs are classified as follows:
● Archonettes are high school-aged young ladies who demonstrate an interest in the goals and the ideals
of scholarship, sisterly love, and community service. Archonette groups are affiliated through local chapters.
● Amicettes are girls 9 to 13 years of age who are willing to strive toward the high ideals of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and who demonstrate potential for leadership in service to the community. Amicettes are affiliated through local chapters.
● Pearlettes are girls under 9 years old who are mentored by ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. to become outstanding leaders in their community.
instead of 7; in order to get a smooth transition from Pearlette to Amicette.
These clubs are sponsored by various chapters of the Sorority. Programs were developed, guidelines
established and they are viable links to the Sorority.
Currently the youth programs are classified as follows:
● Archonettes are high school-aged young ladies who demonstrate an interest in the goals and the ideals
of scholarship, sisterly love, and community service. Archonette groups are affiliated through local chapters.
● Amicettes are girls 9 to 13 years of age who are willing to strive toward the high ideals of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and who demonstrate potential for leadership in service to the community. Amicettes are affiliated through local chapters.
● Pearlettes are girls under 9 years old who are mentored by ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. to become outstanding leaders in their community.
