Braveboy Joins Induction of Maryland's First High School Sorority at Flowers HS

Charles Herbert Flowers High School made history on March 13 when Prince George's County Executive Aisha N. Braveboy joined the induction ceremony for 'THOZ Diamonds (Tau Eta Phi Zeta), which a county news release described as Maryland's first high school sorority.

The organization was founded by Keishia Thorpe, an assistant principal at Flowers High School. Braveboy recognized Thorpe at the ceremony "for her visionary leadership and commitment to supporting our young women along their journey towards adulthood and leadership, through sisterhood and service to others," according to the county's blog release.

The county characterized the sorority as "a first-of-its-kind opportunity for personal growth and leadership development," adding: "We are excited to have this begin here at Charles Herbert Flowers High School."

Braveboy's attendance carried its own symbolic weight. The county release noted she is "the second elected woman to the position of County Executive for Prince George's County and the third of African descent," framing her presence at the induction as consistent with a broader commitment to women's leadership in the county. The release also highlighted women in senior roles within her administration, including Chief Administrative Officer Maxene Bardwell and Chief of Staff LaTara Harris.

The county closed its release with a direct message to the new members: "It is without a doubt the 'THOZ Diamonds ladies are destined for great things. Congratulations Tau Eta Phi Zeta on your sisterhood!"

The "first high school sorority in Maryland" designation comes from the county news release and has not been independently verified. The number of students inducted and any plans to expand the chapter to other schools in the county were not detailed in the release.