Founding Fathers
The founding Fathers represented various ethnic backgrounds demonstrating the diversity of the Latin American community. In the fall of 1984 at the University at Buffalo sixteen young men decided to form a support group that would provide a social and cultural outlet for students of Latin American descent. The university's Greek system lacked an organization dedicated to the needs of the Latino community. To meet those needs, the group chose to pursue recognition as the first Latino-oriented Greek-letter organization on campus. The founding fathers represented various ethnic backgrounds, demonstrating the diversity of the Latin American community.
The interest group searched for a reputable organization with which to affiliate, however, did not find one to suit its needs. They then decided to create a unique fraternity, with its own principles and philosophies. The founding fathers knew that strength of character, and a common purpose are the foundation of successful institutions. This led them to create a fraternity based upon the principles of brotherhood, scholarship and service to the community.
The founding fathers developed a set of goals, known as the Metas, based upon said principles. The Metas were meant to be guidelines to direct how the fraternity serves its community, and how Hermanos are to conduct themselves. The Rituals were designed to instill upon candidates the values, principles, and purpose of the brotherhood. Symbols were chosen to represent the strength and character of the fraternity. Moreover, the founding fathers were laying the foundation for the future of the fraternity, as it expanded to other Colleges and Universities.
The unity realized by these men became the foundation upon which the fraternity was established.
- Antonio Adorno
- José Betances
- Miguel Buitrago
- Manuel Cáceres
- José Chiu
- Ronald Ellín
- Daniel Figueroa III
- Victor Gutiérrez
- Justo León
- Julio Martínez Jr.
- José Núñez
- Antonio Rodríguez
- Daryl Salas
- Manny Sánchez
- José Soto
- Simón Vélez
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