History
The first interest group was formed in the Fall semester of 1991, at San Jose State University. Future Founding Father, Francisco Huerta, had the idea of creating a new organization on campus to serve the needs of a Latino student group. Francisco Huerta took the forefront in organizing the initial meetings that set the groundwork for the establishment of Sigma Delta Alpha.
The first introductory meeting held in November 1991. The fraternity's ideological Purposes were set and after several meetings and numerous successful events it was decided that it was time for these individuals to present themselves to the community as an established organization. On May 5, 1992, Sigma Delta Alpha was officially recognized with 18 Founding Fathers.
Since the founding of the organization, Sigma Delta Alpha has strived to fulfill the goals envisioned by the Original 18 Founding Fathers. It also continues to expand chapters to fulfill its' Purpose throughout prestigious universities and campuses.
This was one of only two Latino fraternities founded in the United States during the so-called fragmentation period from 1990–2000, and the third to ever be founded in California.
It is also one of the few Latino fraternities that eschew stepping, an important distinction when considering the cultural history of the practice.
This article is about the fraternity established in 1992. For the Fraternity founded as (ΣΔΑ) in the University of Puerto Rico in 1928, see Phi Sigma Alpha
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