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As with most Greek-letter organizations, in order to gain
membership into our brotherhood, our pledges must successfully complete the
Fraternity’s induction process.
The Lambda Theta Phi process is unique, educational and spiritually
uplifting.
Although much of the ritual is confidential, the Lambda
initiation consists of many components. To mention a few, during this
period, the prospective brother learns more in depth about the Latino
culture and about our Fraternity’s history. Our initiates perform community
service and participate in other types of educational and cultural programs.
Our Conquistadores learn the art of “saluting”, as the Lambdas do not
“step.” Finally, the induction process serves as the conduit to establish
those fraternal bonds, which makes us a brotherhood.
Equally important to the above, during the induction process at the
undergraduate level, our pledges are required to attend the library on a
daily basis for a designated number of hours.
The primary purpose in being in college is to obtain an education and
graduate.
Throughout the process, the Lambda pledge is referred to as a Conquistador.
The term was selected in anticipation of the Fraternity’s first pledge line
in the spring of 1978. In spite of the Conquistador’s place in history, the
term was selected due to the literal meaning of the term: one who conquers;
one who overcomes; one who triumphs.
Interest Group
We do not rush! Instead gentlemen interested
in our organization form an interest group. The interest group gives you the
opportunity to truly get to know the brothers and bond with other interests
prior to the induction process. The interest group also allows you to
see the organizational skills and time dedication it takes to be part of the
fraternity. The interests are
required to maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA of as well as perform certain tasks
such as community service and fundraising.
We look for LEADERS!!!
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