Alpha Sigma Salutes for President Obama at ASU Commencement

TEMPE, AZ - Brothers from Alpha Sigma chapter were presented with the high honor of being selected to perform at the 2009 ASU Spring Commencement to a packed Sun Devil Stadium (71,000 people) and President Barack Obama. One of the brothers, James Randall, also celebrated his graduation, completing a B.S. in Anthropology.

Arizona / New Mexico Sector Celebrates Largest, Most Advanced Graduating Class in History

ARIZONA & NEW MEXICO - Brothers from all four entities in Arizona / New Mexico Sector will be celebrating the completion of their studies at both undergraduate and graduate levels. This will be the largest number of brothers to graduate in one semester (11) in AZNM's four-year history (2 years with New Mexico chapters). It will also be the first time, as a sector, brothers have graduated with master's degrees and the first set of graduate degrees for brothers from Gamma Beta chapter at The University of Arizona.

Alpha Sigma Chapter - Arizona State University

"The Eternal Ring of Fire"

James Randall (Summer 2006)
B.A. Anthropology

Alpha Upsilon Chapter - University of New Mexico

"La Fuerza del Sol"

Chris Chaves (Spring 2005)

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Fernando Gonzalez (Fall 2002)

B.S. Construction Management

Minor in Business Management

Eastern New Mexico University Colony

"The Chiefs of the Eastern Plains"

Juan Prado (Spring 2005)

B.S. Business Administration - Applied Economics & Finance

Gamma Beta Chapter - The University of Arizona

"Empire of the Eternal Eclipse"

Nathaniel Arana (Summer 2006)

B.S.B.A Business Management

Anthony Frazier (Summer 2006)

B.A. East Asian Studies

Arturo Gonzalez (Summer 2007)*

B.S. Sociology

Minor in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration

Ivan Jimenez (Spring 2005)

Founding Brother #2

B.A. Spanish

Derek Marquez (Summer 2005)

B.A. Mexican American Studies

W. Patrick Bryan (Spring 2005)

Founding Brother #5

M.A. Higher Education - Organization & Administration

Omar Contreras (Fall 2008)

M.P.H. Public Health - Epidemiology

*Now a brother of Illinois Sector 1, will be graduating from Western Illinois University

Congratulations to Alpha Sigma and Gamma Beta's New Lines!

Congratualations to Alpha Sigma's Lambda Line

The Illuminati

PM: Brother James Randall

#1 Giovanni Briones "El Mafioso"

#2 Juan Duran "Helios"

#4 Andrew Ashford "Doomsday"

#5 Jose Ruiz "Apocalypse"

The four gentlemen join the 25 brothers of the Eternal Ring of Fire at Arizona State University. The line celebrated their crossing with a coming out show at Arizona State University on Thursday with many brothers, Greeks, friends and family.

Congratulations to Gamma Beta's Theta Line

Los Caballeros del Eclipse

PM: Brother David Machado

#1 Jesus Valenzuela "Tepotchli"

#2 Miguel Acero "Cipactli"

#3 Chris Samayoa "Pathfinder"

#4 Micheal Hoffman "Honos"

#5 Ernesto Ortega "Phoenix"

The five gentlemen join the 31 brothers of the Empire of the Eternal Eclipse. The line celebrated their crossing with a coming out show at The University of Arizona's Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health Plaza today with many brothers, Greeks, friends and family.

Gamma Beta chapter, "Empire of the Eternal Eclipse" was founded February 27, 2005 at The University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. Gamma Beta consistently serves the Tucson community with many educational, cultural and service related events including the chapter's signature winter philanthropy, the 24-hour toy drive. Gamma Beta provides a support system to brothers at the UA, promoting academic success and the goal of graduation.

Founded in 1975 at Kean University in Union, New Jersey, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. is the first nationally recognized Greek-Letter organization founded as a Latin Fraternity. The membership of Lambda Theta Phi is open to all college men who support its values of scholarship, respect for all cultures, community service, and the advancement and fair treatment of Latinos. Lambda Theta Phi was the first Latin fraternity to be recognized by the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) and today has over 90 chapters and colonies in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. More information about Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. can be found on www.Lambda1975.org.

Alpha Sigma Wins ASU Greek Awards

Alpha Sigma Chapter (Arizona State University) received several awards recently at the university's annual Greek Awards presentation. The chapter was recognized for:

Excellence in Chapter Management
Excellence in Campus, Community, & Interfraternity Affairs

The chapter also was awarded the Arizona State University Gold Pillar Award. The Gold Pillar Award is given to chapters that achieve at least 90% of the Greek Awards application points.

Additionally brother Marcos Valdez (Fall 2005), was recognized as Fraternity Man of the Year.

Alpha Sigma Chapter was founded on March 22, 1998 at Arizona State University. With over 67,000 students, Arizona State University is the largest university in the United States. Alpha Sigma Chapter is the oldest entity of Lambda Theta Phi in the state of Arizona, and has contributed much to the Phoenix community in its 11 year history through service, activism and fostering Greek and Latino unity.

AZNM Sector Sets Plans for Future

TEMPE, AZ - Members from Alpha Sigma (ASU), Alpha Upsilon (UNM) and Gamma Beta (UA) chapters met with the AZNM Sector Executive Board for the 2nd Annual AZNM Leadership Summit at Arizona State University on August 16, 2008. Members presented on best practices with regard to chapter management, event planning and induction practices, as well as setting goals for the 2008-2009 school year and beyond.

"One of our main goals in hosting the summit every year is to evaluate our strengths as a sector and plan to build upon them as we move into the future. We have a lot of great energy right now, and it's important that we direct it strategically," said Sector Vice President Patrick Bryan.

Just one year ago the sector held its first Leadership Summit in Las Cruces, NM to begin the unification of Arizona and New Mexico chapters into a unified sector. Now that the development process is over, the sector has set its sights on planning for the future and enhancing existing efforts for the betterment of Lambda Theta Phi in the Southwestern United States.

Founded in 1975 at Kean University in Union, New Jersey, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. is the first national recognized Greek-letter organization founded as a Latin Fraternity. The membership of Lambda Theta Phi is open to all college men who support is values of scholarship, respect for all cultures, community service, and the advancement and fair treatment of Latinos. Lambda Theta Phi was the first Latin Fraternity to be recognized by the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) and today, has over 90 Chapters and Colonies in, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. More information about Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. can be found on www.Lambda1975.org.

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Alpha Upsilon, Alpha Sigma Bring Home National Awards

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. held its 32nd Anniversary Banquet, concluding the National Convention in San Francisco and bestowing two AZNM chapters with awards.

Chapter of the Year, the highest honor given to a chapter, was awarded to Alpha Upsilon Chapter of the University of New Mexico, the third time in the chapter's ten year history. Among the many events the chapter posted in the last year, highlights included raising $1,200 for the Peruvian Relief Effort, and their extensive mentorship program.

Undergraduate Brother of the Year, an award recognizing one undergraduate brother's contribution in the areas of leadership, scholarship and brotherhood, went to Arizona State University's Alpha Sigma Chapter President, James Randall. In addition to his leadership within the fraternity, Brother Randall was also recognized for his significant contributions to S.T.E.P. through leadership and service.

Congratulations to all AZNM brothers for a successful inaugural year as a unified Arizona and New Mexico sector. These awards are surely just the beginning of a bright future.

AZNM Sector Hosts First Annual Anniversary Dinner

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TUCSON, AZ - On December 1, 2007 Arizona Sector One of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. successfully held its first ever Anniversary Dinner at Dragon's View Restaurant to commemorate the December 1 national founding date for the fraternity. The event was the first event to bring together a large number brothers from the three chapters, spanning two states.

Tucson was selected for the first dinner due to the sector board's location and the large number of fraternity members in Southern Arizona. The event is planned to continue next year in Albuquerque, New Mexico, home to the sector's next largest concentration of members.

With 50 people in attendance, awards were given to individual members and chapter entities for success and achievement. Award winners included:

Collaborative Event of the Year
Catalina Magnet High School Restoration Project with the O.W.L.S. in C.U.S.
GAMMA BETA - THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Academic Award
James Randal - Managing a high GPA while also tirelessly furthering his chapter
ALPHA SIGMA - ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Service Event of the Year
Peruvian Relief Effort (Salsa in the SUB and WalMart BBQ - contributing $1,200)
ALPHA UPSILON - UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

Chapter of the Year
ALPHA UPSILON - UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

The Dr. Cayetano Socarrás Legacy Award
David Fernando Machado
GAMMA BETA - THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Special guests to the event included brother Roque De Leon from Alpha Theta Chapter at Texas A&M and three alumni sisters of Chi Upsilon Sigma's Alpha Zeta Chapter at Texas Christian University.

Founded in 1975 at Kean University in Union, New Jersey, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. is the first national recognized Greek-letter organization founded as a Latin Fraternity. The membership of Lambda Theta Phi is open to all college men who support its values of scholarship, respect for all culture, community service, and the advancement and fair treatment of Latinos. Lambda Theta Phi was the first Latin Fraternity to be recognized by the North-American Inter-Fraternity Conference (NIC) and today, has over 90 Chapters and Colonies in: Arizona, Atlanta, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. More information about Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. can be found on www.Lambda1975.org.

The Arizona New Mexico Sector of Lambda Theta Phi is the regional body governing chapters at Arizona State University, University of New Mexico, The University of Arizona and Eastern New Mexico University.