Zeta Phi Beta (fraternity)
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| Zeta Phi Beta | |
|---|---|
| ΖΦΒ 1957 | |
| Founded | November 21, 1957 University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez |
| Type | Social |
| Scope | International |
| Motto | Honor et Fraternitas (Latin) |
| Chapters | 11 |
| Members | 3,000+ lifetime |
| Nickname | Los Zetas |
| Headquarters | Puerto Rico |
| Website | Official website |
Zeta Phi Beta Fraternity (ΖΦΒ) of Puerto Rico is a nonprofit fraternal organization that has served the Puerto Rican and Dominican Republic communities for more than fifty years.
History[edit]
Zeta Phi Beta was founded on November 21, 1957, at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez by seven students from diverse backgrounds.
Its founding members were:[1]
- Luís Manuel Carrillo Jr.
- Oscar Fermaint Giboyeaux
- Orlando Clavell Pumarejo
- Juan Antonio Martínez
- Pedro J. Narváez Negron
- Luís Antonio Oliveras Arroyo
- Eladio Rivera Rodríguez
Today, the fraternity has over 3,000 members and eleven chapters at the university level, including two chapters in the Dominican Republic.[1]
Symbols[edit]
The motto of Zeta Phi Beta is "Honor et Fraternitas". Its nickname is Los Zetas.