On Tuesday, March 31st, 17 new members were inducted into Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society (La Sociedad Nacional Honoraria Hispánica). Dickinson’s chapter began in 1962 and since then many Dickinsonians, both students, professors, and visiting international students have joined SDP. As part of the induction ceremony each inductee received a red candle which they lit and later blew out, both actions carrying symbolic meaning. Additionally, the inductees were awarded a certificate and a pin bearing the royal seal of Fernando and Isabel, signed the official register, and received a red carnation, the Society’s flower. Three Spanish majors and Sigma Delta Pi members officiated, with literary reading presented by a Spanish professor.
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- Sigma Delta Pi crest and inductees red candles
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- Gaberella Ramos ’15 encourages the inductees to repeat the Society’s pledge after her.
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- Professor Aldrich reads a poem to inductees
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- Ashton Fiucci ’15 reads about the history of Sigma Delta Pi
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- Sarah Cantor ’15 signs the official register
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- Angel Fernandez Esteban (from Spain) lights his candle)
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- Martin Sabez (from Argentina) lights his candle
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- Inductees hear about the meaning of lighting the red candle
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- Professor Brito receives a carnation and certificate
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- Professor Rivas accepts his certificate and carnation
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- Inductees listen to closing remarks with their certificate, candle, pins, and carnations
