History
In the fall of 1987, seven distinct men of vision:
Joe Cereceres
Eugene Dominguez
Arturo Barraza
Juan Barraza
Tommy Hurtado
Chris Forbes
Elliot Bazaan …
came together at Texas Tech University to form a brotherhood.
The purpose of this Brotherhood, a Service/Social fraternity dedicated to the needs and concerns of the community, is and shall be to promote and maintain the traditional values of Unity, Honesty, Integrity, and Leadership. This Brotherhood was founded in order to provide, to ANY man, a diverse fraternal experience which coincides with a higher education.
Since founding in 1987, Omega Delta Phi has been an organization perpetually dedicated to the idea of constant growth and improvement. We must work to form an organization which not only challenges the traditional perception of fraternities, but also deals with the issues of culture and race in a completely new perspective. Thinking out of the box is no longer an acceptable plateau; the box must now be removed completely.
What We Believe
Our motto of “Crescit Eundo – It grows as it goes” is reflective of the ever evolving world. Omega Delta Phi does not rely on the past to identify with the present and future. We realize that our future is controlled by the actions we do today. Elevating our standards and constant improvement are goals that every brother of Omega Delta Phi is instilled from their inception.
“One culture, any race.” This paradigm accurately describes Omega Delta Phi’s philosophy of inclusion. While proud to be a fraternity founded primarily by Latinos at Texas Tech University, Omega Delta Phi has always found itself in the position of appealing the people of many races and backgrounds. The question that begs to be asked is, “Why is this true?” It is that you will find that our ideals are universal. While other organizations focus on what they have been Omega Delta Phi focuses on what it is becoming. Race is a limiting concept that forces people of a nationality and/or color into preconceived roles and expectations. However, any man will tell you that people of the same nationality can be different as night and day in their beliefs and ideals. A culture, however, is defined by a set of shared ideals, traditions, and values.
The men of Omega Delta Phi are founded on the concept that in order to truly grow as an individual, one must experience views which can challenge preconceived perceptions to foster growth and enlightenment. “One Culture, any race.” This is a completely new way of looking at ourselves and the world we live in. “One culture, any race.” A challenge to the closed minded to look beyond what they believe to be true and realize the truth is largely dependent on one’s perspective. “One culture, any race.” A philosophy that suggests the coexistence of various races can be a win-win situation if we are willing to learn from one another. “One culture, any race” is an ideal for a new millennium and a new fraternity.
ODPhi Facts
Name: Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Nickname: O D Phi
Founding Date: November 25, 1987
Founding Place: Texas Tech University – Lubbock, Texas
Mascot: Knight
Official Colors: Scarlet and Silver
Supporting Color: Black
National Motto: Crescit Eundo
Ideal: “One Culture, Any Race”
Sacraments: Unity, Honesty, Integrity and Leadership
Goals: To graduate our brothers, To serve the community and promote higher education, To excel academically, athletically and socially
**Omega Delta Phi is a nationally insured fraternal organization.**
ODPhi Awards
Leadership is one of our founding principles. In Omega Delta Phi, we believe the value of leadership and the importance being role models to our society. Undergraduate members of our fraternity hold a variety of leadership positions on various campuses. Our Alumni include top executives, civil leaders, and astute professionals that have helped elevate Omega Delta Phi to the forefront of corporate attention with various donations and support towards our foundation. All of our accomplishments have not gone unnoticed.
At the last two NALFO conventions, Omega Delta Phi brought back a multitude of leadership and educational including:
Total NALFO Awards since 2001: 24
2006
Campus Leadership Excellence- Undergraduate: Andrew Ortiz
Undergraduate Philanthropist of the Year: Andrew Ortiz (tie)
Rising Professional Alumni: Alex Alvarez
Undergraduate Chapter of the Year: Omega Delta Phi, Xi Chapter
Alumni/Graduate Chapter of the Year: DFW Alumni Association 2005
Alumni/Graduate Chapter of the Year: Omega Delta Phi, Dallas/Ft. Worth
Philanthropic Excellence – Alumni: Omega Delta Phi DFW Alumni Association
Philanthropic Excellence – Undergraduate: Omega Delta Phi – Lambda Chapter
Professional of the Year (tie): Andrew Ortiz, Omega Delta Phi
Organization (Fraternity) of the Year: Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc
2004
Alumni / Graduate Chapter of the Year: Omega Delta Phi, Dallas/Ft. Worth
Philanthropic Excellence (Graduate / Alumni): Omega Delta Phi, Dallas/Ft. Worth
Organizational Leadership Excellence: Alejandro Rios, Omega Delta Phi
Undergraduate Excellence: Darrell A. Rodriguez, Omega Delta Phi
Organization (Fraternity) of the Year: Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc.
2003
Undergraduate Chapter of the Year: Gamma Chapter
Rising Professional: David Ortiz
Outstanding Web Presence: Dallas Ft. Worth Alumni (http://www.odphialumni.org)
Community and Educational Planning: Pi Chapter
Alumni Chapter of the Year: Dallas/Ft. Worth Alumni
Organization (Fraternity) of the Year: Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc.
2002
Community and Education Planning: Alpha Beta Chapter Michigan State University – Young Knights
2001
Academic Excellence – Graduate: David A. Ortiz
Alumnus – Alumnae of the Year: David A. Ortiz
Omega Delta Phi has a proven track record of innovation in relation to serving and leading the community. We teach our member that the impact of involvement is powerful. To always strive to eliminate the negative stereotypes of fraternities by giving back to those less fortunate and becoming a part in the building of a more positive society.
