Hermanas Gather at Wildwood, NJ for SILK on the Beach

Wildwood, NJ, June 11, 2007– After much anticipation, the Hermanas of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. (SIA) gathered at Wildwood, NJ for Batanga Beach Break ’07/SILK 6 on the Beach. SIA had a huge representation at this event as Hermanas ranged from members who joined in 1992 to the most recent membership class of 2007. After months of hard work, SIA’s National Stroll Team (NST) took third place in this year’s competition with their remarkable and creative performances. This year’s NST was led by Brenda Tollinchi and composed of the following members: Jannira Roman, Yaritza Mejia, Jessica Rivera, Raquel Rivera, Estrella Buelvas, Jackie Gonzales, Lisbel Rosario, Luz Pichardo, Athena Colon, Julia Acevedo, and Betsy Placencia.

SILK 6 took place at Wildwood’s Convention Center following a performance by Latino reggaeton sensation, Calle 13. Hermanas filled the upper mezzanine section, making SIA one of the most represented sororities. The colors red, gold, and blue were proudly worn and the enthusiasm and support for the NST was clearly heard in the cheers and chants of Hermanas. SIA’s NST moved on round after round exhibiting their energetic and creative strolls. SIA proudly took home third place. SIA would like to congratulate the SILK 6 winners: Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/ Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. and Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc.

Hermanas also participated in the various activities that took place on the beach. From volleyball and softball tournaments to the King and Queen of the Beach competition, SIA made its presence felt. SIA’s very own Jalene Mojica was crowned Queen of the Beach. SILK on the Beach became a weekend of bonding and sisterhood as both veteran and new Hermanas exchanged stories and got to know each other better.

About Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. (SIA): Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. (SIA) was founded on September 29, 1990 by a diverse group of women with the goal of creating an organization that would help their communities, unite women, and uphold a set of distinct goals. Its dedication to scholarship, service and professional development within the Latino community has grown beyond New York, with chapters in several states including: New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, California, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, Virginia and Florida.

SIA is more than a sorority; we are a family and network of professional, strong and dedicated women leaders. We are also a 501(c)7 tax-exempt organization and we work in conjunction with the Solidaridad Inspiración Amistad Community Foundation, Inc.- a 501(c)3 Community Foundation committed to scholarship, service and professional development within Latino communities nationally. Fore more information visit www.hermandad-sia.org



To see the NST in action, please visit: www.youtube.com

Contact: Wendy Toribio
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.
marketing@hermandad-sia.org
www.hermandad-sia.org