In the fall of 1981, a group of young engineers inspired by Jesse Macias gathered to form the San Diego Chapter of the Society of Hispanic Engineers. The group, led by Juan Garcia included Jesus Armendariz, Marcia Ledezma, and Imelda Soto. For six months they operated without a formal organizational structure until the Spring of 1982 when other people heard the good news. Mike Cruz, Luis Gallegos, and Jose Valdez joined the group.
By this time, Juan Garcia had also planted the seed at San Diego State University and the student chapter at SDSU was already actively recruiting members. Robert Espinosa was the first student chapter President. Gil Montez, Jess Sandoval, Jorge Rosales, Ricardo Reyes, Paz Gomez, Ramon Ruelas, Marcelo Cabello, and Danny Delgadillo were the original student chapter members.
On May 20, 1982 the San Diego Chapter honored its first two graduating seniors
at the now defunct Soledad Franco Restaurant located at 1st and B streets,
SHPE San Diego began a tradition when it honored these graduating seniors.
Since then, SHPE has honored more than 600 young men and women who have achieved
a long held dream of becoming engineers or scientists.
The Annual Awards and Installation Banquet honors our graduating seniors. Every graduating senior that enters into the mainstream of Corporate America, and in particular, San Diego's Corporate Community, is a competent engineer or scientist, a leader and a contributing human resource to their respective organizations.
| Chapter Milestones 1981 Chapter organized 1982 First Annual Banquet First Scholarship Awarded 1994 IRS 501 (c) (3) determination (Non-profit) 1999 Non-Profit Bulk-Rate mailing privileges 2001 Presidents Scholarship Established ($1500 Award) 2004 & 2005 President Roman Diaz awarded a unique Student Chapter Appreciation Award for his extensive support and mentorship to the 4 Student Chapters 2005 Chapter of the Year for Region II |
Members with Lifetime SHPE Membership Michael A. Cruz |
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