DR 101
This is the capital of Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo
This E-Board member worked in the MSSC before
Iliana Benitez
This mashed plantain dish is often served with eggs, salami, and fried cheese
Mangú
This Dominican-Born baseball player, also known as "Big Papi," is a legendary MLB hitter, most famously with the Boston Red Sox
David Ortiz
The Dominican way to say "what's up?" or "how's it going?" when greeting a friend
¿Qué lo qué?
This is the most popular sport in DR
Baseball
these two e-board members are related
Emely and Diana
This refreshing Dominican drink, made with, lime/orange, brown sugar, and milk, is the go to on a hot day
Morir Soñando
She was the first Dominican actress to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star, known for her roles in blockbuster films like Guardians of the Galaxy and Avatar
Zoe Saldana
In the Dominican Republic this is how you say "friend," often used with close companions
Pana
The DR's flag is the only national flag featuring this item
the Bible
this e-board member ran cross country in high school
Axcell
Dominicans love these fried green plantains, usually served as a side dish
Tostones
This Dominican artist, known for hits like "La mamá de la mamá" and "4K," has become one of the leading figures in the global Latin urban music scene
El Alfa
Usually how Dominicans refer to anything – could also be used as a means of expression/swear word
Vaina
This body of water lies south of DR
Caribbean Sea
This E-Board member is the president
Joy Andujar
This popular desert from Latin America, including the Dominican Republic, is made from sponge cake soaked in three types of milk: Evaporated, condensed, and whole
Tres Leches
This bachata singer and leader of the group Aventura is credited with popularizing bachata music internationally
Romeo Santos
This is how a Dominican says something is cool/awesome/really good
Jevi
This fast-paced Dominican dance and music style is often accompanied by instruments like the güira, tambora, and accordion
Merengue
This EBoard member is from Salem, New Hampshire
Edward Brito
This Dominican breakfast, meaning "Three hits,"consists of fried cheese, fried salami, and fried eggs, typically served with mangú
Tres Golpes
A key figure in the Dominican Republic's fight for independence, he's celebrated annually on February 27th
Juan Pablo Duarte
Someone who is naive and not street smart
Pariguayo