DR 101
This is the capital of Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo
This person is the current club president and was born in Santiago De Los Caballeros
Daneiry Cruz
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
This Eboard member is NOT Dominican
Dennys Zamudio (Secretary)
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 EBoard member is from Samaná
Tiffany Marte (Treasurer)
Dominicans love these fired 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
This is how Dominicans refer to public transportation, like shared taxis or buses, usually in unfavorable conditions
Concho
This body of water lies south of DR
Caribbean Sea
This EBoard member is double-majoring in Marketing and Writing with a minor in Digital Media
Joy Andujar (Vice President)
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
The Dominican slang for a "party" or "get-together"
Coro
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 (aka Eddie/Social Media Chair)
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
In DR, this phrase is used to tell someone to stop lying or making excuses
"No me dé cotorra"