HISPANIC HERITAGE ASSEMBLY  10/06/2010

Photos by Zach     Article by Alex Almonte

Before yesterday, Hispanic Heritage Month had not been celebrated with an assembly. Stephanie Lopez, a member of the Junior Class, asked Mr. Constantino if it was possible to have an assembly for the whole school. Mr. Constantino quickly agreed and suggested she contact Senora Lyle and Ms. Figueroa.

At first, we were struggling to get the acts together and Senora Lyle and Ms. Figueroa almost considered canceling the assembly. As the word got out, more students volunteered to participate. There were many late afternoons’ practices as more acts came into place.

David Morales from the governor’s office, Maria Carrasco from the school committee, and Jean-Claude Francois from the mayor’s office were kind enough to reschedule their work day to come and speak at our assembly. This assembly also gave us a chance to let the African American Club perform with us because we are linked through our heritage.

We had two exciting and professional performances, the audiences were great and appreciative, and all the participants get a standing ovation.

Huge birthday celebrations for a 15 year old are called Quinceaneras. In Latin American and Hispanic culture turning 15 is considered a big deal. It's a time when a young girl is turning into a woman. Many American girls have a Sweet Sixteen, a Quinceanera is the Latin American equivalent.

Stephanie Lopez was the emcee (master of ceremonies) at both assembly.

Mr. Constantino acknowledging the efforts of all the teachers and students who helped out with the assembly.

Jean-Claude Francois speaking fluent Spanish which was amazing and it went perfect with the show.

The Wacka Wacka dance being performed with the help of the African American Club.

This is the image of a young lady finally becoming a woman.

The beginning of the Quinceanera ceremony.

Daybelis and Alex performing the Merengue Ripiao.

The percussion band had the beat and the audience behind them.

The final act of the show  was assisted by a group of volunteering parents.

...and they all danced off the stage.

The following students, in no particular order, were active participants in the Hispanic Heritage Assembly:

Julio Arias                                Diana Abraham                      Kerry Macario

Krizly Bautista                        Yazmine Trinidad                    Khelay Sharifi

Varvarra Valentin                    Gloris Lopez                            Nashaly Santana
 

Dauris Munoz                        Pamela Hernandez

Ana Vargas                            Michael Nunez

Isabel Espinal                        Rebecca Young

Oscar Mercado                    Ayesha Reyes

Rosie Lopez                            Salvador Castro

Brittaney Greer                    Katherine Perez

Katherine Castro                    Daybelis de la Rosa

David Hiciano                        Junio Dicen

Elvia Sazo                                Asia Greer

German Canales                    Alex Almonte

Ziyadah Montas                    Mayra de leon

Stephanie Marin                    Stephanie Lopez

Warly Ruiz                            Leslie Rosado

Joneluis Alberto                    Glenney Nunez

Nicole Mercedes                    Angely Rosa

 Escarlyn Crisostomo              Martine Valeri

Brianna Doucette                    Genesis Taveras

Stefanny Burgos                        Berenice Lujano

Betania Acosta                        Magaly Fabian

Janirca Jimenez                        Esther Mawhinney

Karen Diaz                                Francisco Perez

Ruby Sosa                                Kareane Rosario

Ann Achu                                Luvie Jean

Alyssia  ?                                 

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