Students at Sewanhaka High School celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month as a way to recognize their ancestors’ contribution to society.
Each year, from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, the United States honors the contributions that Latinos have made to our country, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. This commemoration began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. During this annual celebration, the contributions and achievements of Hispanics/Latinos in the U.S. are honored, as well as their culture and traditions.
At Sewanhaka High School, many students’ ancestors have come from various parts of the globe and have contributed to build this school community. Commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month gives students an opportunity to not only feel proud of their roots, but to share with those who are not Hispanic the richness and diversity of the various Latin American cultures, and beyond.
As part of the celebration, students from Mrs. Liliana Bascetta and Mrs. Esther Acevedo’s Spanish classes participated in local competitions by writing essays and reading various books from the library. The teachers expressed their gratitude to library media specialist Mr. Justin Mirsky for his help and support.
