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Freshman Regina Hyde draws a paper skull decoration for Día de los Muertos. Hyde said one of her favorite parts of the celebration was getting to eat decorated sugar skulls and other sugary desserts. Hyde said Día de los Muertos is a holiday that can help reduce the fear of death.

Mexican students, Spanish teacher share stories, traditions, feelings towards Día de los Muertos

Kruti Subbannavar October 22, 2021

Freshman Regina Hyde carefully traces the shape of a skull onto blue colored paper. She goes in with different color markers, highlighting details and adding decorations. She said the skull was to be a...

HERITAGE AWARENESS:
Junior Natalia Trevino Amaro strikes a pose during her flamenco dance. She said she values not only her family, but staying in touch with her Hispanic culture as well.

CHS student keeps in touch with Hispanic heritage

Christina Yang, Feature Reporter September 16, 2016

Every day, junior Natalia Trevino Amaro comes and fits in with the crowd at CHS. After school, she shows a different side to her: eating Hispanic food, speaking Spanish and dancing flamenco, a passionate...

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS:
Spanish teacher Gabriela Mendoza works on a class exercise. She said while many Americans who celebrate Cinco de Mayo don’t celebrate for the Mexican victory at Puebla, the CHS Spanish curriculum teaches the true story behind the holiday.

SHREERAM THIRUNA-VUKKARASU // PHOTO

Students, teachers find many don’t know true meaning of Cinco de Mayo, seek to spread awareness

feature April 21, 2016

Junior Bella Layman said she wants more people to know the real history behind Cinco de Mayo before they celebrate this year. “I think the general American thinks that Cinco de Mayo is Independence...

New Give Your Hands to the Future Club  will raise money to help children in Mexico

New Give Your Hands to the Future Club will raise money to help children in Mexico

News December 14, 2015

Give Your Hands to the Future is a new club that will directly assist children in Mexico. Club president and junior Bella Layman, said the club will host fundraisers throughout the year to raise money...

In addition to her traditional duties here at CHS, including working alongside sophomore Janeele White, Ms. Gabriela Mendoza is also in the midst of planning for the open house which will take place on Aug. 27. Parents were emailed the schedule for this year’s event on Aug. 18.

PTO Open House to take place on Aug. 27

Beats August 28, 2015

The PTO Open House, a yearly event that allows parents to familiarize themselves with their child’s schedule and teachers, will take place on Aug. 27. According to PTO president, Cathy Bartling, the...

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