Arriving just on the heels of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Marathon High School held a Hispanic heritage celebration of its own on Oct. 24. Opening with an introduction by MHS vice principal Rebecca Keenu, the evening’s festivities included presentations on the flags of Guatemala, Mexico and Nicaragua, a personal immigration story told by Neek Perez Urra, dance demonstrations, a Spanish singing group and address by guest speaker Janny Oliva before closing remarks from Alexander Nicolas and MHS principal Christine Paul.
Photos by SANDRA LEE PHOTOGRAPHY/Keys Weekly
Neek Perez Urra relates the story of his family’s immigration journey from Cuba when he was a young child.From left, Zyan Wiggins, Braulio Garcia, Carlos Lezcano and Isielki Verbel demonstrate the ‘Baile Tipico de Panama.’From left, Maria Sanchez, Alejandro Gonzalez Gamez, Lexie Maloney and Neek Perez show off their Latin dance moves with salsa, bachata and merengue.The school’s Spanish singing group performs.Centennial Bank’s Janny Oliva, right, applauds the MHS students’ presentations as Alexander Nicolas translates.MHS principal Christine Paul, right, and Alexander Nicolas deliver closing remarks.
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