Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
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Thursday, October 28, 2021 | 5:00 p.m.
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Join us in recognizing the Hispanic Scholars of Academic Excellence and honoring this year’s Hispanic Heritage Award Recipients
Click here for the full programSPECIAL AWARDS PRESENTATION
WELCOMING REMARKS
Analy Cruz-Phommany, Director of Bilingual Education
Mistress of Ceremonies
OPENING REMARKS
Van Henri White, President Board of Education
Dr. Lesli Myers-Small, Superintendent of Schools
Melody Martinez-Davis, Deputy Superintendent, Student Support Services
Abel Perez, Director Multilingual Education
Alexci Reyes, Latino Studies and Supports, DOME
STUDENT PRESENTATION
Anna Murray-Douglass Academy, School No. 12
Presented by Kathleen Trepanier, Acting Principal
SPECIAL AWARDS PRESENTATION
Roberto Clemente Student Award
Saniya Spencer, Roberto Clemente School No. 8
Presented by Ricardo Adams, Commissioner
Volunteer Youth Award
Isaiah Santiago, School of the Arts
Presented by Amy Maloy, Commissioner
Academic Excellence Achievement Award
Yalianiz Olan Correa, James Monroe Upper High School
Presented by Beatriz LeBron, Commissioner
Community Service Award
Myrna Gonzalez
Presented by Beatriz LeBron, Commissioner
STUDENT PRESENTATION
Nicole Tanco, Northeast College High School Presented by David Passero, Principal
HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARS AWARDS PRESENTATION
Presented by Wanda Pedraza-Santos, Chair, Office of School Chiefs and
Elizabeth Reyes, Executive Director, Equity & Emotional Support
CLOSING REMARKS
Aaniyah Simmons, Student Representative to the Board
About the Hispanic Heritage Observance
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Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18.
This month, we invite you to learn more about what makes this 30-day celebration so meaningful. Together, we can all show our love to the Hispanic, Latino, and Latinx communities in this country, this month and every day.
Executive and Legislative Documents
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The Law Library of Congress has compiled guides to commemorative observations, including a comprehensive inventory of the Public Laws, Presidential Proclamations and congressional resolutions related to Hispanic American Heritage Month.