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South Huntington students showcase Hispanic Heritage Month with music, dance and outreach
Summary
Students from Stimson Middle School and Walt Whitman High School led performances and community outreach Friday as part of the district's Hispanic Heritage Month program. The Latino Heritage Club described a schedule of school and town events and said about 100 students have expressed interest in the club.
WALT WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL — South Huntington Union Free School District students marked Hispanic Heritage Month with musical performances, a solo vocal number and a Latino Heritage Club presentation during the board meeting.
Dr. John Murphy opened the program by thanking the district, teachers and community for supporting Hispanic Heritage Month and called attention to students who would perform and represent the district at the Town of Huntington event next week. "This month has been Hispanic Heritage Month," he said as he introduced the student segments.
Stimson Middle School musicians performed a cumbia piece titled "Raspa," introduced by band director Mr. Guillen and supported by Mr. Foti on saxophone. Michael Duggan, Stimson's principal, told the audience the selection came from a Colombian composer in his wife's hometown and explained the group is preparing the piece for the district's December concert.
A freshman, Sarah Rivera, performed the song "Rise." After Rivera's solo, Dr. Murphy invited the community to attend additional December performances and the town celebration next week.
Priscilla Ramirez, advisor to the Latino Heritage Club at Walt Whitman High School, described the club's growth and outreach. "Each year, this club continues to amaze me with their dedication, passion, and pride," Ramirez said, noting the club has had roughly 100 students express interest and that members visit local elementary schools to share cultural presentations.
Rachel Linares Marrera, the club's student president, told the board the group hosts events such as game nights and a "Mercadito" food sale during varsity games and plans to perform at the town's Hispanic Heritage celebration and at the school's pep rally. She said the club is open to non-Hispanic students and aims to build unity across the school community.
The presentations concluded with applause from the board and a reminder of the district's upcoming performances and community events tied to Hispanic Heritage Month.
