Principal Glover addresses luncheon guests and provides information for the school year ahead | Photo by Dorri Partain

Dorri Partain
Managing Editor

Parents, alumni and staff were invited to Northeast High School (415 S. Van Brunt Blvd) on Sept. 18 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which began Sept. 15 and continues through Oct. 15.

A luncheon featuring Mexican rice, refried beans, tamales, tortilla chips and horchata was enjoyed while Principal Alisha Glover welcomed attendees and provided information for the coming school year.

Lunch is served! | Photo by Dorri Partain

Following the meal, attendants were led to the school auditorium for student performances featuring poetry, vocal and guitar solos, Folklorico dancing, rap and tejano dance. 

Students with the Paseo High School band also performed.

The Paseo High School Band during its performance, Sept. 18 | Photo by Dorri Partain

Guest speaker Victor Aguilar gave a moving speech titled “What Hispanic Heritage Month Means to Me”. Aguilar encouraged the audience to “Stand up for Northeast (neighborhood), stand up for Northeast High, make this the best place it can be.”

Guest speaker Victor Aguilar during his speech, “What Hispanic Heritage Month Means to Me.” | Photo by Dorri Partain

Throughout the school year, students and faculty celebrate many other cultures reflected in its student population.

The program opened with a performance of Folklorico dancing | Photo by Dorri Partain