Hispanic Heritage Month takes place every year from September 15 to October 15 to honor the independence days of many Latin American countries.
"A lot of Latin American countries aren't recognized as much as other ones do,” junior Sy Chavez said. “Except this month people can embrace and celebrate their culture, and I enjoy learning about different traditions and cultures.”
At Warren Central High School, to kick off the month-long celebration, a spirit week was held Sept. 15 to Sept. 19 to showcase the cultures of several of these countries. Monday was for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua's traditional clothing or colors. Tuesday was Mexico's traditional clothing or colors. Wednesday was the Caribbean's traditional day to wear clothing or colors representing the country. Thursday was about sports teams, representing favorite teams or Hispanic athletes. Friday was flag day, which was to represent everyone’s home countries. On Sept. 20 the boys soccer team held two games as part of a Hispanic Heritage celebration event.
The world language hallway was decorated with papel picado. It translates to shredded paper. They’re used for decorations at events like Dia de Los Muertos and Hispanic Heritage Month.
“It’s fun and important to recognize what a wonderful contribution they make to our society,” Spanish teacher Christian Littell said. “Our country wouldn’t exist without the contributions of many Latinos who have come before us.”
When learning about Hispanic Heritage Month, some people will automatically assume that it's only towards known Latin American countries like Brazil and Mexico, but it is for all Latin American countries.
“It's nice to see that everybody's country, specifically Latin American countries, gets recognition,” junior Mario Hernandez said.