On October 9, Club Leia organized a lunch rally to honor Hispanic Heritage Week.
Hispanic Heritage week is a big deal for many of the Hispanic students because it gives them a week to really honor their backgrounds and where they come from.
Senior Jessica Garcia explained the purpose and meaning behind the rally.
“The purpose of the rally was to reach out to our Hispanic community and give them the sense that they are not alone,” Garcia said.
During the rally, students were seen donating and participating.
Senior Adrian Lopez said what the rally meant to him.
“The rally did not only unify Hispanics, but as well as other cultures, which in many ways was touching because many that felt that they did not have support,” Lopez said.
Club Leia members were going around during the rally and asking for donations for the earthquake catastrophe that happened in Mexico City. With these unfortunate events in Mexico and in Puerto Rico, the students and teachers had a chance to donate and come together to help everyone suffering.
Donations for Mexico are also being accepted in every English class. Puerto Rico’s toiletry drive
is also being accepted in room 155 where they ask students to donate hygienist products that will be sent to the people affected by the hurricane.
Senior Ella Christensen explained her perspective on the rally.
“The Hispanic Heritage Rally showed the multicultural elements of Poly’s Hispanic community,” Christensen said. “Along with several enthusiastic prideful Jackrabbits, the rally was successful.”
There was a big turn out when “El Caballo Dorado”and “Suavemente” started playing, as many students rushed to the stage to dance.
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