Spanish Honor Society members at Manhasset High School brought Hispanic cultures to life through handmade goods, country displays and activities designed to engage the school community.
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Students explored Hispanic cultures and traditions through hands-on activities, educational displays and a community service initiative during a weeklong school celebration.
The Manhasset High School Spanish Honor Society organized Hispanic Heritage Week, bringing students together to recognize the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. The celebration was led by faculty adviser Ms. Wiley and society President Emma Ferrone-Mejía.
One of the week’s featured initiatives was a partnership with the Pulsera Project, a nonprofit that connects U.S. students with artisans in Central America through the sale of colorful, handmade bracelets known as pulseras.
Spanish Honor Society members sold the bracelets throughout the week. Proceeds support fair wages for artisans and help fund educational opportunities, health care, housing and community development projects.
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Students also participated in a Banderitas Scavenger Hunt, in which middle schoolers searched for small flags representing Spanish-speaking countries to win prizes.
A display in the high school’s main hallway featured handmade goods and Hispanic candies. Students also took part in a “dulces” guessing contest, combining cultural exploration with an interactive activity.
Meanwhile, students in Spanish classes decorated hallways with informational posters about Spanish-speaking countries around the world. The displays highlighted each country’s geography, culture, traditions and history, giving students opportunities to learn about the diversity of Spanish-speaking communities.
Through service projects, educational displays and interactive activities, the celebration encouraged students to explore Hispanic heritage while recognizing the cultural contributions that enrich their school and broader community.
