Hispanic Heritage Month is a national celebration in the United States in which people recognize the contributions and efforts made by Hispanic/Latino Americans and also a time to celebrate the diverse heritages and culture. It runs annually until October 15^th.

The Hispanic culture has influenced many aspects of the United States today. They influence through their strong commitment, hard work, and strong faith. According to the Census, about 50 million people (16%) of the population is Hispanic/Latino origin. These numbers will go up drastically over the next few years.

Xavier Chaidez

Class of 2016

Q: What nationality are you?

“Honduran.”

Q: How do you celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?

“My family gets together and we eat some traditional food. We also watch soccer and just have a good time.”

Q: What makes you proud to be Hispanic?

“What makes me proud is the fact that we’re looked down on as if we’re not supposed to be here, but we are and I’m truly blessed.”

Erika Donahue

Class of 2016

Q: What nationality are you?

“I’m Mexican and Native American.”

Q: How do you celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?

“My family and I tend to just make a bunch of cultural foods and spend time together.”

Q: What makes you proud to be Hispanic?

“I’m proud to be Hispanic because we have the most amazing food.”

Joel Barajas

Class of 2016

Q: What nationality are you?

“Mexican.”

Q: How do you celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?

“All of my family comes together and we just hang out and eat Posole.”

Q: What makes you proud to be Hispanic?

“I’m proud to be Hispanic because Hispanic people come from nothing but rise to be someone when they come to this country. It’s empowering.”

Osvany Valdes

Class of 2017

 Q: What nationality are you?

“Cuban to the fullest.”

Q: How do you celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?

“We make traditional Cuban food and throw a big party.”

Q: What makes you proud to be Hispanic?

“Hispanics are diverse and we make the best food.”