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Spanish is spoken in a lot of

countries and the only one I

havent been to is Spain, which is

why Im striving to go there.

Dzenita Bektic (11)

1. JUST DANCE Members hold each others hands as they are taught

how to salsa on Oct 5. Everyone knew it was okay to just let loose

because no one was going to judge them, Leticia Miguel (11) said.

The dance meetings were held in the hallways. 2. GIRLS & DOLLS

Goong around on Sep. 22, Tian Chan (11) and Sarah Dabbagh (11)

measure their yarn and cut it to make worry dolls, which chase away

stress. I have no artistic ability, so we were just laughing at our dolls,

Dabbagh said. 3. FOOTLOOSE Two members, Zachery Willman (10)

and August Wilcox (10), pair up to learn how to salsa. It was fun to get

out there and do something out of the ordinary, Wilcox said. Students

were given the chance to dance with every member. 4. SIDE BY SIDE

Students show off their worry dolls by placing them next to each other.I hope they actually work, Dzenita Bektic (11) said .The students used

their creativity to make their dolls stand out. 5. DOLLING IT UP Ms.

Ana Castro (Spanish) demonstrates how to make a worry doll. Im

disappointed because I wasnt there when they made it, Leticia Miguel

(11) said. The worry dolls were meant to chase away any worry or stress

and to attract good luck. Photos by Danielle Hampton

ingualThe approximate number of

students who participate in each

language club, as estimated by

the sponsors.

The bell had rung and school was done for the day, but

the hallways were lled with salsa music. Members feet

attempted to keep the rhythm as they switched part ners.

Some members of the Spanish Club laughed at their

friends missteps as they glanced down the two lines

outside Ms. Ana Castros (Spanish) room on Oct. 5.

News of the rst club meeting of the year spread

through Facebook, yers on the walls and personal invites.

On Sep. 8, nearly every desk in room 233 was lled with

an unprecedented amount of attendees. There were now

nearly 40 members as opposed to the previous years 12.

Secretary Brooke Harness (11), who had not expected

such a turnout, was pleasantly surprised. We saw

people who didnt even take Spanish at the meeting,

Harness said.

With the boom in membership, the club planned on

having new activitiessome that had been proposed in

previous years, but never came to fruition.

Its more lively with all these people and the activities

are fun too, Hannah Oliver (11) said. One day, were

going to make a whole bunch of Spanish food in Ms.

Cashs room and were also going to tie-dye our own

shirts.

Though the unexpected increase in interest was

welcome, it also brought up the possibility of necessary

structural changes.

We might even have to divide the club since it is so

big, but we actually wont have to divide forever, Ms.

Castro said. We will let them decide so t hey have a

good time and learn about the culture while enjoying

themselves, she said.

In addition to the new activities and possible split,

the change also presented the opportunity to spread

a cultural experience to more students. No one really

thinks about how culture ts in to the club, they just think

of stereotypes, said Bridget ODaniel (12). We need

to learn more about other places because then we can

better understand ourselves, and stereotypes arent the

best way to do that.

Spanish Clubs membership surge brings salsa dancing,

worry dolls, and comida deliciosa.

Words by Lisa Pham Design by Eli Fosl

Accin

Spanish:99

French:67

Latin:30

German:20

Jacob Sims (12, left) and Patrick Allen (12, right) teach simple reading and writing skills to Hispanic children at Okolona Elementary through the National Spanish Honor Society.Photos by Yazmin Martinez

Deadlines for turning in hours for

various service clubs loomed over

students heads as the year progressed.

For the members of the National Spanish

Honor Society (NSHS), this stress was

slightly relieved.

Spanish Honor Society is unique

because we dont require any service

hours, an NSHS ofcer, Jacob

Sims (12) said. But then we have

distinguished members. If they complete

10 service hours, they get benets. They

could also use these hours for other

service clubs.

Members had the option of earning

their service hours by teaching Hispanic

children basic language concepts

at Okolona Elementary every other

Thursday in a program called Head Start.

We were playing with Play-Doh one

day, and he made a little doughnut and

put his eye through it and was like Veo

te!, I see you! Sims said, recalling a

student. Its been rewarding to be able

to go out and help little kids who are

learning English as a second language.

Words by Colleen Kidd

HONORS

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In French Club,

pumpkin painting was

really fun. Its a nicetradition we have. I

made a Harry Potter

pumpkin.

Nikita Perumal (12)

My frst year, all the French extra-

curriculars appealed to me, as I had

taken the language since sixth grade.

I came to realize that the French Club

gave me the most insight into French

culture. The relaxing meetings always

include French ood brought by

members,- and a un activity designed to

expose us to their customs. Once I knew

this was the club I wanted to commit the

most o my time to, being the president

or two years was a bonus instead o

a hassle. I have had Madame Farman

or three years, so it was convenient to

plan the meetings with her ater class.

I also love that any level o French

students can participate and have the

same experience. I hope that the club

continues to thrive ater I graduate,

and students enjoy the un, educational

meetings or years to come.

Lhistoire Franais

Emily Pauw (12)

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