On April 10th, students and families gathered in the gym to celebrate internationality, where they shared food and important pieces of their culture. Diligently organized by Dr. LePelch, Ms. Olivari, and Mr. Calderon, participants’ traditional dances and songs were performed with beautiful stands representing many different cultures.
Songs Performed
The National Anthem performed by Angelina Matamala
This is How We Do It by Angelina Matamala & The Green Band from USA
Cumbia De los Muertos performed by Chakeal Gibson and Angelina Matamala
Waka Waka performed by Angelina Matamala and Chakael Gibson and Boys & Girls Soccer Teams
Seikilos Epitaph performed by Dr. Spratley and Alexander Mcyko
Hymn to the Muse Calliope performed by Dr. April Spratley
Soy Tico performed by Mr. Calderon
Waving Flag performed by K’Naan and David Bisbal
Traditional Dances
Quinceañera parade, fashion show and dance by Nicky Sosa, Fabiola Cortez, Vicky Esquviel, Alexandra Vargas and Maicol Castellon
Bolivia Caporales folklore dance by Evelyn Sejas and Brianna Montevilla
Torito Pinto and El Sombrero Azul performed by Claudia Martinez, El Grupo Folklorico Salvadoreño Cielo Azul with dancers Katie Torres, Audrey Araya, Abner De La O, Elki Flores and Valeria Nunez
Marinera Norteña by Ms. Sonia Giron and dancers Camila Cruz Mesia, Alejandra Fernandez, Eloísa Molina Carcamo, Emmanuel Siles, and Joseph Joshua Rodriguez
La Valicha performed by Ms. Sonia Giron and dancers Camila Cruz Mesia, Alejandra Fernandez, Eloísa Molina Carcamo, Emmanuel Siles, and Joseph Joshua Rodriguez
Peruvian Marinera Norteña performed by Ms. Yessy’s children and Camila Sofia Vargas and Ariel Alejandro Vargas
Los Tecuanes – drums played by Mr. Jose Luis Reyes with dancers David Reyes, Christopher Vargas, Bryan David Vargas, Arianna Avila Garzon, Carla Torres Reyes, Alondra Torres Reyes, Junior Pacheco Martinez, Irvin Cortez Rubio, Jessica Gomez, Ana Gabriella Gomez, Lizabeth Gomez, Elizabeth Luna Gomez, Victoria Martínez Gómez, Emmanuel Martínez Gómez, Manuel Martínez, Julio C. Cordero, Kamila Cordero, Sofía Cordero, Gabriela Isabel Reyes, Iván Soto and José Luis Reyes.