Whispers of the Nov. 1 Hispanic Heritage Assembly can still be heard amongst the Hispanic community. Opinions vary from student to student; did the assembly meet expectations?

The assembly showcased many Latin American countries. The fashion show presented students with traditional wear from many countries; Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, Colombia, and more! Quinceañera dresses were presented and although we did not get the mariachi band we were promised, we did watch a great dance performance. If there is anything the assembly proved, is the certain growth of diversity in the Hispanic community at DHS.

A student, Kimberly Granados, had awaited an assembly that wouldn’t disappoint. Granados says the tech crew’s mistakes and delays affected the experience significantly. Granados also acknowledges that if the organizers had “had more time to prepare it would have been better.” Her last note was to agree that “there’s a lot more diversity” and it was effectively shown in the assembly; which she liked.

Another student, Maryam Jafari, disagrees completely. Jafari says she “was looking forward to the assembly and it was really good.” Jafari’s favorite part of most assemblies is the dance performances. She “was there for the dances” and was not disappointed. Jafari was one of the students who “enjoyed” the assembly. Jafari said her only complaint was “when the song was cut off.” 

Assembly participant Eunice Guerrero says she does “believe it went a little better than [she] expected.” From the first assembly group to the second, the participants and coordinator pieced things together, figuring out what worked and what didn’t. They especially struggled because they did not get the chance to practice on stage at all before their performance. Guerrero appreciates how “everyone worked together behind the scenes” to piece it all together.