MEChA, is a club that is directed by co-presidents, Hector Rendon and Jessica Lopez this year, and Advisor, Jasmin McEntire . MEChA is open to anyone who wants to contribute and represent the Hispanic Community on campus. They have been working to plan an eventful month to celebrate traditions and cultures of Hispanics. MEChA has kicked off the month by having a table of candy during lunch to talk about what is celebrated this month.
MEChA is having a spirit week for Hispanic Heritage month as well from October second through the sixth; Monday: “Huevon Day” (wear comfy clothes), Tuesday: Jersey day (wear a soccer jersey), Wednesday: Hispanic Artist Day (dress like your favorite ), Thursday: Wear your Culture (wear traditional clothing from your culture), and Friday: Vaquero and Flag day (dress up in western wear and bring cultural flags). Lunch this week will also be inspired by Hispanic dishes. All followed by a Lunch event Oct. 6, 2023 were MEChA will host by having live music to dance to, and candies and decoration for students to enjoy.
One student at PRHS who is Salvadorian expressed how she felt on behalf of MEChA creating events for Hispanic Heritage month.
“Over my high school experience, I’ve seen clubs such a s MEChA and ACT collaborate, together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, such as the annual Baile and lunch event which brings people of many backgrounds together and lets them connect on a deeper level,” Amy Ayala (11) said.
Advisor McEntire also talks to us when asking what have they done when it comes to collaborating.
“ASB is really stepping in and saying that they want to participate in any of the activities MEChA has planned, which is wonderful. We love collaborating with ASB and they’ve been very supportive. I think more than ever, we’re united and there’s always more room to celebrate each other.”
At PRHS MEChA has made sure to create an environment for Latino students to feel comfortable and represent their culture during Hispanic Heritage Month.