HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH MATTERS

SERIES 5

Thursday, October 13 @ 2:45P Somerville High School Auditorium Stage

Presented by Students & Teachers

SERIES 5 THANK YOU

We (Ms. Massillon, Ms. Jackson, and Mr. Dua) want to extend our appreciation to the following that helped organized Series 5:

Students Coordinating Team Meira Downie, Class of 2018 Abigail O’Brien, Class of 2019 Beatriz Pequeno, Class of 2019 Nia McLean, Class of 2019 Advertising Production Mr. Gerlach and Graphics Design TV/AV Production Mr. Moriarty Somerville High School TV Media Broadcast Club Faculty Supporters Dr. Darius Green Vanety Cruz Special Community Appreciation Mary Skipper, Somerville Public Schools Superintendent

THE MATTER SPEAKS SERIES

is an interactive event that allows social issues to be shared upon—by both youth and adults. A text conversation among three teachers (Ms. Massillon, Ms. Jackson, and Mr. Dua) created this idea for students and teachers to be able to share what matters to them.

This series seeks to provide a safe space to explore self-expression through the use of a creative and interactive medium. We hope to leverage the power of our diverse community as we collectively share experiences, discuss issues, and celebrate the beauty of those social and cultural pieces that define us as individuals and as members of a local and global community.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH MATTERS:

SERIES 5

finds its origins from 1968, when President Lyndon B. Johnson first approved Hispanic Heritage Week. Years later, President Reagan expanded this to 30 days. Every September 15 – October 15, the United States celebrates this themed month to recognize the valuable contributions of Hispanic Americans to our country’s history, while exploring the cultures of our Latin American neighbors.

For most Latino families, celebrating culture is a part of the lifestyle and mind. This is an opportunity for Hispanics and non-Hispanics to dive more deeply into the history of ancestors and help create an intimate knowledge of the role that Latinos have played in American history, as well as the affect they’ve had on our culture.

SERIES 5 LINE-UP

Series Introduction (By Maria Aranibar)

Meira Downie

(Junior)

Samantha Jimenez (Junior)

Lisa Machnik

(World Languages Department Chair)

Carlos Contreras (History Teacher)

Halima Castano (Senior)

Vanina Brown

(Spanish Teacher)

Rachelly Santiago (Junior), Arlena Navaro (Senior),

Jaieen Alicea (Junior)

Maria Aranibar

(Junior)

Q&A with Performers

IN HONOR TO OUR POPULATION IN SOMERVILLE, AT SHS, & THE 900+ LIVES LOST IN HAITI DUE TO HURRICANE MATTHEW

HAITI MATTERS

SERIES 6

Tuesday, November 15 @ 2:45P Somerville High School Auditorium Stage

Presented by the Haitian Club

INTERESTED IN PERFORMING? HAVE AN IDEA FOR A TOPIC?

We are looking for all Somerville High School students, teachers, administrators, and counselors who would be interested in performing and/or suggesting ideas for future series. Please see Ms. Massillon, Ms. Jackson, and/or Mr. Dua for more details.

Thank you.