This
month’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage was about Peru. Students had a special
lunch, activities, and an assembly to cap off the month-long celebration.
The
program featured dancers named "Miski Peru" and the band "Son Peru Chicago." "Miski Peru"
translated to English means "Taste of Peru." These dancers perform to share are their Peruvian culture with others. They also provide private dance classes in Milwaukee
area.
One of the dancers remarked that the "vibrant energy from the [Messmer] audience allowed us to dance with pride." They also appreciated the video created by the Messmer students that was featured in the assembly.
"Son Peru Chicago" was founded in June 20, 2008 in Chicago, IL. They use
a variety of instruments such as guitar, drums, conga, bass, and Peruvian
percussion. Other events that
occurred during this month of Hispanic Heritage included churro sales at lunch which
helped pay for the dancers and musicians.
Freshman Andrea Aurora Felipe-Chavez said of the assembly, "I learned about
the many different types of music, also how the Peru civilization was made. My
favorite part of the assembly was when the band played." This assembly couldn’t be
successful without the organizer, Mrs. Suzanne Welsh, Latino Support
Coordinator. She had help from the of members of the Latino club.
Mrs. Welsh said, "I think
Hispanic Heritage Month went very well, I was very happy of the outcome." I think
it is very important to highlight many countries and the diversity, and to show
that we are united."
--Contributed by sophomores Jessica Gregorio and Gabriela Moreno
