Photo by Jaime Diaz
The Spanish club took their annual trip to Chicago, Illinois on the 19th and 20th of April. This trip was planned by Spanish teachers, Megan Johnson and Gina Schuetter. “The students had a great trip to Chicago. They were a wonderful group. They were able to experience some of Chicago’s main attractions, authentic Spanish and Mexican cuisine, language, and culture in the big city,” said Johnson. Schuetter and Johnson made sure that students learned more about Spanish and Mexican culture. They attended the National Museum of Mexican Art as well as The Field Museum, which included displays noting the history of the Ancient Americas. “There are other relevant cities that hold a rich Latin-American US History, but Chicago is the closest. Perhaps we can make it to another destination in the future, like San Antonio or St. Augustine. . . who knows” stated Johnson. The club members were also able to visit a historically settled neighborhood, called Pilsen Village. It became a Spanish speaking neighborhood after the migration of many Mexican Americans. Being able to take educational but fun trips such as these is creating more interest in clubs around our school.
Featured image provided by Jaime Diaz.
