Spanish club students decorate for El Dia de Los Muertos-Day of the Dead.
Hola! Como estas? Bien. Y tú? Konnichiwa. Hello! How are you? Good. And you? Spanish and Japanese, to many people, is a first or second language used either in their home or at school.
A vibrant club last year, Japanese, will be beginning in November however, Spanish club is up and running for students to attend.
“I want the students to be in contact with Spanish food, holidays, arts and culture, movies, listen to music, play Spanish games such as soccer, and learn Spanish dances. Of course, we will be practicing the Spanish language. I’m trying to plan a trip to a Spanish restaurant as well. There are no organizations or guest speakers yet, but I do want somebody to teach the students the Spanish types of dances,” said Spanish teacher Ms. Violetta Suroweic.
“The Spanish Club seems to be a diversity of many different activities. Although I do not take Spanish as a class, I take Chinese; I feel as if that this club is leaning towards my interest. I always wanted to learn about every detail and aspect of the Spanish people. I feel like being a part of this club will help me grow in that way,” said senior Alexandra Crimmins.
However, in Spanish class, students have to complete three years in order to take the Regents examination.
“There are four levels of Spanish classes. All of the students that showed up to the exam, passed the Spanish Regents,” said Ms. Suroweic.
As a part of this club, students will taste Spanish foods, play Spanish games, and listen to a variety of Spanish music. Two years ago there was a Spanish club much similar to this, but it did not succeed because many students did not have time after school.
“The club seems interesting, especially if you take Spanish as a class. They really broadcast the club to everyone in the school. I think that a lot of people choose to participate in the club because it allows them to learn about Spanish and about the Spanish community without actually sitting in a fifty minute class,” said sophomore Chris Smart.
According to Ms. Suroweic, there are only about ten to fifteen members in the Spanish Club. “The importance of Spanish club is to enable students to get to know Spanish culture and be part of the variety of activities and practice Spanish. I just want the students to have fun and enjoy the Spanish culture,” said Ms. Suroweic
Ms. Suroweic is the advisor of the Spanish club. Every Thursday after school in Room 246, students meet to participate in activities to experience Spanish culture.
If you have a love for Spanish, or just interested in the culture, see Ms. Suroweic immediately.
“Spanish club seems fun and educational. As a member of the club, I could gain some knowledge of a different culture,” said sophomore Gilana Levin.
In addition, there is another foreign language club, the Japanese Club. Ms. Natalia Higashide was the advisor for the Japanese Club last year.
“I am planning to restart the Japanese club in November, meeting every other Thursday, or two Thursdays per month. As far as I know, there is no service credit for attending the club. We do mostly cultural things, hands-on activities. Also, we did some cooking last year. This year, some of the kids are interested in making an ‘anime’ session on one of the Thursdays,” said Ms. Higashide.
