"Grito de Delores, Viva Mexico!!" could be heard across the
playground of Rosa Parks Elementary the morning of Sept. 16 as students
students danced and told the story of Miguel Hildago y Costilla and the
beginning of the Mexican War of Independence.
Remedios
Gómez Arnau, Cónsul General from the Mexican Consulate in San Diego was
in attendance and shared her joy and enthusiasm of our celebration with
everyone in attendance. Parents spent many weeks prior to school
opening to teach the three dances students performed as well as
practicing the reenactment of the historic event from September 16,
1810, which set into motion a war that lasted more than ten years until
Mexico was able to declare its independence from Spain.
Teachers Ramon Espinal and Lourdes Jimenez led as masters of the ceremony, introducing each performance and special guests.
Rosa
Parks Elementary is in the neighborhood of City Heights and serves more
than 1,100 students Pre-K to 5th grade where more than 80 percent of
the students represent Hispanic or Latino heritage. For more
information please contact Irene Hightower, Vice Principal, at
619-282-6803.
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