2023-2024 activities

SHS Summer Leadership Retreat

The SHS Exec Board and Committee Leaders had their summer retreat.

All the leaders were able to learn about each role. The leaders also discussed communication methods, analyzed data from surveys, made adjustments to our chapter, planned for the new school year activities and service, and begin planning for induction. Our leaders were busy!

We went to El Abuelo for lunch. And, we had our first official leadership meeting.

SHS Induction Night &

August General Body Meeting

On Tuesday, August 22nd, the Spanish Honor Society - El Guaraní Chapter had the pleasure of inducting 35 new members to its society. The new members are coming with an average GPA of 3.684! We are very excited to have this amazing group of students join us.

After Induction, our SHS Members had their first official general body meeting to cover expectations, activites, and plans for the year.

Kick-Off Party

The SHS Engagement Committee planned the "Kick-Off Party" as our first social event of the year. The kick-off party allowed our members to get to know each other, share some food/snacks, and play a game called "basta."

We had a great time!

Dine to Donate

The SHS Chapter had their annual "Dine to Donate" at El Abuelo in Whiteland, IN.

Thank you to all of our members who attended and helped promote our fundraiser!

Early Learning Community Preschool

Some of the SHS members volunteered at the ELC Preschool to help spreading mulch in the adventure area of a preschool. Our members did this in two parts: on Monday, September 4th, and Saturday, September 9th. Thank you to this wonderful students for their help!

September General Body Meeting

We had our September General Body Meeting on September 12th.

Our meetings are the second Tuesdays of every month (with adjustments when we are on breaks). We had a successful general body meeting: we shared updates, announcements, events, and volunteering opportunities.

Hispanic Heritage Month

The Spanish Honor Society started the celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM).

The SHS Chapter met on Wednesday, September 13th and organized HHM Display Cases to show the CPCSC community a little about the Hispanic culture. There are displays by the cafeteria of WCHS, and CPCSC Central Office (Admin Building).

HHM is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements for the United States.

September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the commemoration because it is the anniversary of the Cry of Dolores (early morning, 16 September 1810), which marked the start of the Mexican War of Independence and thus resulted (in 1821) in independence for the New Spain Colony (now Mexico and the Central American nations of Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Nicaragua) which became the Federal Republic of Central America.

Mexico, most Central American countries, and Chile commemorate their independence from Spain on September 15, September 16, and September 18, respectively.

The Display Case Committee met during their day off to put together this awesome display cases to share a little about the Hispanic culture with the WCHS Community. You can find them between the Media Center and Cafeteria.

The other ones can be found in the CPCSC Central Office.

Early Learning Community Preschool

Some of the SHS members volunteered at the ELC Preschool to help restructure their creek in the adventure area of a preschool. Our members volunteered on Wednesday, September 13th. Thank you to this wonderful students for their help!

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Hispanic Heritage Month - Flag Parade

The SHS Chapter also organized a flag parade with a drum cadence to kick off the celebrations on Friday, September 15th.

FIESTA Indianapolis Volunteering

15 SHS members volunteered with La Plaza on Friday, September, 15th to help set up for FIESTA Indianapolis.

Students helped by setting up tables, chairs, and other tasks.

After volunteering, students grabbed a bite at Shake Shack before heading back home.

FIESTA Indianapolis

Some of our SHS members attended the annual FIESTA Indianapolis on Saturday, September 16th to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

It was a lovely day with performances, food, and activities.

Pickleball (court set up) volunteering

On Friday, September 22nd, some of our SHS members helped tape the tennis courts at the high school to make pickle ball courts for the Clark-Pleasant Pickleball Challenge.

Hispanic Food Trip #1

Our first Hispanic Food Trip of the school year was a success! This was the third time SHS has visited Che Chori.

A huge thank you to Mr. Marcos for having us again, and for sharing with our members about his culture, experiences, and challenges.

The food was amazing! And, we look forward to returning in the future!

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Childcare @ ELCP

September 27th - Some of the SHS members volunteered to help with childcare at the Early Learning Community Preschool while parents were meeting with teachers for Parent-teacher conferences.

October General Body Meeting

We had our October General Body Meeting on October 3rd.

Our meetings are the second Tuesdays of every month (with adjustments when we are on breaks, like it was with the October meeting). We had a successful general body meeting: we shared updates, announcements, events, and volunteering opportunities!

Cleanup @ Clark ES

During Fall Break (Oct 17th), some of the SHS members volunteered to help with the cleanup of the patio.

Día de los Muertos - Display Cases

The SHS Chapter took some time during their Fall Break (Oct 18th) to come to school and put together the Día de los Muertos Display Cases. This year, we received the marigolds from Harmon Farms Free Range Plants (located in Lebanon, IN). A big thank you to Jess & John Harmon for growing the marigolds for us!

The third display case was created to display the pumpkins for the Pumpkin Contest in collaboration with the NHS and NAHS chapters.

Hispanic Food Trip #2

Our second Hispanic Food Trip of the school year was a success! This was the second time SHS has visited La Guanaquita #2.

We had a great time enjoying good conversations with great food and service.

The food was amazing! And, we look forward to returning in the future!

COCO Live-to-Film

Some of the SHS members attended the COCO Live-to-Film concert hosted at Clowes Hall - Butler University on October 26th.

Aside from the film, the concert included the Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México of the Ballet Folclórico Nacional de México by Silvia Lozano, which is a musical group that stands out for its ability to fuse pre-Hispanic instruments with instruments from the colonial era. Their performance creates a unique and distinctive sound that evokes the rich history and culture of Mexico. The orquesta was conducted by Esin Aydingoz.

Dia de los Muertos Celebrations

In honor of Dia de los muertos, we celebrated the holiday by having a pitch-in, crafts, and learning more about this special holiday.

November General Body Meeting

We had our November General Body Meeting on November 14th.

December General Body Meeting

We had our December General Body Meeting on November 12th.

We had a successful general body meeting: we shared updates, announcements, events, changes, and expectations for the new semester!

La Posada de SHS

The SHS chapter planned and experience a very colorful and fun celebration in Hispanic culture called "Las Posadas." This year SHS decided to show its members what a posada is. We learned about the history and meaning of the tradition, we practiced the posada tradition, and we celebrated!

The SHS chapter also broke piñatas. They ended the event with a delicious pitch-in.

SHS Winter Retreat

The SHS Exec Board and Committee Leaders had their mid-year retreat during winter break on Wednesday, December 20th.

The leaders reviewed and analyzed the SHS chapter's first semester. They discussed all the positives and adjustment-needed. They analyzed the goals they had for themselves, and they created new goals and adjustments for the new semester.

Our leaders also discussed plans for the second semester and created new goals for the team and chapter.

Happy Holidays!

The SHS Chapter took some time during winter break to create some display cases to share how the Hispanic culture celebrate the holidays.

The display cases share what people eat for the New Year, what traditions they have to welcome the New Year, and the celebration of Día de los Reyes!

Día de los Reyes

The 6th of January, also known as "Epiphany" is a well known and celebrated holiday in many Spanish-speaking countries. This day is also called "Día de los 3 Reyes Magos."

We celebrated by cutting a kings cake and had some Mexican hot chocolate. A few of our members found a "baby" in their piece. Those members who found the "baby" will now have to plan the "Día de la Candelaria" event for February.

January General Body Meeting

We had our January General Body Meeting on January 9th.

We had a great first body meeting of the semester: we shared updates, announcements, events, changes, and upcoming opportunities!

Black History Month Display Cases

The Display-Case Committee worked in the Admin Building's Cultural Display Cases to celebrate Black History Month. They highlighted the Afro-Latino community.

February General Body Meeting

We had our February General Body Meeting on February 13th.

We had a great second general body meeting of the semester: we shared updates, announcements, events, leadership applications, upcoming tasks for seniors, and other opportunities!

Día del amor y de la amistad

On Tuesday, February 13th we celebrated our "día de la candelaria" event. The students who found el bebé Jesus organized the event. For this event, they decided to do a "día del amor y de la amistad" celebration. The SHS members learned about this holiday, played a vocabulary game on blooket, made some Valentine's day cards for friends, and enjoyed some food and snacks.

CARNAVAL

The SHS Display Case Committee and other SHS Members put together some new display cases in celebration of Carnaval.

Carnival or Shrovetide is a Christian festive season that occurs before Lent, consisting of Quinquagesima or Shrove Sunday, Shrove Monday, and Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras. Carnival typically involves public celebrations, including events such as parades, public street parties and other entertainments.

Dine to Donate

The SHS Chapter had their first "Dine to Donate" at Tequila House Mexican Restaurant in Whiteland, IN.

Thank you to all of our members who attended and helped promote our fundraiser!

Food Trip #3

Our third Hispanic Food Trip of the school year was a success! This was the second time SHS has visited La Mr. Patakon.

We had a great time enjoying good conversations with great food.

The food was amazing! And, we look forward to returning in the future!

March General Body Meeting

We had our March General Body Meeting on March 12th.

We had a great third general body meeting of the semester: we shared updates, announcements, events, leadership applications, upcoming tasks for seniors, and other opportunities!

Kerman Sarao

"Dos para un tango"

Albricias

We had two SHS members submit to Albricias this year! Both members were chosen to be published. Check out their work and edition using this link.

Congrats to both students!

Jasmine Shergill

"La música sobrevive"

CARNAVAL

with SHS

The SHS Chapter celebrated Carnaval on Tuesday, March 19th.

Members in the Engagement Committee planned and presented information on the background of Carnaval, where it is celebrated, and how it is celebrated. After learning about this holiday, we enjoyed some delicious food such as arepas, sweet pineapple and strawberry empanadas, and churros.

Display Cases Hispanic Artists

The SHS Display Case Committee met over Spring Break (March 28th) to put together the last display case of the year.

For the last display case, the committee researched and highlighted Hispanic artists and famous pieces by them. Some of the artists include: Friday Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, Diego Rivera, and others.

Solar Eclipse Volunteering

w/ Astral Assisted Living

A couple of our SHS members volunteered at Astral Assisted Living to help with their Solar Eclipse viewing event. March 8th, 2024 will be date to remember as we were able to experience a full eclipse.

April General Body Meeting

We had our April General Body Meeting on April 9th.

We had a great fourth general body meeting of the semester: we shared updates, reminders, announcements, events, leadership applications, upcoming tasks for seniors, and other opportunities as we finish the school year!

Game Night Volunteering at Astral Assisted Living

On April 24th, some of our SHS members volunteered at Astral Assisted Living to help with their game night.

Celebrate Día

at JCPL

The SHS Chapter joined the Johnson County Public Library - Clark Pleasant Branch on their "Celebrate Día" event on Sunday, April 28th.

"Día, is an international celebration of children, families and reading. Putting an emphasis on promoting literacy in all children, Día connects children to books from different cultures and languages." - JCPL

The SHS Chapter joined by sharing Hispanic sweets, candy, and snacks. Additionally, SHS taught the children and community members the piñata song and broke two piñatas with everyone.

Día del Niño -

cultural event w/ SHS

The SHS Engagement Committee organized a Día del Niño celebration on April 30th. Members from the committee presented on the significance of this day, the history, and how people celebrate children around the world. We also enjoyed some snacks, drinks, food, and broke piñatas!

Children's Day is a commemorative date celebrated annually in honour of children, whose date of observance varies by country. In 1925, International Children's Day was first proclaimed in Geneva during the World Conference on Child Welfare.

May General Body Meeting

We had our May General Body Meeting on May 13th.

We had a great fifth and last general body meeting of the semester/school year: we shared last minute information with our members, honored the seniors, awarded various awards, and had the transition of leadership.

Thank you to all of our members for a great year!

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