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On Wednesday, Dec. 20, the Spanish Club combined its annual Fiesta Navideña with the FBLA Club and the Craig School.
Mr. Mark DiGennaro and Ms. Marissa LaPlaca are the co-advisors of the FBLA Club and enjoyed the collaboration as did Dr. Eric M. Caparulo, director of Craig High School and Mrs. Dawn DeSimone, Craig High guidance counselor.
Mr. Vincent LoGiudice, Mr. Roger Shan, Mr. Joseph Diaz, Mr. Frank Dunn and Mr. Brendan Schlitt attended the party as well because the fiesta was open to all BHS staff members, too. Mrs. Rebecca Kipp-Newbold, supervisor for the department of humanities, enjoyed the fact that the party was comingled and commented, “Thank you for merging your clubs for your holiday celebration. You are building a community and traditions that are inclusive rather than exclusive, and creating an environment where everyone is welcome.”
The club members were able to enjoy a variety of holiday treats, many of which were Latino infused. Spanish Club President Huma Zeb brought in homemade quesadillas that were devoured in minutes! Jennifer Padilla, the club’s secretary, brought in morir soñando, a tasty Dominican beverage that features leche condensada and orange juice. Spanish Club member Nicole Kroszer prepared the delicious rice and beans. Amanda Roberts baked her famous dulce de leche bars and FBLA club member Connor Neuhaus served the merengues, made with chocolate chips, that his mother has perfected over the years. Club members shared tortilla chips, salsa and guacamole and many holiday favorites, such as chocolates and homemade cookies.
Many students relished mixing with the members of the FBLA, Spanish Club and Craig High. It gave them an opportunity to be with friends, old and new, in a safe environment. Bleona Albazi stated that “Integrating the celebrations worked out great for me, as I belong to both FBLA and the Spanish club, and I did not need to choose how to divide my time.”
Mrs. Kipp-Newbold, Mr. DiGennaro and Mrs. LaPlaca are looking forward to future collaborations with Señora Buck and Señora Reich and the Spanish club. Dr. Caparulo even invited the Spanish Club to hold next year’s Fiesta Navideña in the Craig High student lounge.
Many students benefited as a result of the collaboration because they were members of both clubs, so they were able to attend both parties. The holiday mixer was a great way for everyone to mingle with fellow students, faculty and members of our BHS extended community. These festivities allowed everyone to end 2017 on a positive note and ring in the New Year
¡Un feliz y próspero Año Nuevo!
