Plainfield East High School hosted its annual Hispanic Heritage Fair on Saturday, October 4.
The event, organized by the Latin-American Student Organization (LASO) and the Spanish Honor Society (SHS), featured delicious food, local vendors, and a vibrant Ballet Folklórico performance.
Dozens of student volunteers from LASO and SHS helped make the fair a success, raising more than $1,000 to fund scholarships for outstanding student club leaders.
“Being part of the Hispanic Heritage Fair was such a meaningful experience,” said PEHS senior Aliana Lopez-Gomez. “It was amazing to help bring our community together through the celebration of Hispanic culture. It reminded me how powerful it can be when people come together to celebrate diversity.”
“The Hispanic Heritage Fair would not be possible without the hard work and advocacy of our students,” said PEHS teacher Kady Fairfield Meneses. “Every year, I am so proud of the leadership skills that our students develop throughout months of planning. This event reinforces that they have a voice and that their voice matters.”
