By Jessica Shevlin
The Hispanic club displayed the beauty and richness of the many Hispanic cultures with its annual Hispanic Heritage Show, featuring the traditional Miss Hispanidad competition. This year, the show featured 17 Hispanic countries: the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Mexico, Bolivia, Argentina, Peru, Nicaragua, Spain, Cuba, Ecuador, Venezuela, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Chile.
Senior Elizabeth Montoya, Miss Colombia, was crowned Miss Hispanidad. First princess was junior Naidira Macea, representing the Dominican Republic. Second princess was senior Brenda Ruiz, representing Argentina. Miss Bolivia won best traditional outfit.
“It felt good to win. I couldn’t stop smiling,” Montoya said. “It was a great experience to represent my culture, and now be able to represent the hispanic culture in all.”
Reina Roffe, Hispanic Club sponsor, explained this was one of the best turnouts for the show. “Around five hundred people attended the show this year, and the club raised over $1,000. “
The show included many performances from talented Beach High groups, including the Hi-Tide Marching Band and Auxilary. The crowd also enjoyed a special performance from an authentic Mariachi band.
“Everyone dressed up really well, It was cool that Miss Colombia won since that’s my native country,” Emilio Ulloque, sophomore, said.
“Everyone who was there was having a great time during the show,” said sophormore Noah Sobel. “It was really fun and interesting to see the cultures of Hispanic countries performing”
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