Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2026 A.C. Whelan third graders celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month By Melissa Moore-Randall T hird graders at the A.C. Whelan recently studied Hispanic Heritage Month. Students were introduced to the origins of the month and many famous Hispanic and Latin Americans. Seventeen of the 23 students are of either Hispanic or Latin origin with roots in Brazil, El Salvador, Peru, Guatemala, Puerto Rico and Colombia, to name a few. All students were assigned a famous person with Hispanic/Latin origin to do a mini biography on. Students wrote a small research paper, dressed up to resemble their famous person, gave an oral presentation, and some also did PowerPoints and posters highlighting the accomplishments of their selected individuals. Research was done on Joan Baez, Laurie Henderson, Cesar Chavez, Pele, Pablo Picasso, Ellen Ochoa, Eva Peron, Gloria Estefan, Jose M. Hernandez, Lin-Manual Miranda, Lionel Messi, Oscar De La Hoya, Oscar de la Renta, Sonia Sotomeyer, Roberto Clemente, Selena and others. National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15 in the United States — recognizing the contributions and infl uence of Hispanic and Latin culture to the nation’s achievements, culture and history. Salome as former First Lady of Argentina Eva Peron Julieta as gymnast Lauren Hernandez, who won gold at the 2016 Summer Olympics Amir as astronaut Jose Hernandez, who was portrayed in the 2023 biopic “A Million Miles Away” D’Alessandro as soccer legend Lionel Messi Akram as former professional boxer Oscar De La Hoya Noor as Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayer, the fi rst Latina on the Court Ana Julia as modernist painter Frida Kahlo Mateo as Diego Rivera — known for his murals depicting social history and labor Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured Everett Aluminum Supplies Celebrating 67 Years in Business Since 1958! ws
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