Announcements -- Friday, September 15, 2023
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.
Be sure to check out the board in the HUB for information about events happening around Cincinnati to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
NHS students, don’t forget about these upcoming volunteer opportunities to fulfill your fall service requirements.
- The first is the ALS walk this Sunday. For the walk, you will be required to fundraise $10. If you’re walking for a sport, you will not have to raise additional money for your service hours to count.
- The second service opportunity is the Warrior Run on Saturday October 14th. There is a $10 registration fee for service.
If you can’t make either date, you are required to complete the hours on your own time (3 hours of service) and submit verification of those hours. All service hours are due by October 22nd. If you don’t complete your service hours by the 22nd, you will not be participating in the induction ceremony. Please see the NHS Officers - Ellie Urshel, Leah Wilson, Erin O’Donnell, Tanner Letton or Lindsey Frye - Mr. Wiseman or Mrs. Lowery with questions.
The following colleges will have representatives visiting the CCPC. All juniors and seniors are welcome to take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about these institutions. Please notify your teacher if you will be missing class.
- Indiana University TODAY during 7th Bell
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Monday Sept 18 during 3rd bell
- University of Akron Tuesday Sept 19 during 2nd bell and Kenyon College during 4th bell
- High Point University on Wednesday Sept 20 during 7th bell
- Hope College on Thursday Sept 21 during 1st bell and Butler University during 6th bell