Students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with cultural performances

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Students at Whitehead Elementary School celebrated the conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant showcase of cultural performances.

The event, held in the school’s gymnasium, featured students performing traditional dances such as the tango and Hispanic line dancing. This celebration highlighted the cultural diversity within the school community, where many students have Hispanic roots.

“We are 54 percent bilingual here at Whitehead. Dancing is universal. Our kids love music. They love dancing. And being able to see another culture represent that is just amazing,” said Paula Randall, principal of Whitehead Elementary School.

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th to October 15th. It was first commemorated by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 as a week-long celebration. Later, President Ronald Reagan expanded the celebrations to a month-long observance in 1988.

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