October 26, 2011

Hispanic Heritage Month: Students Celebrate a Night of Culture

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The Hispanic Society of Lafayette hosted the Noche de Cultura (Night of Culture) to mark the end of Lafayette’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Students took part in games, food, music, dancing, and performances.

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Stephanie Rodriguez '12 was the M.C. for the event.
Breyon Brown '12 hits the piñata.
Stephanie Silva '13 hits the piñata.
A student swings at the piñata.
Students grab candy from the piñata.
Tom Brinkerhoff '13, left, with members of the dance troupe Abada-Capoeira.
Lizzie Wilson '13 spars with members of Abada-Capoeira.
Students and members of Abada-Capoeira perform some movements.
Michelle Echenique '14
Elkin Castaneda '14 performs with Abada-Capoeira.
Annalaura Linder '14 tries out some moves with members of Abada-Capoeira.
Abada-Capoeira performs.
Students dance with Abada-Capoeira.
Tom Brinkerhoff '13 performs with Abada-Capoeira.
Claudia Umana '14 demonstrates the merengue.
Michelle Echenique '14 dances with Christopher Vinales '13.
Stephanie Silva '13 and Christopher Vinales '13 demonstrate the Merengue.
Carter Tillquist '14 and Rachel Kutz '14 dance the merengue.
The Precision Step Team performs.
The Precision Step Team performs.
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