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West Leyden Student Activities
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. It is celebrated nationwide through festivals, art shows, conferences, community gatherings, and much more. The month also celebrates the independence days of several Latin American countries, including: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on September 15th, Mexico on September 16th, and Chile on September 18th.
Dreamers and Allies
West Leyden Dreamers & Allies Club's mission is to inform and support those students who, regardless of their legal status, want to obtain a higher education. Our club creates a safe space not only for undocumented students but for all students to come together as one community in support of each other.
Contact Ms. Ortega or Mr. Vásquez for more information.
Mariachi Club
Mariachi Club is a culturally enriching experience that allows West and East Leyden students to play the beautiful traditional music of Mexico. We have a partnership with Fenton High School's Mariachi Club and will soon partner with Addison Trail High School as well. We perform at various events such as la kermes at Fenton, the big band show at Leyden, and various community events.
Contact Mr. Gómez for more information.
SHARE (Students Helping Achieve Racial Equality) Club
SHARE club invites all students to enjoy gatherings where we indulge in discussion of current events, school events, and other topics that interest students. We include trips to movies, restaurants, and events to encourage students to experience a wide variety of cultures, customs, and social events.
Contact Ms. Ruiz-López or Ms. Shedbalkar for more information.
Spanish Club
Contact Mr. Drobny for more information.
Spanish Exchange Program
Leyden’s inaugural Barcelona Exchange Program is excited to announce that we will be hosting 20 students from Begues, Spain (just outside of Barcelona) for 8-9 days this November. These same students will travel and stay with their exchange partner in Spain for 8-9 days during Spring Break. While in Spain we will visit: La Sagrada Familia, Parc Güell, La Pedrera, La Plaza de Cataluña, Sitges (a quaint beach community), among other sites.
Contact Mr. Aldworth for more information.
Spanish Honor Society
Contact Ms. O'Rourke for more information.