FAMOUS PEOPLE
This performer was the first Cuban-born entertainer to star in a major network television show, I Love Lucy.
Who is Desi Arnaz?
This celebration commemorates the Mexican army's victory in 1862 over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.
What is Cinco de Mayo?
This reptile is in the beak of the eagle that sits in the middle of the Mexican flag.
What is a snake?
What South American country has the most World Cup wins?
What is Brazil
Based on a recent survey which country makes the best-tasting Arepa? Colombia's or Venezuela's
What is Colombia
This musician was the first Latino inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998
Who is Carlos Santana?
This traditional six pointed paper mache star is swung at almost every Mexican celebration and is filled with candy and small toys.
What is a pinata?
She was the first Hispanic woman in space.
Ellen Ochoa
This Spanish named nocturnal animal moves slowly because of his armor.
What is an Armadillo?
What percentage of the student body is Latin American? Whoever is the closest, wins!
What is 36%
The first Latina Associate Judge chosen to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2009 by President Barack Obama.
Who is Justice Sonia Sotomayor?
This South American holiday has a tradition of putting a love letter in a pot of basil to conjure love. Dia dos Namorados is also known in the US as?
What is Valentine's Day
What does " ropa vieja" mean in English?
Old Clothes
This is the state in the U.S. with the largest Hispanic population.
What is New Mexico?
Which of these teachers boasts of being the best Salsa dancer on campus? Stephanie Nixdorf, Maricel Suarez, Stephanie Diaz, Marcelo Castillo, Eleana Martinez, Edgardo Campos
Who is Maricel Suarez
This coach was the first Hispanic coach in the National Football League in 1967 when he coached the New Orleans Saints.
Who is Tom Fears?
This is the month that the Mexican holiday "Day of the Dead" is celebrated.
What is November?
The name for a popular Spanish version of a soap opera.
What is a Telenovela?
These two players are considered the kings of soccer and the best ever!
Maradona (Argentina) & Pele (Brasil)
In what year did we celebrate a Latino(a) valedictorian and what was their name(s)? HINT: 1 of them played volleyball :)
Who is....Co-Valedictorian Lauren Morejón (2018) AND/OR Natalie Navarrete (2019)
This President started the process for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in 1968.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
Central American countries all celebrate Independence Day on which date?
What is September 15th
Basketball player Manu Ginobili is from this country
What is Argentina
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated on this date each year.
What is September 15th to October 15th?
What Latin American country's music, culture, and dance is "best" represented at Boca High?
What is Brazil