HSA'S HISTORY
GUESS THE SONG
TRADICIONES
WHO'S THIS?
So you think you can speak Spanish?
100

When was HSA founded

1985

100

Una cartica que yo guardo donde te escribí

Que te sueño y que te quiero tanto

Que hace rato está mi corazón

Latiendo por ti, latiendo por ti

la bicicleta - shakira

100

This tradition celebrates a girl’s transition into womanhood at the age of 15. While it’s widely known in Latin America, less recognized is that the celebration often includes a religious ceremony followed by a grand party. Symbolic elements like the "changing of shoes" and the "last doll" represent leaving childhood behind.


Quinceañera, originated in Mexico

100

This Brazilian soccer star is famous for his dazzling skills, but lesser known is that he once had a brief career in futsal, the indoor version of soccer, which helped develop his quick footwork. He’s also heavily involved in philanthropy, creating the _______ Institute to support underprivileged children in his hometown. Additionally, he's a gaming enthusiast, often streaming online with fans. Who’s this?


Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior





100

How do you say “vacuum?”

Aspiradora

200

Which previous HSA member currently serves as a legislative assistant in the white house?

Kevin Trejos

200

Nena, discúlpame y si te ilusioné

Yo no lo quise hacer

Sé que en el amor cuando es real

ese vuelve, vuelve (vuelve, vuelve)

Pero cómo olvidar tu piel

Y cómo olvidarte mujer

Ya no puedo, girl

Ya no puedo, girl

me rehuso- Danny ocean

200

Held in the small town, this event is a massive tomato fight that takes place annually. Though not as well-known as other festivals of their nature, it draws thousands of participants who throw overripe tomatoes at each other purely for fun. The event was actually banned for a few years in the 1950s due to its chaotic nature.

La Tomatina/ Buñol, Spain 


200

This global pop sensation is not only known for her music and distinctive dance moves, her role as a judge on the voice, but also for her humanitarian work. She founded a charity focused on providing education to underprivileged children  in Colombia called pies descalzos foundation at just 18 and speaks five languages fluently, including Portuguese and Arabic. Who’s this?

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll





200

How do you say “gaps?”

Brechas

300

Can you name the most affiliates? most say at least 8 to receive the points

23 affiliates- ASCENDANCE, ALPFA, ARSA, BRASA,

CALOR, CASA, DSA, ECHA, GATOR SALSA,

HCA, HLHM, HPRSA, IMPACTO, LAWIB, LMSA, MASA,

NAHJ, PASS, PORCOLOMBIA, SABOR LATINO, SHPE, UEPA, VENSA. 

300

La cosa está bien dura, la cosa está divina

Perú con Honduras, Chile con Argentina

Panamá trae la zandunga, Ecuador bilirrubina

Y Uruguay con Paraguay, hermano con Costa Rica

Bolivia viene llegando, Brasil ya está en camino

El mundo se está sumando, a la fiesta de los latinos

la gozadera - gente de zona, marc anthony

300

This festival is celebrated in ___, and blends Indigenous and Catholic traditions. It honors the Virgin of Candelaria, but also features traditional Andean music and dance, with over 40,000 dancers and musicians performing in elaborate costumes. Its combination of pre-Columbian rituals and Christian devotion makes it unique.


La Fiesta de la Candelaria/ Puno, Peru

300

While now famous as a U.S. Congresswoman, she worked as a bartender and community organizer before her political rise. Less commonly known, she won second place in a science fair for a microbiology project and interned in Senator Ted Kennedy’s office during her college years. Who’s this?


Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC)

300

How do you say “peacock?”

Pavo Real

400

What is the name of the annual AHA signature event (no acronyms, full name)

Gator Guayabera Guateque also known as "GGG"

400

Ey, 'ta empezando a llover, otra vez va a pasar

Por ahí viene tormenta, viene temporal

'Ta empezando a llover, otra vez va a pasar

Por ahí viene tormenta, ¿quién nos va a salvar?


una velita - bad bunny latest single

400

While "Día de los Muertos" is famous in Mexico,____  has a unique twist where giant, colorful kites are flown in cemeteries. These kites are believed to help communicate with the spirits of the deceased, and they are often decorated with intricate designs and messages for the loved ones who have passed away.

Día de los Muertos (in Guatemala)

400

The first Latina to lead the National Science Foundation, this astrophysicist made key discoveries about x-rays and black holes early in her career. She also worked on classified projects at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Who’s this?


 Dr. France A. Córdova

400

How do you say “thrift store?”

Tienda de segunda mano

Tienda de ropa usada

Mercadillo

Bazar


500

Who was the first Latino candidate to run for student body president (bonus points for what year) 

Gil Sanchez (2001)

500

Por eso yo te quiero tanto que no sé cómo explicar lo que siento
Yo te quiero, porque tu dolor es mi dolor y no hay dudas
Yo te quiero, con el alma y con el corazón
Te venero hoy y siempre
Gracias yo te doy a ti, mi amor, por existir

Para Tu Amor- Juanes

500

This pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican ritual, performed in Mexico and Central America, is practiced by the Totonac people. Four men climb a tall pole and launch themselves off, spinning downward while attached to ropes. It’s a prayer for rain and fertility, and it’s one of the most ancient and lesser-known Indigenous rituals that has survived to this day.

Danza de los Voladores

500

A pivotal LGBTQ+ rights activist who shares Puerto Rican and Venezuelan heritage involved in the Stonewall Riots, she also advocated for homeless youth and marginalized communities. She co-founded one of the first organizations for transgender rights and fought for the rights of people of color and the poor. Who’s this?


Sylvia Rae Rivera

500

How do you say “wind energy?”

Energia eolica