Dillingham Elementary students were recognized last week for their outstanding artwork honoring Hispanic Heritage Month.
Hispanic Heritage Month — which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 each year — is a chance to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture and achievements of the United States.
Dillingham students were asked to create artwork representing a notable person of Latin or Hispanic origin, a notable contribution or invention by an individual of Hispanic or Latin origin, or a tradition or custom of Hispanic or Latin origin.
Kindergartener Ian Garcia was recognized for his decorative poster board. Frida Kahlo was a prominent topic, with first grader Alaia Paulin awarded for her colored pencil drawing of and narrative about the Mexican painter and second grader Heaven Patino awarded for her Frida Kahlo portrait. Fourth grader Emily Ruiz drew a piñata celebration and fifth grader Kristel Rivera submitted art depicting tamales.
