By Henry Smith – Staff Reporter 

The Jonathan Law Spanish Club held its first meeting on September 19.

The club’s goal is to educate more students about Spanish culture and Language. Meetings will be held every other Monday after school in Room 219.

“Students should join the Spanish Club to create awareness of the Spanish language and culture, and to help promote multiculturalism within the school and community,” Co-Advisor Mrs. Trombetta said.

This year, the Spanish Club is planning a few different events. They will be “spotlighting” local Hispanic-owned businesses or restaurants on The Morning Briefing, planning a Movie Night, and will be participating in the “Pulsera Project” once again.

“I enjoy bringing a group of like-minded students together to bring awareness to a culture that is so vibrant and alive in our community, more people just need to be informed about it,” senior President Sarah Ahmed said. “Our advisors are a huge help with planning events, and coming up with ideas for the members of the club and the entire school.”

Co-Advisor Mr. McPartland is excited for Spanish Club to be back this year.

“I’m most excited about two things: the opportunity to work with organizations to give back to the local and not so local Latino communities and the opportunity to have informal conversations with students in Spanish to boost our confidence when speaking,” Co-Advisor Mr. McPartland said.

The club has just under 20 members, and new members are always welcome. Anyone can join the Spanish club, even if they are not taking a Spanish class.

“It feels good to know that students will walk away feeling more confident using the Spanish language to communicate,” McPartland said.

At club meetings, students brainstorm ideas on how to bring out the Spanish language, and the culture of Spanish speaking countries in the Law community. Meetings usually last 30 to 45 minutes.

Other than fundraising, the club aims to be an open space for students from Spanish speaking countries to have a community at Law. 

“I enjoy the Spanish Club because I get to learn about the Spanish culture and become more fluent in the language,” sophomore Alex Konlian said. 

The Spanish Club offers students opportunities to give back to their community.

“My favorite thing about the Spanish Club is the volunteer work and spending time with friends,” sophomore Ayaan Ahmed said. “I also like learning the Spanish language and culture.”