Oakcrest High School
1824 Dr. Dennis Foreman Dr.
Mays Landing, N.J. 08330
609-909-2600

 News Releases
05-06:For Immediate Release

OHS STUDENTS CELEBRATE MEXICAN HOLIDAY

Oakcrest High School students in Kaiya Allison’s Foreign Language Experience (FLEX) classes recently celebrated the Mexican holiday, Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead).  Students and teachers brought in authentic Spanish foods for the celebration.  They also sampled authentic refreshments such as flan, empanadas and Mexican sodas.

 “This was the final activity in a week-long unit that included a web quest, a video, and many traditional crafts,” explained Allison.
  All who participated were excited about the opportunity.  “This was a fun way for the students to examine the differences between Mexican culture and their own culture,” said Allison.  “Through the food sampling and crafts, students received a hands-on experience of the Dia De Los Muertos celebration.”

“The empanadas were good,” said TJ Carmen, freshman. 

“It was very interesting and the food was good,” commented Alvin Cantona, junior.

 For more information, contact:
Darlene Kopania, Journalism Department
Oakcrest High School
909-2631
Student Contact:  Gina Mucciolo