The Eagle Times

Salsa lessons: a fun way to raise money November 8, 2007

This past Saturday, in the St. John Cafeteria, the Spanish class and Costa Rica participants hosted the second salsa lesson. Around 20 Spanish class students participated and joined the fun. The salsa lessons were instructed by Mallory Mire. Mallory is a professional dancer and the daughter of our favorite handy man, Mr. Andy. The salsa lessons are held to raise money for the students going to Costa Rica next spring. Ms. Biver, the high school Spanish teacher, is joining the students on the trip. The salsa lessons raised a few hundred dollars and helped all of the students going on the trip.

I asked many students how the salsa lessons went. Junior Maci Guercio said, “The salsa lessons were enjoyable, and fun for being a school activity on a Saturday. I expected it to ruin my Saturday evening but it was actually very fun. I learned how to do the mambo and all kinds of dances. I’m also really happy because I now get bonus points for attending. I am so glad I went. It was much better than expected.” Other students that went also claimed it to be fun, exciting, and a new learning adventure. Margaret Beatty said, “The salsa lessons were very fun. I loved dancing with different partners and I really enjoyed the dances. I am very glad that I went. I didn’t exactly expect to have fun, but it defenitley was. I will defenitley go the next time we have salsa lessons.” Junior T.J. Williams claims, “Salsa lessons were fun! They got me bonus points and taught me how to dance like a woman.”

Clearly, the salsa lessons were a delightful affair. I have heard nothing but positive responses. With a good cause, delicious food, and a new adventure the salsa lessons were bound to be quite the entertainment.

By Allie Hebert