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Flagstaff High School celebrates its 2024 Hispanic Convocation

Proud family members take photos of their youth at the 2024 Hispanic Convocation at Flagstaff High School. Photos by Ruth and Richard Eaton.

FLAGSTAFF — Nearly 80 students were recognized at the 2024 Hispanic Convocation held at Flagstaff High School on May 8, 2024.

The event included the introduction by Principal Libby Miller, the welcoming address by Ruby Sanchez Ramirez and the keynote address by Daniela Tirado Barva.

The Presentation of Students ceremony included Miller, Assistant Principal Frank Alvillar, Assistant Principal Matt Barquin and Athletic Director Jeannine Brandel.

Also see: 

Flagstaff High School Facebook 2024 Hispanic Convocation photos

Daniela Tirado Barva provided the Keynote Address at the 2024 Hispanic Convocation at Flagstaff High School.
Ruby Sanchez Ramirez provided the Welcoming Address at the 2024 Hispanic Convocation at Flagstaff High School.
Students take the stage for a group shot at the 2024 Hispanic Convocation at Flagstaff High School.
Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) Superintendent Michael A. Penca enjoyed the presentations at the 2024 Hispanic Convocation at Flagstaff High School.
Participants get ready to enjoy the reception at the 2024 Hispanic Convocation at Flagstaff High School.
Susan Mendez, left, and former teacher Sarah Cromer enjoy the festivities at the 2024 Hispanic Convocation at Flagstaff High School.

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Bilingual report — NAU conducting survey on stress on Latina mothers. Also seeking Community Advisory Board members

FLAGSTAFF — Northern Arizona University is conducting a survey on stress on Latina mothers.

Complete a 30–40-minute survey and receive a $25 gift card

After completing the survey, you may be selected to join our Community Advisory Board!

Total Compensation up to $350

The community advisory board members will inform the development of a stress and coping program for Latina mothers*
*biological, adoptive, step-moms, non-traditional mothers included

Estimated time commitment to participate in the research study: -30–40-minute online surveys at the start and at the end of the 6 weeks -90-minute meetings once a week for 6 weeks

Day/time to be determined based on availability of participants
You will be paid separately for each part of the study (survey and meetings)

Eligibility:

  1. Self-identify as Latina
  2. Mother of a child of any age
  3. Drank alcohol to cope with stress at least once withinthe last month
  4. Be a resident of Arizona

Contact:

Dr.Tara Bautista, Ph.D.
| Department of Psych Sciences | Tara.Bautista@nau.edu
| Call or Text: 928-220-2522

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CHAC, other County Diversity Councils celebrate the holiday season by participating in the 2023 Flagstaff Holiday Parade of Lights

District 2 Supervisor, and chair of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, Jeronimo Vasquez, top row third from left, gathers with members of the Coconino County Diversity Councils prior to the start of the annual Flagstaff Parade of Lights. Photo courtesy District 2 Director Jennifer Dufresne.

FLAGSTAFF — Despite of chilly evening that started in the low ’30s, throngs of families lined the streets of downtown Flagstaff to watch the annual Flagstaff Holiday Parade of Lights held on Dec. 9, 2023.

Presented by the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce and the Vora Financial Group, the parade featured more than 60 entries, including Coconino County and members from the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC), the County’s other Diversity Councils and other supporters.

Banners displayed on the decorated vehicles included those from CHAC, the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Council and the African Diaspora Advisory Council.

Please see:

2023 Arizona Daily Sun — Gallery: Parading in the holiday season with the Flagstaff lights parade

See previous Parade of Lights photos:

Please see the 2023 Flagstaff Holiday Parade of Lights photos below. Click for larger image

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CHAC takes part in 20th annual Celebraciones de la Gente at the Museum of Northern Arizona

The Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) took part in the 20th annual Celebraciones de la Gente held on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21, 22, 2023 at the Museum of Northern Arizona.

CHAC and Coconino County District 2 Supervisor Jeronimo Vasquez were the among the Premier Sponsors for the event, which was also supported by  the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts and APS.

CHAC members attending the Day of the Dead celebration were CHAC Chair Patty Garcia, CHAC member Sedrick Capp, photo above, and past CHAC Chair Frank X. Moraga, photo below.

CHAC provided an information table with details on the organization and Coconino County.

Celebraciones de la Gente is a partnership between Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and the Museum of Northern Arizona honoring the cultural traditions of the Hispanic/Latino community in Northern Arizona.

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CHAC concludes busy summer of 2023

Members of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) took part in a number of activities during the summer of 2023.

Events included:

CHAC shared information at the inaugural Celebracíon de NAU held on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023 at the Field House at Northern Arizona University. Sharing a table with Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces member Becca Delap, and making paper flowers, was CHAC member Frank Moraga. Click here to see more photos at www.AmigosNAZ.com

CHAC members and supporters staff the Coconino County information booth at the 74th annual Coconino County Fair. Click here to see more photos at www.AmigosNAZ.com

CHAC members Sedrick Cap and Frank Moraga staffed the CHAC information table at the sold out Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias show held Aug. 25, 2023 at the Pepsi Amphitheatre at Fort Tutill, Flagstaff.

Staffing the CHAC information booth at the Aug. 12, 2023 Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada and Mariachi Festival were CHAC President Patty Garcia, former CHAC Presidents Ruth Eaton and Frank Moraga. Helping with the set up was Coconino County’s Brian Harris. Click here to see more photos at www.AmigosNAZ.com

CHAC held its first in-person meeting since the start of the Covid-19 Pandemic during a tour of the new Killip Elementary School in Flagstaff on Aug. 2, 2023. Members attending the meeting included President Patty Garcia, Vice President Jose Diaz Aquino, Katie Mommaerts, Frank Moraga, Miguel Vasquez and Sedrick Cap. Also attending the tour by Killip Principal Joe Gutierrez were District 2 Supervisor Jeronimo Vasquez and Coconino County Diversity Councils Coordinator Areina Contreras.