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PJC Hispanic Club

The newly created, or resurrected, Hispanic Club at PJC has been a focus of lively interest and activity this college year.  Susan Sanchez and Daisy Harvill have been joined by other advisers, particularly including Kelli Ebel, newly hired Spanish language instructor.  I have made an effort to attend as many regular meetings as feasible and found a wide variety of program topics.  I am sure Mrs. Helen Williams would laud all that has gone on to promote awareness and understanding of other cultures.  Mrs. Williams happens to be in my thoughts since she carried the torch for languages back when I first came to PJC.  What a unique character; and things haven’t changed much since so many of our current advisers carry on that tradition today.  You have to have a broad perspective to take on the challenge of working with students who generally have other things on their minds.  We have all learned a lot!  From the “overview of dance influence” to “the travel slides” narrated by a number of presenters, with Bill Neely’s perceptive “emphasis on reading and writers,” as well as Cathie Tyler’s “art retrospective,” we have all experienced a wide range of informative programs.  Not to leave out the program cancellation, which prompted Susan Sanchez to divvy up questions to be answered by each of us regarding various topics.  Who would have thought this would be one of the more memorable and insightful programs in that sharing experience? 

The First Annual International Film Festival may have had a shaky start, but was one of the more intense and talked about sponsored activities of the club.  We look forward to such new perspectives.  Even experienced eyes can benefit from subtitles, and Daisy Harvill will be able to use her “bell” for future reference.

College clubs and organizations are primarily for students, and faculty and staff continue to help make available the venue for such rewarding experiences.  With so many other activities available to students, we know it is a challenge to entice students into such a structured setting, but the will seems to still be inherent to make the effort for students to share in such relationships.  A special commendation should go to all faculty and staff who give of their time and experience in such endeavors.  A well deserved “Thank you,” to all of you, who have been a part of these efforts!

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