After being inactive since the 2022-23 school year, Pittsburg High School’s Spanish Club has evolved into the Latin Culture Appreciation Club. 

Spanish teacher Jessica Mildfelt has assumed the role of club advisor. She was a sponsor for Student Council and Spanish Club at her previous school, but this is the first time she is actually sponsoring a club at PHS. 

“I was looking for more ways to get involved at the school this year so when two sophomores approached me about the club, it was the perfect opportunity,” Mildfelt said. 

After having its first meeting, Mildfelt claims her expectations were exceeded. There were 77 students that showed up to the first meeting. 

“I’m looking forward to the diversity within the club,” Mildfelt said. “We have students from all over the world getting together to share their cultures.”

Sophomores Ashley Batres and Haylie Salas-Perez were the ones who started the Latin Culture Appreciation Club. 

“I just thought it was a great idea to have Latin and non-Latin students gather together and learn different things from each Latin culture,” Batres said.

This year the main goal for LCAC is to get a lot of people involved and get everyone to know each other. There are many plans in place to make this goal possible. 

“We want to give out candy to the students on Halloween,” Batres said. “We want other people to try food from different Latin cultures.”

This year LCAC is trying to get some of the events to become yearly staples that students know about and look forward to. 

“I hope that the Latin population finds a place where they feel a sense of belonging and acceptance and that the entire school community can learn from them and create a general appreciation for the cultures within the club,” Mildfelt said. “I think students should join the club because we have many fun events planned where they can share their cultures and learn from others through things like food, dance, language, and more.”