“We’re trying to make everyone [of the Latino community] feel welcome here at Bishop’s,” Athena Hernandez (‘23), student co-leader of LASO explained. The LASO potluck, an idea that started in November of 2022 but was postponed due to cumulatives, finally was able to happen with the hard work of the LASO leadership. The new year potluck was filled with laughter from students of all grades and their families, and the multiple games allowed families to socialize with each other and get to know one another. From the food Lela Felix (‘26) described as “Deliciosa!” to Mexican bingo and the piñata, it was a night to remember. 

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(left to right) Ruben Gutierrez (‘25), Hugo Avila Marquez’s father, Hugo Avila Marquez '25, Associate Director of College Counseling, AJ Jezierski, and Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice, David Thompson get ready to play one of the most loved parts of the potluck, Loteria: Mexican bingo.

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The food was so popular they attracted students and faculty from all over campus. Math Teacher Mr. Nobel Kime, was walking past when he knew he had to try some of this “awesome” food, eventually getting a second plate. “It was very good and I liked everything and I took a few things home actually,” Mr. Kime laughed.

LASO hoped for a sense of community, and this potluck did just that, with lively music, fun games, and mouth-watering foods. Señora Torres laughs, “I hope [the tradition will continue]…students were already saying, ‘oh this was very good…’ we’ll see, we’ll see what happens next year.”