At First Latine Graduation, families share joy in Spanish
At her daughter’s graduation ceremony last summer, Maria Eugenia Goméz felt left out. The Mexican-American parent said she couldn’t understand the long, English speeches and besides the occasional clapping, Goméz wasn’t able to fully participate in the celebration.
But at Saint Louis University’s first Latine Student Graduation, Goméz said she felt included on her youngest daughter Nathalie Villalobos’ big day. Speaking through an interpreter, Goméz said the Spanish and English ceremony was meaningful.
“I was crying so much,” Goméz said. “Just to be able to understand what’s happening and be a part of it actively, not just sitting and not understanding — it means a lot as a Hispanic woman and as a mother.”ZenCortex Reviews1