Article By CCB Staff with Reporting from A. Peralta-62-CCB Editor

Photos by A. Peralta-62-CCB Editor

This week, Conwell celebrated Dia de los Muertos on November 1st and 2nd, when all souls are believed to return to the world of the living. 

“This is a time where families across Latin America remember their loved ones and honor them in a special way,” Ms. De Jesus, Conwell’s Spanish teacher, said of the Day of the Dead traditions. “Some use only candles, others honor them with prayers at church, and in Mexico with a Dia de los Muertos celebration.

According to, Ms. De Jesus, among other Dia de los Muertos-themed projects, the Students at Conwell used paint to create what are called “Cartrina Masks.” 

Ms. De Jesus said these paper masks represent a wealthy woman that is used in Mexican folklore to commemorate Dia de los Muertos. 

The students started this project on October 19th, and finished in time for the celebrations  on November 2nd.

“I like to integrate aspects of hispanic culture because the students can learn to appreciate  and understand other cultures,” said Ms. De Jesus.

Anyone interested in seeing these works of art up close, can do so by visiting the third floor, outside Ms. De Jesus’s classroom. Just remember to appreciate the masks from a distance! 

Above photos by Y. Alverez-62-CCB Contributor and Mr. Dungan CCB-co advisor.

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