Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board
Mission
To educate the public and our own community about the history of Hispanics that helped shape the City of Aurora. To instill pride of our heritage by honoring those who have come before us and those that continue to make a difference in our community. To participate, support and sponsor activities and education geared to the Hispanic Community.
HHAB Events
Community Breakfast
Thursday, January 25th 2008 at Long Island Sound Banquets, 1920 E. New York Street, 7:30am.
A special thank you to our 2008 Community Breakfast Sponsors:
- Caterpillar
- Chapa Realty
- Harris Bank
- Heikotter, Inc Wall & Ceiling Specialist
- Konen Insurance Agencyt, Inc
- La Chicanita Bakery
| Award | Placing | Name | Grade | School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art | 1st Place | Jocelyn Jacobo | 2nd Grade | Abraham Lincoln Elementary School | |
| Art | 2nd Place | Patricia Avalos | 2nd Grade | Abraham Lincoln Elementary School | |
| Art | 3rd Place | Azlie Marquez | Kindergarten | Greenman Elementary School | |
| Poster | 1st Place | Josue Luna | 4th Grade | Beaupre Elementary School | |
| Poster | 2nd Place | Jennie Quinones | 5th Grade | Hill Elementary School | |
| Poster | 3rd Place | Jenny Jimenez | 5th Grade | Beaupre Elementary School | |
| Essay | 1st Place | Francisco Martinez | 8th Grade | Cowherd Middle School | |
| Essay | 2nd Place | Carolina Capistran | 7th Grade | Cowherd Middle School | |
| Essay | 3rd Place | Chris Shaw | 8th Grade | Cowherd Middle School | |
| Leadership/Excellence in Academics | Angelica Ramos | 8th Grade | St. Peter’s School | ||
| Leadership in the School | Thomas Campos | 8th Grade | Cowherd Middle School | ||
| Leadership/Excellence in Sports (in school and/or out of school) | Daniela Bueno | 7th Grade | Jefferson Middle School | ||
| Leadership /Excellence In Academics | 11th Grade | Cesar Alfaro | East Aurora HS | ||
| Leadership in School Community | 11th Grade | Thalia Abrica | East Aurora HS | ||
| Leadership in Aurora Community | 10th Grade | Jose de Jesus Alapisco Alvarado | Hope Wall School | ||
| Leadership/Excellence in Academics | 12th Grade | Janely E. Villa | East Aurora HS | ||
| Leadership/Excellence in Academics | 12th Grade | Michael Rios | Marmion Academy | ||
| Leadership in School Community | 12th Grade | Antelmo Rojas | East Aurora HS | ||
| Leadership in School Community | 12th Grade | Erika Alcala | East Aurora HS | ||
| Leadership in Aurora Community | 12th Grade | Brenda Ortega | East Aurora HS | ||
| Leadership/Excellence in Academics, School and Aurora Community | 12th Grade | Desiree Perez | Rosary HS | ||
| Leadership/Excellence in Academics & Leadership in School Community | Junior | David O. Blancas | Aurora University | ||
| Leadership/Excellence in Academics & Leadership in Aurora Community | Junior | Emmanuel Alvarez | University of Illinois in Chicago | ||
| Pete Perez Award | Father Nestor Torres | ||||
El Día de Los Niños
An Annual event held on Saturday, April 26th, 2008. This event focuses on the children with fun activities, educational venues and entertainment. FREE FAMILY FUN! Aurora Transportation Center parking lot on Spring and Lincoln, from 1 pm to 5 pm.
El Día de Los Niños celebrates children - Beacon News article by Marissa Amoni
A special thanks to our sponsors:
- Comcast Cable
- Reflejos Newspaper
- Caterpillar
- Hoy Newspaper
- Juany Garza, 2nd Ward Alderman
- Scheketa Hart-Burns, 7th Ward Alderman
- Verizon, Marketing Works
- Old Second Mortgage
- Second Federal Savings
- Harris Bank
Fiesta de Luces
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month / Celebrando el mes de la herencia hispana.
Fiesta De Luces will be held on Saturday, September 20th, 2008 from 1 pm to 7:30 pm at the corner of Spring Street and Lincoln Avenue. Free parking is available at Route 25, Aurora Transportation Center.
The Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board would like to thank our generous Sponsors and Contributors for their support and assistance. It is to you we say GRACIAS!
Generous Sponsors
- Reflejos Newspaper
- Comcast
- Hoy Newspaper
- Com Ed
- Harris Bank N.A.
- Olsson Roofing Company
- Ron Westphal Chevrolet
- North Star Credit Union
- Marketing Werks-Verizon Wireless
- US Cellular
- Pepsi/ El Guero
- Alderman Juany Garza- 2nd Ward
- Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns, 7th Ward
Gracious Contributors
- Hollywood Casino
- El Conquistador
- Fox Valley Park District
- Hispanic Civic Alliance
- Pat Perez Family
- Renee L. Robinson
- DND Electric
- KGK Management
- Aurora Township
- Rivera’s Auto Electric
- Rush Copley
- United Soccer Association
- Heikotter, Inc.
- LULAC
- The Puerto Rican Council
- Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 501
- Northern Illinois Tejano Cultural Society
- Magic Hands Cleaning Service
- AFSCME Local 2283
- Gustavo Valdarama L.
- Ultimas Noticias
- Dr. Brooks
- Rubio Electrical
- Job Delgado III
- Dina Voice
- Gold Star Awards
- Sebastian Rodriguez
- Alberto Acosta
The board is proud to offer these events to the Aurora community. Attendance continues to grow every year, which clearly shows the devotion of the Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board.
Our love of the Aurora community is evident and we will continue to give back whenever we are able!
For further information, please call The City of Aurora Mayor’s Office of Special Events at (630) 844-4731.