Park University - Narva Yearbook (Parkville, MO)

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ROB LARSEN Jose Martinez speaks to the Park community. themselves, people must make sacrifices. He said, “If you don’t make sacrifices, then you don’t deserve to move ahead.” Martinez said that he was happy to be the third base coach of the Kansas City Royals. “We can all benefit from experience. Someone is looking for you to make a mistake. We all make mistakes. I hope I don’t make too many,” Martinez said. The ceremony ended when Patty Diaz, the Latin American president, presented Jose Martinez with a Park College jacket, plaque and a mug. In addition to the dance that was held on Fri., Sept. 18, the final event was Sat., Sept. 19. The club entered their float and costumes in the “Parkville Days” parade. The club captured the first place trophy. Shortly after the parade, sponsor Vera Johnson said, “I couldn’t believe it, I asked the man to repeat it!” Johnson accepted the trophy and spread the news to the members of the club, who scurried to see the soccer game against Rockhurst. Michele Hicks BOON SIANG LEE Thimothy Brown HISPANIC WEEK 13

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Patricia Diaz representing the Latin American Club at the Parkville Days parade. BOON SJANG NEE Latin culture brought to campus Christophe Samyn The Latin American Club spon- sored National Hispanic Week from Sat., Sept. 12 to Sat., Sept. 19. The various events included a trip to Barney Allis Plaza; Jose Martinez, the Royals’ third base coach spoke; a Hispanic buffet with a fashion show to follow; “Fiesta Latina,” a dance held in Herr House lounge; and finally, the entering of a float and costumes in the “Parkville Day” celebration. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the club held a dinner and fashion show in the Commons. After dinner, several members exhibited their ethnic cos¬ tumes. Vince Carillo introduced each person and described where their costumes originated and where they were worn. Jose Martinez spoke to Park College students, faculty and staff on Thurs., Sept. 17. His general message was that you have to work to achieve your goals. He stated, “If you (just) wish, you are never going to accom¬ plish anything.” Martinez explained that he likes to have time to talk to people. Asked about the media and its distortation, Martinez said, “the press blows situations out of propor¬ tion.” Martinez continued by saying that in order to “get ahead” or better 12 HISPANIC WEEK

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Vmce Carrillo, left, Mike Alvarado, and Chris Anderson prepare the float. Parkville Days Parkville Days always holds treasures for everyone. This year was no different. The crafts and nostalgia astounded most natives. The annual parade captivated young and old alike. Park College’s own Latin American Club won first prize for their float. Main Street was lined with craft and food booths. People crowded the streets and sidewalks to catch a glimpse of the parade and the Little Miss Parkville and Little Mr. Muscle contests. There was also a concert in English Landing Park where some of our fellow Parkites sold concessions. The main event on the campus that weekend, though, was the soccer game against Rockhurst. Unfortunately, it ended in defeat for the fighting Pirates. Still, all things considered Parkville Days can only be deemed a success. ROB LARSEN Lianne Glauner ROB LARSEN Alik Jackson of Micronesia, left, and Kenneth Khoo of Malaysia lead the International Club. 14 PARKVILLE DAYS PARADE