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Members of LFU
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Executive Board
LFU is nuestra casa, our home. LFU is the place for Latinx students at BHSECQ to learn about their cultures, discuss our issues, feel empowered to overcome the many challenges we face and celebrate our logros (achievements) en comunidad.
Tanya García '24
I joined LFU to be part of a community, and my experience has been more than that. Through all of our meetings and events, I've been able to learn so much about myself and connect more to my culture and my identity..
Sheyla Almanzar-Abreu ’24
La Fuerza Unida comes together to advocate and learn about the Latinx community. La Fuerza Unida has taught me about my own community, and how I can contribute to making a change.
Hi, my name is Jeyka Rojas (she/her) and I come from a Mexican family. I joined LFU to bond and connect with other Latinx students at BHSECQ, and to learn about the other different cultures that exist in Latin America.
Anabel Pesantez ’24
LFU is like another home with so many kind people that help build a strong and great community. This club means a lot to me because it’s fun, educational and generally amazing.
I joined LFU seeking a space where I can represent and gain more knowledge about my culture while also delving into the circumstances the Latinx community faces today. LFU has offered, and will continue to be a welcoming environment where members can learn about one another's cultures, including the challenges and successes that are associated with them.
My name is Edward A. Rollins, I was born in the Dominican Republic. I joined LFU in order to gain an understanding of my roots and learn about other similar cultures to mine.
My family comes from Mexico. I joined LFU because I liked how it built a community for and by Latinos and Latinas. It gives a feeling of belonging and welcomes with open arms.
Ana Perez '24
ap858q@bhsec.bard.edu
I joined LFU to join a comunity, what I didn't expect is that it would push me to get out of my comfort zone and support me along the way. Each success becomes an achievement for the whole club and it feels like a family.
Angelina Díaz ’24
Hi! My name is Angelina (she/her) and I am from the Dominican Republic. LFU is important to me because it creates a safe environment for Latinx students in the community. As well as providing students with knowledge about Latinx people and their culture.
LFU Members
I joined LFU because I’m around a lot of Latinx culture in my life outside of school- mostly with baseball and friends- and I’d like to learn more about the culture.
I am Albanian, and I have no Hispanic or Latin American heritage. Despite that, I still joined LFU for the opportunity to learn about different heritages and cultures in order to understand the perspectives of people around the world.
I am a second generation immigrant from Ecuador. Growing up, I was surrounded by not only my family, but my friends and outside connections were all of latino descendance. Afterwards, though, I realized I wanted to learn more about my culture and be able to do more for it. Joining LFU has made me feel a revived sense of belonging and an even better understanding of myself and others.
I am of Peruvian descent, and a first-generation American. I joined LFU because I was drawn to the idea of a reunion of Latinos all in one club. This group has been so welcoming and fun to be in. Being in LFU has felt almost like a part of a large family.
The reason that I decided to join LFU (La Fuerza Unida) is because I wanted to have a place in school where I could express my pride in my heritage. Since my first LFU meeting, I knew it was a place where I could express myself along with hearing stories from others about their heritage.
LFU Alumni
LFU has helped me find a community of BHSECQ students who shared many familial and life experiences with me. It also allowed me to share advice with my younger peers and help them take advantage of opportunities they might have not have otherwise known about!
An important thing I learned as a member of La Fuerza Unida is the importance of community because whether it was through dancing, workshops, or events, we were all learning together and growing as people.
LFU was the most comfortable space of my high school experience because I could build community and learn from people from similar backgrounds and experiences, which was very helpful for navigating my Latinx identity.
Having recently moved to the U.S., I never thought I would find a place where I could share my culture until I came across LFU. I am glad to be a part of a community that supports each and every single one of its members and gives them the resources to succeed.
To me, LFU has been an amazing and welcoming community where I have seen myself grow as a person. They are a second family to me, and I am thankful for each and everyone one of its members and leaders, as well as Profe.
Being a member of LFU means being a part of a diverse community of Latinx people. We can display our culture while advocating for important issues for us as a community.
Being in LFU helped me learn more about the Latinx community. It also helps me learn more about myself as a Latino.
Personally, LFU is a place where I can embrace my Mexican culture and learn about other cultures around Central and South America. We all share similar backgrounds, which creates a safe and inclusive space for me.
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LFU to me is a welcoming and accepting club that brings a sense of community to Hispanic people at Bard.
It has been such an amazing and fun experience to have this opportunity, being able to spend time with others and learn to express ourselves through art. To me, LFU means to share the art of culture and what it's like to be a proud Latino.
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I'm a proud Ecuadorian, and I joined this club not only to interact with my friends but also to share our common interests and learn about their cultures.
I am interested in LFU because I want to join a club that has members of the Latinx community as well as learn more about our community. It has helped me meet more people that are like me and create new friendships.
LFU is a safe space for Latinx people to express their aspirations, goals, and problems all while culturally connecting with each other. It highlights the struggles and achievements of our community while simultaneously giving back to it.
LFU is important to me because it not only allows me to bond with my fellow Latinx brothers and sisters on our heritage, but it also allows me to experience the beautiful differences that exist within Latinx culture.
Viviana Perez '23
I joined LFU this year to gain a sense of community in the Latinx community and I have found just that. LFU is a place where I feel comfortable and heard and I could not be more proud to be a part of it.
I joined LFU because I wanted a place to embrace and learn more about my culture and others, as well as the Latinx community as a whole. I think LFU is a great opportunity to connect with and learn to navigate my latinidad in a fun and welcoming environment.
LFU has offered me such a valuable space to embrace my Mexican culture and connect with the Latinx community at Bard. I am so proud to be a part of this community and to be learning more about it and myself.
Karen Ramirez '23
I joined LFU to have a set group that I know can understand me and my concern for matters in the Latinx community.
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LFU allows me to embrace my Mexican culture and connect with other Latinx students at BHSECQ. This club has built a safe place to address our issues and overcome them unitedly. Furthermore, LFU provides security and a sense of community to all our members to embrace our cultures, advocate for our rights, and allow us to amplify our voices.
Zaira Mendoza'23
I joined LFU to be able to interact and form relationships with others that have similar cultural backgrounds as me. My favorite hobbies are binge-watching movies and tv shows and going for walks with friends and family.
Isabella Tejada '23
LFU is a place where I can finally reconnect with my latinx roots, as well as get to know and appreciate other latinx cultures!
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