Spanish teacher Robert Hanson introduces Prince Royce to Henry Sibley High School Students.
October 18, 2010
Mendota Heights, Minnesota (HNNUSA) – On Monday, the Hispanic students at a local high school received a visit from Prince Royce, a Dominican-American bachata singer and songwriter, according to a press release. Prince Royce visited Henry Sibley High School to talk to students about the importance of staying in school and following their dreams. All Latino students and students in Spanish classes were invited to attend. Royce also sang his hit song "Corazón Sin Cara" and took pictures with students.
A 21 year-old high school graduate from the Bronx, Royce pursued his dream of singing at the age of 18 while working full-time and taking college classes at night. He told his story to Henry Sibley students and encouraged them to study multiple languages, avoid drugs, graduate from high school, and continue their education. Royce emphasized maintaining a positive selfesteem and focusing on what inspires you.
Royce had a concert over the weekend in Minneapolis in which people had to be 18 years or older to attend. Robert Hanson, Henry Sibley Spanish teacher and adviser of the student group ALMAS (Anglos Latinos Motivated to Succeed) reached out to Royce since many of his students and ALMAS members were too young to attend. Hanson sent a letter to Royce’s manager explaining the ALMAS program at Henry Sibley and how successful it is at engaging Latino students, noting that meeting successful Latinos also helps to motivate them. He proposed a meet-and-greet before his concert for younger fans and was ecstatic when Royce agreed to come speak at Henry Sibley instead.
“Royce was in a difficult situation growing up, living in a tough neighborhood and being offered drugs, which could be very similar to our kids,” said Hanson. “He took a different pathway to follow what he really wanted to do in life, and told the kids that they could do the same.”
Hearing Royce speak at Henry Sibley was a very unique opportunity for students, many of whom look up to him as a positive role-model. “I think Prince Royce is inspiring because he is really young and is already realizing his dream,” said Henry Sibley ALMAS student Joanna Zamarra, “Listening to his songs lifts my own self esteem.”
Aricela Gallegos, 17, said, "It was a great opportunity, exciting and cool to meet him. I'm glad he was able to graduate and pursue his singing career and is taking time from his busy schedule to encourage inspiring Latino high school students to continue their education and dreams as he did and to stay away from drugs and gangs." Gallegos thanked the Henry Sibley High School administration and especially Spanish teacher Robert Hanson for contacting Prince Royce's manager and allowing students in ALMAS meet and enjoy a special concert dedicated to motivate them.
Prince Royce video taken by a Henry Sibley High School student and posted at following link: http://bit.ly/9AA2bQ
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October 18, 2010
Mendota Heights, Minnesota (HNNUSA) – On Monday, the Hispanic students at a local high school received a visit from Prince Royce, a Dominican-American bachata singer and songwriter, according to a press release. Prince Royce visited Henry Sibley High School to talk to students about the importance of staying in school and following their dreams. All Latino students and students in Spanish classes were invited to attend. Royce also sang his hit song "Corazón Sin Cara" and took pictures with students.
A 21 year-old high school graduate from the Bronx, Royce pursued his dream of singing at the age of 18 while working full-time and taking college classes at night. He told his story to Henry Sibley students and encouraged them to study multiple languages, avoid drugs, graduate from high school, and continue their education. Royce emphasized maintaining a positive selfesteem and focusing on what inspires you.
Royce had a concert over the weekend in Minneapolis in which people had to be 18 years or older to attend. Robert Hanson, Henry Sibley Spanish teacher and adviser of the student group ALMAS (Anglos Latinos Motivated to Succeed) reached out to Royce since many of his students and ALMAS members were too young to attend. Hanson sent a letter to Royce’s manager explaining the ALMAS program at Henry Sibley and how successful it is at engaging Latino students, noting that meeting successful Latinos also helps to motivate them. He proposed a meet-and-greet before his concert for younger fans and was ecstatic when Royce agreed to come speak at Henry Sibley instead.
“Royce was in a difficult situation growing up, living in a tough neighborhood and being offered drugs, which could be very similar to our kids,” said Hanson. “He took a different pathway to follow what he really wanted to do in life, and told the kids that they could do the same.”
Hearing Royce speak at Henry Sibley was a very unique opportunity for students, many of whom look up to him as a positive role-model. “I think Prince Royce is inspiring because he is really young and is already realizing his dream,” said Henry Sibley ALMAS student Joanna Zamarra, “Listening to his songs lifts my own self esteem.”
Aricela Gallegos, 17, said, "It was a great opportunity, exciting and cool to meet him. I'm glad he was able to graduate and pursue his singing career and is taking time from his busy schedule to encourage inspiring Latino high school students to continue their education and dreams as he did and to stay away from drugs and gangs." Gallegos thanked the Henry Sibley High School administration and especially Spanish teacher Robert Hanson for contacting Prince Royce's manager and allowing students in ALMAS meet and enjoy a special concert dedicated to motivate them.
Prince Royce video taken by a Henry Sibley High School student and posted at following link: http://bit.ly/9AA2bQ
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