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  • MEXICO, Veracruz, Tantoyuca, Oct 27- Nov 4, 2009. Costumed "xantolo" dancers wait their turn to practice in Tantoyuca's "Plaza Constitucion." "Xantolo," the Nahuatl word for "Santos," or holy, marks a week-long period during which the whole Huasteca region of northern Veracruz state prepares for "Dia de los Muertos," the Day of the Dead. For children on the nights of October 31st and adults on November 1st, there is costumed dancing in the streets, and a carnival atmosphere, while Mexican families also honor the yearly return of the souls of their relatives at home and in the graveyards, with flower-bedecked altars and the foods their loved ones preferred in life. Photographs commissioned by HOY newspaper for a feature story.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010.  "Rent" cast members Danny Takushi, Taylor Gardner, Emma Decker, and Martin Hanna. Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, led by instructor Tim Ortmann, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010. Accompanist Brandon Magid takes a moment between scenes. Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, led by instructor Tim Ortmann, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010.  The large auditorium in which "Rent" will be performed. Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, led by instructor Tim Ortmann, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010.  Danielle Kulbak strikes a pose during rehearsal for "Rent." Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, led by instructor Tim Ortmann, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010.  Drama instructor Tim Ortmann speaks to cast members in the "black box" theater. Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010.  Rafael Vicente practices a scene from "Rent" in the black-box theater. Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, led by instructor Tim Ortmann, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010.  Nicole Carlson practices a monologue in on the "black box" stage.  Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, led by instructor Tim Ortmann, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010. Melina Melendez, Lilliana Roman and Atalia Rivera have a good laugh while playing "Sharks and Lifeguards." In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Marquis McNary survives a run to the other side. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Diana Arroyo waits for instructions from teacher Mark Paye. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Juan Rosa gets a sincere handshake from partner Walter Blake. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  Miguel Cuautla, looking up from his mixing job. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.   Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010. Jade Ramirez, Gloria Padilla, and Theresa Padilla halfway through the job. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.   Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  Yasmin Acuna and Brandon Oliveros mixing away at their batch of cookies. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  Jennifer Hernandez and Heaven Severiano check their ingredients. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010. Iris Torres and Miguel Cuautla working together on ingredients. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  Instructor Marcos Nieves begins with a talk on proportions. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  Instructor Marcos Nieves explains how to correctly measure ingredients. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  Brandon Oliveros arranging his workplace. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010. Theresa Padilla and Olga Martinez wash up prior to beginning cooking class. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.   Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009.  Parents encourage their teams in the last .session before Christmas. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009.  Rob Castaneda explains some points on .defense. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009.  A young player is first to arrive at the gym. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009.  Rob Castaneda gets a high-five at the .door as students come to play. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009.  Volunteer Michael Torres demonstrates two-handed dribbling. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009.  Volunteer Michael Torres is pursuing a .masters in education. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009.  Volunteer Rosalie Navarette has worked with the program five years. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 12, 2009.  Intent on her task, a student practices juggling scarves. Students in the "At-Risk After School Program" at Maria Saucedo Scholastic Academy receive training in basic physics principles through an innovative new program called "Circus Galactica" put on by Pros Arts, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 by professional artists dedicated to the Pilsen/Little Village communities. In a residency that directly integrates science and art, veteran circus performers Douglas Grew and Paul Lopez bring the importance of "balance, focus and presentation" into hands-on lessons about gravity, inertia, and the dynamics of objects in motion. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 12, 2009.  Paul Lopez demonstrates some of the finer points of juggling. Students in the "At-Risk After School Program" at Maria Saucedo Scholastic Academy receive training in basic physics principles through an innovative new program called "Circus Galactica" put on by Pros Arts, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 by professional artists dedicated to the Pilsen/Little Village communities. In a residency that directly integrates science and art, veteran circus performers Douglas Grew and Paul Lopez bring the importance of "balance, focus and presentation" into hands-on lessons about gravity, inertia, and the dynamics of objects in motion. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 12, 2009.  A student waits for her turn to juggle in front of the whole class. Kids in the "At-Risk After School Program" at Maria Saucedo Scholastic Academy receive training in basic physics principles through an innovative new program called "Circus Galactica" put on by Pros Arts, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 by professional artists dedicated to the Pilsen/Little Village communities. In a residency that directly integrates science and art, veteran circus performers Douglas Grew and Paul Lopez bring the importance of "balance, focus and presentation" into hands-on lessons about gravity, inertia, and the dynamics of objects in motion. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 12, 2009.  Francisco Alicandro is intent upon improving his juggling skills. Students in the "At-Risk After School Program" at Maria Saucedo Scholastic Academy receive training in basic physics principles through an innovative new program called "Circus Galactica" put on by Pros Arts, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 by professional artists dedicated to the Pilsen/Little Village communities. In a residency that directly integrates science and art, veteran circus performers Douglas Grew and Paul Lopez bring the importance of "balance, focus and presentation" into hands-on lessons about gravity, inertia, and the dynamics of objects in motion. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 12, 2009.  Roberto Garcia smiles as the class listens to a presentation. Students in the "At-Risk After School Program" at Maria Saucedo Scholastic Academy receive training in basic physics principles through an innovative new program called "Circus Galactica" put on by Pros Arts, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 by professional artists dedicated to the Pilsen/Little Village communities. In a residency that directly integrates science and art, veteran circus performers Douglas Grew and Paul Lopez bring the importance of "balance, focus and presentation" into hands-on lessons about gravity, inertia, and the dynamics of objects in motion. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Des Plaines, IL, December 12, 2009. In a pilgrimage faithful to that which occurs in Mexico City, many thousands of devout Catholics make the frigid mid-winter trek to Maryville Academy's Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel late on the night of December 11, 2009 to make their prayers at the stroke of midnight. In 1531, the "Virgen de Guadalupe," Mexico's revered icon, appeared to peasant Juan Diego as he walked home to Tepeyac Hill - when asked to prove this miracle, the young Virgin Mary produced roses in winter, and a legend was born.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Des Plaines, IL, December 12, 2009. In a pilgrimage faithful to that which occurs in Mexico City, many thousands of devout Catholics make the frigid mid-winter trek to Maryville Academy's Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel late on the night of December 11, 2009 to make their prayers at the stroke of midnight. In 1531, the "Virgen de Guadalupe," Mexico's revered icon, appeared to peasant Juan Diego as he walked home to Tepeyac Hill - when asked to prove this miracle, the young Virgin Mary produced roses in winter, and a legend was born.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Des Plaines, IL, December 12, 2009. In a pilgrimage faithful to that which occurs in Mexico City, many thousands of devout Catholics make the frigid mid-winter trek to Maryville Academy's Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel late on the night of December 11, 2009 to make their prayers at the stroke of midnight. In 1531, the "Virgen de Guadalupe," Mexico's revered icon, appeared to peasant Juan Diego as he walked home to Tepeyac Hill - when asked to prove this miracle, the young Virgin Mary produced roses in winter, and a legend was born.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Des Plaines, IL, December 12, 2009. In a pilgrimage faithful to that which occurs in Mexico City, many thousands of devout Catholics make the frigid mid-winter trek to Maryville Academy's Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel late on the night of December 11, 2009 to make their prayers at the stroke of midnight. In 1531, the "Virgen de Guadalupe," Mexico's revered icon, appeared to peasant Juan Diego as he walked home to Tepeyac Hill - when asked to prove this miracle, the young Virgin Mary produced roses in winter, and a legend was born.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Des Plaines, IL, December 12, 2009. In a pilgrimage faithful to that which occurs in Mexico City, many thousands of devout Catholics make the frigid mid-winter trek to Maryville Academy's Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel late on the night of December 11, 2009 to make their prayers at the stroke of midnight. In 1531, the "Virgen de Guadalupe," Mexico's revered icon, appeared to peasant Juan Diego as he walked home to Tepeyac Hill - when asked to prove this miracle, the young Virgin Mary produced roses in winter, and a legend was born.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Des Plaines, IL, December 12, 2009. In a pilgrimage faithful to that which occurs in Mexico City, many thousands of devout Catholics make the frigid mid-winter trek to Maryville Academy's Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel late on the night of December 11, 2009 to make their prayers at the stroke of midnight. In 1531, the "Virgen de Guadalupe," Mexico's revered icon, appeared to peasant Juan Diego as he walked home to Tepeyac Hill - when asked to prove this miracle, the young Virgin Mary produced roses in winter, and a legend was born.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Des Plaines, IL, December 12, 2009. In a pilgrimage faithful to that which occurs in Mexico City, many thousands of devout Catholics make the frigid mid-winter trek to Maryville Academy's Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel late on the night of December 11, 2009 to make their prayers at the stroke of midnight. In 1531, the "Virgen de Guadalupe," Mexico's revered icon, appeared to peasant Juan Diego as he walked home to Tepeyac Hill - when asked to prove this miracle, the young Virgin Mary produced roses in winter, and a legend was born.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Des Plaines, IL, December 12, 2009. In a pilgrimage faithful to that which occurs in Mexico City, many thousands of devout Catholics make the frigid mid-winter trek to Maryville Academy's Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel late on the night of December 11, 2009 to make their prayers at the stroke of midnight. In 1531, the "Virgen de Guadalupe," Mexico's revered icon, appeared to peasant Juan Diego as he walked home to Tepeyac Hill - when asked to prove this miracle, the young Virgin Mary produced roses in winter, and a legend was born.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • MEXICO, Veracruz, Tantoyuca, Oct 27- Nov 4, 2009. A young girl plays under a shower of orange "cempasuchil" flowers in Tantoyuca's "Plaza Constitucion.""Xantolo," the Nahuatl word for "Santos," or holy, marks a week-long period during which the whole Huasteca region of northern Veracruz state prepares for "Dia de los Muertos," the Day of the Dead. For children on the nights of October 31st and adults on November 1st, there is costumed dancing in the streets, and a carnival atmosphere, while Mexican families also honor the yearly return of the souls of their relatives at home and in the graveyards, with flower-bedecked altars and the foods their loved ones preferred in life. Photographs for HOY by Jay Dunn.
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  • MEXICO, Veracruz, Tantoyuca, Oct 27- Nov 4, 2009. A young girl lays out a "cempasuchil" trail, so souls will know where to go, and the path to return when their time to visit is over. "Xantolo," the Nahuatl word for "Santos," or holy, marks a week-long period during which the whole Huasteca region of northern Veracruz state prepares for "Dia de los Muertos," the Day of the Dead. For children on the nights of October 31st and adults on November 1st, there is costumed dancing in the streets, and a carnival atmosphere, while Mexican families also honor the yearly return of the souls of their relatives at home and in the graveyards, with flower-bedecked altars and the foods their loved ones preferred in life. Photographs for HOY by Jay Dunn.
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  • MEXICO, Veracruz, Tantoyuca, Oct 27- Nov 4, 2009. Costumed "xantolo" dancers perform at the Preparatorio Benito Juarez in Tantoyuca. "Xantolo," the Nahuatl word for "Santos," or holy, marks a week-long period during which the whole Huasteca region of northern Veracruz state prepares for "Dia de los Muertos," the Day of the Dead. For children on the nights of October 31st and adults on November 1st, there is costumed dancing in the streets, and a carnival atmosphere, while Mexican families also honor the yearly return of the souls of their relatives at home and in the graveyards, with flower-bedecked altars and the foods their loved ones preferred in life. Photographs for HOY by Jay Dunn.
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  • MEXICO, Veracruz, Tantoyuca, Oct 27- Nov 4, 2009. Characters play their parts before a performance at the Preparatorio Benito Juarez in Tantoyuca. ."Xantolo," the Nahuatl word for "Santos," or holy, marks a week-long period during which the whole Huasteca region of northern Veracruz state prepares for "Dia de los Muertos," the Day of the Dead. For children on the nights of October 31st and adults on November 1st, there is costumed dancing in the streets, and a carnival atmosphere, while Mexican families also honor the yearly return of the souls of their relatives at home and in the graveyards, with flower-bedecked altars and the foods their loved ones preferred in life. Photographs for HOY by Jay Dunn.
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  • MEXICO, Veracruz, Tantoyuca, Oct 27- Nov 4, 2009. A family altar in Santa Maria de Ixcatepec. "Xantolo," the Nahuatl word for "Santos," or holy, marks a week-long period during which the whole Huasteca region of northern Veracruz state prepares for "Dia de los Muertos," the Day of the Dead. For children on the nights of October 31st and adults on November 1st, there is costumed dancing in the streets, and a carnival atmosphere, while Mexican families also honor the yearly return of the souls of their relatives at home and in the graveyards, with flower-bedecked altars and the foods their loved ones preferred in life. Photographs for HOY by Jay Dunn.
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  • MEXICO, Veracruz, Tantoyuca, Oct 27- Nov 4, 2009. .089 . The flower business is brisk in Santa Maria de Ixcatepec, as citizens buy orange "cempasuchil," or "20-petal flower" and the red "mano de leon," the lion's paw. "Xantolo," the Nahuatl word for "Santos," or holy, marks a week-long period during which the whole Huasteca region of northern Veracruz state prepares for "Dia de los Muertos," the Day of the Dead. For children on the nights of October 31st and adults on November 1st, there is costumed dancing in the streets, and a carnival atmosphere, while Mexican families also honor the yearly return of the souls of their relatives at home and in the graveyards, with flower-bedecked altars and the foods their loved ones preferred in life. Photographs for HOY by Jay Dunn.
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  • MEXICO, Veracruz, Tantoyuca, Oct 27- Nov 4, 2009. Teachers help make an altar at Tantoyuca's Roberto Medellin primary school. "Xantolo," the Nahuatl word for "Santos," or holy, marks a week-long period during which the whole Huasteca region of northern Veracruz state prepares for "Dia de los Muertos," the Day of the Dead. For children on the nights of October 31st and adults on November 1st, there is costumed dancing in the streets, and a carnival atmosphere, while Mexican families also honor the yearly return of the souls of their relatives at home and in the graveyards, with flower-bedecked altars and the foods their loved ones preferred in life. Photographs for HOY by Jay Dunn.
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  • MEXICO, Veracruz, Tantoyuca, Oct 27- Nov 4, 2009. Teachers help make an altar at Tantoyuca's Roberto Medellin primary school. "Xantolo," the Nahuatl word for "Santos," or holy, marks a week-long period during which the whole Huasteca region of northern Veracruz state prepares for "Dia de los Muertos," the Day of the Dead. For children on the nights of October 31st and adults on November 1st, there is costumed dancing in the streets, and a carnival atmosphere, while Mexican families also honor the yearly return of the souls of their relatives at home and in the graveyards, with flower-bedecked altars and the foods their loved ones preferred in life. Photographs for HOY by Jay Dunn.
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  • MEXICO, Veracruz, Tantoyuca, Oct 27- Nov 4, 2009. Man and wife shop for "pan muerto" offerings in Tantoyuca. "Xantolo," the Nahuatl word for "Santos," or holy, marks a week-long period during which the whole Huasteca region of northern Veracruz state prepares for "Dia de los Muertos," the Day of the Dead. For children on the nights of October 31st and adults on November 1st, there is costumed dancing in the streets, and a carnival atmosphere, while Mexican families also honor the yearly return of the souls of their relatives at home and in the graveyards, with flower-bedecked altars and the foods their loved ones preferred in life. Photographs for HOY by Jay Dunn.
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  • MEXICO, Veracruz, Tantoyuca, Oct 27- Nov 4, 2009. Business is brisk for the red "mano de leon," or lion's paw, in the market at Huejutla. "Xantolo," the Nahuatl word for "Santos," or holy, marks a week-long period during which the whole Huasteca region of northern Veracruz state prepares for "Dia de los Muertos," the Day of the Dead. For children on the nights of October 31st and adults on November 1st, there is costumed dancing in the streets, and a carnival atmosphere, while Mexican families also honor the yearly return of the souls of their relatives at home and in the graveyards, with flower-bedecked altars and the foods their loved ones preferred in life. Photographs for HOY by Jay Dunn.
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  • MEXICO, Veracruz, Tantoyuca, Oct 27- Nov 4, 2009. A "diablito" in red waits to practice in Tantoyuca's "Plaza Constitucion." "Xantolo," the Nahuatl word for "Santos," or holy, marks a week-long period during which the whole Huasteca region of northern Veracruz state prepares for "Dia de los Muertos," the Day of the Dead. For children on the nights of October 31st and adults on November 1st, there is costumed dancing in the streets, and a carnival atmosphere, while Mexican families also honor the yearly return of the souls of their relatives at home and in the graveyards, with flower-bedecked altars and the foods their loved ones preferred in life. Photographs for HOY by Jay Dunn.
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  • MEXICO, Veracruz, Tantoyuca, Oct 27- Nov 4, 2009.  A trio of Huasteco musicians perform for "cuadrillo" dancers. "Xantolo," the Nahuatl word for "Santos," or holy, marks a week-long period during which the whole Huasteca region of northern Veracruz state prepares for "Dia de los Muertos," the Day of the Dead. For children on the nights of October 31st and adults on November 1st, there is costumed dancing in the streets, and a carnival atmosphere, while Mexican families also honor the yearly return of the souls of their relatives at home and in the graveyards, with flower-bedecked altars and the foods their loved ones preferred in life. Photographs for HOY by Jay Dunn.
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  • MEXICO, Veracruz, Tantoyuca, Oct 27- Nov 4, 2009.  Traditional wooden masks being made in Tantoyuca's "Plaza Constitucion." "Xantolo," the Nahuatl word for "Santos," or holy, marks a week-long period during which the whole Huasteca region of northern Veracruz state prepares for "Dia de los Muertos," the Day of the Dead. For children on the nights of October 31st and adults on November 1st, there is costumed dancing in the streets, and a carnival atmosphere, while Mexican families also honor the yearly return of the souls of their relatives at home and in the graveyards, with flower-bedecked altars and the foods their loved ones preferred in life. Photographs for HOY by Jay Dunn.
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  • MEXICO, Veracruz, Tantoyuca, Oct 27- Nov 4, 2009. A primary school teacher shows off one of her student's "calaveras," or skeleton. "Xantolo," the Nahuatl word for "Santos," or holy, marks a week-long period during which the whole Huasteca region of northern Veracruz state prepares for "Dia de los Muertos," the Day of the Dead. For children on the nights of October 31st and adults on November 1st, there is costumed dancing in the streets, and a carnival atmosphere, while Mexican families also honor the yearly return of the souls of their relatives at home and in the graveyards, with flower-bedecked altars and the foods their loved ones preferred in life. Photographs for HOY by Jay Dunn.
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  • United States, Illinois, Chicago, September 25, 2009. Since 1623, the revered figure of "Nuestra Senora de los Lagos," or "Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos" in Jalisco, Mexico has provided comfort and miracles for those who believe. Sometimes known as "The Traveling Virgin," for seven days she graced the Church of the Good Sheperd in Little Village, and hundreds of Catholics came from miles around to pay their respects. Photo for HOY by Jay Dunn.
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  • United States, Illinois, Chicago, September 25, 2009. Since 1623, the revered figure of "Nuestra Senora de los Lagos," or "Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos" in Jalisco, Mexico has provided comfort and miracles for those who believe. Sometimes known as "The Traveling Virgin," for seven days she graced the Church of the Good Sheperd in Little Village, and hundreds of Catholics came from miles around to pay their respects. Photo for HOY by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 19, 2009. Smeared with ceremonial black mud, Latinos of all kinds celebrated Mexican Independence Day Parade on a Saturday this year. The small town of Waukegan, just north of Chicago, put on an enthusiastic reception for over forty floats. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • United States, Illinois, Chicago, September 25, 2009. Since 1623, the revered figure of "Nuestra Senora de los Lagos," or "Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos" in Jalisco, Mexico has provided comfort and miracles for those who believe. Sometimes known as "The Traveling Virgin," for seven days she graced the Church of the Good Sheperd in Little Village, and hundreds of Catholics came from miles around to pay their respects. Photo for HOY by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, July 2nd - 23rd, 2009.  For almost 20 years, Polo Garcia, a professional dance teacher from "America Baila," has been giving traditional South American dance lessons at various Pilsen and Little Village schools, including Maria Saucedo Scholastic Academy, whose turn-of-the-century auditorium is featured here. Garcia, who is Mexican, does the research for these dances in-person, makes the costumes himself, and provides free summer classes. He works with Claudio Rabadan, a former Saucedo student, and professional instructor Ruben Pachas from Peru. Photographs for HOY by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Illinois, Chicago, June 13, 2009. Never less than original, Mexican painter Hector Duarte's pointedly beautiful "Murallas sobre lienzo" at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago is a classical lesson in muralist traditions, blending art, current events and politics in a dream-like commentary on borders and the influence and importance of immigrants. Photographs for HOY by Jay Dunn..
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  • USA, Chicago, April 10, 2009.  A faithful re-enactment of the "Via Dolorosa," or the "way of suffering" in Pilsen, one of Chicago's many Latino neighborhoods. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the procession marks the "Stations of the Cross," culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, April 10, 2009.  A faithful re-enactment of the "Via Dolorosa," or the "way of suffering" in Pilsen, one of Chicago's many Latino neighborhoods. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the procession marks the "Stations of the Cross," culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010.  Danny Takushi and Emma Decker share a moment during one of the final "Rent" scenes. Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, led by instructor Tim Ortmann, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010.  "Rent" cast members run through one of the final scenes. Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, led by instructor Tim Ortmann, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010.  Emma Decker puts her heart into a "Rent" song. Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, led by instructor Tim Ortmann, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010.  "Rent" cast members among the elaborate staging required by the show. Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, led by instructor Tim Ortmann, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010.  Nina Roy runs through a scene before her cast members in the auditorium. Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, led by instructor Tim Ortmann, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010.  Trusses and set construction at the auditorium for the "Rent" production. Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, led by instructor Tim Ortmann, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010.  Rehearsals for a scene in "Rent." Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, led by instructor Tim Ortmann, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010.  Martin Hanna reads his lines from "Rent" on the large auditorium stage. Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, led by instructor Tim Ortmann, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010.  "Rent" cast members run through their lines. Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, led by instructor Tim Ortmann, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010.  Kristen Mackie is in charge of set construction for "Rent." Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, led by instructor Tim Ortmann, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010.  Kristen Mackie, Olivia Reyes, and Alan Stotter steady a staircase they've built for "Rent." Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, led by instructor Tim Ortmann, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010. Student Olivia Reyes is on the "Rent" set construction team. Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, led by instructor Tim Ortmann, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010.  Rafael Vicente holds the telephone prop and the cast book for "Rent" in his lap. Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, led by instructor Tim Ortmann, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010.  Cast members of "Rent" limber up their voices prior to rehearsal. Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, led by instructor Tim Ortmann, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010.  Drama instructor Tim Ortmann speaks to cast members in the "black box" theater. Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Skokie, IL, February 12, 2010. William Borsma sings Gilbert and Sullivan in the black-box theater. Niles North High School's afternoon programs give hundreds of kids opportunities to learn and pursue artistic or academic avenues of their own choice outside standard curricula. The drama program, for example, led by instructor Tim Ortmann, teaches interested students every aspect of theater, from the roles themselves to costume-making, set-building and production design. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Michael Olmo, Jacqueline Ortiz, Walter Blake, and Atalia Rivera use teamwork to keep the ball off the ground. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Jacqueline Ortiz, Lisa Muniz, and Lilliana Roman move a team activity along together. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Juan Rosa lifts up Doricarmen Lazu, who fell down laughing during a game. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Juan Rosa lifts up Doricarmen Lazu, who fell down laughing during a game. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Juan Rosa lifts up Doricarmen Lazu, who fell down laughing during a game. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Team members wait for the ball so they can support their side. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Instructor Mark Paye, Juan Rosa, Walter Blake, and Michael Olmo clap together in a cooperation exercise. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010. Melina Melendez and Lilliana Roman play "Sharks and Lifeguards" under the rainbow circle. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Jacqueline Ortiz and Lisa Muniz take time for humor. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Instructor Mark Paye explains the rules before anyone plays. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Juan Rosa, Marquis McNary and Doricarmen Lazu go for broke under the rainbow circle. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  The whole class takes a moment to look at the rainbow circle. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Fabian Barcenas and Melina Melendez take a breather from laughing. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Fabian Barcenas, Melina Melendez, Luz Rosario, and Doricarmen Lazu take a quick humor break. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Luz Rosario light up with a smile during an exchange. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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