ACTIVITIES - Marymount

FIELDTRIP TO THE
“JORNALEROS”, APPLYING
SOCIOLOGICAL THEMES
TO REAL LIFE
For the 8th consecutive year, Marymount students have sent
a message of love together with a collection of diapers, soap,
shampoo, toothpaste, and other personal articles to over
190 children of the migrant farm workers of “La Brasilera”
camp. The seniors of 12A, Prof. Pedro and Miss Renée spent
an unforgettable morning in January delivering the collection
of personal hygiene products, interacting as well as bathing
many of the children present after an eye opening visit to the
“galeras” where they live.
The next stop was the former “Consejo Tutelar”, the state’s
correctional center (C.E.M.P.L.A.) for youth where the girls
interacted with some of the teenagers in a rousing game of
volleyball and a few relay games after a tour of the facilities
with the Assistant Director who answered many of their
questions.
The transportation for this trip the past four years has been
generously donated by C.P. Hector Caballero of Casas Geo.
On the way home, the students interacted with the children of
the state orphanage, “C.C.A.S.” and held tiny babies, many
abandoned at birth. Included below are some of the students’
reflections:
“They asked me to draw a house, and after I drew a house
they would draw themselves next to it ...I learned a lot about
how other people live a different reality from mine.”
Maricarmen Navarro
“Ana Karen, Paola and I started bathing the children. We
bathed around 15 babies which was a great experience! Being
there for a day, changed the way I think about them. They
have so much love to give—we can learn a lot from them.”
Ana Tere de la Piedra
“I adored the boy who was doing origami with me because he
was super intelligent. However, it is sad to know that he does
not have the same opportunities we have to succeed.”
Tamara Luisce
“We can see how the government takes part in the social
development in Morelos and knows how to deal with social
problems...I put a baby to sleep in my arms! I saw a little twoyear-old
comforting a three-month-old crying baby. He patted
the baby to calm him. Most of the kids take care of their little
brothers or sisters even though they aren’t old enough to take
care of themselves. I thank God for the strength he gives to
these kids, their parents and to the teachers that help them.”
Carolina Arai
“It’s amazing how this level of poverty is so close to
Tequesquitengo where so many rich people have boats and
houses...I was impressed by the responsibility of the children.”
Daniela Hoyos
“It’s like a reformatory where the young men and women
between 14 and 17 have obligations to fulfill daily such as
attending classes and religious services, cleaning their rooms
and taking care of the grounds.”
Paola Barriguete
“I really liked this fieldtrip because it was an excellent way to learn
and have fun at the same time. It was also a way to open my
eyes and see a part of our society that I haven’t seen before.”
María Fernanda Gutiérrez
Miss Renée Vences, Social Service
“We saw the “galeras” where the “jornaleros” live—13
“galeras” for 400 people, each family has a living space
divided with sticks and plastic bags (for privacy).”
Ana Karen Mascott
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