Mexican-Americans have made a substantial impact on U.S. history, but you wouldn’t know that from sitting in a typical U.S. history class. A few teachers at Highland Park High School have been on a mission to integrate Chicano history into their teaching. They’re trying to reach the Latino students who attend this north suburban high school. But they’ve also made knowing that history into a highly competitive sport called the Cinco de Mayo College Bowl.

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Photo by: Jennifer Brandel

The Melchor Family in their Highwood Home. (Left to Right: Orlando, Ernesto, Jr., Magna and Ernesto, Sr.)