``They're trying to get immersed in the Jackson Hole culture,'' said Liliana Treick, a registrar at Jackson Hole High School who is fluent in Spanish and works with Garcia and Ortiz.
``Most of my kids are involved in soccer,” she said. “But (Garcia and Ortiz) love skiing and want to continue with the sport. I think it's outstanding they can show their classmates that there are opportunities here for them like anyone else.''
The duo has yet to be a factor so far this season for the Broncs as they continue to pick up the sport. But each fared well recently at the Betty Woolsey Classic on Dec. 27. Ortiz finished fifth in the eight-man 5-k with a time of 31:52, while Garcia was seventh at 35:22.
Berling, meanwhile, is also ``picking up some words” in Spanish, he said.
``Sometimes, I just make stuff up,” he adds. “But they're good, smart kids and are picking stuff up.''
Summary: Leaders in the Denver school district are upset that Latinos were not considered before a finalist for superintendent was chosen© Copyright 2005 by DiverseEducation.com
