Around the world at Wetumpka Middle School
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Cliff Williams / TPI Jessica Tapia, right, dances for students at Wetumpka Middle School for multicultural day. Tapia started the program four years ago with 13 countries with displays and had 67 this year.

Many years ago, Puerto Rico native Jessica Tapia depended on her son to help translate for her teachers. Now, she teaches Spanish at Wetumpka Middle School and has encouraged other English Second Language students to embrace their ethnicity through the school’s multicultural celebration.

“We began four years ago with 13 countries,” Tapia said. “It has grown to 67 and now is more like a festival.”