13 students venture into Guatemala

Over spring break, 13 girls, led by theology teacher Jennifer Greene and campus minister Meredith Snyder, traveled to Guatemala to perform service for a week.

March 31, 2015

photos compiled by Maddy Medina, alternative coverage by Alexandria Davis

 

Fast Facts:

  • The word Guatemala means “Land of the Trees.”
  • Guatemala is the most populous nation in Central America, with a population of 12,701,000.
  • More than half of Guatemala’s natives are descended from the Mayan civilization.
  • The literacy rate in Guatemala is 71% compared to the 99% literacy rate in the United States.
  • Spanish speakers make up 60% of the population, with the rest being a mix of Amerindian languages.

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