HOUSE HISTORY:

Amistad is the House that originates from Mexico. A group of individuals that are quiet but powerful, they are known most for their kindness of heart. This is why, in the language of their ancestry, their name means “friendship.” Incoming members are often a mix of extremes — our students can be extremely intelligent, creative, friendly, and competitive; Amistad is a very diverse group! The House takes great inspiration from its symbolic animal, the peacock, and the leaders always remind the members of this saying: “Once the peacock finds its feathers, it discovers who it really is.” The encouragement is for each student to find his or her own feathers and discover their brilliance. While students may enter timidly, they learn to become brave as they find their true selves. In the early days of the House Championships, Altruismo, Isibindi, and Rêveur had all won multiple championships, but Amistad had not won any. The leaders rallied the students together, and the House won three consecutive championships and became one of the most powerful Houses. This legend is now passed down to remind Amistad to always be a House of perseverance. 

TRADITIONS: 

As the House of Friendship, Amistad has a tradition of welcoming all of the students to school on the first day — with notes or tokens of appreciation left on lockers — regardless of another student’s House. Amistad has also adopted Valentine’s Day as its holiday celebration (perfect for the red House). Students bring cakes and cupcakes to share with the entire school. And a secret tradition of the House is for each student leader to write his/her own words of wisdom in a notebook by the end of the year to pass on to the next leader. This special notebook is for House leaders’ eyes only.