News release Public Information Office   SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu     www.selu.edu/news Contact: Christina Chapple Date: 11/1/02 Click on image for publication quality photo  DAY OF THE DEAD -- Southeastern Louisiana University Lab School art teacher Denise Tullier-Holly, shows first graders the remembrances and other items on the “El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)” altar constructed in the school’s Learning Resource Center. A Mexican national holiday celebrated on November 1 and 2, the Day of the Dead, honors deceased loved ones and friends. An altar commemorating the dead with elements such as food, flowers, crepe paper, calaveras (skulls and skeletons), and photographs of loved ones is a traditional part of the celebration. Tullier-Holly said the Day of the Dead observance is part of the Lab School’s program to integrate social studies and art. From left, are first graders Bryan Mercante, Hannah Lichtl, Dillon Sullivan, Christopher Mercante, Jaye Cox, Tullier-Holly, Skylar Kea, Raymond Holt and Brad Leon. Return to News Releases