Tecun Uman was the Mayan leader who led the last resistance to the Spanish Conquistadores.

     The Quetzal is a bird with a red breast, and it is Guatemala's national symbol. The legend is that it's breast became red with the blood of the dying Tecun Uman.   The Quetzal cannot live in captivity

     Students celebrate 'Tecun Uman' day recalling their Mayan roots.

     Many schools elect a Mayan Princess. Candidates do a typical folk dance, dress in traditional clothes, and have to give a speech, in the Mayan language and then in Spanish

An independent jury picks the winner, who represents the school on various occasions

In 2010 - 12 of the eighteen students involved in the IMED school were sponsored throught SLT Scholars!