JHS students participated in the annual Multicultural Showcase on Thursday, March 12, sharing their cultures through presentations, dance, food, and dress with their fellow students and staff in the auxiliary gym.
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A proud group of dancers performs a traditional Honduran dance. Photo by Areli Hernandez.Freshman Ivana Molina hands out food to other high school students during the Multicultural Showcase. Photo by Brycen Vanmeter. Freshman Gio Celis Gamas pours a cup of agua fresca during the Multicultural Showcase in the auxiliary gym on March 12. “It was made by the Aztecs with blended fruits and waters, and flowers to hydrate during travels,“ he said. Photo by Donna Muncy.Sophomore Eliada Tshimbalanga, who represents Congo, proudly faced painted guests with bright colors and designs on March 12. Photo by Areli Hernandez.Freshman Selena Escalante proudly points towards her Brazilian poster to showcase interesting facts on March 12. Students shared research, experiences, food, and traditional dress and dances during the annual event as classes throughout the school visited different booths. Photo by Areli Hernandez.Senior Stacey Nena smiles while performing a traditional Polynesian dance on March 12 at the Multicultural Showcase in the auxiliary gym. Photo by Areli Hernandez.Senior Susan Ochoa displays her bright royal blue dress while dancing to a traditional Mexican quince dance with junior Ian Chavez on March 12 at the Multicultural Showcase. Photo by Areli Hernandez.Junior Maleshka DeJesus glances to the left while performing a traditional Puerto Rican dance on March 12. Photo by Areli Hernandez.Juniors Laila Zaabani and Olivia Zanartu dance at the annual multicultural showcase on March 12. Zanartu stated, “Dancing brings people of all cultures together.” Photo by Kaylee Austin.
Freshman Desi Elliot explains the Puerto Rican culture to the interested students like freshman Lia Logsdon at the multicultural showcase during third hour on March 12. Photo by Kayleen Alvarado.Sophomore Marcela Carreiro paints a vibrant flower on freshman Kerington Caldwell as part of Brazil’s cultural showcase event. Photo by Lia Logsdon.Freshman Valeria Ramirez talks to students about the Mexican culture. “It’s really cool seeing everyone showing off their culture all in one place.” Photo by Logan Vidt.Sophomore Marcela Carreiro facepaints sophomore Jayline Cox Lee at the Multicultural Activity Fair during 7th hour. Photo by Shelby Keesee.Freshmen Yorleny Padilla and San Florencia Padilla dance on March 12 as part of the Multicultural Showcase. Photo by Eva Harbeson.