The cultures of countries from around the globe were celebrated at Bridgewater-Raritan High School on Thursday, March 19.
On that evening at Bridgewater-Raritan High School’s Vaughn Stapleton Gymnasium, students and staff came together for a vibrant and memorable International Culture Night.
The event celebrated the rich cultural diversity of the Bridgewater-Raritan High School student body and was thoughtfully organized by the Co-Presidents of the Italian Honor Society, Juliana Imwalle and Nicholas Pearsson, with the support of all Italian Honor Society officers and Grant Dequina, the President of the Filipino Club.
This special evening featured the collaboration of multiple Bridgewater-Raritan High School student organizations, including the Pinoys of Today, the Korean Culture Club, the Chinese Honor Society, the Portugas, the Spanish Honor Society, the Latin Honor Society, and the Italian Honor Society. Each group contributed to the event by showcasing their unique traditions and heritage.
According to the prime supporters of the evening, Giuseppina Bologno, the high school’s Italian Teacher and Advisor to the Italian Honor Society, and fellow Italian Teacher Giuseppina DiMartino, “students transformed the large gym with colorful and creative displays, decorating tables with eye-catching boards that highlighted their cultures.”
“All participants enjoyed a variety of delicious traditional foods and experienced engaging performances that brought each culture to life. The atmosphere was filled with excitement, curiosity, and appreciation. The International Culture Night was a wonderful opportunity to deepen our understanding, connection, and unity of all the cultures in our community,” Ms. Bologna said.
In closing.
“We extend our sincere gratitude to all club members and honor society students whose hard work and dedication made this evening such a success. We would also like to recognize Ms. Tracee Cobbs, Assistant Principal of Bridgewater-Raritan High School, who was with all of us that evening, Ms. LeighAnn Matthews, Supervisor of World Languages, and Mr. Daniel Hemberger for their continued encouragement and support in making this event possible.”