As the school year starts to wind down, one of the most anticipated events at TSTL brings students together in the most unique way. Sharing diversity through traditional attire, music, dances, and many more things, Culture Day, which is organized by the International Club, Latino Hawk Club, and many other clubs, is a day for the remembrance of students’ backgrounds. 

“Culture plays a big part in how someone acts and what is seen as the norm,” Miamen Elawad ‘25 said. 

Culture Day not only represents students, but it also guides them on what kind of people they should be or become. For students like Elawad, culture guides her on how she should treat others and is a big part of how she lives. Culture is not just her heritage, but it also frames her everyday life. It shapes her values, such as leadership, kindness, and respect, and it takes a role in how she lives her life. This event highlights the importance of diversity, but also the sense of guidance we foster from our cultures. 

“My culture is a guide on how I should treat others and what to do in different situations. As a person, my culture is what shapes kindness and leadership,” Elawad said. 

Culture shapes how each person reacts to situations, and there is no right or wrong way. Culture day is a day to showcase everyone’s differences and also find similarities between communities. 

“You can embrace and learn about different cultures/traditions that may include their own,” Jeanica Mbuyi ‘25 said. 

While not all cultures showcased at culture day may be familiar , there might be aspects of other cultures that are recognizable. Not only do culture day participants celebrate differences, their similarities are also celebrated through dancing, music and traditional clothing. It’s a day to remember the diversity at City High as

well as how students are alike. It’s a time to embrace and showcase students’ cultures and traditions. 

“You can embrace and learn about different cultures/traditions that may include their own,” Jeanica Mbuyi ‘25 said.