Bloomington High School South, The Gothic, 2004, Page 171

Description:	C^O/1dt T~0/twji+SL.Junior SharadaSubramanian holds upflash cards for students.To celebrate the Day ofthe Dead, Spanish Clubdressed up and taughtelementary studentsabout the Mexicanholiday. (Left)Senior Ceazon Edwardsand junior Jennifer Baxterwatch other members ofJapan Club review theJapanese alphabet wtihflash cards. Japan Clubmet every Tuesday.(Below)H3TU1 i i. ■■■fflClitr i: i §SfffclnmStory by Annie RivronStudents interested in learning aboutdifferent cultures signed up for the Spanish,French, German, and Japanese clubs.Sophomore Roxanne Rajaii, a member of theSpanish club, enjoyed the meetings: Its funand interesting and we try to help othercountries/This year the Spanish club raisedmoney through bake sales to benefit theHeifer International Charity, which donatedlivestock to promote self-efficiency in needycountries. The club also celebrated Dia delos Muertos, or Day of the Dead by dressingup in makeup and colorful Mexican-styleclothing and taught elementary schoolstudents about the Mexican holiday.Sophomore Caitlin Sengelaub, who joinedthe French club to learn more about Frenchculture said, Its not an opportunity thatwe often get during class times. When askedif shed join again next year her responsewas a quick, Yeah, which she thencorrected to Oui.Sophomore Andy Fleener joined theGerman club because of his interest in theculture, and stayed for the German moviesshown after school.Senior Josie Miller, president of the Japanclub, said that she loved the club because,we focus on a culture that isnt asmainstream. The clubs main goal was toprepare for the arrival of Japanese exchangestudents in March.During the Day of theDead celebration, SeniorClaire Rivron teacheselementary studentsabout Mexican culture.(Far Left)Junior Angela Li preparescrepes for a customerduring the French Clubbreakfast sale. Li wasvoted President of theclub. (Left)tmgmsz Clubs ifi
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