A Success Around the Globe

By Zayda Hernandez

On April 28th, Language Other Than English (LOTE) Honor Society hosted their annual International Night where the community, teachers, and students came together to celebrate and represent the cultures of different countries around the world The cultural room was decorated with posters and flags of the countries that were being represented by LOTE members and each station had a staple food item from their country. As the guests walked around enjoying the stations, in the center of the room, there were cultural acts such as poems, songs, and dances for the guests to enjoy.

The cultural event represented the countries, Mexico, Venezuela, Italy, Honduras, Portugal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Poland, Ecuador, Czechia, El Salvador, Scotland, Norway, Argentina, Ireland, India, and parts of South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The night was opened up by the LOTE President, Zayda Hernandez, to introduce her fellow cabinet members, Shaina Badiujjamal, Cansin Gumus, Iman Haq, and Kayla Huynh, as well as their advisor Mrs. McCallum. The speech was kept short and sweet to thank the staff, volunteers, and guests for helping out and making the night possible This transitioned to the opening act by the Drum Club The Drum Club performed three songs, each led by a different student, and they even included some of the guests in their second song, participating in a dance led by Cameron Unger. Following their great performance, the Lynch Irish Dance Studio showed Ireland's beautiful culture by Irish Step Dancing to Mulvihill. Switching acts, Rosmalin Paulino recited her beautiful Spanish poem, Besado Por El Sol, meanwhile Madison McCormick recited her joyful Italian poem, Rimani, by Gabriele

D’Annunzio shortly after Up next with his classic songs, Sebastian Herrera performed Treasure, and Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars to celebrate Afro-Latino culture

To demonstrate everyone’s beautiful cultural clothing, the guests and volunteers walked the runway for everyone to spectate and admire their beauty. Next up was the upcoming band, Sinister Sixx, performing Breaking the Law by Judas Priest representing England. After this exciting performance, Sreya Roy and Alezandra-Kathleen Zographos each performed a famous European piece Our Newfield Salutatorian, Leah Landron, proceeded to perform a French cover of Je Veux by Zaz To represent Asian culture, Kayla Huynh and Ruby Tanisa, performed Vpop and pop dances. As one of the final performances, Sean Campbell and Domenic Castellano, sang an Italian cover of Con Te Partiro by Andrea Bocelli.

To end the night, everyone in the crowd joined the main stage for a group dance of the Macarena. The night came to an end by the winners of the raffle getting their prize baskets The LOTE Honor Society wanted to thank the staff and volunteers again, for their help and support along the way and hope that they can continue the tradition for many years to come.

International Night Photos