Celebrating Our Global Connections

Among the performers, there was a clear sense of pride in sharing an authentic part of their culture with the Foxcroft community. Songs included “One Wish” by 杰伊·J. ’24; “Mediterranean Mashup” by sisters Vassiliki M. ' 23和佩内洛普M. ’25; “Always Online” by Lynn Z. 1923年和艾米丽W. ’23; “Einmal Um Die Welt” by 奥利瓦. 1923年和菲利帕P. ’25; “Shen Yuan Wai” with vocals by 贝拉F. 24岁和林恩·Z. ’23 and dance by Hailey Y. ’25 and Priscilla C. ’26; “La Llorona” by Mary J. 23年和摩利亚F. ’24; a dance choreographed to “Future Perfect” performed by Hailey Y. ’25; “Copines” by Leyla A. 1923年，Louann S. 2003年，凯99499威尼斯信誉·G. ’26; “Lucía” by Sra. Sánchez; and a dance to “Shutdown” by 节奏的国家 to close the show. A video of each performance is available in the attached gallery.

Immediately after the Gala, stations throughout Schoolhouse provided opportunities for deeper learning. A Spicy Food Challenge right outside FoxHound Auditorium left brave souls with spicy flavors from across the globe in their mouths, 而M&M Chopstick Challenge tested one’s ability to deftly use chopsticks and earn the highest record for moving the tiny candies. 在美术室, students could choose a name and write it with Chinese characters, grabbing a snack of international treats in the lounge before beginning their work. An International Dance Workshop introduced various dance techniques led by experts in our community, 和楼上的, students tested their knowledge in a flag-matching activity and a “Geo Bee” Kahoot — congrats to freshman Bracha W. ’26 for earning the top score!

Many thanks to all who contributed to this weeklong celebration of the diverse cultures in our community. Special shoutouts go to the Global Cultures Club leaders Lexi H. 23年，马纳比·K. 25年，AM C. ’25, and International Ambassadors Heads Leyla A. ’23，玛丽·J. 23年，贝拉·F. ’24; to Gala emcees Leyla and MJ; to faculty members Kate Tomaskovic, Stephanie Young ’00, 以斯帖桑切斯, 梅根·巴雷99499威尼斯信誉, Whittney普雷斯顿, and Karin Thorndike; to Jill Attanasio and the entire Dining Hall staff; and to everyone who tried something new this week — be it a food, dance or a language — and embraced the unique opportunity to learn more about the international connections woven into the tapestry of the Foxcroft community.