Senior Ana Girnita and freshman Sonja Rajkovic represent the Eastern European and Balkan Heritage Club during the cultural club fair at lunch. Unlike other cultural clubs, the club covers a vast array of regions, including the Caucuses, Baltic States and central Europe. Members who are close to their Eastern European roots have found a home through the first-year club, inspiring their decision to showcase at Intercultural Week, according to Girnita. “It’s just a great opportunity for students to participate and engage with different cultures,” Girnita said. “The most enriching experiences I’ve had are international programs where I’ve gotten to meet students from all over the world, and I feel like just sharing that part of ourselves allows for a lot of self-expression and also just improves our understanding of the world around us.”
Intercultural Week Showcases the Rich Tapestry of Portola High’s Cultural Community
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Suhana Kaur is the Assistant Opinion Editor and a Business Manager for her second and final year on the Portola Pilot. This year, she’ll be writing as many features and news pieces as possible since she is barred from writing opinion stories. :( If she’s not trying to finish her to-do list, she is possibly spacing out in the middle of a conversation.
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