Diversity Assembly Photo Essay
Cultural diversity celebrated at Jan. 28 performances and speeches
February 4, 2018

Senior Treaux Jackson and other members of the Chinese club speak at the Diversity Assembly. The trio shared a story in Chinese to the amazement of the crowd.

Senior Neeharika Kothapalli shows her dancing skills at the Diversity Assembly on Jan. 29.

Senior Neeharika Kothapalli shows her dancing skills at the Diversity Assembly on Jan. 29.

Senior Neeharika Kothapalli shows her dancing skills at the Diversity Assembly on Jan. 29.

Senior Neeharika Kothapalli shows her dancing skills at the Diversity Assembly on Jan. 29.

Senior Neeharika Kothapalli shows her dancing skills at the Diversity Assembly on Jan. 29.

Senior Neeharika Kothapalli shows her dancing skills at the Diversity Assembly on Jan. 29.

Senior Neeharika Kothapalli shows her dancing skills at the Diversity Assembly on Jan. 29.

Sophomores David Brown and Will Hudler get ready to push a “Chinese Dragon Boat” in the Diversity Assembly.

Junior Shaun Holmes reacts to the journey across the gym floor as a part of the Chinese Dragon Boat race.

Sharing a laugh before their Chinese Dragon Boat race, senior Edward Liu and junior Shaun Holmes appear ready to go.

Junior Shaun Holmes grins nervously as she waits to be pushed down the gym floor by junior Ben Kim.

Junior Roman Cosentino and senior Madhura LeninKannan participate in the Bollywood Dance at the Jan. 29 Diversity Assembly.

Senior Madhura LeninKannan strikes a pose during the Bollywood Dance at the Diversity Assembly.

Junior Tommy Sulentic shows his moves during the Bollywood Dance. He combined cultures by wearing Nike leggings under his Nehru tunic.

Dawning a dark blue costume, junior Catherine Bird performs during the Diversity Assembly.

Several boys joined the Bollywood dancers for the 2018 performance including junior Mason McGill.

Demonstrating his personal cool vibe, even in a tunic, junior Jack Mahony performs with the Bollywood Dancers at the 2018 Diversity Assembly on Jan. 29

Smiling during the opening portion of the Bollywood Dance, senior Madhura Leninkannan, performs in a unique costume.

Twirling her authentic costume during the Bollywood Dance, senior Roshini Thirumalai, demonstrates her unique cultural dance moves.
Madi Fancer
Standing out from the student body in her bright authentic costume, senior Roshini Thirumalai, performs.

Wearing an authentic Nehru tunic, junior Mason McGill, performs with the Bollywood Dancers.

Stretching for the pose, junior Ishana Tata performs at the Diversity Assembly on Jan. 29.

Taking her turn as a soloist during the Choralier’s performance of a song from the musical The Color Purple, sophomore Christina Onuzuruike impresses the audience.

Belting out her solo at the Diversity Assembly, sophomore Lauren Miles sings with intensity.

Junior April Ma performs an authentic Chinese dance during the Diversity Assembly on Jan. 29.

Ma’s costume was an original authentic costume for performing Chinese dance.

Junior April Ma demonstrates skill and flexibility during her performance of a Chinese dance.

Using her costume to add visual effect during her performance, junior April Ma performs a Chinese dance.

Showing another skill move to complete her performance, junior April Ma does the splits.

Striking a pose, junior April Ma prepares to start her performance of a Chinese dance during the Diversity Assembly on Jan. 29.

Using delicate hand movements, junior April Ma performs.
Madi Fancher
Lakewood Middle School teacher Jennifer Smith speaks to the student body about the importance of respecting diversity by sharing her personal story.
Chloe Spencer
The Bollywood dancers lock arms to sing the alma mater at the Jan. 29.