Clubs That Promote Cultural Diversity

Schools serve as melting pots of diverse ethnicities and backgrounds, making the promotion of these cultures an essential aspect of the school community. This is why clubs are such an important asset to Springfield; they provide support, entertainment, community, and diversity. Take a look at these four diverse clubs run by passionate individuals.

Latino Society

Secretary Gustavo Mexquititla describes  the main objective of the club as a way to “help Latinos get representation in our school.” Having an environment where students of corresponding ethnicities can connect and embrace their culture can strengthen a sense of belonging. Latino Society enhances its community by offering many participatory activities throughout the year. They have organized many events in October, such as a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, as well as a Calvera scavenger hunt for Day of the Dead, and are currently planning numerous other Hispanic cultural celebrations and events throughout the school year. “I just think that it helps people to understand that there’s a world outside of Springfield, that there’s so many different cultures in life outside of the culture you celebrate in your home,” Vice President Amalia Daubon notes, regarding the club’s aspirations. 

World Language Club

According to Co-Vice President Gael Vega, the World Language Club explores various cultures and languages, including Spanish, German, and French – “the three pillars of world language at this school.”

“We also try to celebrate other cultures and languages,” says Vega.  President Brian Martinez Cortes says the club “impacts a lot of people because since our school is primarily white, not a lot of people know the different cultures a person celebrates.” The group follows through with their goal by hosting celebrations of differing cultural events, such as Dia de los Muertos and Oktoberfest, service opportunities, and educational-based field trips.

Asian Student Association 

The Asian Student Association, better known as ASA, is another contributor to the promotion of diversity in Springfield. Co-President Cody Natali describes his club as “a place where I can share my heritage and offer a different perspective to other students.” ASA acts as a community for students of Asian heritage as well as a space to make new connections and participate in events. “The ASA hosts a lot of bake sales, and we were planning on running an event this year to help raise more cultural awareness and possibly raise funds for children’s cancer research,” Natali remarks. 

Voice of Excellence 

As described by President Ayanna Macklin, VOE is a well-known organization that “helps people feel more inclusive and involved.”  The group’s main objectives are to enhance leadership skills and plan educational events. Past examples of these events include a Black History Month brunch, teaching elementary schoolers about African American history, discussing HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), and hosting many other school-wide events focused on diversity.

The club welcomes everyone to join and enjoy their celebration of cultures. “No matter if you’re Black, White, Asian, Hispanic, [it] doesn’t matter,” Macklin states. “We just want everyone to feel like they have a community, and we want to help others.”