Prompting Cultural Diversity

Grisel Gonzalez
Editor 
  The Culture and Dance club started around April of 2021 when a group of Latin students asked Mrs. Bair if they could dance in her classroom at lunch. Bair expressed that she loved how enjoyable the dances were and how well it represented their culture, so she asked them if they wanted to turn it into a club. The purpose of the club was to allow more cultures to be represented at Bonneville High School and to bring people together.
  To join the Culture and Dance club all students have to do is talk to Bair in room 110 to receive a form and pay a small club fee. Meetings usually take place a couple times a month during lunch time. Currently there are eleven committed members, along with a few other students who pitch in occasionally. Isabel Trujillo, a senior, serves as the club president. Bair speaks of the activities the club partakes in. “Currently we have been doing fundraising, practicing a dance for Hope Week, and float for homecoming, selling Mexican candy, and last year we were able to throw a multicultural dance at the highschool with music representing more than one culture.” A great amount of effort is put into all the events the Culture and Dance prepare and set up. Bair also shares her favorite memory saying, “the multicultural Jairpeo themed dance was amazing and so fun!” Apart from all their achievements so far, Bair mentions how she wants to continue expanding the club. “We are still growing and fundraising, but someday I hope we will be able to do way more in the community. I love that anyone can join without any grade point average, [and] that anyone can belong somewhere.” The Culture and Dance club provides various opportunities for not only the hispanic community, but for every other community of students here at BHS. It allows students to venture out and explore different cultures. 
  No matter who they are, any student is welcome to join Culture and Dance. Mrs. Bair is located in room 110, so stop by with any questions. Students should continue to support the Culture and Dance club as it promotes diversity, enhances their ability to work outside of their comfort zone, and creates new memories and friendships.