Archbishop Mitty High School - Excalibur Yearbook (San Jose, CA)

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f N C C t is a mixture of people from different ethnic and economic backgrounds, states Josie Reguero, a Spanish teacher. Students as well as faculty come from vastly different backgrounds and experi- ences, and each culture adds to Mittyfs Richness,', either through their active participation in cultural events or just by being who and what they are, com- ments Reguero. The most visible ethnic activity on campus for the past two years has been Cinco de Mayo. A celebration ofa victory of the Mexican people over the French army at the city of Puebla in the year 1862, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated at Mitty with food, Spanish dancers, and a Mariachi Band. It is an event which builds communi- ty by teaching about different culturesf' explains Reguero. The Mexican- American community, parents, member of the Hindu religion, each month she participates in Aarti, a food offering to their Cod. Also, there are cer- tain yearly celebrations, such as Krsnafs Birthday which she celebrates with other Hindus in the bay area. Niyofs culture and religion have an effect on what she gives and receives at Mitty. She is com- fortable at Mitty and enjoys learning of another religionf' In return, the fellow students at Mitty have the opportunity to learn ofa culture that they previously knew little about,', noted Kevin Smith, a junior. junior Christine Bocanegra, a Mex- ican-American, is involved in cultural activities in her community. As well as assisting with Cinco de Mayo on campus, she recently became involved in Amigos de las Americas,Ja program training youth to participate in health projects in Latin America. While preparing her for her chosen field of behavioral science, melting pot of man culture teachers, and Spanish students are in- volved, which helps people learn of other cultures, and thus adds to the unique cultural experiencef' added Re- guero. Cinco de Mayo is such a success, Reguero hopes other ethnic days can be celebrated. The cultural experience at Mitty goes beyond celebrations. The varied cultures on campus are reflected in dress and other activities. Hispanic students at Mitty often wear clothes illustrative of their culture, as do the Islamic and Euro- pean students. Mehrnaz and Farnaz jamali, sisters from Iran, display their cultural ties through their unique East- ern jewelry. Other students choose to represent themselves through hair styles. Still others reflect their culture through their music. From soul to punk, all musical varieties are present at Mitty. Several students who come to our dances from other schools are amazed by the different types of music that are played, especially the soul music,', states senior Gina Bonanno. The most subtle yet powerful cultural influence at Mitty is the culture prac- ticed at home which the individuals carry with them on campusf' reflected Betsy Townsend, a junior. junior N iyo Kachalia, an Asian Indian, actively participates in cultural activities at home and within her community. A Bocanegra also feels that Amigos will help her to improve her Spanish and learn more about the culture which is a part of her life. Although she felt some racial tensions in her freshman year, she generally feels that Mitty is a communi- ty that extends over racial barriers to work as a wholef' Michelle Alexander, ajunior, is a black also involved with her culture. She is attempting to join jack and jill, a peer group for black youths that discusses pertinent issues in their lives. In order to join the program, one must find a family that is willing to sponsor you. Alexander is in the process of doing a task which A healthy exchange of different culturesf, often takes a long time to accomplish. She, like Bocanegra, felt some racial ten- sion in her freshman year because of uthe small size of the ethnic groups repre- sentedf' She feels now, however, that Mitty is a community that stresses equality even though the ethnic groups are not extremely largef' In general, at Mitty there is a healthy exchange of different cultures, and thus ideas, summarizes Patrick Fitzgerald, a senior. by Lori Weichenthal