Forest Road School Celebrates Diversity During Culture Night

On the evening of May 17, the Student Council sponsored a Culture Night at Forest Road School in La Grange Park to celebrate the rich diversity of the student body. Students took part in the festivities and various cultures were represented including Indian, Swiss, Serbian, Italian, Brazilian, Lithuanian, Mexican, Colombian, English, as well as Forest Road culture.

Each participant(s) who signed up received a table to display items including informational posters, traditional clothing, cultural foods, music, videos, games, books and more. Culture Night was an opportunity to educate fellow students and community members about the various families’ backgrounds, traditions, and lifestyles at the school.

“Forest Road School is lucky to have students from diverse countries and cultures,” said Kim McGann, instructional coach and Forest Road Student Council co-supervisor. “It is fun to learn about each of the cultures, as well as celebrate one another!”

Photo Caption 2: Adriana Caballero (left) shared her family’s Colombian culture, and even dressed in traditional Colombian clothing.

Photo Caption 3: Brothers Karolis Kemeris and Danielius Kemeris shared their Lithuanian culture. They taught participants words, shared facts, and had cookies too.

Photo Caption 4: Arturo Mejia (front) and his family had a table filled with artifacts, food and information about the Azteca culture of Mexico.

Photo Caption 5: Anya Varghese and her mother Neetu Varghese shared information about their Indian culture. Along with her sister Maya Varghese (not pictured) they wore traditional clothing, and offered salty and sweet treats.

Photo Caption 6: Mariana Xochimitl and Beatriz Xochimitl celebrate their Brazilian culture.