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Students, school administrators and parents united Wednesday, April 16, to appreciate and celebrate world cultures.
The R.L. Turner High School student council organized the World Cultures Day event, for which students, parents and siblings cooked, created displays and practiced their performances.
Layla Bedford's family, including Amaz Negash and her mother Sophia Bedford, created a banquet with traditional sourdough flatbread and two types of lentil and chickpea sauces, which they served with coffee made from pan-roasted green coffee beans and tea with cloves, which they served with a bit of sugar.
Keerti Mahto, 18, who attends the University of North Texas, returned at her sister's request to dance.
Assistant Principal Liz Binion showed unrestrained enthusiasm for the event. "The girls are so beautiful... Look at them dance. So proud," she said.
Kauai, 17; Arnav, 16; Vyom, 17; and Rayaan, 18; all R.L. Turner students, said they enjoyed the event. They wore traditional clothing was purchased in India during their visits to see family there. They all said they return about every two years.
All four young men nodded in agreement when Vyom said he feels comfortable in both cultures, but Arnav added, "It always feels good going home."
Math teacher Cynthia Landis praised Methods for Academic and Personal Success teacher Carey Murawski for her efforts organizing the event and the students. "She's absolutely amazing. I'm so grateful for the wonderful staff I work with at R.L. Turner," she said.
This was the third year for the World Cultures Day.
