Here’s a video that Christophe and I made with the help of Sara and Jacob and 150 or so matadors.
Diversity Day 2012: I Am.
We couldn’t show this video during the first assembly due to technical difficulties, but take a look now!
For context, the focus of this year’s Diversity Day was not just about recognizing the ethnic diversity on campus, but celebrating the diversity of personal identities at Monta Vista — in terms of ethnicities, religions, passions, and more.
Come to the RALLY COURT at lunch for a taste of culture from all around the world — from China to Mexico, India to Italy, Japan to Greece, Korea to Israel, and more!
And, look out for exciting performances at the assembly:
* Casual dance: wear WHITE or NEON to look snazzy under the blacklights!
* Games room: Just Dance! Wii game and board games available.
* Bring your student ID and $10 at the door
* Profits benefit a charity to save lives by improving facilities in Nepal.
GREEK WEEK: BATTLE AT MOUNT OLYMPUS: Tuesday (1/17) to Friday (1/20)
* Tuesday lunch: PERFORMANCE OF THE MUSES – Musical guests, Marquesas, cheer team, and more!
* Wednesday lunch: BATTLE OF STRENGTH – sumo-suit wrestling and trestling (arm wrestling and tetris, at the same time)!
* Thursday lunch: BATTLE OF LOVE – boys vs. girls competitions, participants may receive a free Junior/Senior Prom bid or (for underclassmen) gift card to the place of their choice!
* BATTLE OF WITS: solve the riddles and physics/calculus/chemistry problems (created by Birdsong/Stark/Gupta themselves) to receive prizes like gold chocolate coins!
* DRESS-UP DAYS: Check back for more details! Help your class win!
* RALLY DAY: Battle at Mount Olympus – wear togas/chitons or white clothes! Special emblems will be awarded to classes with the most dress-up points, most participants at lunchtime, etc.
Short rib tacos, kimchi rice, spicy pork tortillas…
MOGO’S BBQ FOOD TRUCK will be parked in the Monta Vista Rally Court this THURSDAY from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
Stop by and get a taste of their famous Korean-style BBQ — this highly-celebrated food truck is even in the running for Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race!
And while you’re at it, stop by Homecoming QUAD DECORATIONS and RALLY set-up — we will be partying in the academic court and gym/student center until about 10 p.m.!
What better way to cap off this AMAZING week than with an AMAZINGGGG night! The Homecoming Dance is this Saturday, October 15. Come with a date or come with your friends! (:
Submitted by Tiffany Nguyen!
Also at the Homecoming Dance: unlimited access to free PHOTO BOOTHS (yes, the same ones that were a hit at Senior Ball last year) and black light AIR HOCKEY tables!