The National Achiever Society hosted its annual Nationality Day on March 26th, 2025, inviting the community to express individuality and culture. It was a meeting that created a space where students could show off and be proud of their different cultures by wearing traditional clothing and flying their flags, and share the love they have for their own and each other’s cultures.

Different colors and styles of clothing represent every culture, none of them being the same. Some have bright and vibrant colors and patterns, and others have muted, more tame patterns.

People of African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and other backgrounds, as well as individuals representing their religions, came to celebrate. Flags were shown with pride, and their clothing reflected their cultural traditions.

“I’m representing Indian culture, and I’m wearing a kurta, and it’s like a long shirt with slits on the side,” Sophomore Darshika Kuwal said.

Culture isn’t just about what you can see, but also about a person’s character and morals. Many different cultures make different decisions based on what their ancestors did or a higher power they look to.

“In my religion [Islam], we are expected not to cuss, be kind to everyone, and never talk about someone behind their backs.” Junior Ibraheem Muhammad said.

Culture and religions are beautifully diverse aspects that make the world as amazing and inclusive as it is today. Being able to express those differences is what makes having events like Nationality Days great; it allows students to learn new things and meet people who are similar to them in ways they didn’t know. Nationality Day is a day that is crucial for the school community and should persist for many more years to come.