World Culture Club
By Emily Shinault
Sterling’s World Culture Club is dedicated to promoting tolerance, preventing hatred and bigotry, and spreading awareness of instances of discrimination and genocide throughout the world.
For the past few years, we have been fundraising for the Goodwin Holocaust Museum and Education Center (GHMEC) in Cherry Hill so that they can continue to pass on the stories of Holocaust survivors and spread their important message of tolerance. In 2011, we raised $750 for the GHMEC through our “Erase the Hate” bracelet sale and in 2012 we raised $1,000 when students and community members viewed the film Sarah’s Key and heard the testimony of French Holocaust Survivor Charles Middleberg. Every person in the room was touched by his story, and several students were moved to tears.
For the past two years, Sterling students have taken part in Lessons in Tolerance readings in cooperation with the GHMEC. Students and retired educators read and discuss books with messages of tolerance with students at local elementary schools. We will also be hosting an Adopt a Survivor program in which students will learn the stories of local Holocaust survivors and commit to passing them on to future generations.
The Club is once again supporting the GHMEC by participating in their 2013 community fundraiser, March of Remembrance on Sunday, April 7, 2013 from 9:00-11:45 a.m. The Walk-a-thon begins at the Katz JCC in Cherry Hill and ends with the testimony of a Holocaust survivor. We encourage all Sterling High School students, staff and community members to participate and help confront bullying and intolerance. Registration is $18 for students, $36 for adults, and $54 for families. Help us to continue our support for the GHMEC. Go to www.jcrcsnj.org to register or make a donation under TEAM STERLING HIGH SCHOOL. You can also register or donate with Ms. Llewellyn in room 103. Michael Bass, the owner of AAA Hobbies and Crafts in Magnolia will generously match Sterling’s contributions up to $1,000!
In addition to our humanitarian efforts, the World Culture Club also has some fun. Throughout the year, we have parties with cultural food and music, and we have restaurant visits. We’ve been to French, Greek, and Japanese restaurants, among others, and students were able to get a taste of other cultures.
New members are always welcome! If you have any questions or are interested in joining, please see Ms. Llewellyn in room 103.
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”
-Anne Frank
-Anne Frank
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