DECA students senior Priscilla Barney, junior Emma Kirby and senior Massimo Smiths are planning a culture night for the DECA state project in hopes to go to nationals. They also hope “to bring the community together and identify the important things about culture,” according to Barney.  

At Culture Night, many things are offered by many different clubs. Last year at Culture Night, clubs were giving out things, such as candy, that represented their culture, from hot chocolate to paper cranes. Even face paint was offered. The date this year isn’t confirmed yet, but they are hoping for it to happen on Dec. 5 around 5:00 p.m. through 7:30 p.m. at Central. 

Each item has a meaning, and asking about the meaning helps others in the community learn more about that country or group’s culture and helps them become more aware of how something from everyday life for some might have a bigger meaning for others.  

Organizers said they don’t want it to only help themselves, but also help the community.  

“Maybe have panels talking about different cultures and how to represent it everywhere you go,” Barney said.  

Central is a diverse place, so they hope Culture Night helps others learn about all the different cultures. No one is the same and they hope for the differences to help bring everyone together.  

They are currently reaching out to many places to help spread the word of Culture Night to make sure many people attend. They are also contacting several clubs at Central as well so they can also help spread the word. “We are doing lots of communicating, through social media to help contact students, contacting teachers, and even other schools as well to get their clubs come attend,” Barney said.