Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Language Associates

The Black and Gold 1976



Language Associates Perpetuate Customs, Culture

 Cultural barriers did not hinder the 16 members of the CHINESE STUDENT CLUB as they tried "to really feel a part of McKinley". Led by President Richard Wong, the club engaged in a variety of activities to benefit the school as well as acculturate themselves. Bursting with joy, their first accomplishment came as their ingeniously designed float won first place for the bicentennial parade. Participating in the May Day program, planning a China Night, undertaking various money-making projects, and sponsoring Christmas and graduation parties all helped these Chinese students feel pride of their own culture as well as their school.

 Projects of the MANDARIN CLUB encouraged study of the Chinese heritage or served the community. In the Chinese spirit, the club presented gifts to the senior citizens at the Palolo Chinese Home, exemplifying their desire to relate to the older generations. Celebrating the Chinese New Year on January 30, the club attempted to give the younger generation an insight into the oriental culture. Beef tomato, Mongolian beef and shoyu chicken topped off the menu of delicious Chinese delights prepared by the club adviser Mr. Alvin Nip for the luncheon. This event was shared with others including some teachers.


 What do you get when you combine the French Club and the Spanish Club together? The result was the FRENCH-SPANISH CLUB, newly formed this year to create more interest and to widen the cultural scope of McKinleyites interested in those languages. Instead of learning about only one culture, students were exposed to both the French and Spanish cultures through related activities such as making pinatas, inviting guest speakers, working at the tacos booth at the carnival, and playing simple games in French and Spanish. The club was inspired and guided by the enthusiastic advisership of Miss Jean Matsuo who met regularly with them.

McKinley High School Class of 1977
40th Reunion Summer 2017

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