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Club fair showcases diversity

Stella Hadamer, Feature Editor • Nov 14, 2019

  • This club works to celebrate the Hispanic/Latin cultures of the world with the WJ community. All students are welcome to come and share their culture, learn a new culture, organize events and just become a part of this vibrant and dynamic group of students.

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  • Model UN is an inclusive club that tests students’ debate skills along with public speaking. Come join them for fun discussions on world issues all leading up to the John Hopkins conference at the end of the year.

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  • Come join Feminism Club and share your thoughts and feelings about issues pertaining to women. This club discusses influential female role models and challenges facing women today.

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  • Learn traditional Asian dances and perform! Express yourself through dance while learning more about Asian culture.

    Photo by Stella Hadamer
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  • SAFE-T club connects students of all backgrounds with each other and with administration, to generate solutions for greater social issues. They empower student collaboration in order to make WJ as conscientious and inclusive as possible.

    Photo by Stella Hadamer
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  • SAFE-T club connects students of all backgrounds with each other and with administration, to generate solutions for greater social issues. They empower student collaboration in order to make WJ as conscientious and inclusive as possible.

    Photo by Stella Hadamer
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  • Learn traditional Asian dances and perform! Express yourself through dance while learning more about Asian culture.

    Photo by Stella Hadamer
    '

  • Come join Feminism Club and share your thoughts and feelings about issues pertaining to women. This club discusses influential female role models and challenges facing women today.

    Photo by Stella Hadamer
    '

  • Model UN is an inclusive club that tests students’ debate skills along with public speaking. Come join them for fun discussions on world issues all leading up to the John Hopkins conference at the end of the year.

    Photo by Stella Hadamer
    '

  • This club works to celebrate the Hispanic/Latin cultures of the world with the WJ community. All students are welcome to come and share their culture, learn a new culture, organize events and just become a part of this vibrant and dynamic group of students.

    Photo by Stella Hadamer
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