International Night
By Ann Hengerer

International Night was held on March 15, 2003 in the school cafeteria. More than 500 guests enjoyed a variety of delicious foods from around the world. They were entertained by a dazzling fashion show. Students modeled a variety of traditional outfits. Some of the clothing would be worn to work or to the marketplace. Others, far more elaborate, would be worn on special occasions such as weddings or funerals. Twenty different groups presented cultural dances from Europe, Central America, South America, Asia, and Africa. Three of the presenters wrote and recited original poetry about their homelands. The final presenter was Azadeh Pourzand, a senior from Iran. She spoke movingly about her experience as an international student and as a member of the International Club at B-CC. She and her mother were forced to flee Iran when her father, a journalist, was imprisoned. Students and faculty at B-CC offered her support and friendship.

The members of the International Club are extremely grateful for the help and the support they received from the members of the PTSA. They were overwhelmed by the offers of food, help with the decorating, and by the interest displayed by families other than their own. They would particularly like to thank Joyce Gwadz, Al and Cathie, Jil Sneider, Jenny Elliot, Nancy Wolfe, Sandra Ostrach, and Mr. And Mrs. Luis Vallejo.