Amidst the start of a new year, one club promises to bring our campus a splash of culture and community. Asian Student Association, more commonly known as ASA, with its mix of diverse cultures, new friendships, and lots of fun, is sure to stay popular with our students.
So what exactly is ASA? Senior and Co-President of the club Selena Awwad, says: “ASA is basically a fun club where we all get together, learn about asian culture, eat food, and mingle. It’s honestly just a big community.” The club aims to promote understanding and appreciation for asian cultures, fostering a sense of inclusion among students from all backgrounds.
Now, what does ASA hope to achieve this 2024 – 2025 school year? Awwad answers this by saying: “We hope to get as many members as possible this year, spread as much information about asian culture that we possibly can, and honestly just get people into it so that they can have an amazing time at all the events!” ASA aims to build a strong, enthusiastic membership base and create an environment where students feel excited to interact and deepen their knowledge of others’ cultures!
This meeting was the first of this year and an interest meeting, so anyone interested in could come for free to get a preview of what the rest of the year in this club will be like. Many of the attendees at the interest meeting were sophomores, juniors, and seniors who had been members the previous year.
However, with this being all the freshmans’ first year of highschool, this interest meeting was their first impression of ASA. Snehansh Nanda, a Health Academy freshman, shares his first impressions of the club: “The food is so good, the people here are crazy fun, and I just love it! I’m really excited to join this club and have a fun year.”
All the returning members also had lots of fun! IB sophomore Anudeep Daggupati shares with us his excitement for this new year of ASA: “ I’m super excited for this new year of ASA because this club is pretty cool! I’m the most excited for all the food, because I love food. I really love Desi food but any food gets me excited!”
The interest meeting was an absolute success and set a lively tone for the year ahead. With enthusiastic responses from both returning members and newcomers, it’s clear that ASA is sure to make a significant impact on campus. As ASA gears up for a new year, it invites everyone to join in and be part of the exciting journey ahead. Keep an eye out for upcoming events and activities, and get ready to experience the vibrant energy of ASA firsthand!
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