By KruthiNimilya Nandam – Staff Reporter

Law’s Multicultural Club is back for the news school year. 

Last year, the Multicultural Club raised $500 for Ukrainian refugees and they also worked with IRIS which integrates refugees here in Connecticut. This year, the club is trying to help victims of recent natural disasters, specifically Hurricane Ian. 

The Multicultural Club is also a place where students can learn about different cultures and share their own.

“They get to spend time with global-minded peers and learn a vast amount about countries and cultures all around the world,” Multicultural Club advisor Mr. Healy said.

Meetings of the Multicultural Club include cultural food, guest speakers, and games, and overall it is a relaxed atmosphere. 

Sophomore Sarah Ahmed said her job as secretary is to take attendance, record what is discussed in the meetings, and include any ideas for new events and activities for the club.

She also had advice for students interested in joining the Multicultural Club – or any club – at Law.

“Make sure to take advantage of all of the extracurricular activities that we have here at Law,” Ahmed said. “You can make new friends, find a new hobby, and find something to help distress from your school work. And remember to have fun.”

Ahmed said she is looking forward to pot lucks, new people joining the club, and the presentations club members do about their culture. She joined the club her freshman year.

The president of the Multicultural Club is junior Anna Sutram. Sutram helps to run the club and arranges meetings. She is hoping to expand the Multicultural Club membership this year. 

“We are a diverse group that has multiple perspectives and opinions but when we come together we can do a lot for our community,” Sutram said. 

Sutram said she was inspired to join the club because she has immigrant parents and staying in touch with their heritage is important for them. Culture played a big role in her life growing up.

It fascinated her to see how other people celebrate and represent their culture.

Sutram mentioned how she loves learning about other cultures and sharing hers. Since most COVID restrictions have been lifted, she has plans for a pot luck event, a Multicultural Day, and more. 

“It can be hectic but it is part of the experience,” Sutram said.