AAPI Alliance Support of AAPI Heritage Month Celebrations Featured in Local Press

Samohi Celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The Samohi Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) student clubs successfully hosted a Celebration in honor of AAPI Heritage Month. With the help of Ms. Emily Kariya, Japanese Language teacher, and a generous sponsorship from the PTSA, Koshin Taiko performed during lunchtime. Taiko is a traditional style of Japanese drumming that students were fortunate to experience, many for the first time ever. AAPI Alliance, a new community organization whose stated purpose is to "empower AAPI students and their community", co-hosted this special event.

AAPI Celebration at Samohi

Overview: On Monday, May 22, the Samohi AAPI student clubs successfully hosted a Celebration in honor of AAPI Heritage month

Club: On Monday, May 22, the Samohi AAPI student clubs successfully hosted a Celebration in honor of AAPI Heritage month. With the help of Ms. Emily Kariya, Japanese Language teacher, and a generous sponsorship from the PTSA, Koshin Taiko performed during lunchtime. Taiko is a traditional style of Japanese drumming that students were fortunate to experience, many for the first time ever. AAPI Alliance, a new community organization whose stated purpose is to “empower AAPI students and their community”, co-hosted this special event.