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A Window on the World

A Window on the World

Students in all divisions were treated to a day of colorful sights, sounds, and smells at the Global Enrichment Festival hosted by USM’s Parents’ Association. Nearly 30 countries, from Afghanistan to Venezuela, were represented, each with a brightly decorated booth and volunteers who answered questions and stamped visiting students’ “passports.” Guests also enjoyed nearly two dozen unique performances from both student and professional dancers and musicians, and a sampling of foods from nearly 30 countries in the Global Café. The annual event highlights a broad range of cultures and backgrounds, many of which are represented within USM’s own student body.

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Students visit global food booths in the Global Cafe.

The Global Café was a popular hangout for students, who sampled traditional food representing many different countries.

Traditional dancers from Mexico perform during the Global Enrichment Festival.


Members of Milwaukee’s Ballet Folklórico Xanharati performed traditional Mexican folk dances.

Students pose for a photo in the Germany booth.

From left Kayleigh Coleman ’23 volunteered in the Germany booth and was joined by Lauren Swayze ’32 and Greta Nicoli ’32.

A bagpiper performs during the Global Enrichment Festival.

Ron Bowen of the Celtic Nations Pipes and Drums played the great highland bagpipe.

Renee Mondano and Sara Manning, co-chairs of the Global Enrichment Festival.

Renee Mondano (left) and Sara Manning, co-chairs of USM’s Parents’ Association global enrichment committee..

Students play a game at the Israel booth.

From left Jack Huffman ’34, Sophie Brennan ’34, Zoe Dixon ’34, and Patrice Ellsworth ’34 participated in a game involving sand in the Israel booth.

Traditional irish dancers perform during the Global Enrichment Festival.

Members of Milwaukee’s Trinity Irish Dance Company performed an Irish jig.

A student wears a komono in the Japan booth.

Payton Bester ’34 (left) joined Ayaka Takahashi in the Japan booth.

Student receive henna tattoos during the Global Enrichment Festival.

Students lined up to receive a henna tattoo from Hands of Henna by Anita.

Students parade a Chinese dragon throughout the Global Enrichment Festival.

Upper School students paraded a colorful, Chinese-style dragon through the gymnasium.

Steve and Stephanie Hancock pose for a photo with students during the Global Enrichment Festival.

From left William Burlew ’28, Head of School Steve Hancock, Connor Konkol ’28, and Stephanie Hancock, Middle School band teacher.

Romanian folk dancers perform during the Global Enrichment Festival.

Members of the Viata Româneascá Romanian Folk Dance Ensemble and Cultural Group gave a traditional performance.

African Ko-Thi Dance Company perform during the Global Enrichment Festival.

A member of the Ko-Thi Dance Company led children in a traditional African dance performance.