Belonging, Diversity & Inclusion
Inspired by the Catholic tradition, Catholic Social Teaching and our Core Values, Marian High School is committed to creating and sustaining a culturally, ethnically and racially diverse, compassionate and inclusive community.
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2024/2025 Heritage Crusader Activity Blocks
September | 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month
This September we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Marian's Director of Belonging, with our Diversity Board, hosted an
all-school assembly in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, highlighting the cultural traditions and
contributions of the Hispanic community. The assembly featured a lively performance by Alexis Arai and
her mariachi band, offering students and staff a vibrant experience of Mexican music and culture.
November | 2024
Native American Heritage Month
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we had a cultural presentation today, hosted by our Director of Belonging and our Diversity Board, from various tribal members apart of the Washkon Foundation. The Washkon Foundation is a Non-Profit, Native American cultural heritage preservation group, and indigenous community organization that is open to all who come to be uplifted through spiritual practices, kindness, compassion, grace, and nobility through Native American practices, teachings, and ceremonies.
Thank you to the various tribal members who came to Marian today and shared a piece of their culture and traditions with our community.
2023/2024 Heritage Crusader Activity Blocks
November | 2023
Native American Heritage Month
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Our Director of Belonging and our Diversity Board hosted the Bluebird Cultural Initiative for an all-school assembly. Various tribal members shared the history of the Native American community and several were dressed in their traditional regalia and performed cultural dances, singing, and drumming.
February | 2024
Black History Month
Our Director of Belonging and our Diversity Board planned a wonderful assembly honoring Black History Month. We had Salem Baptist Choir, poetry readings from AA Monet and MajieAhna, historically black fraternities and sororities, and honored HBCU drum line culture with a marching band! It was a jam packed morning of fun and celebrating of African American culture.
April | 2024
Culture Day
Our Director of Belonging, with our Diversity Board, planned a Crusader Activity Block full of food, activities, and fun to learn about different cultures worldwide from our own Marian students. We also learned how these cultures are represented in the Marian community.