Relearning Diversity

Beginning in childhood, we are taught the importance of diversity and tolerance in everyday life. When these issues are challenged, many groups of people become involved, eager to defend their
beliefs. At AHS, the presence of racial tension amongst Latino and Asian students has recently been placed in the spotlight. It seems like it was only a few years ago when we were instilled with the
principle that “everyone is equal” and that it’s wrong to judge an individual based on anything other than the content of their character. However, as much as we don’t want to admit—students have
resorted to having petty fights while collecting inaccurate information from their peers, unfortunately adding fire to the recent Executive controversy. It’s a shame how much students have
regressed and have seemingly forgotten the values and morals that are so significant—that each and every individual has something to offer no matter how different they appear. Such a small issue has gained so much attention and has been blown out of proportion. It’s time to contemplate over and
finally surpass this issue to come together once again and demonstrate how far we’ve really come.
By Features Editors Lindsay Croon and Karolina Zydziak