Celebrating Cultural Heritage at Lovett

During April and May 2026, The Lovett School celebrated the heritage of Americans from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI). Through special events and cultural celebrations, Lovett honored the important contributions of MENA and AANHPI communities and cherished the diverse backgrounds that enrich the Lovett community.

For MENA Heritage Month, Upper School students enjoyed a viewing of The Breadwinner, a beautifully animated film about a brave young girl in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime, while sampling Persian cuisine from Sufi’s Kitchen. For AAPI Heritage Month, students watched Lilo & Stitch with a catered lunch from Mahana Fresh. Students also enjoyed the annual tradition of boba tea, with multiple flavors available to enjoy on Williams Plaza bathed in the beautiful sunshine.

Lower and Middle School students enjoyed a riveting, dynamic dance performance by the nationally touring J Chen Project. The show, AAPI Heroes, honored Asian American icons who have significantly shaped American history and culture, including Bruce Lee, a master of martial arts and philosophy; NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who walked in space for more than 62 hours; and the global K-POP phenomenon.

Seventh and eighth grade Chinese classes visited Chinese restaurants around town to sample delicious cuisine and practice ordering in the language. Eighth grade students also visited the Taiwanese Cultural Center and the Chinatown food market in Chamblee. 

Also in April, Lovett celebrated Worldfest, where families from 21 countries provided food, activities, and educational materials about their home countries. Community members were thrilled to try delicacies from all over the world, play new games, receive henna tattoos, and learn new facts about different cultures. The highlight of the event was a student fashion show featuring attire from their family’s heritage.

Finally, our chaplains held space to appreciate the diversity of our community and recognize the dignity of every person during chapel services themed around the topic of dignity. In the Upper School, students from the Student Diversity Leadership Council and PRISM, along with beloved faculty member David Brunt, spoke about the personal importance of dignity in their lives and their experiences at Lovett. Students also read Old and New Testament Bible passages focused on dignity. 

Together, our community emphasized the importance of dignity and supported each other on the path to embodying Lovett’s core values.