Spring break is an exciting time for everyone at school to take a week off school and decompress from all the stresses of academics.
During spring break six Akins students traveled to the Dominican Republic on a service trip. The service trip consisted of eight days of learning about the impacts of overfishing, tourism, and climate change on coral reefs in the Caribbean. Working with community members, Akins students collected fragments of naturally broken coral and transplanted them back into the reef. Through these efforts, they have made meaningful connections with the local community and formed meaningful relationships with others who hope to see positive environmental changes.
Some Akins students stayed close to home during Spring Break, but still found ways to have fun . Sophomore Celeste Castillja said she made a cake to show her appreciation for K-pop idol Beomgyu, a member of TXT.
“I didn’t know that a lot of K-pop stans made cakes for their groups and I thought it was so cute. The first birthday I celebrated was Taehyuns and I made a cake and took pictures with my friend,” she said.
“I think it’s just a fun way to show my appreciation to someone that means a lot to me. I know it may sound silly but I love saying happy birthday even if they’re in Korea its also an excuse to eat cake and hang out with friends.”