History and Culture Committee

Uncovering and enriching Asian & Alviso history & culture.

History and Culture Committee

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    Ellie Wang

    Co-Chair
    A junior at Monta Vista High School, she has a love for artificial strawberries, ducks (but not for eating), and a passion for dance.

  • Person with long hair making a peace sign in front of colorful art on a wall.

    Sophia Hu

    Co-Chair
    A junior at The King's Academy, they enjoy practicing martial arts, cooking, and spending time at the gym.

  • Portrait of a person with short black hair wearing a black T-shirt against a blue background.

    Ketian Yuan

    Co-Chair

    He is an 11th grader studying at Los Altos High School with hobbies that include playing tennis and chess. He has a strong interest in history and has read many Chinese historical stories.

Members

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    Alexis Gutierrez

    Member
    He is a sophomore at Silver Creek High School with interests in learning new things, exploring his roots, and engaging with poetry, literature, and culture. He is passionate about spreading solidarity around the world.

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    Tiffany Li

    Member
    She is an 8th grader at Pinewood who enjoys food and traveling, with hobbies that include swimming and art.

SENIOR COMMITTEE

Jessica Huh

Co-Chair 2023

Jessica is a junior at Leland. She enjoys baking and other culinary arts. In her free time, she likes to design and make jewelry, paint, and volunteer at a local cat shelter.

Everett Wang

Co-Chair 2023

Everett is a junior at Los Gatos High School. In his free time, he enjoys history, cooking, drumming, and listening to music.

Smiling person in front of a shop with lanterns and zodiac postcards.
A woman with long black hair and a necklace in a room with patterned wallpaper and decorative items in the background.

Our mission is to cultivate an appreciation for History by making it approachable and enjoyable, especially by tailoring our projects to a younger audience

Collection of historical images and text presenting a vision statement for preserving cultural heritage, featuring ancient cave paintings and a stone sculpture of a sphinx.
Vintage photos of historical scenes and a steamboat, with the text 'Our Past and Current Projects! Projects that have already been executed with success or are currently in progress' on a collage-style background.

 

Collage about 'Flying the Hump' book project featuring Taipei Grand Hotel and WWII aircraft. Text details include authors, locations for talks, and project plans.
Text about a video documentary on Alviso's history, highlighting Thomas Foon Chew and his Bayside Canning Company. Includes a historical photo and clippings.