International students rang in the 2025 New Year with a celebration of world cultures at the annual Global New Year party. The gathering brought together international students, faculty members, and American student mentors for an evening of cross-cultural exchange and fun. Dinner included a variety of delicious international cuisines from local restaurants and the WLHS catering provider. Students participated in traditional games and crafts, including Five Stones, Wei Qi, Chinese lantern making, Brazilian Carnival masks, and more. A lively trivia game tested participants' knowledge of world customs and traditions, while a photo booth captured memorable moments of lasting friendships. The celebration closed with students and faculty taking the microphone for karaoke, which lasted into the night.