Trinity Term helps me value the humanity in everyone
* Ngozi Ilechukwu ’30 greets students and faculty at the Friday showcase as they walk through an exhibit on the Andes region.
Learning should do more than inform—it should transform.
At Boston Trinity, this belief shapes everything we do, and Trinity Term is one way we bring it to life.
Each February, we set aside a week for this immersive program, challenging students to engage deeply with a specific region of the world.
This year, they explored Central and South America through seminars, projects, and conversations with experts and peers. Wrestling with questions of justice, identity, and faith, they deepened their understanding of what it means to know and love their neighbor—an essential part of the education we strive to provide every day.
From the rhythms of samba and bossa nova to discussions on the Amazon’s fragile ecosystem, colonial legacies, and the realities of migration, students immersed themselves in new perspectives. The final showcase was more than an exhibition of learning – it was a testament to their courage to step beyond the familiar, wrestle with complex ideas, and take on intellectual challenges.
Joanna Reiad ’27 reflected on how Trinity Term impacted her:
Just like a good meal, each seminar, project group, speaker, and presentation gave me a little taste of Latin American culture. Sweetness: the beauty of nature, food, and language. Bitterness: the tragic reality of drug use and injustice. Sourness: factors that could be subjective, such as politics or certain beliefs. Each of these elements are intricately woven together to exhibit a country rich in culture and beauty.
Hadassah Daphnis ’25 asserted:
Trinity Term helps me value the humanity in everyone.
Thank you for making this transformative experience possible.
Below you will find a review of the week in photos. We hope these glimpses into Trinity Term inspire you as much as the week inspired us.
Grace Zhang ’28 (right) shares about the Amazon rainforest with Brooklyn Dunn ’29 (left) and Katarina Becker ’29 (center).
Mikaela Berryman ’31 (center) raises her hand to ask a question during a seminar.
The Latin American dance project group explore a variety of dances, including merengue and bachata.
Nia Dunkley ’31 (left) and Ellie Mooneyham ’31 (center) participate in a Masterclass in Latin American Music and Culture.
L-R: Nate Bruce-Faddis ’29, Julian Hinds ’30, Jaeden Dunkley ’30, Evan Hinds ’30, and Lucas Hanscom ’30 participate in an interactive seminar,
“Switch the Pitch: Using Soccer for Cross-Cultural Understanding.”
Qiaoyi “Joy” Zhang plays a game students created based on the popular board game, Ticket to Ride.
Students cheer after their peers perform during the Friday showcase.
Zach Tran ’31 serves a traditional Latin American dessert prepared by the Middle School cooking project group.
Vianey Godoy (L) and Sayda Castaneda Cermeño (C), BTA parents, pose with Vianey’s daughter Jasmin ’30 (R) after their presentation, “Cultura Guatemalteca.”
Mrs. Oloko ,Tiffany Comiso ’27, and Kaila Silveira-Baptista ’27
admire Masapán pieces students sculpted.
The Capoiera project group performs during the Friday showcase.
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