To celebrate her students’ triumph in a school-wide poster making contest, ETA Ruby Mead hosted a donut party wherein students played American culture trivia in honor of the nation’s 250th year of independence.

Eager and always competitive, the 11th grade Computer and Network Engineering (TKJ) students put their best effort forth to guess the identity of major American popstars and political figures, what the stars and stripes on the American flag actually represent, the legacy of Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement, and more.

Following their victory, the top five winners received Chicago flags, Cub’s baseballs, Bull’s hats, and Garrett’s cheese and caramel popcorn–all hallmarks of Miss Ruby’s hometown. After devouring a donut (or two) each, the class celebrated further by learning the dances to key moments in modern day American culture: that being Cotton Eyed Joe and the Cha Cha Slide. Led by Ruby, the students danced until they dropped in elation and (minor) heat exhaustion.

The afternoon, filled with sprinkles, photos, and festivities, served as an apt reward for their hard work, resilience, and dedication to studying English.

Ruby Mead is currently teaching at SMKN 10 Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan.