{"id":2708768,"date":"2020-06-30T13:58:30","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T18:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/?page_id=2708768"},"modified":"2025-05-15T09:19:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T14:19:43","slug":"culture-inclusion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/about\/culture-inclusion\/","title":{"rendered":"Culture &amp; Inclusion"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column]<div class='overlay-hero-small wpb_row vc_row-fluid  vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex  vc_row-no-padding b-lazy blue-fill ' id='' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/special-events-hero.jpg' ><div class='wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-8 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper-title'><h1>Culture &amp; Inclusion<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space]<div class='vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid image-text-block image-text vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/22_VASF_18-1000x720.jpg'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center'><figure class='wpb_wrapper vc_figure'><img width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"Celebrating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/22_VASF_18.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/22_VASF_18-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/22_VASF_18-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/22_VASF_18-500x360.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/22_VASF_18-280x202.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/22_VASF_18-125x90.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/22_VASF_18-100x72.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/22_VASF_18-1000x720.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'>Inspired, engaged, and motivated students are the foundation of stronger communities and brighter futures. This is the core belief that drives Varsity Brands and Varsity Spirit to elevate student experiences to new heights.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding that true success comes only when every individual feels safe, included, and acknowledged, we stand firmly against discrimination in all its forms, championing equality and inclusion at every turn.<\/p>\n<p>Guided by a commitment to nurturing and investing in a culture that values inclusivity, Varsity Brands is dedicated to listening, learning, and challenging the status quo. We approach this journey with open minds, ready to question assumptions and learn from every experience.<\/p>\n<p>Armed with these insights and a spirit of compassion, we commit ourselves to be purposeful agents of change\u2014champions and leaders who not only envision a better future but actively work to create it.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid image-text-block text-image vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GenerationSpirit2-1.jpg'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center'><figure class='wpb_wrapper vc_figure'><img width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"Generation Spirit\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GenerationSpirit2-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GenerationSpirit2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GenerationSpirit2-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GenerationSpirit2-1-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GenerationSpirit2-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GenerationSpirit2-1-135x90.jpg 135w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GenerationSpirit2-1-100x67.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GenerationSpirit2-1.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  text-right-md text-right-lg'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/about\/diversity-inclusion\/bhm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black History Month<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/about\/diversity-inclusion\/whm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Women&#8217;s History Month<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/about\/diversity-inclusion\/aapi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asian-American &amp; Pacific Islander Month<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/about\/diversity-inclusion\/pride\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pride Month<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/about\/diversity-inclusion\/hispanic-heritage-month\/\">Hispanic Heritage Month<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/spirit-spotlight-cherokee-greendeer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Native American Heritage Month<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/school\/spirit-fashion\/generation-spirit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Generation Spirit &#8211; Inclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/about\/diversity-inclusion\/makayla-noble-fall-2022\/\">Makayla Noble &#8211; Wheelchair Signage Surprise<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"parent":396,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2708768","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.4 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Culture &amp; 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