By Grace Flinn

Singing goodbye to the seniors of the choir program, the Spring Pops concert was held in the auditorium for the last concert of the year.  The choir program had practiced for two months to present their hard work on Mon., May 16.  

All choirs at the high school were involved in this performance including the Specialty Acts. The Specialty Acts are members who perform solos or duets. This performance was different than usual because most of the choirs had choreography involved with the songs they are singing.  

Also, some members of the band performed back-up music. The choir program as a whole is directed by Mr. Champagna. Freshman Thomas Biggs is in charge of the Pit Band, and in charge of the choreography is graduate Zack Triscari.

In order to be apart of the choir program, all grades ninth through twelfth were able to audition, aside from the mixed chorus, and auditions are held at the beginning of each year. For one to be apart of a Specialty Act, they audition for that spot before each concert.

“I enjoy meeting new people and exploring new abilities in myself. Learning new music and making memories with friends I’ve made is a plus as well,” sophomore choir member Bre Radcliffe said.

People in the choir program face many obstacles of stage-fright or nervousness, and teach themselves how to overcome their fear to express their amazing talents. Each year the members are making new friends while improving their voices to show the community what they have accomplished.

“I don’t get as nervous anymore because I’ve been in choir since first grade, but I do get nervous when I have solos. Basically, thinking positive about yourself and what you sing and present on stage is a big part of performing,” Radcliffe said.

Confidence plays a big role while on stage. Anyone is welcome to go and see the hard work the choir has done to make this performance possible.

By Theresa Parr

Often times children need to go to hospitals for help, but some are not able to afford the never ending cost of numerous treatments; however, there is a way to help the less fortunate: a lip sync battle.

Student Council is hosting the first annual lip sync battle to help children in need. All of the money raised will be donated to Akron Children’s Hospital for children to be able to receive the treatment needed. The battle is great for people who enjoy acting.

There is still plenty of time to create a team and a routine. The battle will take place on Tues., May 3 in the auditorium. The time is precisely 6 p.m. and is free of charge.

Students and teachers are welcome to perform. There can be solo performances or group performances; however, the maximum number of people per group is six people. Participants are more than welcome to bring props, but they will not be provided.

“The battle is going to be oodles of fun for everyone and [the battle] will be a great use of time and money,” junior Hanna Riddle said.

Participants will act out or sing to any song of their choice, but there is only one rule: the song must be school appropriate.

Forms are located near the upstairs bathrooms. On the form there is a place to put the song of the participants choice.

Everyone is welcome to participate in the fundraiser and donate money. The lip sync battle is a good use of money and will benefit children in need.

Riddle said, “I think people should participate in the fundraiser because [the battle] is helping people in need. People are able to put their money to good use.”