Winter Coffeehouse had amazing performances, MC’s, decor and all the other technical aspects that went into the production all to create a show to be able to show off students talents.
Students could sign up to audition by scanning a QR code that was on multiple posters that were placed around the school.
“The acts can come audition with their act and then we choose the acts that we feel fit best in the performance,” senior Aidan Uglem said.
The acts included solo singing, duets, some bands and even dancing. The whole show included 13 acts with a total of 24 people.
The two MC’s of the night were juniors, Maeve Hermes and Grace Young. The two together created many jokes to help introduce each act throughout the night. The duo was also able to introduce and explain where the money being raised would end up going too. A lot of the money raised came from the tickets which were $8.00 if they were bought during lunch or $10.00 if they were bought at the door of the event. Along with that NHS (National Honor Society) also provided hot cider, hot chocolate, coffee and donuts during the intermission.
“Coffeehouse is kind of like a talent show that NHS puts on, and we raise money, and then, we donate the proceeds to an organization that we choose to so it’s a kind of a talent show fundraiser,” Uglem said.
Every Coffeehouse NHS picks a club or organization in the school to have all the proceeds from the event go to that organization. This year it was BIZAA (Basic Institute for Zonal African Advancements) they help fight human trafficking and child labor in Africa. All the money from winter Coffeehouse will go to specifically Nigerian children with the goal of getting them off the streets and into educational classrooms.
The actual show itself was stunning and really helped show off the talents of students. The 24 acts varied from slower songs, upbeat bands with guitars and drums and country songs. Senior Gabbi Chau sang the Adele cover of “Make You Feel My Love” that was originally sang by Bob Dylan in 1997. The overall experience provided not only the audience with a great time, but the performers as well.
“It was pretty fun. This is my first time doing Coffeehouse. And, I mean, the process was pretty simple, you know, I probably like the easiest part, because I just, like, walked on stage and I walked off,” senior Gabbi Chau said.
If singing and performances are something that a person may find interesting then missing spring Coffeehouse is not an option whether it is going to see the show or being a performer in it. Also make sure to follow the NHS Instagram to receive updates on what other events they are doing to raise money and awareness in the community.
