SHS Open Mic Night Is A Stunning Success!

Originally published on Nov. 10, 2018 https://shsoracle.blogspot.com/2018/11/shs-open-mic-night-is-stunning-success.html

On Monday, Nov. 5, Sparta’s literary/arts magazine, Beginnings, hosted the school year’s first of many Open Mic Nights in the MRC. Students were invited to sing, dance, and perform monologues, skits, or poetry- topped off with a complimentary ice cream bar.

Shacapella opened the night with a stunning performance of “This Is Me” from The Greatest Showman.

Shacapella is the highlight of the night with a stunning performance of “This Is Me.” Source: Sparta Beginnings

Next was a performance of “Titanium” by Sparta’s Women’s Choir and a traditional Russian song by Sparta Russian students, directly translated into “Moscow Nights.”

Women’s Choir shine with a performance of “Titanium.” Source: Sparta Beginnings

Lively Russian students sing “Moscow Nights.”
Source: Sparta Beginnings

Following a series of musical performances (groups, duets, and solos), students performed skits and poetry they wrote either in their English/Creative Writing classes or on their own time.

Kacey Senatore, Senior.
Source: Sparta Beginnings

Grace Sander, Senior.
Source: Sparta Beginnings

Source: Sparta Beginnings

Source: Sparta Beginnings

Alan Yeung, Junior.

Sarah Dioneda, Senior.

Claire Riley, Senior.

Kanita Tariq, Junior

The audience enjoys the performances and readings over some ice cream.

It was immensely inspiring to see classmates share their work in front of their peers. Beginnings plans to host more Open Mic nights over the course of the year, creating an excellent personal forum for student artists.