PB Takes Center Stage

Talent Show Offers Performers a Chance to Shine

On Friday February 17 the National Honors Society (NHS) and Student Government Association (SGA) collaborated to put together a talent show during LAP.

The performances, given in front of a packed house, included acting, singing, and dancing. On this particular day the show was as spectacular as it was hectic. Unfortunately, the show had to be cut short due to technical difficulties on the 17th, something that left many students,in the audience and on stage performing, disappointed. Nonetheless, the performers who were able to take the stage were well-received,the audience cheered at the top of their lungs.

Due to the unexpected issues that led to the early ending, a second show had to be scheduled at a later date. On Friday, March 10 that date finally occurred, and were students ever excited about the continuation! While showing support for their peers, student audience members rushed the stage to cheer for performers.

From R&B singers to other musical numbers to Afrobeats, the talented Panthers who took to the stage to share their talents left those in attendance satisfied and looking forward to other opportunities to see their peers show their skills!

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Yeabsira Getachew Co-Editor-in-Chief