At John Jay, we are known for having good athletic teams, ranging from football to volleyball, and no one can deny that we are proud of all our athletes. However, I think there should be an equal amount of pride when it comes to the arts.
On February 19th, the Talent Show—hosted by La Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica (Spanish Honor Society)—displayed phenomenal talent. Experiencing it first-hand, I was floored by how amazing all the performances were. At one moment, we were watching a Spanish cultural dance with amazing coordination and then the next, a satire on political debates with Ben Carson falling asleep in the middle of it. We even witnessed the epic rap style of Mr. Davis, with lines flowing so fast, I think he dropped a whole mixtape in just four minutes.
On February 19th, the Talent Show—hosted by La Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica (Spanish Honor Society)—displayed phenomenal talent. Experiencing it first-hand, I was floored by how amazing all the performances were. At one moment, we were watching a Spanish cultural dance with amazing coordination and then the next, a satire on political debates with Ben Carson falling asleep in the middle of it. We even witnessed the epic rap style of Mr. Davis, with lines flowing so fast, I think he dropped a whole mixtape in just four minutes.
If you didn’t come to watch, you also unfortunately missed the reigning champions, now called “Desi Empire.” With their mix of Indian dancing and American pop music, they killed it, earning their spot as number one. Others danced to various songs that made us ask how they could even move like that.
The show also featured some amazing singing. One duo performed “Not About Angels” by Birdy. Another played “Imagine” by John Lennon. Moving into contemporary music, we even joined in singing Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep.” And lastly, a trio did an outstanding medley called “Recover,” using their vocals, a guitar, and a piano.
Additionally, Spanish Honor Society integrated CHRIS teen driver safety tips, allowing the audience to earn prizes from T-shirts to vouchers while being more aware about driving safely. They also had Spanish speaking country presentations that members of the society created, all of which included delicious food and interesting facts.
All in all, we were delighted, educated, and entertained that night, and I hope more people can witness how amazing the students at Jay really are no matter what they do.
© 2016 Ishita Agarwal. All rights reserved.
The show also featured some amazing singing. One duo performed “Not About Angels” by Birdy. Another played “Imagine” by John Lennon. Moving into contemporary music, we even joined in singing Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep.” And lastly, a trio did an outstanding medley called “Recover,” using their vocals, a guitar, and a piano.
Additionally, Spanish Honor Society integrated CHRIS teen driver safety tips, allowing the audience to earn prizes from T-shirts to vouchers while being more aware about driving safely. They also had Spanish speaking country presentations that members of the society created, all of which included delicious food and interesting facts.
All in all, we were delighted, educated, and entertained that night, and I hope more people can witness how amazing the students at Jay really are no matter what they do.
© 2016 Ishita Agarwal. All rights reserved.