On May 20, the Music Appreciation Club held the second annual FHS unplugged on the lunch patio. In the sweltering afternoon heat, 10 performers came together to create a unique musical experience for their peers.
While the event was created in the image of MTV unplugged, performers were not required to perform acoustically. Many opted to sing to tracks and play with amplified instruments.
Throughout the event, friends and family supported the performers, applauding and congratulating them for their outstanding musical capabilities.
See the full list of performers below.
Sophomore Wim Tapley sings two originals, “Run with It” and “Peace of Mind.” Later, he encouraged the crowd to sing along to his cover of “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond.
Senior Leeza Ahmed sings “Four Five Seconds” by Rihanna.
Sophomore Hakon Grant focuses intently on performing an original piece called “Go Around.”
Sophomores Jordan Atanassov, Jahna Murthy, Allen Nguyen, and Tyler Kim play “Aragonaise” by Georges Bizet.
Sophomores Danny Alfaro and Maddy Raut smile for a picture before going on stage to sing “Ruby” by Twenty One Pilots.
Seniors Maya Weismiller and Moses Hunsaker accompany sophomores Kylie Woods and Elle Perlas as the ADFA to perform “Corporeal” by Broadcast.
Senior Cullen Dumais performs a lively cover of “Ginger” by The Front Bottoms.
Sophomore Aidan Gurley waits for his bandmates, Kylie Woods and Gwen Brandenborg, to set up their instruments before performing “No Fun” by Joji.
Freshmen Yeiny Alvarez and Jedi Ragas perform “Chasing Pavements” by Adele, followed by “Little Do You Know” by Alex & Sierra.
Sophomore Elle Perlas prepares before performing with her band The ADFA.
Friends and family of the performers enjoy listening to the live music.
Kawther Said is a Sophomore at Freedom High School. She is a staff writer for the 2018-2019 school year. In her free time, Kawther enjoys philosophizing, practicing yoga, listening to music, and cooking.