A performance in honor of Black History Month took place on Feb. 8 in the auditorium, featuring a variety of many different performers and singers.

One of the acts was Tampa based group, Bles’d Production, who sang and danced to covers of songs while also and presenting fun facts to celebrate black heritage.

“The show kept me entertained the entire time,” junior Meghan Gramling said. “There was never a moment that was boring.”

Bles’d Production covered singers such as Beyonce, The Temptations and Al Green. They also choreographed their own step dance, which is a form of dance where the feet are the most important aspect.

“My favorite act was…’Single Ladies’ because they got really into it,” sophomore Sarah Daly said. “It got the whole audience hyped up.”

The theme of the show was “Did you know? – Don’t get it twisted.” Besides being mostly music oriented, the show had a narrator between each act that would list off little-known facts about historic African American figures. At one point, the performers were walking through the auditorium and pulling people from the crowd to dance with.

“It was so fun when one of the singers got me to dance with him,” freshman Carolee Jones said. “At first, I was a little nervous since I’m not a very good dancer, but it was really fun. Plus, I got to keep his rose when I sat down!”

During some of the slower songs or acts, students would turn on their phone flashlights and wave them in tune with the song. Many spectators – teachers and students alike – were seen clapping along and dancing in their seats.

“The performance was an insane rollercoaster ride of emotions…anyone would’ve enjoyed it,” senior Tessa Hartman said.

The presentation, filled with popular music and brief dives into history, is just one of the many ways Black History Month is recognized.

“The performance is a moving and important event…it’s great for not only the students, but faculty and staff,” English teacher Mittie Green said.

The 2018 show has marked the third year Black History Month has been celebrated with a show, and it will continue as a tradition.