Tracking the progress of Springfest preparations and an overview of the Battle of the Bands
Staff Writer
With just a few days until Springfest, AHS is deep in preparations. The annual event, known for its exhilarating student-run activities including, but not limited to, the Battle of the Bands, takes months of planning. As the countdown dwindles, ASB members, performers, and volunteers are making final pushes to ensure that everything is ready.
Planning an event of such a large scale is not a simple task, with the coordination of logistics beginning months prior. ASB President Avishi Baldwa (12) said, “Preparations for Springfest had begun all the way in January, where we reached out to class executives and established the dates for all the events. As executives, we must make sure we delegate tasks efficiently for the week itself so we can cover all bases, such as counting dress-ups and switching out daily backdrops.”
While ASB members are setting up the logistics, the performers, most notably the Battle of the Band competitors, are in the thick of rehearsals, with even and odd classes practicing rigorously for their performance. Ishan Parekh (10), a percussionist in his class’s band, said, “I love playing music with other people and competing against others, which Battle of the Bands provides. It is this passion which has driven me and many of my peers to rehearse as much as possible, tweaking small, specific details every time we meet.”
Apart from being extremely fun and rousing to observe, the nature of the Battle of the Bands makes for an unforgettable experience for performers and the audience alike. Baldwa said, “Battle of the Bands is a tradition that predates my time at AHS, but the event is definitely worth keeping. With all our events, we want to place students at the forefront, and the Battle of the Bands does so through celebrating student musicians at our school. Music really brings students together, adding to the quintessential high school experience; crowding around the stage and singing along to familiar lyrics as the sun sets at the Night Market is a really special memory for attending students.”
Meanwhile, this event helps add more layers to Springfest as a whole, amplifying the energetic atmosphere. Brian Chun (9) said, “Battle of the Bands allows students with an interest in performing music to permeate that interest and excitement onto the non-musician and non-performing student body. It represents the creativity of multiple grade levels while creating a friendly yet competitive undertone, adding to the AHS school spirit and to Springfest as a whole.”
As the performing spaces are being arranged by ASB, energy is building up across the campus with students looking forward to the festivities awaiting. Whether performing, organizing, or simply spectating, Springfest promises to be a major highlight of the 2024-25 school year.
With Springfest just a few days away, AHS is buzzing with anticipation as preparations ensue in the background. ASB, student volunteers, and performers are working hard to ensure that the event is successful and exciting (Photo Credit: Ryan Liu (10)).
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