Townhouse: “We’re really looking forward to performing in the benefit concert this year. It’s always an interesting experience because everyone in our band has such a great personality. We plan on performing ‘Mr. Blue Sky’ and ‘Rockaria’ by Electric Light Orchestra and a really funny song by The Beards called ‘If Your Dad Doesn’t Have a Beard, You’ve Got Two Mums.’ We have six people in our band playing a mix of trumpet, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, and piano, so we’re really excited!” junior Andrew Riddle said.

Paula Naanou: “I’m really looking forward to performing at the benefit concert and I hope I can make people smile during my performance. I plan to perform ‘Make You Feel My Love’ by Adele, the piano version of ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ by Foster the People, and ‘Oh La La’ by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals.”

Chris and Jasmine: “This is our first year performing in the benefit concert and it really feels like a debut for us because it’s a big step forward to my whole dream of becoming a singer and Chris’ of becoming a musician. Chris and I clash sometimes when it comes to what songs we’ll choose to perform and working by myself would be great, but it’s too much pressure being alone, so having someone as comforting and patient as Chris balances the pressure and calms me down. We’re really looking forward to seeing Ms. Gould perform the most, because we saw a video clip of her singing freshman year and it was really cool.” senior Jasmine Lee said.

Katherine Gould: “Last year was my first year that I was asked to perform in the benefit concert and I couldn’t be more honored to be asked to perform again this year. I am thrilled to be part of such a wonderful production that is raising money and awareness for such an important cause. I am so excited to listen to my students and support them that night as well, because we have so many talented young men and women at this school who are doing such a great thing to support social justice in this world. I plan on performing ‘Travelin’ Soldier’ by the Dixie Chicks and ‘I Wanna Hold Your Hand’ by The Beatles. I want to dedicate the song to anyone who is in love–gay, straight, or bisexual–because all love is equal.”