The annual Airband event took place on Friday, May 1st at 6:00pm, bringing together students from different clubs and classrooms to perform and entertain the crowd. Airband is known for giving students a chance to show their creativity through dancing, music, and fun performances, and this year’s show did not disappoint.
Throughout the night, some students performed dances while others focused on talking and entertaining the crowd. The hosts, Tara Shamani (‘27) and Zetseat Damte (‘27), stood out by keeping the energy high with their quick comebacks and funny roasts directed at students, which made Airband even more entertaining.
Taking on the role of hosting in front of a large audience was not easy, but it became a memorable experience.
Tara Shamani (‘27) shared, “I was really nervous at first, but once I saw people laughing, it made me feel more comfortable and I just went with it.”
As performers prepared for the event, many spent weeks participating, organizing their dance, and working together to make sure everything was ready.
“The hardest part was getting everyone on the same page and making time to practice together, but we kept practicing after school and helped each other improve until we felt ready,”Ruth Kibrom (‘26) explained.
In addition to the performances, cultural representation played an important role throughout the night. BSU brought Ethiopian culture to the stage, allowing the audience to experience something meaningful through their music and dance.
One performer, Tenbet Tekelaregay (‘27) explained, “It was really fun performing and representing my culture. Seeing everyone enjoy it made it even better.”
ASB also added a fun and nostalgic twist by performing dances inspired by 2016 trends, bringing energy and excitement to the crowd. The performance reminded many students of popular dances and moments from the past, especially during the covid.
Betty Goytiom (‘29), watched the ASB dance and said, “It made me think about when I used to do Tiktoks during COVID. That was one of the only ways I could have fun at the time, so the performance brought back a lot of memories.”
Another highlight of the night was the teachers’ performance, which added both humor and an important message to the stage. The act emphasized the issue of students relying too much on AI for schoolwork.
“I think there is a few messages. One is don’t cheat. Another is that the school really needs a lighthearted message this year, so we wanted to make people laugh. And third, we want people to start taking it more seriously.” Dr. Weber, who participated in the teacher act, expressed.
“Cheating isn’t just something you’re not supposed to do, but something people might be getting used to, especially with things like ChatGPT becoming a way to cope with work,” Dr. Weber added.
Overall, Airband 2026 brought together creativity, culture, and humor in one unforgettable night. From performances to meaningful messages, this event kept students engaged and connected throughout the show. It was an experience that stood out and will be remembered by everyone who attended.
