Heritage swings into spring at Fine Arts Festival: Spring Fling

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After a three year pandemic-related hiatus, the Spring Fling is back. Lower and upper school fine arts students were given the chance to display their artistic abilities on a stage, art display or performance, Saturday, March 4. Acapella singers opened up the festival, followed by performers of all ages performing in five different locations. The hallways of the 3000 building were also decorated with artwork from students ranging from kindergarten to seniors. 

Additionally, clubs were given an opportunity to fundraise and perform activities to promote their clubs. Raffles were held for parents with baskets. Additional prizes including “Lunch with Principal” or “Publix Apron Cooking Classes.” On the soccer field, there were a variety of fair rides and bounce houses for the elementary students to enjoy with their friends. Snow cones and candy were sold as well.

“It was a lot of hard work, but the faculty, staff and students’ hard work paid off!  In spite of the huge crowd, the day seemed to flow beautifully,” Fine Arts Director Mr. Johnpaul Moccia said in his final address as Festival Coordinator. “I am so blessed to have a great team and am sure that next year we will produce an even better FLING!” At 3 p.m., the raffle winners were drawn and the fair officially shut down, marking the end of another successful Fine Arts Spring Fling.

Performances from the Contemporary Music Club and the Senior Thespians took place in the theater. The boys musical thespian group, pictured above, won critic’s choice award in their district and will be moving on to represent their team in states. (Photos/Emma Delgado)


Clubs including the National Art Honor Society, GirlUp, Student Government Association and the Indian Student Association sponsored booths at the fair. They sold a variety of services, including henna tattoos, face painting and easter egg decorating. The band also hosted their annual water balloon toss. A fair was held on the soccer field. (Photos/Emma Delgado)


Raffle baskets containing a variety of items varying from Squishmallows to coffee were up for grabs at the festival, and a silent auction was held for the prizes. This included families writing their name down on the bid sheet and hoping no one bids higher than them. (Photos/Emma Delgado)


Elementary school students took to the stage after high school performers were through. This included both elementary choir and dance classes as well. (Photos/Emma Delgado)


Orchestra students were found performing in the band room, with both elementary and high school students playing a variety of pieces. For the high school orchestra students, student conductors were able to practice and lead the orchestra. (Photos/Emma Delgado)


Student artwork was on display in the choir room and found in the hallways of the building, displaying work from students in all art classes, including visual concepts, photography, AP Art and even architecture. (Photos/Emma Delgado)

As a junior, this is Emma’s second year in the Patriot Post and she’s excited to be the Assistant Online Editor this year. Outside of newspaper, she’s involved in and has office positions in Science Research, Key Club, FBLA, Model UN, and other clubs, including honor societies and her own nonprofit. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching dramas on Netflix, listening to Taylor Swift, and hanging out with friends. She’s very excited to work on the Patriot Post this year!