BEYOND THE BATTLE

By LINDSEY BULLERDICK

“Welcome to the 2018 Lip Sync Battle!” shouted Class of 2018 co-advisor, Mrs. Lynch.  Her exclamation was met with roaring applause as the audience excitedly awaited the start of the show.  This energy has been prominent at the event every year ever since the senior class developed this fundraising idea in 2015. 

Teachers, students, and faculty members have come together consecutively for three years to put on an unforgettable show to raise funds for the Class of 2018.  While everyone involved is volunteering their time to meet this goal, it is no secret that all eyes are on the glistening trophy that awaits the winning act.  The competition is fierce as groups work tirelessly to ensure that their performance is worthy of winning the coveted prize. 

The passion behind each act was evident as teachers such as Mrs. Davis, Ms. Constable, Mrs. Kaste took the stage.  From Diana Ross and The Supremes to tunes from Fresh Prince of Bel Air, there was something for everyone in the audience to enjoy.  Laughs, cheers, and overwhelming applause were received by all as the energy was maintained by an energetic student host and panel of judges.

This year, the trophy was awarded to Mrs. Held’s group who performed to the tune of “Lip Gloss” by Lil Mama.  The hip hop performance was upbeat and fun, eliciting a great response from the audience.  Not only was Held’s lip syncing remarkable, her choreography and costumes truly were show stopping.  When asked to comment on the success of the event, Held expressed, “All of the groups who performed were fun and they put their hearts into it.  All for the love of Wizard Nation!”  

LINDSEY BULLERDICK FOR THE WIZARD WEEKLY

This outpouring of love from the performers and attendees alike resulted in the raising of nearly two thousand dollars!  Every penny is guaranteed to benefit the senior class by helping fund events such as Senior Banquet and the Senior Barbeque.  Needless to say, there was much to celebrate at the end of the night when Mrs. Lynch and members of the senior class gathered on stage singing to the tune of “Good Ole Days” by Macklemore.  The emotional moment was amplified by the audience who swayed in their seats and filled the auditorium with ambiance lighting. 

While it was difficult to watch the Class of 2018 retire the event, there is hope that the Lip Sync Battle will return to WHS in the future.  2018 winner and co-advisor of the senior class, Mrs. Held, echoed this statement, “It was the last time the Class of 2018 will host the annual lip sync battle, [but] we hope to pass it down to a future class.”  

Keep your eyes peeled, Wizards! The Lip Sync Battle may make its way to the WHS stage once again and, if it does, be sure to remember the Class of 2018 as the one who started it all!