UPthe jazzing night

Attending her first Swing Into Spring in support of her friend, Kayla Gadberry (‘23), dances around the dance floor enjoying the calm, yet lively performance the jazz band put on. “Everyone was fairly nice and welcoming,” Gadberry said, “It was really fun seeing how much everyone, whether it be those performing or watching, was enjoying themselves.”

This was her first time experiencing Swing into Spring, an annual community dance and concert that’s been celebrated in Arlington for nearly thirty years. Cheyenne Gepner (‘23) arrived at the concert feeling awkward, since she was wearing awkward clothing coming from her little cousin’s birthday party; but after spending some time dancing with her friends, she felt comfortable enough to thoroughly enjoy herself.“It was super fun,” said Gepner, “I think we should continue doing it.”

After seven years in band, Thomas Smith (‘23), plays his first Swing into Spring. “I went last year, but this is my first time participating,” Smith said, “I’ve never been to one at the school either so it was fun.” 239 tickets for the event were sold. These sales will help the band program go on trips and attend more competitions. The fundraiser dance hasn’t been held at Arlington High School since before the pandemic. It was memorable for everyone in attendance to finally get back to hosting events at the school the way we used to.