By Sarah Larkin After multiple successful coffeehouses during the school day, Wilson’s Literary Magazine Ink made a coffeehouse from 6 to 8 o’clock on Friday, March 24, in order to allow parents and others who were unable to come during school to see the performers. Tickets were only three dollars and were sold in school prior to the event, as well as at the door. This coffeehouse was once again a triumph with great turnout and performers. Before any performances began, the audience was allowed to get any refreshments that they wanted, which, of course, included coffee. The evening started off with “Pure Imagination” and “The Hymn of the Axcion” played by a saxophone quartet consisting of Zachary Jackson, Connor Rutt, Nicholas Collins and Kaiya Kizuka. Many musical acts followed including Sarah Miller who sang and played guitar to “Travelin’ Soldier” by the Dixie Chicks along with singing “Skinny Love” by Birdy later on in the evening. Loraine Pabon also beautifully sang two songs to the pleasure of the audience, one of which was "Your Song" by Ellie Goulding. Brianna de la Rosa was another singer who wowed the audience when she performed "All I Ask" by Adele. The award for loudest number definitely goes to Liam Worchek and Steven Schaffer who played “Bulls on Parade” by Rage Against the Machine on electric guitar and drums, respectively. Spectators had to sit back a little so that they didn’t hurt their ears during this amazing song. The duo also played another song later on that had an anti-suicide message. Besides musical numbers, insightful poems were read to the audience by students. Daphney Alexis read her poem addressing her own thoughts on individuality entitled "Am I the Only One?" Madison Rohrbach recited two of her own poems, both examining the detrimental effects of cancer on loved ones and the world in general. She expressed her deep interest to lessen the consequences of cancer, which she realized by participating in Mini-THON. After the final scheduled performance, the mic was open to anyone else who wanted to do an impromptu performance. Many jumped at this opportunity including Riona Mackey-Wood who sang a song spontaneously for the audience. Another extra performer was Anderson Deutschman who surprised the crowd with her rapping skills. Once the last open mic performer was finished, the applause ringed and audience members got their last cookies, brownies, cups of coffee and cups of hot chocolate before leaving the event. The Literary Magazine keeps expanding the coffeehouse only to be met with success, so who knows what great things are in store for the coffeehouse’s future? If you enjoy refreshments and listening to talented students, be sure to attend the next coffeehouse. Also, be sure to buy your own copy of Wilson's Literary Magazine, Ink!
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