On Sept. 13 2025, National Honor Society, a service and leadership organization, hosted its annual Streetfest event with student-led booths that showcased clubs and activities.
Streetfest is a wellness based event that raises money for various local beneficiaries each year. This year, the proceeds were donated to Canines 4 Comfort and Bear Necessities.
Throughout the night, many students were able to see their peers perform. Before the fireworks at 8 p.m., there were many performances on the main stage, alongside four performances on the turf. The order was: a drumline performance, color guard act, followed by the Patriette’s dance, and a cheerleading routine which concluded the shows. This year, music teacher Madeline Volger worked alongside other fine arts teachers to coordinate student performances.
“This year was the first year we had in-person auditions,” Vogler said. “I think it helped students feel more comfortable performing in front of an audience.”
The changes to the selection process was meant to give students a chance to get some feedback before the Streetfest performance. Overall, Vogler believes that students appreciated the opportunity to perform. For example, performers like Kyla Emery ’26 who is part of the Patriettes, Stevenson’s dance team, notes that she enjoys being able to showcase the dance routines.
“I like to put myself out there and be able to perform for my peers while supporting Streetfest.” Emery said. “It’s a really fun school event that I look forward to every year.”
According to Emery, the dances performed this year were selected from the football halftime show rather than from typical sideline performances they would usually do every year at Streetfest. Aside from the Patriettes, Stevenson’s DJ club was also featured during Streetfest.
Near the end of the event, many students gathered around the main stage to dance with their friends to DJ club’s music. Students involved in DJ club helped organize the playlists and music, which they brought to the crowds at Streetfest.
“The bass was pounding and everybody was moving right, the music was perfect, and it’s just that synergy of everybody working together, putting on an amazing show,” Joe Pine, DJ club sponsor, said.
According to Pine, DJing is a bridge between the performances and helps bring everyone together. Vogler also views Streetfest performances as a way to build community within the performing arts.
“There’s so many talented people in this building, so it’s been a chance to connect with different groups of people with various talents within the performing arts,” Vogler said.