Oracle Fall 2019

F A L L 2 0 1 9 , T H E A D E L P H I O R A C L E , P A G E 3 By: The Oracle Staff Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn celebrated the start of its historic 157th academic year with a full day of food, live music, fun and games on its spacious grounds located in the heart of Bay Ridge. Students and their fami- lies gathered for Adelphi’s Inaugural Back to School Bash on Saturday, September 14th, 2019. The all-day event featured live mu- sic from popular band Full Disclosure, as well as delicious food and refresh- ments from Lioni’s Italian Heroes and cotton candy, popcorn and snow cones from Clowning Around NJ NY. The staff from Clowning Around also pro- vided balloon twisting and face paint- ing stations for children and adults, which drew large crowds throughout the day. There was even a photo booth provided by Selfie Glam NY that fea- tured tons of fun fashion props and back-to-school-themed signs. “Adelphi’s Inaugural Back to School Bash was a tremendous suc- cess and served as a great way to offi- cially welcome everyone back to school,” Head of School Ms. Iphigenia Romanos said. “There is a lot to cele- brate here at Adelphi, and what better way to celebrate than by hosting a huge, free party featuring delicious food, live music, fun and games for our students and their families!” Full Disclosure rocked the crowd with a decades-spanning set list that covered classics like Don Henley’s “Boys of Summer” and modern favor- ites like “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran. In between sets, the crowd was treated to a live performance by the talented members of Adelphi Academy’s House Band — Musical Director Mr. Robert Bates on key- board, Director of Academy Opera- tions Mr. Albert C. Corhan on percus- sion, Theater Arts Director Ms. Nikki Fregara on vocals, Mr. Khalil Curtiss on saxophone, Mr. Mike Shaw on bass guitar and Mr. John Coughlin on vo- cals and guitar. They performed an eclectic mix of songs ranging from “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” by Creedance Clearwater Revival to “What’s Up” by 4 Non Blondes. The performance tied into an an- nouncement by Ms. Romanos about plans for the Academy’s new Adelphi Rocks Musical Arts Program, through which students will be able to pursue their individual musical interests in a comprehensive, hands-on manner. “Being able to perform live for our families at the bash was a tremendous honor and served as the perfect plat- form to introduce the Adelphi Rocks Musical Arts Program, about which the entire band is excited,” Mr. Cor- han said. “Our thanks to the folks from Full Disclosure for sharing the stage, and their instruments, during this very special event. Their enthusi- astic performance set the tone for what’s going to be an eventful school year.” Adelphi Hosts Inaugural Back to School Bash! Full Disclosure performs for the crowd at Adelphi’s inaugural Back to School Bash! Class of 2020 member Albert strikes a pose with Adelphi Head of School Ms. Romanos at the photo booth. Lower Schooler Salma enjoys some cotton candy at the Back to School Bash!