By JESSA PEASE / Staff Writer

PELHAM— All factions of the fine arts were showcased at Pelham High School the night of April 5 when elementary, intermediate, middle and high school students came together for a joint presentation.

The “Made in America” Fine Arts Night gave students involved in culinary, art, choral, band and theatre classes an opportunity to exhibit their talents.

“These arts are an integral part of the public education experience in which students are not only provided a creative and expressive outlet, but one that teaches valuable life skills and educates the entire school,” said Pelham Director of Bands Justin Ward.

As attendees walked into the lobby, they were greeted by a refreshment table, presented by culinary arts students, and student artwork from each of Pelham’s schools.

Photography, sculptures, drawings, digital creations and more adorned the walls, and parents seemed in high spirits as they perused the artwork.

“I think it helps promote the artwork to the whole community, and it also helps students take pride in their artwork because they get to display it,” said Pelham High School photography teacher Kimberly Hinds. “They all want to come and see their stuff up.”

Inside, the program began with presentations of “Yankee Doodle” and “Oh, I Love America” by Valley Elementary School’s kindergarten class. That was followed by a rendition of “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad” by the third-graders at VIS.

Riverchase Middle School’s chorus performed numbers, such as “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In,” and the band performed “Simple Gifts” and “Castle Gate, 1924.”

The high school students were last to perform, starting with the choir. They performed American classics “Hakuna Matata” and “Shenandoah.”

Attendees were given a sneak peak into the upcoming production “Cinderella,” and the marching band also revived selections for the 2015 halftime production “From the Earth to the Moon.”

“It’s really neat seeing (it), because I only get to see what’s in my classroom,” Hinds said of the showcase. “You get to see all the different talents.”