Blast is celebrating its 30th year at Winston Churchill High School, in Potomac, Maryland. Blast is an annual tradition at the high school, students sing and dance to popular songs. The show is a chance for students to show off their non-academic side, a chance for creative expression. The talent in blast ranges from all star lacrosse players to athletes always surprising audiences with their amazing voices.
Freshman Matthew Humphries feels that Blast isn’t just about the show, but about building long lasting relationships with the cast. “I really connected with the upperclassmen,” says Humphries, “Even though they’re leaving, I felt like I’ve known them for years. They really help you set a life in high school, especially for the freshmen.” Matthew was a backup dancer in “It’s Raining Men” and a lead vocalist in “Carry on Wayward Son.”
Blast has been wowing crowds for 30 years, so for its 30th anniversary the program celebrated all of its past years by performing one song selected from each of show. This year’s addition to the roster is the aptly named song “The Greatest Show.”
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