Eighth Grade Family Night kicked off at 5pm on Wednesday, April 13. Incoming freshmen checked in before heading to the Unified Arts Elective Showcase.

At the Unified Arts Elective Showcase, eighth graders received passports which student volunteers stamped. Junior Jocelyn Kwon stamps and answers questions from the incoming freshmen.

Auto teacher Michael Campbell provides families information on the automotive mechanic courses offered at IHS.

In the ITV room, camera equipment is displayed for students to get an understanding of what they use during production.

An incoming freshman and parent observe the ceramics students’ work.

Juniors Sarah Najjar and Katie Gwaltney showcase their skills in ceramics, while families walk by and learn what the class is about.

In the engineering classroom, students demonstrate their innovations outside.

Art teacher Erika Perales discusses the aspects of her art classes with families.

Following the Visual Arts Elective Showcase, eighth graders headed to the practice gym area to visit the Electives Fair.

Track and Field coach Kerry Hughes smiles at families who approach her table, offering them information on the athletics program at IHS.

The drama department showcase their program and answered questions to families interested in joining next year.

The world language teachers and students showcase their program and honor societies, inviting students to take Korean, Spanish or French.

After the Elective Showcase, the final event of the evening was the student assembly.

The assembly began with a speech from Dr. Monica Colunga addressing the IHS values and giving an overview of the programs offered on campus.

Irvine Singers sang the Alma Mater, while the incoming freshmen heard it for the first time.

The first performers of the night were Dance Ensemble. Dance teacher Sheryl Sloate also gave a quick brief on the dance program at IHS.

Seniors Sanjana Nitturkar and Yoni Cohen spoke to the eighth graders about the visual arts programs, such as painting and drawing and ITV.

Sarah Adams represents the drama department by singing “No One Else” from Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812

Irvine High’s color guard effortlessly perform, with songs including River by Bishop Briggs and Cry Me A River by Justin Timberlake.

Percussion Ensemble showcase their talents, while junior Amy Zhang performs a solo part.

Competitive Cheer were the last performance, rallying the crowd by chanting “IHS.”

Members of Associated Student Body (ASB) came on stage to close the night. Bardia Safari and Meghaa Saravanan were introduced as next year’s ASB President and ASB Vice President.

Bringing in their Vaquero spirit, ASB taught the incoming freshmen the V-House chant, closing off the night.