For students that couldn’t make it to the desert last weekend, Archer’s student council brought Coachella to them.

On Friday, Apr. 13, student organizers held the third annual “Archella” in the courtyard during lunch. Student council organized Coachella themed activities including performances, face painting and temporary tattoos.

“Archella is a bit different this year because we included a competition element,” Executive Board member Grace Wilson ‘20 said. “In the past, this event solely included activities and performances. But because we realized there were no more opportunities for spirit points this year, we chose to have a small competition where individuals had to guess the weight of a watermelon and the winner won spirit points for their grade.”

There was also a student curated art gallery that was art from Archer’s elective classes. There were also various festival decorations in the courtyard, such as various colorful garlands and banners to create the festival’s ambience.

Additionally, this was the first year there has been an all-faculty performance.

“After realizing how excited the student body was for the faculty performance during Spirit Week, the Executive Board thought it would fun to incorporate the faculty into another event,” Wilson said. “We also contacted [choir teacher] Theresa Bailey to organize a group of faculty performers and reach out to specific faculty members, who we felt were interested in participating for the event.”

In addition to faculty performers, students from each grade took part in the show.

“Another important part of planning was ensuring that there was at least one member from each grade represented in the performances,” Wilson said. “To choose the performers, we asked the class reps to brainstorm two to three individuals in their grade who are talented singers and would be willing to perform.” 

According to Wilson, the Executive Board collaborated to set up the relatively new event.

“Because it is a relatively newer event, there is a lot of freedom and flexibility when it comes to planning,” Wilson said. “It also feels like one of the more laid back events, so for me, Archella is the most fun event to plan.”