By: Grayson Boyce
St. Paul’s Fall Coffee House drew a record crowd of around 70 students, many dressed in Halloween costumes. I planned to go as Slenderman, but a last-minute change left me looking more like a well-dressed Larry Bird. The two-hour event flew by, packed with nine outstanding student performances. Here’s a recap of the night:
The evening began with Charlotte Carroll, already known for her musical talents and her role as Flounder in the school’s musical production. Her rendition of Raining from Rocky exceeded all expectations, showcasing Charlotte as one of St. Paul’s top performers.
Next, Hemlock Genz and Tedi Biagioli teamed up for Dear Theodosia from Hamilton, delivering a polished duet that was enjoyable to watch. They set a high standard for the collaborations to come.
Collin Fitzell followed with a standout performance of Pink Floyd’s Time. Collin’s passion for rock is evident, and he’s committed to keeping its spirit alive at St. Paul’s. He’s already scheduled to perform at the next Coffee House, with rumors of a Creep by Radiohead cover in the works.
Zsofia DeCheke surprised the audience with a K-pop love ballad, Love Poem by IU. While I’m not usually a K-pop fan, I was impressed with her emotional performance, which wrapped up the first half of the night perfectly.
After a brief intermission, Gabby Jenkins took the stage with Strangers in the Night by Frank Sinatra. Covering Sinatra is no easy task, but Gabby’s take was strong and left a lasting impression.
Then came a powerhouse duet from Charlotte Carroll and Collin Fitzell, this time performing Zombie by the Cranberries. With both of them already noted as standout performers, their collaboration was a high point of the night.
Jackson Haigley stepped in as a last-minute addition with Give Me Love by George Harrison. His guitar skills and singing ability were impressive, making this an unforgettable performance.
Next up was Isabelle Rehak with another Cranberries hit, Dreams. Isabelle’s timing may have been delayed by traffic, but her performance was worth the wait, delivering yet another remarkable vocal display.
The night wrapped up with Gracie Weible, the sole Girls’ School representative, who performed a heartfelt cover of Tennessee Whiskey. Gracie’s performance was a perfect finale to a fantastic night of student talent.
To close the event, Coffee House attendees enjoyed a lively karaoke session. Highlights included the Girls’ School class of ’25’s rendition of Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield and the Boys’ Senior class taking on Higher by Creed.
Overall, Fall Coffee House was a huge success, solidifying its status as one of the top social events at St. Paul’s. For those who missed out, don’t worry—the Winter Coffee House is on its way, promising even more talent and entertainment. We hope to see you there, whether in the audience or on stage.
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