Saturday evening, students of the Vero Beach Charter High School’s Schumann School of the Visual and Performing Arts produced an American Salute, their first performance in the schools new courtyard dome.
Singing and dancing under their new all-weather outdoor theatre, the VAPA students performed Land of the Free, written by IRCHS students Annalise Miller and Daryl Ellis. The inspirational, patriotic salute to America included members of VAPA’s chorus, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and drama department and dance companies.
Prior to the performance, celebrity “Sweets Treats” were auctioned off to raise money for equipment still needed for the school’s new venue, with pies and cakes selling for up to $125. Student art based on the Modernism ear of the late 19th and early 20th centuries was also on display.
- Dr. Ray Adams, director of the Indian River Charter High School’s Schumann School of the Visual and Performing Arts
Indian River Guardian 
I never cease to be amazed with these Indian River Charter Students and their dedicated administrators, teachers, and staff. I am in awe once again. Their talent, motivation, enthusiasm, remarkable cooperation is always so uplifting and inspiring. What I always see and find in this school continues to get it right for our society!!!INCHS Mom