Working tirelessly behind the scenes at every school performance in Coral Gables Senior High, there is a team making sure the lights hit just right, the microphones do not cut out and the sound runs smoothly. Acting as the backbone of every major event in the auditorium, from school plays to talent shows and some of Gables’ biggest traditions, like Mr. Coral Gables and Fall Frolics the Audio/Visuals Club transforms performances from behind the curtains. They might not get the applause, but without them, there would not be a show to clap for.
Over a decade ago Gables envisioned an A/V club run by Cavaliers, replacing the adult personnel position of audio visual technician. Seeing that the computer technician constantly did favors to help, former A/V tech, John Bryant, regularly returns to Gables where he has devoted himself to training students in the club every year.
Operating technological aspects for events and performances is a group of five talented Cavaliers. Apart from team leader Lua Lara, who has been a member for three years and oversees both the lights and the sound teams, stands a crew that includes sound vice president Alessandro Frutos, light understudy Emily Garcell, sound understudy Aden Belehssen and additional member Lua O’Brien who is trained in both lighting and sound. This close-knit group spends hours troubleshooting and ensures that every performance runs seamlessly…