Levi Waxler performed sign language to Justin Bieber songs. Waxler has also performed the national anthem at local events, including polo games in Lakewood Ranch and a Tampa Bay Rays game at Tropicana Field.
Luke Jones, a Braden River Middle School music teacher, played a trumpet solo.
Jenna Padgett sang a solo.
Anna Zimmerman performed ballet.
Emily Roman sang and played the guitar.
Dawson Hamilton, Carol Rothenberger and Megan Pettis strutted their casual ware.
In a cameo performance, five-year-old Nico Juliano, who attends Braden River Elementary, abruptly hopped on stage to dance with Waxler.
The audience called Juliano back on stage for an encore.
Celia Sperotto, Sophavy Vann and Jessica Fenimore (not pictured), all Braden River teachers, played a string trio.
