Students show off talent at GPAC

By Lisa Tyndall
Web Editor

The lights dimmed at 8 p.m. Sept. 21., as a hush came over the crowd. After much anticipation, Emcee Tasha Oxendine of WBTW 13 began the show. With 10 acts performing it made for a diverse and upbeat show.

Travis Marshall took the stage first singing an original piece followed by Marcus and Jay Jay performing Brian McKnight’s “Back at One.”

Siporia Wrighten wowed the crowd with her vocals and James Clark and PJ Gadja sang “Amazing Grace.” “The Brothers” were accompanied by dance as they harmonized.

Robyn Baker showed off her talent right before intermission by performing a song that she wrote. Joey Kirk, who came in second place last year in the show, sang midway through the show to spotlight the intermission.

Afterward the band Bandimus hyped up the crowd with their flashy set.

Tim Sanders kept the crowd going while his partner ran through the aisles as the pair rapped together.

Rasae’ McClure sang Christina Aguilera’s ballet “Beautiful,” before the band Enemies of The Fall ended the show with a bang.

Although all the participants showed great talent, only three left with the cash prizes. Robyn Baker took third with $100, James Clark and PJ Gadja left with the $150 second place prize, while “The Brothers” claimed the first place along with $250.

Judging the talent show was Robert Williams, Ray Boney, Cyndi Lamb and alternate judge Brian Freeman.

Assistant Director of Student Activities James Bass was pleased with this year’s show. “It’s one my favorite events. I thought it went well. I am always impressed with the quality of talent that comes out in these shows, Bass said, “I think some of our students could really be stars, no kidding.”