Cougars Have Talent!

By Ashley August

SXU recently hosted the Saint Xavier Talent Show. The show was hosted in an American Idol-type format over three nights, with three judges giving feedback after each competitor’s performance and some acts being eliminated each night. Judges included two student activities board members and Rae Joyce. The final six acts competed last night, Nov. 30, for the grand prize of a brand new iPod.

All of the acts had to return the following night because they didn’t know if they made the next show until only moments before when the M.C. announced their names. When announced most of the performers were jumping with joy because once again they had to entertain the audience for a chance to go all the way.

The final six performers/groups were:

• Malcolm Lee & Dara Jackson: Singing and Piano
• Ryan, Jei & Kristel: Dancing
• John David: Singing and Piano
• Evangela Evans: Poetry
• Adetoune: Singing
• Tim Young: Singing and Piano
  

After many spirited performances, it was up to the audience to cast their votes. Malcolm Lee and Dara Jackson did a great job engaging the audience and received third place for their performance.

Ryan, Jei and Kristel worked hard to chroeograph their own dance and after listening to the judges feedback and coming out strong with matching outfits, they claimed second place.
Finally, John David in the third act stunned the audience by writing his own song and performing it with his stellar voice and accompanying singers. Together, they got the audience behind their music and took first place. All of the performances were outstanding and it was a very tough competition. Cougars definitely have talent!

Ashley August is a sophomore education major from LaGrange Park. She is member of the volleyball team and the Student Athletic Committee. Consideration for the student bloggers is provided by Saint Xavier University.