Talent Show Dazzles

Last Saturday night, Hatfield Hall played host to the annual NSBE talent show. Audience members were awed by the three hour show which consisted of an impressive display of skill, varying from musical troupes and soloists, dance routines, and unusual talents. Each act was scored by three judges, and at the end of the show, the top three scores were voted on by the audience.

Photo: Andrew Carlson Kristen Parrishi on guitar.

Eager to shake off their math and science personas, the performers put on a sparkling display of musical and artistic talents. There were several vocal, piano and acoustic guitar virtuosos, with performances by Michael Nguyen, Kristen Parrish, and NSBE president Shaina Steward. There was also a group performance by the ATO House Band. In addition to these, there were several electrifying numbers put on by the RHIT Dance team, the Knock Tyrnal Dance Troope, and Collabo - the USI dance team. Each act was unique in its own right, and the varieties of performances left the crowd very satisfied.

However, there was one act that was very different from the rest. Jeremy Goodsitt and his magnificent Chinese yo-yo stole the show as the most unique act of the night. Using his two batons to guide the unorthodox contraption, he executed several magnificent spins, releases, and catches that really wooed the crowd. Then the lights were dimmed as he continued his act in the dark-but with a special, lit yo-yo that produced a rave-like effect.

At the end of the show, the judges determined that the performances by Michael Nguyen, Collabo, and Jeremy Goodsitt were the most impressive. From these three choices, the audience awarded 1st place to Jeremy Goodsitt, 2nd to Collabo, and 3rd to Michael Nguyen. The winners were awarded cash prizes for their efforts. Additionally, many gift certificates and prizes were handed out during the show, via raffle drawing. A portion of the proceeds from the show went to the American Cancer Society.