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Westbrook High School’s Sock ‘n Buskin’ Drama Club held a community talent show at the Jan. 9 at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center. Fourteen acts performed dance and songs, all vying for the $500 grand prize.
The winners were hip-hop dancers Chris Irakoze and Sebri Ahmed.
Procees from the show go to support the drama club.
High school students Chris Irakoze, left, and Sebri Ahmed go to accept the $500 grand prize for their hip-hop dance that went through a melody of songs. Chance Viles / American JournalHigh school students Chris Irakoze, left, and Sebri Ahmed performed a series of dances through a melody of songs that included “Milly Rock” by 2 Milly and “Magnolia” by Playboi Carti. Chance Viles / Amerian JournalPethuel Mutalenu performs an original mash-up of songs on the piano. Chance Viles / American JournalEden Wood performs an original song, “Why can’t we all.” Chance Viles / American JournalLucas Carrier and Sydney Fickett sing a mash-up of numerous love songs. Nicole McFarland sings “Breathe” from play “In the Heights.” Chance Viles / American JournalFrancine Ntumba sings Whitney Houston’s “Run to You.” Chance Viles / American JournalRachel Richards sings an original, “Sweet Revenge,” while playing piano. Chance Viles / American JournalWestbrook graduate Tyler MacDonald opened up the second act with a piano instrumental. According to his mom Jessica MacDonald, he is in Portland-based metal band,Devils Nite Out, but opted to go for a softer tone for the show. Chance Viles / American JournalDanielle Bourgeois sings “Memory” from “Cats.” Chance Viles / American JournalHigh schooler Lucas Benedict took a solemn tone, singing Billie Eilish’s “Listen Before I Go.” Chance Viles / American JournalEllie Backman and Hillary Carroll perform a modern dance. Chance Viles / American JournalTanasia Turner-Guess sings Kelly Clarkson’s “Piece by Piece.” Chance Viles / American JournalMichael Young plays guitar before singing an original song, “Split between the world.” Chance Viles / American JournalLily Wilkinson-Reed sings Adele’s “To Make You Feel My Love.” Chance Viles / American JournalTalent show hosts from left: Cooper Perry, Kevin Nee, Aidan Lucas and drama club Director Rick Solomon. Chance Viles / American JournalJudges Michael Kelley, Portland Forecaster staff writer formerly with the American Journal and Gary Rairdon, City Council president, deliberate after the show. Chance Viles / American Journal
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