Talent showcased at Siksika Idol

Times Contributor

 

The Amphitheatre at Siksika High school was packed with family and friends supporting the student contestants from the area in becoming the first Siksika Idol last Wednesday, Feb. 29.

Twenty-four performers took the stage and all did a tremendous job. It took a lot of courage and practicing to step out of their ‘comfort zones’ and showcase their talents. 

The evening began at 6:30 p.m. and two hours later all 24 contestants had given it their all. The judges had a hard time picking a winner from the entire group. 

In the end there was a three-way tie between three young ladies. April Minde who sang Taylor Swift’s ‘Tear Drops on my Guitar’, Shayna Leather who sang ‘Lights’ by Savior and finally Mikayla McHugh Sharp who sang ‘Country Strong’ by Gwyneth Paltrow.

All three girls had to give an encore performance and the audience broke the three-way tie by applause.

Mikayla McHugh Sharp won over her two senior competitors. She was gracious in her acceptance of the very first Siksika Idol trophy. Sharp also left the evening with a mini-recording session with one of the high school students. Sharp said thank you to all her fellow competitors and to the audience for coming out. She also thanked the judges and wished everyone a good night.

Guy Morin recently took the position as Vice Principal of Siksika High School. He said that it was an exciting “new beginning” for Siksika students and looks forward to having them showcase more of their talents in the near future.