North Harford’s got talent

On March 6, just two weeks from spring, students finally had the chance to showcase their talent after the snow had reigned terror over scheduled events.

The talent show was originally scheduled for WHATTTT DAY, but due to inclement weather school was canceled and planners of the event had to scramble to re-schedule it. On 19 acts performed in the annual North Harford Talent Show. The acts ranged from singers, dancers, and instrumentalists. The show was hosted by seniors Ross Jarrar and Kevin Snee.

“My fellow co-host and I enjoyed introducing each act and giving the audience a chuckle or two,” said Snee.

Some students, like senior Mark Keller and sophomore Emma Nystrom, performed a singing duet. They sung “Counting Stars” by One Republic, while Keller played guitar.

“Any chance I get to play in front of people, I take,” said Keller.

Others, such as junior Colleen Patton and senior Lane Wisnom, performed a duet in dance. Their performance was to “Beneath Your Beautiful” by Labrinth.

“I have been dancing since I was little and Lane asked for help to start. Soon this developed into a full dance,” said Patton.

She was a bit nervous since Lane had not danced before this, but hoped they would have a shot to be in the show and they did.

“Lane has definitely come very far,” said Patton.

Seniors Monica Bullock and Greg Daffron brought their instrumental talent to the stage. Bullock played “Elements” by Lindsay Sterling on her violin while dancing, and Daffron played “Black is the New Blonde” by Megosh on the drums.

The Talent Show was sponsored by the Student Government Association. Executive Board President Cassidy Miller was in charge of the entire show.She enlisted the help of Vice President Snee, Jarrar, and Mr. Ben Scarborough, who is the SGA teacher advisor.

“I feel it is really important to showcase students who do not participate in sports. A lot of people do not go to chorus, band, or orchestra concerts so this is a way for students to shine,” said Miller.

The Talent Show helped raise funds for the SGA Executive Board. This money will go towards the junior class, which will be to be used for the prom.

“For the last two years, we’ve given a significant amount of money to the Junior class, who was there to help, and some to the D.U.C.K.S. club,” said Scarborough.

The idea for the Talent Show actually was started by former chorus teacher Ms. Banghart, who called the show “A Night in the Spotlight.” After she left several years ago, the SGA decided to continue the tradition and evolve it to what was seen on the March 6.
Most students were not nervous since this was far from their first time performing in front of a crowd and it showed during each act. Approximately 30 students, and teacher Ms. Yohn, took the stage with huge smiles as they shared their talents with North Harford.