Kearsley boys compete to be crowned ‘Mr. Kearsley’
IMAGE / Andrew Flynn
Junior Sebastian Young (right), 2016’s Mr. Kearsley, celebrates with senior Neil Kagerer, who won “Best Dressed.”
The winner of this year’s Mr. Kearsley, the annual talent show, was junior Sebastian Young, who won over the judges with his rendition of Frank Sinatra’s 1964 hit, “Fly Me to the Moon.”
The talent show was Wednesday, Oct. 12. It is put on by, and used to raise funds for, the cheer team.
Senior Josh Parker came in second place for playing the piano and singing “Redemption,” by Bob Marley.
In addition, senior Neil Kagerer won the award for best dressed.
Parker was enthusiastic about getting on stage and performing for the audience.
Senior Josh Parker snagged second place singing “Redemption” by Bob Marley.
“I get excited when I get to go up on stage and sing,” Parker said. “It’s nice to perform for people who’ll actually listen.”
Parker’s rendition of “Redemption” was perfect. It was full of emotion and he placed a lot of effort into learning the song on piano.
Parker’s skills brought “Redemption” to the audience in a way that not even Bob Marley himself could replicate.
Overall, the contestants who had the courage to get up on stage performed well.
I especially enjoyed Kagerer’s hairstyle tutorial and Jacobi Wright’s performance of Adele’s hit “Love in the Dark.”
Chris Madison’s performance of “He Is” by Ghost opened the show and set the bar high for the other performers. Madison really pulled it off and took the audience by storm.
Transfer students “Kaleb” (senior Cami Clarambeau on the left) and “Cameron” (senior Kaitlyn Alburtus) performing “Fergalicous.”
However, I’d have to say one of my favorite performances of the night was when transfer students “Kaleb” and “Cameron” (Seniors Camille Clarambeau and Kaitlyn Alburtus) got up on stage and danced to the song “Fergalicious” by Fergie.
I adored how full of energy the duo was when performing.
Overall, the Mr. Kearsley contest was very enjoyable, and I’m glad I came to watch such talented Kearsley students show off their abilities.
Readers wishing to learn more about 2016’s Mr. Kearsley can read a full story featuring Young: click here.
Mr. Kearsley Photos
Junior Sebastian Young sings “Fly Me to the Moon.”
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Senior Brieanna Boven (left) escorts junior Gavin Etson with junior Kaitlyn VanOoteghem during formal wear competition.
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Senior Gerald Elbert-Pano (left) dances in a routine with junior Gavin Etson during the talent portion of the show.
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Sophomore Aryiana Laney (left) and Madii Chapman (right) introduce senior Jacobi Wright wearing formal wear.
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Senior Chris Madison sings Ghost’s “He Is.”
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Senior Lyndsey Redumski (left) and sophomore Paige Kuta present senior Josh Parker in formal attire.
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Junior Sebastian Young won the 2016 Mr. Kearsley talent show.
Senior
Birthday: April 8, 1999
Extracurricular activities: Robotics, quiz bowl
Hobbies: WWI, WWII, and Civil War reenacting; marching band
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