Saratoga High School Student is South Bay Teen Idol Semifinalist

Saratoga High School student Meghna Chakraborty was among 20 budding artists who participated in the Feb. 28 elimination round of the South Bay Teen Idol competition held at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center in Los Gatos.

Chakraborty, a sophomore, performed with some of the area's most talented teenage vocalists who were chosen at auditions in January.

A total of 10 finalists now advance to the finals on April 20.

The winner will receive a $2,500 scholarship and $500 for their school during the competition, which is similar to the popular Fox TV show American Idol.

The second annual contest is open to teens in grades 8-12 in Santa
Clara and Santa Cruz counties. Ticket prices are $10 adult, $5 student/child if you bring a can of food for Second Harvest Food Bank. Without cans of food, prices are $20/adult, $10 student/child.

The 10 finalists are:

• Liat Rubin, Los Gatos High School
• Edd Hackett, Archbishop Mitty High School
• Kayla Kane, Presentation High School
• Sarah Aaldering, Raymond J Fisher Middle School
• Katie Brown, Los Gatos High School
• Natasha Turcan, Leigh High School
• Eden Rousso, Westmont High School
• Alice Tsvinev, Monta Vista High School
• Brandon Farmer, Accelerated Christian Academy
• Natalie Arnheim, Kehillah High School