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Wilson Warriors Have Talent
Middle school students entertain a packed crowd during the third annual talent show.
America's Got Talent is a TV show, but Wilson's Got Talent was proven last month in front of a packed auditorium.
Wilson Middle School's third annual talent show saw a huge response from the student body aching to show off their special skills.
The show is organized and produced by Wilson's Foreign Language and Culture Club, which is directed by French teacher Megan Robertson and Spanish teacher Dawn Kuhlman. A casting call was made to all students during morning announcements and auditions were held for everyone interested in performing. The halls of the school were packed on the afternoon of audition day as more than 50 acts prepared for the big night.
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Organizing this type of function can be overwhelming and quite time-consuming, but Robertson said the time involved in tackling the production is well worth it.
"The students at Wilson inspire me to produce the talent show," she said. "I've always been passionate about the performing arts and creating opportunities for young people to showcase their extraordinary talents."
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In addition to being inspired by so many gifted students, Robertson said there is another reason she dedicates her time to this endeavor.
"Dance and singing lessons, recitals, theatre company memberships, and instruments are all very expensive and a lot of families cannot afford them right now, so this gives talented students one night in which they can shine," she said.
After nearly 55 acts and five hours of audition time, 23 acts were chosen to perform in the show. Deciding whom to keep in the show is always a challenge, Robertson said.
"It's very difficult to make cuts, knowing that you will be disappointing a lot of kids, but it's also a great life lesson," she said, adding that many students come back the following year after improving their act.
Along with several singing acts, there were hip-hop dancers, a gymnast, a baton twirler, two karate routines, two solo drum acts and a magic act. The crowd was entertained for nearly two hours. Students cheered on their fellow classmates by clapping and singing along to the music and gave standing ovations.
There are no official winners or prizes given at the talent show. Instead, 10 acts were chosen to perform their numbers during a schoolwide assembly.
