Staff Writer
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Local youth helped raise over $1,500 for the Presque Isle Kiwanis Club as they took to the stage to entertain the audience at Presque Isle Middle School on Saturday, Jan. 26. The 56th annual Talent Revue saw 19 entries compete in four categories, including: elementary school, grades 1 through 5; middle school, grades 6 through 8; high school, grades 9 through 12; and college. This year’s program went smoothly.
“Luckily, everything went well – no glitches,” said Kathie Beaulieu, member of the Kiwanis Club board of directors. “This year’s show was very well attended and we were very happy with the number of people who showed up.”
“It was very well-attended with over 300 in the crowd,” added Kiwanis member Craig Green.
Serving as emcees for this year’s event were Keith Madore and Shawn Cunningham.
“They were very good. They joked with the crowd and really made the event fun for everyone,” said Green.
First- and second-place awards were presented in each category.
In the elementary division, Lillie Mahan and Kimberly Cook took first with a clogging dance routine, with Jordan Buckley placing second with a vocal performance. Middle school student Chelsey Carroll juggled her way to first place, with the MoonDance Star Cloggers dancing their way to second. Sarah Gorneault’s ballet dance number garnered her first place in the high school division, with Danielle Lane singing her way to second. And in the college division, Cortney MacDonald sang and played the piano to take first place, with Elizabeth Heuer’s vocal performance taking second.
Also performing were: elementary school students – Dylan Shaw, with a vocal presentation; Abigayle Clark performed a flute solo; Kelsey Gilson shared a jazz dance number; and Dylan LaMothe, with a magic performance. At the middle school level, Jordyn Shaw sang for the audience, with Melissa McKenney performing a self-choreographed hip-hop dance number. High school students included: Shayna da Cruz, with a lyrical dance; Maddasin and Sophia Willette, singing a vocal duet; Kyle Maier performed a ballet/hip-hop dance routine; Julia Brown and Matt Flora, with their vocal duet; and Julea Gorneault entertained with a hip-hop routine.
The Presque Isle High School Key Club also entertained during the evening’s festivities.
“High ticket sales this year went to Chelsey Carroll, with Kimberly Cook being the second highest in sales,” said Beaulieu.
Beaulieu said the night went well, thanks to the many “brave” performers on hand.
“They are brave little souls. No one backed out and they seemed to enjoy the chance to show their talents on the stage,” said Beaulieu.
For the finale, cast and audience joined together to sing “America the Beautiful.”
After expenses, Beaulieu said about $1,500 was raised for the Kiwanis Club.
The Presque Isle Kiwanis Club has been involved in local and international charities for over 50 years. The club is proud to contribute to many worthy causes and sponsor the following services, projects and programs: Talent Revue; scholarships; child health and dental services; Home, Garden & Recreation Show; Presque Isle High school Key Club; RIF (Reading is Fundamental) Program; Sinawik/NMCC Home Building Project; and Christmas baskets (providing food and toys to local families).
Visit the club’s Web site for more information: pikiwanisclub.homestead.com.
Photo courtesy of Kathie Beaulieu
THE KEY CLUB of Presque Isle High School provided a break in competition, entertaining the audience at PIMS Jan. 26.
Photo courtesy of Kathie Beaulieu
DYLAN SHAW shared a vocal selection with the audience on Jan. 26.
Photo courtesy of Kathie Beaulieu
CORTNEY MacDONALD, a college student, provided a vocal performance with piano accompaniment during the Jan. 26 event held at the PIMS. She won in the college division.
Photo courtesy of Kathie Beaulieu
SHAYNA da CRUZ proved to be quite flexible, showing off her skills during her lyrical dance routine.
Photo courtesy of Kathie Beaulieu
KYLE MAIER performed a ballet/hip-hop dance routine during at the Jan. 26 Kiwanis Talent Revue.
Photo courtesy of Kathie Beaulieu
DANIELLE LANE entertained with a song during the annual talent show, placing second for the night in the high school division.
Photo courtesy of Kathie Beaulieu
SARAH GORNEAULT’S ballet number earned her first place in the high school category of the Jan. 26 talent competition.
Photo courtesy of Kathie Beaulieu
ABIGAYLE CLARK performed a flute solo during the 2008 Kiwanis Talent Revue in Presque Isle.
Photo courtesy of Kathie Beaulieu
DYLAN LaMOTHE gave a magical performance during the Jan. 26 Kiwanis Talent Revue.
Photo courtesy of Kathie Beaulieu
THE CLOGGING DUO of Lillie Mahan and Kimberly Cook strutted into first place in the elementary category of the annual talent show held at PIMS Jan. 26.
Photo courtesy of Kathie Beaulieu
ELIZABETH HEUER took second place in the college division for her vocal presentation.
Photo courtesy of Kathie Beaulieu
SINGING SISTERS Maddasin and Sophia Willette performed a vocal duet during this year’s Kiwanis Talent Revue.
Photo courtesy of Kathie Beaulieu
CLOGGING their way to second place in the middle school division of the Jan. 26 Talent Revue were the MoonDance Star Cloggers.
Photo courtesy of Kathie Beaulieu
JULEA GORNEAULT offered a lively hip-hop dance routine for her talent Jan. 26.
Photo courtesy of Kathie Beaulieu
A VOCAL DUET was provided by Matt Flora and Julia Brown in the high school category of the talent show.
Photo courtesy of Kathie Beaulieu
JORDYN SHAW sang as she strummed her guitar during this year’s Talent Revue.
Photo courtesy of Kathie Beaulieu
KELSEY GILSON’S provided a ‘moving’ jazz dance at the annual Kiwanis event.
Photo courtesy of Kathie Beaulieu
JORDAN BUCKLEY’S vocal talent earned her second place in the elementary division.
Photo courtesy of Kathie Beaulieu
MELISSA McKENNEY’S self-choreographed hip-hop dance number entertained the crowd at the Jan. 26 talent show.
Photo courtesy of Kathie Beaulieu
CHELSEY CARROLL’S performance was up in the air, as she juggled during the annual Kiwanis Talent Revue. By the end of the night she took first place in the middle school category.
