By Kevin Spillman
Round Table Editor

Middletown High School SGA put on its annual talent show on March 5, which was eventually won by Freshman Jake Dziubla. Most of the seats were filled as the audience watched 12 acts performed. All of these acts were judged by staff from MHS which included Tracey Athey, Daria Baldovin, Donna Clabaugh, Jane Brandt, Lisa Boyll, and Nancy VomLehn.

The show started off with a bang as the band Arcade Lights performed two songs. They were followed with beat boxing by senior Shane Moore, and then sisters Isabel and Katherine Geisler singing and signing simultaneously.

The audience seemed to have a great time as they frequently cheered on each act. Josh Henry, MHS junior, described the mood as “off the hook”. All of the monetary proceeds, over $670, went to a Haitian relief fund, and 150 canned goods were donated to the Middletown Food Bank.

The first half of the show concluded with Noah Denier and Bryan Goodyear performing a duet, the TBA Improv Troupe, and finally another band named Late Scenes.

All of the acts were having just as great of a time as the audience. Zane Gray, MHS junior and member of Arcade Lights, said after his performance that he was “so stoked”, and “they didn’t come out expecting to win…whatever happens, happens.” He seemed to think that the last act, My Best Friend’s Birthday, would win.

Grant Chaney, member of the band Without a Fight and MHS junior, expressed that he wanted student judges next year. He felt that the kind of music being played by some of the bands were not fully appreciated by the teacher judges.

After a short ten minute intermission, the second half of the show started. This portion kicked off with MHS freshman Jake Dziubla playing “The Entertainer” on piano. Next was Maggie Doherty dancing ballet to “You Raise Me Up”. Following her was Without a Fight, another band, and then a drum solo by Shane Winn. The show then finished with a juggling performance by MHS sophomores Anthony Gesiotto and Patrick Sheridan, and the band My Best Friend’s Birthday.

After a short wait, the winners were announced. Late Scenes came in third, Maggie Doherty came in second, and first place was given to pianist Jake Dziubla. He was awarded a trophy and a $100 gift certificate. Jake then played an encore of “Light My Fire” by the Doors to concluded the show.