Skyline’s Got Talent lit up the auditorium during third period on Dec. 4 as students showcased their skills in music, singing, and comedy, keeping the audience cheering throughout.
The show was produced by students in Yusuke Soi’s Stagecraft class and emceed by senior Olivia Diaz.
Sophomore Benjamin Liporace kicked things off with by singing Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man,” while playing piano. Senior Borna Mahdavi-Ardebili followed with “I’d Give My Life For You,” from Miss Saigon, which he also sang while playing the piano, ultimately winning the show and a $50 gift card through votes by the audience.
Freshman Maia Pung-Yamato performed Chopin’s Nocturne in C Sharp Minor on piano.
The final two singing acts were sophomore Carolyna Djaoumi with Shakira’s “Try Everything” from Zootopia and junior Ray Hollister with “Fairytale” by Ic3Speak. Hollister sang in Russian against dynamic lighting.
Senior Steven Willett added humor and variety with voice impressions of both real and fictional characters.
The show also featured a band with sophomores Carson Proudfoot and Alexander Mante on guitar and Mr. Muhammad Ali on drums. They performed “Another Brick in the Wall,” while senior Nikhil Dosanjh closed the show with two electrifying guitar solos “Ain’t Talkin’ ’bout Love and “Eruption” by Van Halen.
“The talent show was a really cool experience,” said Alex Mendoza, an AED sophomore. “I wished it was longer, but the
winner really deserved it.”
Savannah Lofton and Jahnnessa Jacobs, AED sophomores, said they loved the show and encouraged Skyline to give
students more opportunities to showcase their talents — and to give others a break from class.
