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O'Fallon Teens Compete in Talent Showcase

Eight students from O'Fallon high schools are competing in the St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase Competition.

High school students from O’Fallon will compete next weekend in the St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase Competition to earn thousands of dollars in scholarships.

Eight students from O’Fallon have signed up to be part of the 119 acts in the competition:

  • Imani, Fort Zumwalt North High School, singer
  • Matt Wynn, St. Dominic High School, singer and musician
  • Mikaela Clark, Fort Zumwalt West, singer
  • Ryan Himmel, Living Word Christian, juggler
  • Amanda Murphy, Maddie Soto and Brook Villhard, Fort Zumwalt High School, musical theater
  • Laura Belmonte, homeschooled, violinist

The preliminary rounds on March 10 and 11 will narrow the field down to about 30 acts. The final 12 will perform at The Fabulous Fox Theater on April 27.

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The first, second and third place winners earn $7,000, $5,000 or $3,000 in scholarships, respectively. Other universities and organizations, such as Lindenwood University or The Muny, are also offering scholarships and prizes.

Check back with Patch to see how many O’Fallon students make it on to the final rounds.

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