Who’s the big star now?
Men in leotards had the girls hollering and the crowd cheering at the annual Star Search talent show held in the TSC Ballroom on Utah State University’s campus Wednesday.
In the Greek category, the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity took first place for its performance of the Lord of the Dance. Bianca VanLeewen received first place in the 18 and under category for performing an original song on her guitar. The Adam’s family received second place for their performance on the piano, guitar and bongo drum. Fraternities, sororities, students and community members all participated in the talent show. The show was complete with clever commentators and prizes given away between the performances.
The night’s talents included the unusal to more traditional fare. A jump roping team got the crowd going with creative jumps and flips. Jessica Kirk, Megan Meaker and two a capella quartets wowed the crowd with their singing abilities.
The Alpha Chi Omega and Chi Omega sororities showed their moves on the dance floor, while the Sigma Phi Epsilon and Sigma Nu fraternities displayed their dancing talents with a Riverdance and an interpretive dance. With a total of 19 acts, including tap dancing, a comedian and even a Michael Jackson impersonator, the show was a hit with the audience.
“This show was definitely entertaining,” said Natalie Brown, a sophomore student at USU. “I liked how there were so many different types of acts.”
Every Kappa Delta chapter throughout the nation hosts a “Shamrock” event each year, which is the sororities biggest fundraising event. USU’s chapter holds the Star Search talent show as there Shamrock event to help raise money for the organization of their choice.
“We all work really hard for this event and it is great to see our hard work go to those in need,” Jenna Vuyouich, chair of decorations, said.
Admission was $3 and there were more than 200 people there.
Kappa Delta donates 80 percent of all proceeds from Star Search to the Logan Family and Child Support Center, which helps to protect children and strengthen families. The other 20 percent is given to the national Prevent Child Abuse America organization, based in Chicago.
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(Photo by Jessica Alexander)
Sigma Phi Epsilon performs Lord of the Dance during the talent show. The fraternity won first place in the Greek category. (Photo by Jessica Alexander)