Fort Vancouver National Trust Announces Sing Fourth Teen Vocal Competition Winners
The Fort Vancouver National Trust has announced the winning Clark County high school vocalists who performed on the Vancouver Toyota Main Stage at Independence Day at Fort Vancouver presented by Bank of America. Ten local high school students competed for scholarships and more in the annual vocal competition, sponsored by Davidson & Associates Insurance representing PEMCO Insurance.
The top three performers were:
* First place: Tirza Meuljic, CAM Academy, “Popular”
* Second: Hannah Wilson, Skyview High School, “Something’s Got a Hold on Me”
* Third: Mia Josberger, Cedar Tree Classical Christian School, “Defying Gravity”
Tirza Meuljic of CAM Academy sings “Popular.” Photo Credit: Craig Clark
The winners were selected by a panel of musician judges: Asha Barendregt, Bryan Podwys, Nick Gimarelli, Andy Madson, Carrie Cunningham, Steve Hale and Blake Sakamoto. Contestants were judged on originality, skill, poise, audience appeal and family-friendly content.
Bruce Davidson, of Davidson & Associates, presented the awards. The first place winner received a $1,000 scholarship to the college of their choice and a first place trophy. Second place took home a $500 college scholarship and third prize won a $250 college scholarship. Each winner received a Beacock Music gift card and all ten finalists were given a DVD of the Sing Fourth program.
Mia Josberger of Cedar Tree Classical Christian School sings “Defying Gravity.” Photo Credit: Craig Clark
Hannah Wilson of Skyview High School sings “Something’s Got a Hold on Me.” Photo Credit: Craig Clark
Other vocalists competing in the Sing Fourth Teen Vocal Competition presented by Davidson & Associates Insurance representing PEMCO Insurance were Lauren Barton, Mountain View High School; Kaleb Burris, Evergreen High School; Isaac Dizon, Camas High School; Danielle Lorange, Evergreen High School; Bella Olsen, River Home Link; Becca Weinberg, Camas High School; Samantha Dearing (alternate), Prairie High School; Grace Cunningham (alternate), VSAA.
The vocal competition was co-hosted by Drew Carney from KGW8, and Kyra Smith, a local singer and performer and The Morning Mess from Live 95.5.
Contributed by Fort Vancouver National Trust.
