Bloomington High School South, The Gothic, 2006, Page 24

Description:	HndWheTfiBuntr Is*By: Kyrie ShepleyAs a crowd filed into Carmichael Hall, the fans handed $3 overfor the value of watching their friends or peers do crazy things to showtheir true talents. Mr. South was a competition for a group of Southsmost unique gentlemen to compete for who had the most charismaand ability. The contestants were judged on their performanceportraying their uniqueness, and there was also a question andanswer portion of the competition for the final contestants.Mr. South was not all about the boys who competed.The fans took the excitement to the next level. The dancingwas my favorite part, said freshman Kava Crane. The fans yelledfor their friends and favorites which helped intensify the boysperformance. My favorite performance from all the contestantswould have probably been when Chris McGuire was wheeled outin a suitcase, like he was a yoga man or something! said one of thecompetitions judges, English teacher, Mrs. Elena Veach.Senior Anton Lamon was crowned the 2006 Mr. South andshowered with a bouquet of flowers. Mr. South is fun because its anopportunity to show off your talent and who you are. Its also for agreat cause, said Lamon. Lamon soared through the interview portion,but his true talent laid in his dance performance, where he showedthe school how unique and advanced his dance skills were. When itworks, it works, when it doesnt, it doesnt, and it just worked out forme, Lamon said about his outcome.Lamon won more than a crown and flowers, the title was mybiggest prize. Mr. South was an opportunity for South guys to expressthemselves in front of the entire school and raise money for RileyHospital at the same time; what could be more rewarding than that?(Left) Junior James Kerrauditions for Mr. South.Once accepted as a Mr.South participant, thecontestants practicedthroughout February toperfect the pageant.(Above) Senior Chris McGuireshows off his flexibility duringthe talent portion of thecompetition. McGuireacted as a contortionistand surprised judges andaudience members byemerging from a suitcase.An InsideJudges Speak OutI had the whole top four scored evenlyat the end, but Id have to say I lovedFranzs talent and formal wear.-Math teacher Mr. Drew FreyThe whole thing was a lot of fun, andthe difference between all of thecandidates really recognized the diversityat South. Getting up and dancing withAnton was by far my favorite moment.-Student teacher Ms. Amy HolthouseIt was a very positive experience tosee all of the kids quirks in the talentcompetition. I loved Chris McGuirestalent; he was way better than most ofthe Yoga Instructors Ive seen!-English teacher Mrs. Elena VeachThe talent competition wasreally fun to judge. ChrisMcGuires talent was so original,it was hard not to laugh.-Assistant Principal Mr. AlanVeachfwenourStudent Life
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