It’s Concordia Idol night. Emersyn began the school year declaring she was going to play her guitar and sing for Idol. She had only been playing the guitar for three moths when she made this declaration, but she was determine.

This year the performers had a “run through” after school with pizza for the students. Eleri and I met Jim at the Kerry Center for an early dinner. We wanted to get back to school for a good seat for our performer. She text me she would be the last performer closing the show!

The host of the show were students who introduced each act. The judges were Mr. Umphenour, Ms. Poppell and Ms. Lewandowski. Mr. Umphenour is an 8th grade teacher. He leads the dive trips to Thailand and the Leadership trips, both of which Emersyn attended this past year. Mr. Umphenour had the role of Simon…he had a hard time giving negative comments to the students! Ms. Poppell was Emersyn teacher for 1st grade and 6th grade. Ms. Lewandowski is a 7th grade teacher.

Emersyn sang, “Drops of Jupiter” by Train. She had a small microphone problem…as in none. The student hosts forgot to set up her microphones. After a quick stage set, she was ready to sing.

Emersyn listening to the judges comments…with a big smile.

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After Idol, the 7th/8th graders had a social in the cafe. Jim, Eleri, Roxi and I went back to Faith’s house to “hang-out” until the social was finished. Roxi had been in the car all evening with Mr. Nie – since 2:30 when we left Yanlord for school pickup. She was happy to go sniff a new house.

Concordia Idols of the past:

Click on the link to see 2012 Concordia Idol. Concordia Idol 2012

Click on the link to see 2011 Concordia Idol. Concordia Idol 2011