Eighteen Sawtooth Elementary School students wowed the audience at the fourth annual Sawtooth Elementary Talent Show Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. Nine individual and group acts offered songs, dances, and a skit that celebrated the artistic sensibilities of the students themselves without much adult assistance. (L-R) Taylor Hartung, Molly Thomas (on top), Brooke Sherer, and Krissy Backstrom.
The fourth annual Sawtooth Mountain Elementary talent show was a rousing success, filled with singing, dancing, skits and even a karate demonstration.
Kicking the evening off were Molly Thomas, Krissy Backstrom, Brooke Sherer and Taylor Hartung performing a well-planned choreographed dance to rock music. Because their music ended prematurely, they came back and finished the program with a full dance at the end of the program.
Next, Samuel (Sammy) Sietsema, showing no nerves at all, sang an a-capella solo and did a beautiful job. Following him were Maya McHugh, Jackson Fenner, Sarah Gonzales and Linnea Gesch who performed several original skits that left the audience in stitches.
With the audience fully engaged, Alyssa Fenstad-Lashinski stood in the spotlight and sang a country/rock song that she received a rousing ovation for. Two silly siblings, Wellesley Howard- Larsen and her first grade brother Adrian Robert Henry Howard-Larsen (that’s what he gets called when he’s in trouble) followed with a gyrating gymnastic dance that was both entertaining and lively.
Above: Billy Owens (left) and Kylor Greene demonstrate karate techniques. Right: Samuel Sietsema sings for the audience.
Next, singing three short songs—the final one her own creation—was Hannah Vander Heiden. This excellent performance led to a mercurial martial arts display by orange belts Kyler Greene and Billy Owens. Sela Backstrom and Claire LaVigne followed with a fine, flowing rhythmic dance and the evening ended with Sammy’s sweet sister, Molly Sietsema, singing a solo with no accompaniment. She left the stage surrounded by an appreciative audience’s applause and sincere thanks. What a fine job she and the other kids did this Tuesday evening at the ACA.
Keeping things moving throughout were MCs Tarin Hanson and Emily Jacobsen. Before introducing each act the girls would tell a joke, “What did one eye say to the other eye? Something smells between us.” Or, “What is even better than a talking bird? A spelling bee." And my favorite, “What did the teacher say when it rained cats and dogs? Be sure not to step in a poodle!” The friendly banter and pacing between the two girls was perfect.
Others helping included Abby Prom and Reilly Wahlers on lights, Leif Anderson and Hannah Toftey were stage managers, and Maya McHugh helped with the CDs (music). Sawtooth student council members took collections at the door, handed out programs, sold concessions and did the clean up afterward. Adult help came from Betsy Jorgenson, Mary Bebie and Sue Hennessy. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Sawtooth Elementary Mobile Computer Lab. It was a night of fun and entertainment. Be sure to be there next year!
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