Pierceton Elementary recently held its 16th annual talent show under the direction of Julie Underhill who took it over when founder, Carolyn Nye retired from teaching.

Students could enter in four categories which were vocal, variety, instrumental and dance. This year, there were 16 student acts which included 27 students.

One class also did a slide presentation and recited the poem, “Invictus.” After the acts concluded and judges, Georgia Tenney, Caroline Nye and Pam Baker left to deliberate, the schools “Dancing Grannies” took the stage dancing to a variety of popular song segments. This group was made up of Principal Nathan Polston and several of his teaching staff. Winners are below.

Vocal Winners

First Place: Jillian Culp, Audra Brandenburg and Amy Brown
Second Place: Lily Spurlin

Variety Winners

First Place: Lily Spurlin, Jaycie Thomas, Shoshana Keim, Brianna Kennedy, Ella Thomas
Second Place: Caiden Blankenship, Kennedy Slone, Christlynn Bradley, Karmon Linn
Third Place: Candence Sauer

Instrumental Winners

First Place: Jaycie Thomas

Dance Winners

First Place: Shelbi Wine
Second Place: Addie Garr, Guinny Garr

People’s Choice

Dance: Shelby Wine
Instrumental: Jaycie Thomas
Vocal: Holly Branning
Variety: Ella Thomas, Jaycie Thomas, Lily Spurlin, Breanna Kennedy, Shoshana Keim