Shore Road sixth grade students took to the stage to the delight of parents and peers during the annual talent show held on Dec. 10. Masters of Ceremony Makayla Bowman, Noor Hafsa, Julianna Sabo and Adriana Gutierrez Soundias introduced each of the acts and the nine-member stage crew was responsible for keeping the program running smoothly.

Under the direction of music teacher Laura Laude, the night’s diverse entertainment included 16 acts with vocalists who performed popular numbers by Avril Lavigne and Katy Perry. There were also choreographed dance numbers, instrumental performances, a karate performance and a comedy skit. 

During the dress rehearsal, students cheered for their peers as they practiced their routines. Practice paid off on opening night as parents applauded their children’s hard work and talent.

Congratulations to the following performers:
Daniel Lin – Movement III from Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” – piano
Sophie Shiner and Isabella Verderosa – Pink’s “Just Like Fire” – vocal
Jenna Blacker – Katy Perry’s “Firework” – dance
Dominic DellaCroce and Katie Giannaris – “Tortilla” – instrumental
Emma Stein – Beethoven’s “Fur Elise” – piano
Alessandra Lee and Ella Owen – David Guetta’s “Titanium” – vocal
Mikella Rahim – “How Far I’ll Go” – vocal
Karissa McGlynn – Fusion’s “Oh Sheila” – dance
Anastasia Papoutsis – Avril Lavigne’s “Complicated” – vocal
Annalia McCarthy – “The Hunt” – Irish Step Dance
Jesse Krapf and Sophie Shiner – karate demonstration
Mathew Malerba – “The Entertainer” and “The Blue Danube” – piano
Ella Owen – Shawn Mendes’ “Mercy” – vocal
Grace Billeci, Alanna Dembo, Karissa McGlynn, Allison Redican and Iasmin Shikhaui – Selena Gomez’s “Slow Down” – dance
Lauren Elefante – “Le Jazz Hot” – dance
Jenna Blacker, Gianna DeMarino, Alessandra Lee, Daniel Lin, Isabella Verderosa and Katelyn Wang – “Who’s on First” - comedy