TURNER, LOVERN WIN PIKE CENTRAL BIG SANDY IDOL COMPETITION BUCKLEYS CREEK, Ky. – Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) held its Big Sandy Idol competition at Pike Central High School on Friday, November 14. Big Sandy Idol is sponsored by Gearheart Communications. Nine students participated for coveted spots for the annual Big Sandy Idol regional competition, which will be held in March at the Mountain Arts Center. Celeste Turner was crowned the winner, and Justin Lovern finished as runner-up. Both will advance to the regional competition and have a chance to earn a spot on the Big Sandy Singers, an album recording and other prizes. Emily Lynch was selected as the Appalachian Wireless wildcard winner and will compete against others in a SMS contest for a spot in the championship round of the regional competition. “The talent at Pike Central was absolutely amazing,” said Clayton Case, Director of Fine Arts at BSCTC. “Every year, our participants raise the bar, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.” Students at Pike Central were also treated to a concert by the Big Sandy Singers and Band, an elite group of vocalists and musicians comprised of BSCTC students. Big Sandy Idol will visit Pikeville High School on Friday, November 21. For more information about Big Sandy Idol or the Big Sandy Singers and Band, contact Clayton Case at (606) 886-7388 or email [email protected] or Candace Kelly at (606) 886-7384 or email [email protected]. ### PHOTO CAPTIONS Pike Central Participants Big Sandy Idol held its competition at Pike Central High School on Friday, November 14. Shown are participants Julie Damron, Emily Lynch, Audrey Mullins, Ronnie Williams, Zachary May, Nathan Brinager, Alexis Scarlett, Celeste Turner and Justin Lovern. Pike Central Winners Celeste Turner, left, was named the winner of the Big Sandy Idol competition at Pike Central High School on Friday, November 14. Justin Lovern was runner-up and Emily Lynch was the Appalachian Wireless wildcard winner. Turner and Lovern will advance to the Big Sandy Idol regional competition in March at the Mountain Arts Center. Lynch will have a shot to earn a spot in the championship round through a SMS contest sponsored by Appalachian Wireless
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