One dozen talented Freeport High School students were given the chance to sing before a panel of judges and an enthusiastic audience for the opportunity to be crowned as the first Freeport Idol.
The competition was based on the popular "American Idol" TV series. These 12 finalists culled from earlier auditions were introduced one by one to perform before a panel of judges and the audience at Freeport High School auditorium. The three judges were accomplished vocalist and Board of Education President Debra Mulé, professional singer and voice-over artist Royale Mosely, and Broadway actor and musician Jason Michael Webb.
After each performance, the judges constructively critiqued each singer and offered supportive advice. Vocal teacher Tim Warner served as emcee of the after-school event. "All of our performers were spectacular," said District Coordinator of the Arts Ann-Marie Hudley Simmons. "And what can I say about our finalists? They're all winners as far as I am concerned."
The four finalists were Victoria Baez, Jasmine Euell, Shijuan Williams and Stephanie Workman. Each then had to sing one more song. Shijuan Williams was the overall winner of Freeport Idol and received a prize of $125.
