Newman Smith Students Compete at Carrollton's Got Talent

Grand Prize winner Kimberly Rivera brought the house down with her rendition of "It's a Man's Wiorld"

Newman Smith High School students took to the stage on May 24th for the first-ever "Carrollton's Got Talent" talent competition.  The event, which was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Carrollton-Farmers Branch, as well as the City of Carrollton and the Carrollton Switchyard Fesitval, featured many up-and-coming talents.  Kimberly Rivera took home the Grand Prize with her powerful rendition of James Brown's "It's a Man's World".  Ms. Rivera will get the opportunity to perform live at the Switchyard Festival in November, and will also receive a two-hour recording session at the Texas Music Factory.  Second place honors - and a check for $100.00 - went to Leah Varghese.  Third place went to the Promised Land dancers, featuring Victor Parlette, Nicholas Nguyen, Calvin Nguyen, Alexandra Sanchez, Darius B, Minkya Cairo, and Cristian Dan Tugn, who also received a check for $100.00.