Locals get to be stars at Marysville Strawberry Festival’s Talent Show

MARYSVILLE – A mom of two from Granite Falls won the overall title, but there were many local winners at the Marysville Strawberry Festival Talent Show June 14 at Marysville-Pilchuck High School.

MARYSVILLE – A mom of two from Granite Falls won the overall title, but there were many local winners at the Marysville Strawberry Festival Talent Show June 14 at Marysville-Pilchuck High School.

Jessica Jackson was named the overall winner, singing “Follow Your Heart.”

Other results:

Dance, ages 3-7

1. Dorothy Ross, Ashlyn Hagar, Ellie Martin and Eva Espinoza. Ages 6-7 from Marysville, jazz dance to “Rotten to the Core.”

2. McKinnley Rae Myers, 3, Arlington, jazz dance to “Mama I’m a Big Girl Now.”

3. Hailey Nelson and Sophia Johnson, ages 4 and 5, Arlington, jazz dance to “Poodles in Paris.”

Dance and music, 8-9

1. Grace Tift, 8, Stanwood, jazz dance to “Feelin’ Good.”

2. Reif Stevenson, 8, Lake Stevens, piano to “Russian Folk Dance.”

3. Abigail Sarr, 9, Marysville, piano to “Alpine Polka.”

Dance, 9-10

1. Emma Griffith, 9, Arlington, open acro to “Torn.”

2. Isabella Lawson, 10, Marysville, rhythmic gymnastics to “Hot Tamales.”

3. Klara Darby, 10, Marysville, lyrical to “Hallalujah.”

Variety, 10-11

1. Trey Call, 10, of Marysville, juggling to “Beats.”

2. Roman Soriano-Sanchez, 10, Camano Island, sang “One Call Away.”

3. Ellie Sarr and Laird Marlatt, both 11, Marysville and Lake Stevens, vocal-piano to “Phantom of the Opera.”

Variety, 12-14

1. Merary and Neftaly Galvan, 14 and 12, Marysville, duet of “You Make Me Brave.”

2. Kennedy Elsner, 14, Arlington, rhythmic gymnastics dance to “Crystalize.”

Vocal-piano, 14-15

1. Victoria Steward, 14, Marysville, performing “Skyfall.”

2. Ashlynn Stetler, 15, Marysville, performing “Love in the Dark.”

Variety, age 16

1. Zeke Basher, 16, Arlington, sang and play ukulele to “Aloha for Now.”

2. Rachell Stallcup, 16, Marysville, lyrical dance to “Falling in Love.”

Groups

1. Kung Fu Northwest, martial arts exhibition.

2. The Jazz Folder Band, Totem Middle School, “Blues in Hoss Flat.”

Adult 1

1. Jessica Jackson, Granite Falls, sang “Follow Your Heart.”

2. Danny Stevens, Everett, sang “To Make You Feel My Love.”

Adult 2

1. Marvin Fritz, Everett, original song “Hard Work.”

2. Dennis Sigler, Everett, sang “Can’t Help Falling in Love with You.”

The judges were Kate Moore, Bekki Bingham, Javier Aranda, D’Weanna Moell and Fritz King. Ted Wright was the emcee. Last year’s overall winner, Abby Hau, also performed. Keith Taylor sang the National Anthem.