Malad’s Got Talent has been one of the highlights of the Fourth of July events for years.  The competition is divided up into two divisions—the 12 and under, and the 13 and over—and awards a first, second, and third place in each of the divisions.  This year, a combination of singing, dancing, musicianship, skills, and talents were on display.  Ne’Cole and Bobby Tracy, proprietors of the White Robin event venue, were the emcees of the event.

The Finals of Malad’s Got Talent were held in the evening on Tuesday to a full house of those ready to cheer on their favorites.  The under 12 category began with a performance by “Fun Size Dance Party,” featuring Jersyn Shulz and Seth Huckaby performing a lip synch skit in the form of little people against a black backdrop.  The next, very young, performers were Avie Langston and Colton Batelaan, who had performed the “Baby Shark Dance” the night before trying out some additional material.  Lexi Crowther then performed a choreographed dance number, after which Temperance Garrett sang a Taylor Swift rendition.  Briggs Ketchall played an onstage keyboard/piano.  Joseph Angell showed off his bullwhipping skills, ending with a comic jump roping session.  Kyson and Lexie Price then demonstrated a number of flips and tricks under the title of “Gym Parkour”.  

In the 13 and up category, Jeremy and Holly Shepherd performed the musical standard “Anything You Can Do (I can Do Better)” as a duet, followed by a solo vocal performance from Natalie Webster.  Singer/guitarist Lindsay Robinson performed George Strait for the crowd as the sun began to set, followed by a vocal and piano performance by Sadie Angell.  The Webster Sisters ended the performance with a song and dance version of “The Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B.”

After the judges had tabulated their votes, the 12 and under winners were the following: 3rd place ($50) to Temperance Garrett, 2nd place ($75) to Joseph Angell, and 1st place ($100) to Jersyn Shulz and Seth Huckaby.  The winners were also given giftbags and certificates from CWC and Bammas.

In the 13 and up category, 3rd place ($100) was awarded to Sadie Angell, 2nd place ($200) to the Webster Sisters, and 1st place ($300) to Lindsay Robinson.

All of the finalists joined the emcees on stage for a last hurrah to the audience.