2008
Congratulations Megan Pattison!
2008 Northwest Idol!
Runner-Up: Sam Schneider
3rd Place: Amy Waggerman
PHOTOS
The Independent - article video
THE FINALISTS in order of performance:
- Brittney Ore, singing "I'll Stand By You" - The Pretenders
- Shaylie Murphy, singing "Awaken" - Natalie Grant
- Danielle Jim, "Who Knew?" - Pink
- Jeff Rice, "Mister, Can You Help Me?" - Don Richmond
- Megan Pattison, "Footprints in the Sand" - Leona Lewis
- Sarah Stoltenberg, "Here's to Findin a Good Man" - Danielle Peck
- Janae Riha, "Walking on Sunshine" - Katrina and the Waves
- Sam Schneider, "Endless Night" - The Lion King
- Amy Waggerman, "Alone" - Heart
- Brenda Kay, "Finally" - Fergie
- Konnor Davis - "I Believe I Can Fly" - R Kelly
Featuring special performances by last year's Idol, Josh Huls,
as well as featured entertainment by Don Richmond! Celebrity Judges:
Julia Bradley - KSYZ's Fun Morning Show personality
Rahn Vander Hamm - Principal, Chapman Public School
Linda Stanislav - Grand Island Little Theater Executive Director Master of Ceremonies:
Mr. Ben Lansman - Teacher & Coach, Northwest High School
Admission to Northwest Idol is $5 for adults and $4 for students K-12.
Northwest Idol t-shirts will be available for $10 each. Prizes: 1st Place: $100 Cash - 2nd Place: $75 Cash - 3rd Place: $50 Cash
Funds raised from the competition help support
the Northwest Educational Foundation!
2007
NORTHWEST IDOL: JOSH HULS
Runner-up Idol: Jonah Underwood
3rd place Idol: Marti Gartner
THE FINALISTS:
Order of Performance
(drawn randomly by the performers)
Brian Trump singing “A Long December” as performed by Counting Crows
Jeff Rice singing “Folsom Prison Blues” as performed by Johnny Cash
Eric Livingston singing “With Arms Wide Open ” as performed by Creed
Josh Huls singing “Home” as performed by Michael Buble
Katie Ore singing “Hopelessly Devoted to You” as performed by Olivia Newton-John
Marti Gartner singing “Freedom” as performed by Wynonna Judd
Tiffany Waskowiak singing “Before He Cheats” as performed by Carrie Underwood
Sarah Stoltenberg singing “God’s Will” as performed by Martina McBride
Jonah Underwood singing “Broken Vow” as performed by Josh Groban
Jackie Anderson singing “Taking Care of Business” as performed by Bachman Turner Overdrive
Rachel Jones singing “Get Here” as performed by Oleta Adams
Janae Riha singing "These boots were made for walkin' " as performed by Nancy Sinatra
Celebrity Judges:
Kent Boughton, Master of Ceremonies, NTV Chief Forecaster
Julia Bradley, KSYZ's Fun Morning Show personality
Bob Meyer, City Council President
Liz Osborn Harwart, Northwest Alum & Professional Performer
Featuring a special appearance
by “Taylor Hicks, Sr.”
Prizes:
1st Place - $100 Cash
2nd Place - $75 Cash
3rd Place - $50 Cash
See the GI Independent article Josh was interviewing for HERE
The Northwest Educational Foundation thanks everyone who auditioned, the 12 finalists, all the families and friends who came to cheer on their favorite idol, and our celebrity judges and MC for helping to make the 1st Annual Northwest Idol a success! We'll see you again next year!
