JHS talent show reaps $1,500+

JASPER TALENT knows no bounds. Above: David Cleveland-Hadley of the Smelly Cats copped first place along with bandmates Zach Riggins and Caleb Burrows. Courtesy photos

The Smelly Cats dominated the Jasper High School Talent Show Friday night, March 30, but the real winner was the junior-senior prom fund which profited more than $1,500, according to Martha Morian, prom sponsor and talent organizer.

The Smelly Cats, a guitar and drums trio, performed original songs. Sharing the first place trophy David Cleveland-Hadley, Zach Riggins and Caleb Burrows.

Jessica Alvis took second for singing "Only Hope" from AWalk to Remember.

The band/comedy duo of Manuel Bryant and Liam O'Flarety took third place for "How to Compromise."

Autumn Shaver took home the People's Choice award for singing "Anyway" by Martina McBride.

The Golden Bone Award for the Jasper Independent School District staff went to the Parnell Ragtime Girls, Becca Dougharty and Reneisha Chambers playing a piano duet assisted by Martha Johnson, all teachers. The permanent trophy will remain at Parnell until the next talent show.

People's Choice:Autumn Shaver with Golden Bone

Other acts included:

Savion Wright performing "Home" by Michael Buble

Katelyn Dougharty singing "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man," accompanied by Becca Dougharty on piano

Chris Guidry doing a magic act

Nicole Spiller singing "Miss Independent" by Kelly Clarkson

Steven Murry, singing and playing guitar, "Gimme Three Steps"

Kyleigh Smith singing "Respect" by Aretha Franklin

William Settler singing "So Emotional" by Ruben Studder

The Showstoppers dance mix with Katisha Harris, Rudy Hadnot, Amber Grant, Briana Hector, Talove Grant, Asia Williams, Rakia Verrett and Janice Shelby

Parnell Ragtime Girls