Shining in the Spotlight

2026 NHS Annual Talent Show

Antonio Rojas and Darren Hartley • February 3, 2026

The NHS held their annual talent show on the evening of January 23. There were 12 acts in total, providing a variety of unique performances for the audience to enjoy!

Congratulations to the winners! Middle School winners were Audrey Kanavel and Leah Frye with their gymnastics act. The High School Winners were Darren Hartley and Gracie Reiss with their Little Shop of Horrors (spring musical) preview of “Suddenly Seymour.”

Special thanks to the NHS Talent Show Committee who made this possible: Antonio Rojas, Madeline Bartlett, Madison Shade, and Mrs. McCoy.

(the list of participants can been seen below gallery)

OPENING:

Boots – Mrs. McCoy

ELEMENTARY:

Big Bad Wolf – Thomas Groshong

Reflection – Charlotte Groshong

Billie Jean – Carson Zeigler

MIDDLE SCHOOL:

Lost Boy – Caitlyn Van Slyke

The Laugh Factory – Clayton Stryker & Jordan Smith

The Ballad of Jane Doe – Alaina Potts

Fight Song – Jada Boucher

Gymnastics – Audrey Kanavel & Leah Frye

HIGH SCHOOL:

Stargazing – Joseph Van Slyke

Cup Song – Amaiyah Smith

Little Shop of Horrors Preview – Darren Hartley & Gracie Reiss

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About the Contributors

Antonio Rojas, Editor, Photographer

Antonio Rojas is a senior who is in Fredericktown’s National Honor Society. He acts and models professionally outside of school. He plans to continue in that industry.

Darren Hartley, Editor, Photographer

Darren Hartley is a senior who participates in cross country, track, choir, and the drama club. He is also in Fredericktown’s National Honor Society. Darren wants a job that demonstrates his creativity, but as of now is undecided.