By Jessica Correa—

As part of a plan to strengthen the student body and demonstrate just how special we are, the PBS-IS team sponsored a talent show on June 6. This well attended event showcased the talents of many of our PHS students. The PHS Band drum line kicked off the event with an exciting demonstration of their percussion abilities. Another interesting and really different instrumental musical group was the Steel Pans. Both bands were great and they demonstrated their ability well.

There were many singing acts too. Jasmine King was first with “I Was Here,” later, Raquel Simon sang, “Can’t Take That Away From Me.” Estephany Flores sand “Halo” to great applause, and Khadijah Malloy sang, “Falling,” which was also well received. Other songs were “Brand New Me,” by Shanik Garcia.

The girls weren’t the only singers though. Representing the boys were Table Cypher, with and original work of rap. This was a highlight of the evening because it was original. This song was not an interpretation of someone else’s song. It was his. One of my favorites was seeing Yamile Butler and Mr. Tourian playing guitars and singing in a male duet of the song, “More Than Words.”

We have some talented dancers in the school too. Mansi Rana did the “Barssore,” and Dhaval Rana did an athletic Indian Mix. There were many other song renditions and some other dancing. Everyone was entertained and had their eyes opened to the fact that Passaic has talent.