Multicultural Talent Show Held

On October 24, New England Tech held its first Multicultural Talent Show. The talent show was organized through Student Support Services and the hard work of Ilimita "Cutie" Johnson, a Video and Radio Production Technology student.

The concept for the talent show began when Tammy Capezza and Elaine Townsend of Student Support Services asked Ilimita Johnson, whom everyone knows as Cutie, about her singing experiences. Cutie and her twin sister have made several gospel CDs, and Cutie also sings at several churches and has done backup vocal for several groups. Cutie was very excited about the idea for a talent show and asked her peers if anyone would be interested in participating. She was certain the school was brimming with talent.

Cutie was the main organizer and host, and also sang. The rest of the organizers of the show were: Jared Mattone who helped organize the sound and stage; Camron Gregoire and Leslie Johnson who DJ'd; and Frederick Espacia who offered a lot of assistance.

The following is a list of talent that appeared at the show: Debbie Webster and Marisa Brandy danced; Shanaira "Smally" Rey recited a poem and did a chant; Steve Lawrence played guitar and also sang; John Richardson sang acapella and recited a poem; Yolanda Denice sang; Paris Mack did rap and freestyle; Nicole Stackhouse sang; Kenneth Serrant sang acapella; Eugene Spellman and David Caba did poetry in motion (freestyle) and Patrick Brown danced.

NEIT is planning to host another talent show in February 2002.

Front Row, from left: Cutie Johnson, Patrick Brown, David Caba and Eugene Spellman. Back Row: Jared Mattone, Frederick Espacia, Shanaira "Smally" Rey, Marissa Brandy, Debbie Webster and Paris Mack