Students to belt it out at Hillsdale Idol
Blake Knoblock
Issue date: 11/6/08 Section: News
Chi Omega sorority will hold its second annual Hillsdale Idol competition on Nov. 7.
At least one student from each Greek house will sing a popular song, in the fashion of the American Idol TV show. Several students from honoraries and independents have signed up, and there are still spots available.
Junior Alison Rentschler, a member of Chi Omega and one of the event organizers, said the contest should unite students from many different social groups.
"I think that it is a great way for the school to come together as one," she said. "In the spring we have Mr. Hillsdale, and while this isn't the same type of event, it is still somewhere where students can come together as one body and have a good time."
Ticket proceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which gives presents to children who contract life-threatening illnesses.
"The charity that we donate to is a great one," said junior Abbie Turnbull, the event's other organizer.
Last year each of the three faculty members who judged adopted the persona of an American Idol judge: Associate Professor of History Harold Siegel portrayed Simon Cowell, Associate Professor of Biology Angie Pytel portrayed Paula Abdul and Dean of Men Aaron Petersen portrayed Randy Jackson.
Siegel and Pytel will judge again this year, and Associate Professor of Biology Dan York will act as Randy Jackson.
"If they get Dr. Siegel back, watch out for him," said senior Betsy Stone, who won last year's competition. "Last year I sang an Amy Winehouse song, and Dr. Pytel said that I was better than her, but when Dr. Siegel came up, he was totally opposite, he scared me a little."
The judges only comment on each performance. The crowd's vote determines the winner.
Rentschler said she and Turnbull don't know yet what they'll give away for the championship prize.
"But it will be good," Rentschler said.
Stone offered advice for this year's competitors.
"Smile big, be confident and have fun," she said.
Members of Chi Omega will sell tickets in the Grewcock Student Union at lunchtime everyday until the competition. They cost $3 in advance, and they'll also be available at the door for $4.
The competition will begin at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 in Phillips Auditorium.
At least one student from each Greek house will sing a popular song, in the fashion of the American Idol TV show. Several students from honoraries and independents have signed up, and there are still spots available.
Junior Alison Rentschler, a member of Chi Omega and one of the event organizers, said the contest should unite students from many different social groups.
"I think that it is a great way for the school to come together as one," she said. "In the spring we have Mr. Hillsdale, and while this isn't the same type of event, it is still somewhere where students can come together as one body and have a good time."
Ticket proceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which gives presents to children who contract life-threatening illnesses.
"The charity that we donate to is a great one," said junior Abbie Turnbull, the event's other organizer.
Last year each of the three faculty members who judged adopted the persona of an American Idol judge: Associate Professor of History Harold Siegel portrayed Simon Cowell, Associate Professor of Biology Angie Pytel portrayed Paula Abdul and Dean of Men Aaron Petersen portrayed Randy Jackson.
Siegel and Pytel will judge again this year, and Associate Professor of Biology Dan York will act as Randy Jackson.
"If they get Dr. Siegel back, watch out for him," said senior Betsy Stone, who won last year's competition. "Last year I sang an Amy Winehouse song, and Dr. Pytel said that I was better than her, but when Dr. Siegel came up, he was totally opposite, he scared me a little."
The judges only comment on each performance. The crowd's vote determines the winner.
Rentschler said she and Turnbull don't know yet what they'll give away for the championship prize.
"But it will be good," Rentschler said.
Stone offered advice for this year's competitors.
"Smile big, be confident and have fun," she said.
Members of Chi Omega will sell tickets in the Grewcock Student Union at lunchtime everyday until the competition. They cost $3 in advance, and they'll also be available at the door for $4.
The competition will begin at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 in Phillips Auditorium.
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