Hooked On Talent

There were not enough awards for the amount of H.O.T. talent at Backus Auditorium Friday evening. Doug Piekarski took home Best Audience Response award for “Pretty Vegas.” Above, John Streiff sang “Suspicious Minds” as Elvis. Third place winner Brittany Hayes sang “Only One.” Ward Merrill, of Citizens for Backus, said this was the fullest he’s seen the auditorium. A whimsical performance of “Popular” was performed by Nicole Rom. Aela Mackintosh delivered a sultry “I’m No Good” by Amy Whinehouse. Second place went to the band ForthAngel, of the Falls. Staff photo by Faye Whitbeck