Twenty one middle and high school students were judged by volunteers Kyle Aarons, Christy Comeau-Pierce, and Jocelyn Miller who gave comments about performances and eventually chose the winners.

The first place prize of $100 went to last year’s winner, seventh grader Emelia Bailey, who sang “Bring Him Home” from “Les Miserables.” When asked how it felt winning two years in a row she replied, “It is really exciting. But honestly, it is not about winning a contest. I just really love getting the opportunity to perform for an audience,” proving that her personality truly matches her beautiful singing.

The second place prize of $75 went to eighth grader Tessa Dol, who stunned the crowd with a spot-on performance of Adele’s “All I Ask.”

Senior Kalie Perry took home the third place prize of $50 with another crowd pleasing Adele song, “When We Were Young.”

Sophomore Julie Cooper won the People’s Choice Award with her enchanting playing of the ukulele and singing of “La Vie En Rose.”

Other crowd favorites included Kasey Cummings and her performance of “How Can It Be,” by Lauren Daigle; Isaac Martel’s impressive multitasking piano skills demonstrated through “For Forever,” a Dear Evan Hansen song; and Anya Mazaris-Atkinso’s and Sierra Cummings’ rendition of “Fix You,” by Coldplay.

Year after year this show continues to bring out the best Gorham has to offer, from the smallest violin player to the biggest high school chamber singer, and this year was no exception. Gorham’s Got Talent is a place for anyone of any age to exhibit their skills, and, as Tessa Dol said, in “a really great and positive environment.”