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March 15, 2008 - The 4th Annual Woody Gap Gong and Talent Show is an evening of song, comedy, and dance with door prizes, tempting snacks, and lots of digital cameras. Proud parents, faculty, and classmates cheer on their favorites and call for the “gong” when warranted.

Sponsored by the Woody Gap Student Council, the event draws over 200 people to the school cafeteria and auditorium for a spaghetti dinner and “show.” It’s an event not to be missed for residents of Suches, Georgia. Even storms and threats of tornados don’t dampen the spirited crowd and brave performers.

Act One of The Gong Show began with puppets Sonny and Cher singing “I’ve got you Babe.” Next, last year’s winners Landon Tritt and William Pruitt rocked the house with a fantastic “Rock Medley.” Ivy LeCroy, April Turner, Corey Fischer, Bretney Langston, Johnah Langston, and Becky Lance took their turns at the mike with songs. All of these young singers gave heartfelt performances that made the judges’ job that much harder.

Dylan and Hannah Mott did a classic rendition of John Lennon’s “Imagine” with Yoko Ono (Hannah) on keyboards and John (Dylan) playing guitar. Crystal Bagley, Ciara Aponte, Brooklyn Wood, Morgan Pruitt, and the Quicksilver Cloggers kept the audience’s feet tapping with their lively dance routines.

Andy Friesen, the Unknown Comic, 10101110011, the King, Colton Anderson, Logan Wood, Dakota Etheridge, the Bishop, and the Municipal Midgets also did their part to entertain the crowd with everything from dreadlocks and painted bellies to strobe lights and dancing computers. According to audience reaction, a couple of young stand-up comics are ready for the Tonight Show!

Woody Gap Student Council would like to thank host and judges George Vanvoorhis, Terry Pickelsimer, Lexi Adkins, Adam Barton, the sound system crew, the sponsors, and everyone else that put in many hours of hard work. Without them the show would not have been possible.