Taking Center Stage: SU students showcase their talents during the Junior-Senior week Apollo night

On Tuesday, March 3, students gathered in the Cotillion Ballroom to showcase their talents. Apollo Night was hosted by Cameron Linson and presented by the junior class. The event showcased student talents and a special performance by Kourtney Heart.
In typical Apollo fashion, there was a podium for good luck, comedy, and of course a “Sandman”. In true Southern fashion, students danced to the beats of DJ PK 1. Heart, a New Orleans native, opened the show. Despite her 15 minute delay in arrival, the audience was wowed as they engaged with her during the performance. Heart had students on their feet as she sung “My Boy”. There was also a special performance from rapper Boo Milton.
Performances included a Lauryn Hill medley, original raps and songwriting, and even break dancing. Students were encouraged to “boo” if they didn’t like a contestant’s presentation, and to cheer if they did. Some participants did stumble, but tried their hardest to recover in order to avoid the jeers of the Sandman.
Miss Junior, Mar’Lesha Hollins also greeted the crowd to share her charitable efforts for St. Jude patient Jordyn Minor, who is currently suffering from Leukemia.
Students enjoyed the event, and many said they would definitely want to be present at another.
“I really enjoyed the performances, even though some people didn’t do as well,” said Ashley Collins, a sophomore Biology major. “I think it allowed students to be themselves and have fun,” Collins finished.
Some students also believed the talent show helped some people come out of their shell, and maybe even relieve some stress.
“I think it was really fun,” said junior Sociology major Darren Jones. “It’s nice to see students showcase their talents instead of always being about school and class,” Darren finished.