Every year students of JP Stevens have an opportunity to present their hard work and talents through the competitive and friendly JPS Got Talent show. Students from all four grade levels come together to express their passion for art in different ways and showcase their expertise on a large stage in front of family and friends. 

On December 9, 2022, JP students witnessed a plethora of multitalented dancers, musicians, singers, and baton twirlers. Organized by Mr. Baer and the Student Council, this show allowed the audience to experience their peers’ abilities and see them partake in extraordinary talents.

The two hosts, seniors Dev Doshi and Hritika Shah, greatly improved the engagement of the audience by introducing the classic children’s show The Fairly Odd Parents to the event, allowing everyone to see each talent almost as a superpower. Around 300 people attended this event which highlights the closeness of the JP Stevens community. 

Musicians such as sophomore Vansh Singhal, played the song “Golden Hour” by JVKE on the piano. Similarly, senior Sanika Godbole’s rendition of Beyonce’s “Halo” was appreciated by the students and families alike as she demonstrated the complexity of the song. Freshman Joseph Moran, who placed second in the competition, presented an artful demonstration of baton twirling. 

“Participating in JPS Got Talent was an amazing experience because it allowed me to showcase my passion and love for the baton in front of my peers,” said Joseph. “Seeing how much support and appreciation I was receiving from the audience proved to me that others enjoyed my performance and I hope I have helped increase appreciation for this wonderful art.”

As much fun as the contestants had performing, the audience had equal amounts of fun watching the acts.

“Every audience member was given some sort of itinerary ahead of time which had the numbers 1-3 on a page to vote for their favorite. This engaged the audience even more, so from an audience perspective, I would say it made it more fun,” said freshman Kavya Joshi.

JPS Got Talent is a way for the school’s community to come together and appreciate the wide variety of hidden talents every individual holds. JPS Got Talent was a massive success with sophomore Divija Bapat coming in first, freshman Joseph Moran in second, and freshman Aiman Shaik in third. Families and friends of the contestants were taken aback by the immense amount of talent that graced the event and the joy they experienced by watching it with their loved ones.

“I thoroughly enjoyed all the performances because it shows how much talent is hidden inside of us that we do not get to share,” said freshman Prabajan Immareddy. “I was so happy and proud to see my close friends Aiman and Joseph performing and placing in the end.”