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CHARLESTON -- A winner has been named in the second West Virginia University at Parkersburg's Got Talent contest where the finale showcased a variety of talents including singing, playing, comedy, the spoken word and art.
Olivia Kinder, a student in the Associate of Applied Science Child Development program, was named the 2021 WVU-P's Got Talent winner. Kinder performed "Fires" by Jordan St. Cyr.
"I chose this song because I go through a lot, and I know God is with me no matter what fire I'm in," said Kinder. "I've been singing as long as I can remember, and my family inspires me to do so. I feel like we're always singing together at the house."
Seven performers and four fine arts contestants battled it out during the virtual show on Feb. 25, but only one took home the first-place trophy and $100 cash prize.
In addition to the judges' marks, a People's Choice Vote was calculated into each performers' and artists' scores. This year, WVU-P's Got Talent received over 600 People's Choice Votes as audience members showed support for their favorite contestants.
Other finalists were Valerie Bircher, Kalob Byers, Brandi Bush, Jacob Graham, Ryan Manley, Kimberly Matheny, Cameron Plauche, Lauren Sexton and Hannah Stephens.
To watch the WVU-P's Got Talent grand finale, go to wvup.edu/live or youtube.com/wvuparkersburg. Learn more about the WVU-P's Got Talent show and meet the performers at wvup.edu/talent.