Business Club Sponsors 'Eastern Idol' Contest
(Press Release 01-30-06)
Hank Mooney, Office of Public Information

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The Eastern Phi Beta Lambda business club is inviting students to join in the fun as they search for an “Eastern Idol.” They are looking for those who have singing ability and those who think they have singing ability.

The contest will be held Tuesday, February 7, and Thursday, February 9, in Mitchell Hall auditorium. All contestants will perform Tuesday evening before a panel of judges (Simon has nothing on this crew!). Finalists will perform Thursday for the title of “Eastern Idol.” Eastern’s business club, Phi Beta Lambda, is sponsoring the event.

“We are really excited about the contest,” said PBL co-advisor Linda Morgan. “Money raised will be used to purchase equipment for the KiBois Women’s Shelter, a home for battered and abused women and their children.”

Tuesday evening will also provide an opportunity for students to display their talents as they enter the contest to “Imitate Your Favorite American Idol. Contestants may imitate a true singing idol or an American idol favorite.

A contestant must be a student at Eastern Oklahoma State College and pre-register by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 6. Entry forms may be picked up in the Dean’s office or from one of the PBL sponsors—Mrs. Linda Morgan, Mrs. Debbie Layton, or Mrs. Estella Bennett-Mask.

The public is invited to attend both nights. Admission fee is $2 per night. Children under six are admitted free.

“The audience will play a key role in selecting the winner,” Morgan added. “On the final night, there will be jars available for audience members to ‘vote’ for their favorite ‘idol’ by placing money in the contestant’s jar. The money collected for each contestant plus the judges’ score will determine the winner.”

For more information, contact Eastern Oklahoma State College Student Activities Director Amy Fair, 918.465.1824