Meet the Idols
Get to know the Top 15 contestants of the West Virginia University singing competition
Published: Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Updated: Thursday, September 9, 2010 00:09
Alyssa Fazzini
MAJOR: Criminology
CLASS: Junior
HOMETOWN: Pittsburgh
FAVORITE ARTISTS: John Mayer, Norah Jones, Bob Marley, Cookie Monsta, Lil Wayne
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: Well, it would definitely go to one of the 529 bills I owe sadly.
Amanda Hughart
MAJOR: Dentistry
CLASS: Graduate student
HOMETOWN: Big Chimney, W.Va.
FAVORITE ARTISTS: John Mayer, U2, Brian McKnight, Michael Jackson, Jessica Simpson,
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: Go to Disney World! No really, I would probably put it in savings for a special occasion.
Amy Gabehart
MAJOR: Athletic training
CLASS: Junior
HOMETOWN: Hamlin, W.Va.
FAVORITE ARTISTS: Miranda Lambert, Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood, Sara Evans
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: I would go to Disney World. Just kidding ... I would save for future expenses such as car trouble or bills that I'll need to pay.
Chelsea Malone
MAJOR: General studies
CLASS: Freshman
HOMETOWN: Morgantown, W.Va.
FAVORITE ARTISTS: Jason Aldean
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: Because I'm paying my way through college, I would definitely put it toward school. Well, maybe I'd buy some clothes first.
Chelsi Wade
MAJOR: Nursing
CLASS: Sophomore
HOMETOWN: Blacksville, W.Va.
FAVORITE ARTISTS: Jason Aldean
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: As many things as I could. I would buy me new singing apparel like new cowgirl boots, and I'm sure it would come in handy being that I am a college student and all.
Daniel Whiteman
MAJOR: Wildlife and Fisheries
CLASS: Senior
HOMETOWN: Wiley Ford, W.Va.
FAVORITE ARTISTS: Alice in Chains, Red Hot Chili Peppers
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: If I were to win I would use the money for whatever I may need after graduation.
Farah Famouri
MAJOR: Forensic science
CLASS: Freshman
HOMETOWN: Morgantown, W.Va.
FAVORITE ARTISTS: Ben Folds, The Police
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: I would probably save most of it and use the rest for my daily expenses.
Jennifer Fritschy
MAJOR: General studies
CLASS: Freshman
HOMETOWN: Yardley, P.a.
FAVORITE ARTISTS: The Beatles, Dave Matthews Band
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: I would probably save it.
Jilsel Harris
MAJOR: Social work
CLASS: Junior
HOMETOWN: Philadelphia
FAVORITE ARTISTS: N/A
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: I would probably spend the money on trying to really get my music career started and maybe something random.
Kasey Jagger
MAJOR: Forensic science
CLASS: Sophomore
HOMETOWN: Somers Point, N.J.
FAVORITE ARTISTS: N/A
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: Winning the $1,000 would allow me to sponsor two kids and send them to the summer camp for autistic children.
Katelyn Peretti
MAJOR: Elementary education
CLASS: Senior
HOMETOWN: Ridgeley, W.Va.
FAVORITE ARTISTS: Carrie Underwood
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: I would put the money toward school and student loans.
Kayla Carter
MAJOR: Criminology
CLASS: Senior
HOMETOWN: Branchland, W.Va.
FAVORITE ARTISTS: Rascal Flatts
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: I could put it toward moving and getting settled in a new job/location. I've always wanted to go back to Nashville and record some music.
Lauren Cipperly
MAJOR: Fashion merchandising
CLASS: Junior
HOMETOWN: Monroe Twshp, N.J.
FAVORITE ARTISTS: The Fray, Maroon 5
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: I would donate it to cancer research. It runs in my family, and I hope that sometime soon they find a cure.
Meghan Carlson
MAJOR: Public relations
CLASS: Junior
HOMETOWN: Pittsburgh
FAVORITE ARTISTS: Jason Mraz, Joshua Radin
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: Finish paying off my car and shop.
Michael Martin
MAJOR: Broadcast journalism
CLASS: Freshman
HOMETOWN: Bellmore, N.Y.
FAVORITE ARTISTS: John Mayer
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE $1,000 TOP PRIZE?: I would probably use the $1000 dollars for my college tuition.


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