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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

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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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