Morningside High School Spring Talent Show 2018
2018 Morningside High School
Spring Talent Show
On Friday May 11, 2018, Morningside High School held its Spring talent show. This years event honored MHS alumni Sandra Beltran Cerna and featured a tribute by one of MHS very own team members Ms. Maisha Hughes. Guest Performers also included Jessica Eslait & Comedian Memphis Will.
The Talent Show Judges






Left to Right: Mr. Bryan Lackey, MHS Band Director, Ms. Maisha Hughes, MHS Psychologist, Ms. Debra Decker, Art Teacher, Ms. Carol Raines-Brown, professional singer and former IUSD board member and Brandon Rainey, professional producer, writer and director.
Talent Show Winners
Junior Fraternities: Steppers Category
First Place Trophy
The Kappa League Step Crew

Click to the right to view a snippet of the groups performance.
Honorable Mention
The Sigma Beta Club Step Crew
Vocalist Category
First Place Trophy
Jazmine Skye and her rendition of "Listen" by Beyonce.

Click to the right to view a snippet of her performance.


Honorable Mention
Victoria Villalpando
Monserat Martinez
Asharie Dathard
Ruby Lopez
Aracely Alavarado
Dance and Actors Category
First Place Trophy
Dance Routine by Jazmine Skye and Jaelynne Johnson from the soundtrack of Yolanda Adams album entitled "The Battle".

Clic to the right to view a snippet of the dance groups performance.


Honorable Mention
Alan Gomez



A special dance tribute to MHS Seniors, Mothers and Guest of Honor Sandra Beltran Cerna


Professional Dancer and IUSD Psychologist Ms. Maisha Hughes
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Sandra is a MHS alumni and received the best actress award in 2014. After her alumni performance in February 2017, she was injured in an automobile accident which left her in in critical condition. This years show was dedicated to Sandra and she was also acknowledged with a honorary Oscar for her strength, talent and dedication to MHS.


Sandra, MHS Alumni Sandra Beltran Cerna, Mr. Slack and Sandra's parents



Production Crew of IUSD Students & Alumni

Fernando Olemdo-Director of Sound
Jamell Briggs (MHS Alumni): Assistant Sound Technician
Jodelyn Barraza: Assistant Production Chief
Maria Galindo (MHS Alumni)-Curtains
Stephanie Pacheo: Production Assistant
Veronica Muro: Spotlights
Elysse Aguliar: Spotlights
Natalie Zacarias: Spotlights
William Chicas: Production Assistant
Jose Qunitero: Production Assistant
Noel Franco: Production Assistant
Jesse Lizarraga: Production Assistant
Robert Watson: Production Assistant
Behind-the-Scenes Support

Traci Ghlolar-Principal
Kimberly Kirkwood-Vice Principal, Curriculum/ Instruction
Jevon Davis-Vice Principal, Discipline and Athletics
Edie Conner- Activities Director
Otis Lockett-Academic Counselor
Janice Thomas- Academic Counselor

Donations: Beverly Silsbee and MHMAA Alumni
Box Office and Ticket Sales: Monique Robinson
Baynah Corbin
Ushers: Kappa League, Omega Gents, Sigma Beta Club
Programs & Fliers: Anthony Magee
Concession: My Sisters Keeper






Special Thank You to
IUSD Teacher & Event MC
Mr. Slack
for organizing the talent show for the past 7 years in Morningside High School.
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