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High School Sophomore National Finalists - Top 10!
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Congratulations to our National Finalists! The judges have ranked the finalists in each age group. It wasn't easy. Below are the High School Sophomore Top 10! In the coming days we'll be counting down the Top 10 for each age group on social media and updating the website with further results.

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National Finalists - Top 10



Rivers Harris

4th Place National Finalist, 3rd Place San Diego Regional Honoree  Certificate
High School Sophomore - San Diego
San Diego Musical Theatre - No More Fear from Freaky Friday



Kyle Hoffmaster

#7 National Finalist, 2nd Place Arizona Regional Honoree  Certificate
High School Sophomore - Arizona
Dreamer in Disguise from Carrie



Melanie Jimenez

* National Champion *  Certificate
High School Sophomore - San Diego
San Diego Junior Theatre - How Far I'll Go from Moana
Bio: Melanie has been performing on-stage since she was seven years old. With professional training in dance, singing, acting, and instruments such as piano, guitar, and bass guitar, she is capable of playing many different roles within a production. To date, Melanie has performed in various different live stage productions such as Moana Jr., Newsies Jr., Peter and the Starcatcher, and Pippin with the Francis Parker Drama Club, as well as the San Diego Junior Theatre.
Melanie has been part of various youth bands, which perform at community events and fundraisers all over Southern California. She is currently in SolidJAM Band, which was established in December of 2018. Melanie is also very involved with her community. She is a proud Filipino-American and works to spread awareness about her culture by performing at annual Filipino community events, partaking in organizations that promote Filipino pride and power, and staying true to her roots. She has been a member of the San Diego United Lions Club (under its youth organizations: Leos and Cubs) since 2013, and works to raise money for the club's chosen charities by using her talent.



Emma Ragen

#9 National Finalist, 5th Place San Diego Regional Honoree  Certificate
High School Sophomore - San Diego
Changing My Major from Fun Home



Aquila Sol

* National Runner-Up * & 2nd Place San Diego Regional Honoree  Certificate
High School Sophomore - San Diego
Ovation Theatre - After All of This and Everything from Freaky Friday



Turner Tecmire

#8 National Finalist, Eastern Regional Champion  Certificate
High School Sophomore - Arkansas
Bio: Turner Tecmire just completed her sophomore year at Northside High School in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She is a member of the N'Steppers dance team, active in her school choir and her church, competitive in NATS competitions both at the state and regional level, and loves all things musical theater and dance. She is not alone in her ambitious pursuit of the Broadway stage and looks forward to sharing her talents and love of the arts in the future.
Northside High School - Don't Rain on My Parade from Funny Girl



Riley Thornton

3rd Place National Finalist, Arizona Regional Champion  Certificate
High School Sophomore - Arizona
The Streets of Dublin from A Man of No Importance



Maggie Weller

5th Place National Finalist, 4th Place San Diego Regional Honoree  Certificate
High School Sophomore - San Diego
Vanilla Ice Cream from She Loves Me



Olivia Woodward-Shaw

#10 National Finalist, 3rd Place Arizona Regional Honoree  Certificate
High School Sophomore - Arizona
Dead Mom from Beetlejuice



Mackenzie Wrap

5th Place National Finalist, Orange County Regional Champion  Certificate
High School Sophomore - Orange County
Blues in the Night