Norwell Show Choirs Triumph at Southwestern

Norwell’s mixed show choir completed a first Saturday.

For the first time in their history, the Knight Moves completed a full season undefeated in Small Mixed Choir competition, with a season record of 27-0 from their five competitions.

Competing in the 12th Annual Ohio Valley Showcase at Southwestern High School Saturday, the Knight Moves outpointed Monrovia, Princeton and South Dearborn to win the Small Mixed Choir Division. Norwell also won the caption awards for Best Choreography and Best Vocals, with Tim McBride named as Norwell’s Best Performer.

The Knight Stars also finished strongly, with another Women’s Division title under their belts. The Knight Stars topped Lawrence North, Plainfield and Castle, to finish their season with a 22-1 record.

The Knight Stars also won the caption awards for Best Choreography and Best Vocals, with Paige Meyer named as Norwell’s Best Performer.

In the Solo Divison, Blake Lampton again excelled, placing third.

The Norwell Middle School choir, the Knight Sounds also competed at Southwesetrn, Friday evening, claiming a close second runner-up behind Edgewood and South Dearborn. Greendale also contested the event, giving the Knight Sounds a 3-3 record for the season.

Gavin Drew was named Norwell’s Best Performer in the Middle School Division.

The Knight Moves also contested the special “open Division competition that formed the evening portion of the event, claiming second runner up behind Large Mixed Division choirs from Colerain and Plainfield.

Several seniors made their final competition appearances for Norwell Saturday. Brandi Albright, Brittany Blazier, Katelyn Johnson, Cam Konuch, Blake Lampton, Taylor Morris, Austin Quintana and Erica Tucker all brought their high school competition career to a close at the event.

All will however return to the stage with the Knight Moves and Knight Stars for Norwell’s two remaining special productions, to be held at the high school.

On April 10, the annual Norwell Pork Chop Supper, will be held, while on April 30 and May 1, Norwell’s show choirs will conclude their program for the year with their annual Spring Music Show.

Many thanks once again to Denny and Kathy Meyer for the results and photos.