NewsJuly 30, 2010
The preliminary round of the talent contest was a big draw at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in the show, with the top finishers moving on to the final round on Friday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

"Black and Gold" performs during the dance category for ages six through twelve during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com "Black and Gold" performs during the dance category for ages six through twelve during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Rides light up the sky at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Rides light up the sky at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Sidney Robertson performs "Busy Child" during the dance category for ages six through twelve during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Sidney Robertson performs "Busy Child" during the dance category for ages six through twelve during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

"American Bandstand" performs during the dance category for ages six through twelve during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com "American Bandstand" performs during the dance category for ages six through twelve during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Elijah Gahm performs his "Yo-Yo Man" act during the dance and variety category for ages thirteen to twenty-one during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Elijah Gahm performs his "Yo-Yo Man" act during the dance and variety category for ages thirteen to twenty-one during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Rachel Colyer performs "Feelin Good" during the dance and variety category for ages thirteen through twenty-one during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Rachel Colyer performs "Feelin Good" during the dance and variety category for ages thirteen through twenty-one during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Catie Dovin performs "Put your Records On" during the dance category for ages six through twelve during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Catie Dovin performs "Put your Records On" during the dance category for ages six through twelve during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Elijah Gahm performs his "Yo-Yo Man" act during the dance and variety category for ages thirteen to twenty-one during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Elijah Gahm performs his "Yo-Yo Man" act during the dance and variety category for ages thirteen to twenty-one during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

The crowd cheers on performers during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The crowd cheers on performers during the preliminary round of the talent show at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in this year's contest. Thursday's top performers will advance to the finals on Friday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

The Ferris Wheel towers over the crowds at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The Ferris Wheel towers over the crowds at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson, Mo., on Thursday, July 29, 2010.
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The preliminary round of the talent contest was a big draw at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Twenty-six acts participated in the show, with the top finishers moving on to the final round on Friday.

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