WOR Radio’s 5th Annual Shining Star Talent Search features 2 local teens in the top twenty-five. The two teens, one from RHS and one IHSS, are eligible to win $1,500 and an additional $7,500 will go to their school. The local high school students have succeeded so far in a competition that was open to youth in grades 7-thru-12 throughout the tri-state area. WOR has a long tradition in supporting local communities, and pop-icon Deborah Gibson attributes her win in one contest with helping to launch her career.

Residents have until May 23rd to vote for either Daniela DiPasquale or Brianna Meese. The voting concludes on Tuesday, May 26th and the top 6 will be announced on May 28th with a new round of voting. Clicking on the pictures below will bring readers directly to the page where the contestants song is available to play and they can cast their vote.

Brianna Meese

Daniela DiPasquale

Brianna Meese, 11th Grade, Indian Hills High School : singing “Indian Bell Song” from the Opera Lakme.

Daniela DiPasquale, 12th Grade, Ramapo High School: singing “Come Ready and See Me” by Richard Hundley