JACKSON STUDENTS PERFORM IN MID-SOUTH FAIR CONTEST

Two Jackson High School students recently competed in the Youth Talent Contest at the Mid-South Fair in Memphis, Tenn.

Alisha Walther, a junior, and senior Kristin Swinford performed vocal solos and placed in the top eight among more than 35 contestants in two separate competitions.

Walther had finished first and Swinford second in the Youth talent Contest at Jackson Homecomers.

Both girls recently also were named to the All-District Choir. Both are voice students of Lori Shaffer at the Southeast Missouri Music Academy.

Walther is the daughter of Richard and Carolyn Walther. Swinford is the daughter of Kenneth and Lisa Swinford.