2008 winners (l–r): Winner Nathalie Stewart, Keenan High School; and runners up Madeline Warrington, Richland Northeast High School; and Jessica Aull, Dutch Fork High School. Nineteen teens will compete in RCPL Teen Idol at 6:30 pm on Thursday, October 22 at the Richland County Public Library located at 1431 Assembly St.

The 2009 Contestants include Jessica Aull, Dutch Fork High School; Demetria Bannister, A.C. Flora High School; Mariel Cuddihee, J.L. Mann High School, Greenville S.C.; Danica Daniels, Hammond School; Will Daniels, Midlands Technical College; Felicia Denny, Eau Claire High School; April Epting, Chapin Middle School; Jessie Di–Clay Fulwood, W.J. Keenan High School; English Grant, A.C. Flora High School; Valerie Issac, W.J. Keenan High School; Arielle N. Martin, Kelly Mill Middle School; Ayana N. Martin, Ridge View High School; Courtney J. Munroe, Blythewood High School ; Skye Roberts, Dent Middle School; Zoe Santiago, Connections Academy; Erica Breonna Scriven, Southeast Middle School; Rachael Spilka, Dutch Fork High School; Shilah Thompson, White Knoll High School; and Desean Wright, Dutch Fork High School.

Contestants will be judged on vocal quality, song selection, projection, and stage presence, and they will compete for the chance to win a variety of prizes, studio time, and the opportunity to sing at a variety of community events.

“Teen Idol provides a forum for young people to explore their talents and interests while highlighting the variety of nonprint resources – CDs, DVDs and more – available at the library,” said Ginger Shuler, RCPL’s chief of Youth Services.

Prizes are being provided by RCPL Teen Idol sponsor Geiger O’Cain Advertising.

Call 929-3470 for more information.