Aspiring performers are always looking for a way and a place to show others what they are good at – and that’s where Battle of the Ages talent show comes to play.

This is the first year that the now defunct Battle of the Bands competition was revamped to become more of a school-wide talent show that incorporates student and teacher performances.

Whether it was singing, acting, dancing or rapping, there was something for everyone to see.

“My favorite thing about Battle of the Ages was that it allowed my creative students an opportunity to shine” said AHA coordinator Melissa Royer.

Students were able to perform and watch other students’ performances while competing for prizes. The grand prizes were to have a song produced and recorded for the winning musical performance and a photo shoot for the winning nonmusical performance.

“My favorite part was when everyone was standing up for the rapping and feeling the music,” said senior Isaac Sugasawara, who attended as an audience member.

Proceeds for the event went toward the Class of 2016’s fundraising for prom and other senior events.

“The turnout was great, it was really fun and cool seeing how supportive everyone was being,” said senior Tyra Williams, who performed in both the musical and nonmusical categories.