robert e. lake elem. "it's more to let some of these kids get out of their shells, then strictly a talent show." ((brian loftus)) students showed courage and pride when taking the stage. zakiyah was so apprehensive at first, she felt a little sick. but her teachers and teammates were by her side..... zakiyah green 5th grade "on stage, since i have support....my friends support me, it's fun, and my teacher, she supports me, and she makes it fun." ((brian loftus)) now she loves the chance to zakiyah green 5th grade "dancing with everybody, at the end." ((brian loftus)) we caught the kids during a recent rehearsal. the payoff....perform ing for friends, family, and the whole school nathaniel mahnesmith 6th grade "honestly, my most favorite thing it to bring talent to make kids happy- that's the main reason why." ((brian loftus)) these two schools often combine events - carnivals, movie nights, and now for the second year in a row - the talent show....with 22 acts and 2 closing numbers joseph buck pta president - robert e. lake elem. "we have singing, we have acting, we have dancing." ((brian lofts