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The Walter Beard and Otis Padgett
TALENT HUNT
Talent Hunt provides exposure, encouragement, and financial assistance to talented high school students in grades 9 through 12. Students compete for scholarships and the opportunity to showcase their talent to a distinguished group of judges. Local and District Talent Hunt programs are competitive. The International Program is a demonstration of first-place winners from around the world.
Who can compete?
The contestant must be a high school student (9th - 12th grade) who has not advanced beyond a senior at the time of the local Talent Hunt competition.
What are accepted submission types?
Music: Vocal and instrumental
Dance: Ballet, Modern dance, and Tap
Dramatic Interpretation: Poetry, Oration, Monologue (Provide printed scripts for each judge)
Visual Art: Sculpture, Photography, Drawing, and Painting (3 to 5 pieces for judging)


Talent Hunt Registration

The 2023 Talent Hunt was a huge success.
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