Teenager has astonishing win

A MOIRA teenager had an astonishing winning streak recently in the Lagan Festive of Speech, Drama, Art and Song.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Mar 2013, 07:48 BST
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Brooke Johnston

Brooke Johnston (12) from Broomhedge, had entered three categories in the competition - prepared speech age 15 and under, verse speaking age 12 and a prepared prose reading age 12.

Then on Saturday night she received a call requesting her to attend the Special Awards ceremony at the Beechlawn Hotel on the Sunday evening.

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There Brooke was awarded ‘The Soroptomist International (Club of Lisburn) Cup.’ This is awarded to the female performer gaining the highest marks in classes S19-S30 inclusive.

This was a great achievement for the teenager, as this was the first time entering the Lagan Festival.

Over 550 competitors take part in the festival March 6 to 10, 2013.

Brooke a pupil at Lisnagarvey High school, Lisburn said she thoroughly enjoyed the week’s festival. The other performers were all very dedicated and also entertaining.

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