The competition, held at the Hardin-Simmons University, ended up being a nail-biting campaign against Ovilla Christian. THS went into the competition with a potential of 525 points, and Blazer Pride Ovilla with a potential of 360 points. In the end, THS scored 300 and Ovilla 250. Both scores
were unprecedented in previous TAPPS competitions.
The students' participation was divided into 11 solos, 3 pop ensembles, 5 small ensembles, 2 large ensembles, and 1 sight reading. The choir won third place in the 2008 contest.
Points were distributed as follows:
Solos: 10
Pop Ensemble - girls 40
Pop Ensemble - mixed 40
Large Ensemble - boys 50
Large Ensemble - girls 100
Small Ensemble - girls 20
Small Ensemble - girls 20
Small Ensemble - girls 20
The judging was administered by college professors and was painstaking; however, two soloists, Charlotte Ward and Mary Fougerousse, were given “superior” marks. Upon hearing Mary's angelic voice, her judge suggested she attend Hardin Simmons in the future and major in music.
Sophomore, Kelly Ward, recalls, “The competition was very rigorous so at the end of the day when we received first place, we were grateful that our hard work paid off!”
