Galloway Local Makes It On American Idol
By Amanda Genovese
Mara Justine, a 16-year-old Galloway Township resident and High School Sophomore
at Absegami High School, first auditioned for American Idol back in October. Her audition
aired on national Television this Spring. She made it through Hollywood rounds which is one of
the most challenging times for every contestant, then made it to top fifty and battled through the
solo rounds. On Monday night, it was final judgement in which the whole world and township
of Galloway was going to find out if Mara made it to Top 24, the most suspenseful moment
anyone can go through. Her powerful voice has made it thus far in the competition, during solo
roundsshe got a standing ovation from the judges. As final judgement approached, the Galloway
teenager was awaiting to see if she made it to Top 24, as did the whole Galloway Township
community. Was her standing ovation from the judges enough for her to gain a spot in the
Top 24?
Mara Justine was just a typical jersey girl that did her homework and enjoyed being
down the shore with her family. It was in the hands of the judges to decide on her fate of
becoming a star from being just a small town girl. Sure enough, our own Galloway girl made it
to the top 24 in which assures her a spot on the Idol Tour. “It would be pretty cool to see Mara
go far in the competition and represent our community, if she makes it to the finals she can
come back to hometowns and visit our college and that would be pretty cool.” Stockton
freshman, Alaina Rush said. For being so young, her voice is very powerful and talented enough
to take her to the finals. “Seeing a young girl with such an amazing voice make it to Top 24
for sure makes me feel proud to be a part of this community, she represents us well.” Stockton
freshman, Alaina Rush stated. Follow Mara Justine’s journey on ABC on Sunday nights and
Monday nights.
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