SUCCESSFUL HUNT FOR TALENT

Voices and dance moves were on display Sunday at the 2nd Annual New Mexico Black History Month Talent Hunt. Martin (Tino) Sherwood of Santa Fe’s Mandela International Magnet School was the overall winner, earning $1,000 for his dance number “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay.” Sherwood also secures a spot in a regional competition.

The audience favorite award went to Jazel Morinia of Manzano High School, who sang “Waiting Game.”

The event was held at the UNM Continuing Education auditorium.

ADOLPHE PIERRE-LOUIS/JOURNAL TOP: Jazel Morinia, a Manzano High School student, won the audience favorite award at the New Mexico Black History Month Talent Hunt on Sunday for her rendition of “Waiting Game.”

RIGHT: Martin (Tino) Sherwood of Santa Fe catches some air while performing a dance at the 2nd Annual New Mexico Black History Month Talent Hunt held Sunday at the auditorium at UNM Continuing Education. He took first place and advances to the Regional Talent Hunt competition.