Southend StumpJumpers present annual variety show Saturday night

The Southend Stump-Jumpers presented their 16th annual ColorFest variety show last Saturday night.

The show was staged in the auditorium at Anna-Jonesboro Community High School.

The theme for the 2013 show was "M*A*S*H."

Saturday night's show featured an appearance by Southern Illinois singer Danny Norman, who performed "I am an American."

The program presented at the show follows:

American Trilogy: John Nimmo.

Pledge of Allegiance: Girl Scout Troops, Numbers 8552 and 8553.

Tribute to Brian Romines and veterans: LaShonna Pinnon, Mike Stegle.

Performances by Olivia Gordon, Meghan Smith, Jay Jay Vaughn, Katy Williams; Debra Hertenstein; Macy Shelton; Jaley Watkins; Daniel Cohen; Jim Cato; Terrie Hale; Julia Hall; Brenna Hamson; Linda Clutts; The Butter Beans, John Nimmo Group; John Nimmo and Ensemble.

Those involved with the presentation of the variety show include:

Connie Boyd, director. Brien Moore, sound. Dr. Steve Beatty, lights.

Connie Boyd, Brent Gordon, Debra Hertenstein, set.

Angela Boyd, Lee Hackney, Debra Hertenstein, Jim & Dot's, Jody Boner, the Anna Arts Center, ticket sales.

David Parks, Hawkeye. Leo Driscoll, Klinger. Terrie Hale, Hot Lips.

Olivia Gordon, Jaley Watkins, Jara Reynolds, Olivia Bowen, Shaely Hennesy, Morgan Tace, 4077th personnel.

Jaley Watkins, Olivia Bowen, Shaely Hennesy, Jara Reynolds, Olivia Capel, Jessi Riley, Jena Wren, Girl Scout Troops, Numbers 8552 and 8553.

Refreshments were provided by the A-JCHS Friends of the Theater.

Proceeds from the variety show helped to support the American Red Cross and the Southern Illinois Honor Flight.