NHS student places first in state Talents for Christ Competition

Makayla Nook, daughter of Galyn and Tami Nook, participated in the Iowa Association of Regular Baptist Churches Talents for Christ Competition at Grandview Park Baptist Church on Saturday, April 5, in Des Moines.

Makayla placed first in the Female Voice Category singing “Just As I Am” arranged by Luigi Zaninelli and The Holy City by Stephen Adams. She received a $1,000 college scholarship and a $100 voucher toward the college bookstore or Iowa Regular Baptist Church summer camping program.

Makayla and her family attend Immanuel Baptist Church in Newton. She will be participating in the TFC Tour June 14-18 and also will travel to St. Petersburg, Fla., to compete in the National Competition on June 26.