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The second annual Shockers Got Talent will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, March 28 in the CAC Theater. This year’s show will feature 12 amazing student acts including singers, pianists and cultural dances. The top three winners will receive scholarships in the amounts of $1,000, $800, and $500 respectively.

2025 Shockers Got Talent acts:

• Sena, performing “Popular” by Ariana Grande
• Kailer Megrail, performing “No Good Deed” by Stephen Schwartz
• Beyonce Jani, performing “All of Me” by John Legend
• KVersity, dancing to “Lullaby” by GOT7
• Kass Lewis, performing “Oscar Winning Tears” by RAYE
• Neighbors with Guitars, performing “If You Buy Me Flowers” by Hannah Schwemmer
• Taylor Sims, performing “My Mind” by YEBBA
• Noah Carter, performing “All of Me” by Noah Carter
• Toomaj Amiri, performing “Age Ye Rooz” by Faramarz Aslani
• Kodi Baxter, performing “I Never Could Let Anyone In” by Kodi Baxter
• Skylar and the Strings, performing “The Person You’ve Become” by Skylar Isenegger
• Evelyn Ochoa, performing “Bloodsucker” by Cil

Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is free to students with a Shocker ID, $5 for faculty/staff/children 12 and under, $8 for general publics. Tickets can be purchased with credit, debit, Apple Pay or cash.

Shockers Got Talent is sponsored by the Traditions Committee of the Student Activities Council. For more information about this event, email sac@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3022.

Do you have a special skill/talent? Want to win a $1,000 scholarship for it? Then apply for the second annual Shockers Got Talent show. Last year’s stage welcomed singers, rappers, pianists, dance groups and a three-piece band.

Submit your five-minute audition video and application by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27. The top three winning acts receive scholarship dollars in the amounts of $1,000, $800 and $500. Additionally, SAC is looking for a student with amazing energy and stage presence to keep the audience entertained between acts. Learn more about performing or the emcee position at wichita.edu/SGT. For more information or question, email traditions@wichita.edu.

Shockers Got Talent is at 7 p.m. March 28 in the CAC Theatre.

Get ready for the kick-off event of Shocktoberfest from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 on the RSC north patio. There will be live performances from the WSU Cheer Team and Shocker Sound Machine, with special guest WuShock making an appearance. Food and drinks will be provided.

Time to let your creativity flow in the Shocktoberfest Banner Competition. Individual groups and/or Spirit Competition Teams are eligible to participate.

Students will decorate a 4′ by 8′ banner to be displayed around campus from Sept. 30 to Oct. 5. Banners will be judged by the Student Activities Council, with first, second and third place winning points toward the Spirit Competition.

The winning group will be announced at Shocker Madness Oct. 5 and will receive a $100 award. Banners will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Banners can be found in the Student Engagement & Belonging Office in 216 Rhatigan Student Center. Teams must complete and submit their banners by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 to 216 RSC. The theme of the Banner Competition is Shocker Pride.

Time to bust out the paddles and headbands for the Shocktoberfest Pickleball Tournament from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Chicken N Pickle, 1240 N. Greenwich Road.

Individual students, faculty/staff and Spirit Competition teams are eligible to compete. Teams will compete in pairs of two in a 16-draw style tournament. Spots are limited to 16 teams, so be sure to sign up soon.

First, second and third place teams will be awarded a trophy. Transportation will be provided from Shocker Hall to Chicken N Pickle starting at 6 p.m. and running every 30 minutes until 8 p.m. Teams must register by Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Show off your Shocker pride with the Shocktoberfest Door Decorating Competition. Individual students, faculty/staff and departments are eligible to participate. The theme is all about Shocker Pride, and the optional theme of “blast for the past.”

Members of the Student Activities Council will judge and vote on the door that best represents Shocker pride. Individual winners will receive a $50 Shocker Store Gift Card and the winning department will receive $100 towards an office party.

Doors will be on display during Shocktoberfest from Sept. 30 through Oct. 5. Doors must be decorated by Sunday, Sept. 29. Only use materials that will not damage your doors.

Want a chance to win $1,000? Then sign up for the Shocktoberfest Spirit Competition. Individual student groups and organizations are eligible to participate.

Groups must consist of at least eight members to qualify. Groups can earn points by attending and participating in events throughout Shocktoberfest. First, second and third place will win $1,000, $500 and $250 respectfully.

Shocktoberfest takes place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 5. The deadline to register your team for the Spirit Competition is 5 p.m. Sept. 17. Come by the Shocktoberfest Info Session at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 in 238 Rhatigan Student Center, Meeker Room, to learn more about Shocktoberfest and the Spirit Competition.