Hawthorne High School’s Mr. Hawthorne talent show is on March 2 at 7:30 PM in the HHS auditorium. The Clarion sat down with each of the contestants to get a chance to see what they think of the show and their chances to take the Mr. Hawthorne crown. They have been working day and night practicing their killer routines and are prepared to dazzle the crowds with their charm. Junior Nick Manzi, sat down with us and answered the questions we were all dying to ask.

Clarion Reporter: What are some things that you are a part of at HHS?

Nick Manzi: I’m involved in a lot of different activities. I do three sports: football, indoor track and track.  I am also a part of the school’s plays and musicals, culture club and peer leaders.

Clarion Reporter: Why did you decide to do Mr. Hawthorne?

Nick Manzi: Ever since I sat in the audience my freshman year and saw Mike Dietrich’s hilarious act, I knew I wanted to be on that stage and win one year.

Clarion Reporter: Do you think you will win?

Nick Manzi: I know I will win.

Clarion Reporter: What do you think of your competition? Who do you think is your biggest competitor?

Nick Manzi: My biggest competition is hands down Aidan Harmer, the kid is just so cute.

Clarion Reporter: Tell us something about yourself that you want the audience at Mr. Hawthorne and the Hawthorne Community to know.

Nick Manzi: I want the audience to know one thing and one thing only…I am the next Mr. Hawthorne.

Good luck Nick!