Raevyn Hennigan, left, David Jenkins, center, Audra Slobig, perform a “thrilling dance” routine at Mr. SHS. Selah High School senior Johnny Martinez was chosen Mr. Selah High School Saturday night in a fun-filled, hilarious, and light-hearted competition. Carlos Torres was selected as runner-up.

Adviser Michelle McCartney said the Mr. SHS is primarily a fundraiser for the senior class.

“We run it during Drug and Alcohol Awareness week to make sure we have fun drug-free activities for kids going on,” she said.

Any senior boy can try out for the honor and are judged in many different categories. 

Besides talent, the contestants were judged on responsibility component, determined in part by attendance at meetings and practices.  The night events were the opening dance, modeling and talent portion, which included the contestants demonstrating their sports talents, movie-making skills, magic tricks, dancing, singing, and Hank

Harris playing Julia Child with the help of Christy Daniels as his arms.

A popular vote adds to the mix. 

Jordan Radley was voted best lips, David Jenkins is most suave, A.J. Keagle has the best hands, Sean Kendrick, best personality, Carlos Torres, best costume, Nick Colmenero, cutie, Derek Welton, most athletic, Justin Simonson, most charming, Jesse Grimes, most spirited, Cody Alliston, most inspirational, Vincent Weller, most debonair, Jared Brink, best dancer, Phil Kennedy, Mr. GQ, Johnny Martinez, best legs, Jared Hunt, most creative,
Hank Harris, best big toe, and Alex John, most striking.

The Ms. SHS pageant is at 7 p.m., April 25 at the Selah High School gym. Don’t miss it.