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Rivas, Alves Win Schools Soca Monarch 2009
Reigning Secondary Schools Soca Monarch Erphaan Alves (Centre)
of St Georges College celebrates his victory
TriniSoca.com Reporters
Event Date: February 13, 2009
Posted: February 28, 2009
Caribbean Prestige Promotions (CPF) presented their 10th annual National Schools Soca Monarch at the Queen's Park Savannah on the 13th February, 2009. Before a large audience of parents, teachers and school children from around the country, thirteen primary school contestants and nineteen secondary school contestants vied for honours with their Soca compositions, backed by a quality live band led by veteran musician Joseph Rivers.
For those who say that Soca music is just about jump and wave, these young Soca aspirants surely proved them wrong with their songs that not only made the audience jump and wave but which also conveyed various messages. Michaela Weekes of Melville Memorial Girls RC School was the first performer as they roused the audience with an energetic rendition of her song "Standing on Solid Ground"; Nailah Khalabi of Mayaro Government Primary School celebrated the contributions of Ras Shorty I with her song "Celebrate Ras Shorty I". Necoda Francis of St. Theresa Girls RC School came to the stage against the backdrop of fireworks as she gave a spirited performance of her song "Spellbound".
Timel Rivas - Primary School Soca Monarch 2009
Ferdinand Smith, the reigning champion was the last primary school performer and he showed his class with his song "Wave Something", however it was Timel Rivas of Rosary Boys School with his song "Raise Yuh Hand" who got the audience really pumped as he went on to win the judges nod to be crowned the 2009 Primary Schools Soca Monarch. In second place was Nailah Khalabi while Necoda Francis and Jenyse Raymond took third and fourth place respectively.
In the secondary school category, the high energy performances continued as Cassie Aaron of Blachisseuse High School was the first performer with her song "Trini Carnival" where she commanded the audience to jump and wave. Shyann Mejias of St. Francois Girls College performed her song "Then Ah go Wave" in which she asked how could she play herself and put my worries on the shelf when there is so much things going wrong in the country.
Marla Palmer of Matura Secondary School with her song "Show Me A Signal" asked the audience to show her a signal if they love sweet Trinidad to which they gladly obliged with a wave of hands. Megan Walrond, the 2008 and 2009 Calypso National Calypso Monarch made an entrance into the Soca fray with her well received energetic song "Soca Jam" that had a large crowd of supporters moving to the right and left in front the stage. The duo of Kresha Peruse and Naomi Dowridge of Guayaguayare Secondary School had a serious message with their song "Get On" as they advised the audience to get on, get on, get on the right track, and stamp negativity out.
Erphaan Alves - Secondary School Soca Monarch 2009
Reigning Secondary Schools Soca Monarch Erphaan Alves of St. Georges College brought the Savannah to a frenzy with a non stop high energy performance of his song "Musical Journey". As smoke and confetti adding to the hype, Erphaan commanded the audience with the confidence of a seasoned veteran. With banners and dancers representing the different Trinbago peoples, Erphaan delved into some history of Carnival, brought on stage some Carnival characters on his way to capture the 2009 National Soca Monarch title. In second place was Kyle Cowie of Queen's Royal College with his song "Higher Level" while Megan Walrond and Nehilet Blackman placed third and fourth respectively.
Contestants in order of appearance:
Primary Schools:
1. Michaela Weekes / Melville Memorial Girls' RC / Standing on Solid Ground
2. Dillona Connell / Mayaro Government / Mama Don't Cry
3. Aliyah Alleng / Petit Valley Girls' RC / Flag Frenzy
4. Nailah Khalabi / Mayaro Government / Celebrate Ras Shorty I
5. Nicola Francis / St. Theresa Girls' RC / Spell Bound
6. Nefertiti Khalabi / Santa Cruz RC / Passion for Pan
7. Shanika Pierre / Patna River estate Government / Dancing
8. Melina Smith / Valencia Government / Higher Learning
9. Jerisha Regis / Morvant New Government / Delighted
10. Timel Flament Rivas / Rosary Boys' RC
11. Ishmael Isaac / Petit Valley Boys RC School
12. Jenyse Raymond / Pleasantville Government School / Dis Carnival
11. Ferdinand Smith / Velencia South Government Primary / Wave Something
Secondary Schools:
1. Cassie Aaron / Blanchiseuse High / Trini Carnival
2. Shyann Mejias / St. Francis Girls' College / Then Ah Go Wave
3. Nihilett Blackman / Rio Claro East Secondary/ Christ is the Way
4. Marla Palmer / Matura Secondary / Show Me Ah Signal
5. Kresha Peruse and Naomi Dowridge / Guayaguayare Secondary / Get On
6. Megan Waldron / Barataria Secondary Comprehensive / Soca Jam
7. Garve Sandy / Bishops, Tobago / Explosive Energy
8. Kesley Daniel / Diego Martin Central Secondary / We Coming Back Again
9. Aisha Antoine / Mt Hope Secondary / Therapy
10. Sache Alexander / Bishops Anstey High / Foundation
11. Kern Pemberton / Queens Royal College / Stormers
12. Khiry Flemming / Debe High School / Moving
13. Erphaan Alves / St. George's College / Musical Journey
14. Kerwin Alexander / Fyzabad AC / Make Way
15. Kerice Pascall / Rio Claro East Secondary / Virgin Soca
16. Keda Tempro / Tunapuna Government Secondary / Coming Again
17. Angel Prescod / Preysal High School / The Tribute
18. Kyle Cowie / Queens Royal College / Higher Level
19. Jorian Moore / Diego Martin Central Secondary / Fling De Crime Back
National Schools Soca Monarch 2009 in pictures:
www.trinisoca.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=135511
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