The annual Club Live Countywide Lip Sync Competition electrified The Sofia (home of B Street Theatre) in downtown Sacramento on April 4. Coordinated by the Prevention and Early Intervention Department at the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE), the event featured 22 students from seven middle schools. The young performers delivered dynamic lip-sync and dance routines, breathing new life into classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
“It’s amazing to see the students step into the spotlight,” said Coordinator Alicia Williams. “What looks like fun and competition on the surface is actually powerful skill-building. They’re learning how to plan, collaborate, and present in front of an audience—experiences that will stay with them long after the event.”
Established in 1991, Club Live is an extension of Friday Night Live, but designed for middle school students. It helps build leadership skills, provides opportunities for community engagement, and works to prevent alcohol and drug use among teenagers. Activities encourage social engagement among youth, enabling them to actively participate with their peers and effect positive change in their communities. SCOE staff members provide support for Club Live chapters, including community service opportunities, student and advisor training, and special events like the Lip Sync Competition.
Winning Teams
Winners received cash prizes and gifts, graciously donated by Kristen & Graeme Coyle, Gregg & Nyla Daggett, Vickie Good, Venice Jenkins, Diane Lampe, Joelle Orrock, Iulia Panescu-Quiazon, The Suarez Family, Dr. Alicia Williams, Dr. L. Steven Winlock, and Kristin Wright.
- 1st Place: Westside Preparatory Charter School, Eastside Campus (Twin Rivers USD)
- 2nd Place: Rio Linda Preparatory Academy (Twin Rivers USD)
- 3rd Place: Gold River Discovery Center (San Juan USD)
Category Awards
- Originality: Sutter Middle School (Folsom Cordova USD)
- Creativity: Harriet G. Eddy Middle (Elk Grove USD)
- Lip Sync Accuracy: Will Rogers Middle School (San Juan USD)