Santa Clarita Pop Star Finale - August 25, 2005

On Thursday August 25, the grand finale of Santa Clarita Pop Star took place at Panera Bread in Valencia. Nine finalists (seven previous week winners and two runners-up) competed for the title of Santa Clarita Pop Star, as well as a host of prizes from Command Studios, Panera Bread, KHTS, and many other local businesses.

The finalists strike a pose. Back row: Kelly Sorenson, Samantha Werner, Jaden Michaels, Brant Goodwin. Middle row: Shaina Levin, April Nordenstrom, Emil Hightower. Front row: Kelly Boardman. Not pictured: Genevieve Ticlo

Runners-up: Kelly Boardman, Shaina Levin, Genevieve Ticlo, Kelly Boardman, Samantha Werner, Emil Hightower

Hundreds of people gather outside Panera Bread for the final performances

The three finalists: Brant Goodwin, Jaden Michaels, and Kelly Sorenson

The Grand Prize Winner - Jaden Michaels! Congratulations, Jaden!