2018 Columbia Idol contestants (top row, left to right): Brandon Smith, Jayden Rodriguez, Ethan Ploss, Noah Millan, Eli Wein and LayVon Scott. (bottom row, left to right) Molly DeMarco, Bella Condo, Praaghya Meyyan and Brianna Bujak.

Congratulations to Molly DeMarco ’19 who won Columbia Idol on Friday evening in the school auditorium. She received the most votes in the final round of the singing competition that began with 10 student contestants.

The event raised $1,300 for the Columbia Chamber Singers which will be used for a trip in the spring.