Lehigh Valley College Selects 2006 “LV Idol”

(Center Valley , June 23, 2006) – Lehigh Valley College recently announced that Bobby Stasko of Mertztown, a sixth-quarter student in the criminal justice curriculum, won top honors as "LV Idol," finishing first among six finalists in the school’s annual talent show competition.

For his winning performance, Stasko played acoustic guitar and sang “Broken Glass,” an original song. Stasko’s band, And We Keep Falling, will release a CD titled "Chapter One" later this month.

Runners-up were the singing duo of Joe Ramos of Lebanon and Frank Buonacore of Stroudsburg, both management/marketing students. They performed The Foundations’ "Build Me Up Buttercup." Third place went to Tom DiRenzo, a medical assistant major from Brodheadsville, who sang Lifehouse’s "You and Me."

The finalist group was rounded out by singers Stacy Matson, a massage therapy major, and Marquis Solomon, a criminal justice major, both of Reading.

About Lehigh Valley College
Lehigh Valley College , an accredited educational institution located in Center Valley , Pa. , offers career-focused programs in a wide range of disciplines. Founded in 1869, the school has always been committed to offering industry-current curricula that support a variety of employment opportunities. Building on this tradition, Lehigh Valley College remains committed to developing the self-discipline and individual potential that enable achievement on the job and in society.  Accredited member, ACICS. For more information, visit: www.lehighvalley.edu.