Cripps, Philpott make finalists in Thursday's Arkansas Idol contest

— Kaylin Cripps and Bradley Philpott of Gentry were among the top 15 finalists in the recent Arkansas Idol competition held Thursday at the Little Theater in Rogers.

More than 70 contestants tried their best to make the cut to compete in the afternoon. Crippsand Philpott were among those to return for the final round of competition.

Bentonville’s Alizabeth Harris went on to win the third annual Arkansas Idol competition. She earned a free trip to Houston to audition in front of American Idol producers and the chance to go on to compete in Hollywood.

School News, Pages 10 on 08/10/2011