At left: Alex Meckles is awarded the K-2 winner's check ($200) by OAC president Susan Garrell. The other K-2 finalists are (L-R) Hanna Biles, Lillian Storrs, Kiera Glenn, and Malin Glade. Photo Ohlen Alexander

The 2010 Orinda Idols were crowned on Sunday, September 12th after months of hard work by dozens of outstanding competitors. The winners of the Orinda Arts Council's 2010 Orinda Idol competition are:



Grades K-2 Soloist Category: Alex Meckes (Wagner Ranch)



Grades 3-5 Soloist Category: Ryan Ford (Sleepy Hollow)



Middle School Soloist Category: Madison Wheeler (OIS)



High School Soloist Category: Steven Patton (Miramonte)



K-5 Group Category: Jackie Patton (Glorietta) and Samantha Martin (Happy Valley)



Middle and High School Group Category: Jacqueline Garrell (Miramonte), Katie Marino (Campolindo), Amrita Newton (Miramonte), Neris Newton (Miramonte), Paige Powell (Miramonte), and Sophie Woodlee (Miramonte).