FAIRFIELD — Lindsey Frazier wants to be famous — in part because of a friend who died two years ago.

The 10-year-old’s latest chance at the road to stardom was Nov. 7, at Central State University in Wilberforce at the Nationals Miss Pre-Teen Cincinnati pageant. She finished in third place and has an invite to the Cities of America competition Dec. 9-14 in Orlando, Fla.

Her friend, Marguerite Veillette, was the eldest of four children who died in a house fire in January 2008 in Mason, allegedly started by their father.

The Mason girl was 8 years old and a third-grader at Mason Heights.

“I know that she was going to keep on doing it,” said Lindsey, a fifth-grader who lives in Fairfield.

“I want to do it for her so if I ever become famous, she’s famous, too,” she said.

Lindsey and Marguerite met at the John Robert Powers Agency office in Cincinnati. They were paired in a room together at the International Presentation of Performers competition in Los Angeles two years ago.

Lindsey wanted to compete in the acting portion of the iPOP competition, but ended up competing in the modeling portion. She won a trophy for second runner-up in swimsuit modeling and earned two Top 10 Model medals.

Competing makes her a little nervous. Lindsey said she is a bit uncomfortable answering questions, but comfortable walking the runway, although turning is a challenge.

Her sister, McKenna Frazier, 13, said she is proud of her.

“She’s fierce,” she said of her sister’s runway modeling. “She can work the runway. She’s a natural.”

Lindsey has been in two theatrical performances. After her iPOP experience, she was a lead in a third-grade play. She also was an extra in the 2008 Fairfield High School production of “Phantom of the Opera.”

“Nothing she does will surprise me,” said her mom, Linda Frazier.

Contact this reporter at (513) 755-5112 or mpitman@coxohio.com.

During the showcase two young Make-A-Wish teenagers were granted wishes by performing live in front of 2,000 audience members.  Diana who is from Las Vegas has always dreamed of becoming a model so it was a natural fit for iPOP! to ask Diana to join the top 20 male and female models for a special model showcase during the final awards night.

“I was so nervous to be up there in front of all those people but I was so excited to have my hair and make-up done for that night.  I had so much fun at iPOP!,” said Diana from Make-A-Wish.

Anthony has always had a dream to sing in front of a big audience and to record a record.  iPOP! Las Vegas made that dream come true for Anthony.  He brought the house down with his soulful singing and got the attention of Hollywood manager, Sydel Lisi.  “The minute I saw him enter the stage I knew Anthony had what it takes to make it in Hollywood,” said Sydel Lisi from Coast to Coast.  “My company signed him and we’ve already got a record production company lined up to record with Anthony.”

“To honor two wishes for the Make-A-Wish Foundation makes us at iPOP! very happy,” said iPOP! President, Joseph Beauchamp.  “iPOP!’s mandate is to make wishes come true for children and teenagers all over who dream of acting, modeling, singing and dancing professionally.  iPOP! is thrilled to be affiliated with Make-A-Wish.”
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of America is the nation’s largest wish-granting organization. It has fulfilled the wishes of more than 161,000 children in the United States and its territories since 1980. Based in Phoenix, the Make-A-Wish Foundation serves every community in the United States, Guam and Puerto Rico through its 67 chapters.While medical technology and treatments have allowed the children we serve to lead longer lives, we continue to strive towards our ultimate mission of fulfilling a wish for every child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition in Los Angeles County.
International Presentation of Performers, iPOP! has introduced close to eight thousand talented children, teenagers and young adults to the most respected agents, managers, producers and casting agents in the business today.  iPOP! models such as Mark Carroll, Didier Cohen, Vlad Ivanov and Keke Lindgard went on to sign with Elite, Ford and Wilhelmina Modeling Agencies and have worked on campaigns for Calvin Klein, Macy’s, Dolce & Cabanna and Abercrombie and Finch.   iPOP! actor auditions have led to national commercials for Liam Kade who shot for Eggo and Domino’s Pizza and for David Cleveland who shot for General Mills Cereal and McDonalds.  Other iPOP! graduates like Doug Brochu can be seen on television starring in Disney Channel’s Sonny With A Chance with Demi Lovato and Yin Chang can be seen on the CW’s Gossip Girl. Other iPOP! participants can be seen on the big screen such as  Shelby Zemanek who starred in Angels & Demons with Tom Hanks or Laura Kesling who starred along side Adam Sandler in Bedtime Stories and Devon Conti who played alongside Angelina Jolie.
For information on an upcoming iPOP! please visit www.ipopconvention.com or call 800-819-iPOP.

“I know what it’s like to want to sing and to become a star.  I had that dream since I was a little girl and I’m so proud to see all of you young people in the audience tonight aspiring to make it big in Hollywood,” said Cece Peniston.  “It takes a lot of hard work and determination but if you really want it, then make it happen.”
Cece Peniston was also at  iPOP! representing her new role as the official ambassador for the PTA (Parent Teachers Association).  Cece has been asked by the PTA to be a music liaison for children across the Unites States.  As the largest volunteer child advocacy association in the nation, the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) reminds the country of its obligations to children and provides parents and families with a powerful voice to speak on behalf of every child while providing the best tools for parents to help their children be successful students.  Cece Peniston dedicated her second song Above Horizons to the children in the audience on behalf of the PTA.
“iPOP! is in the business of discovering talented children and young adults,” said iPOP! President Joseph Beauchamp.  “We pride ourselves on bringing top agents, managers and casting directors to Las Vegas to discover tomorrow’s big talent.  We are happy that Cece Peniston was able to be in Vegas to show our iPOP! participants that hard work and dedication really does pay off.”
International Presentation of Performers, iPOP! has introduced close to eight thousand talented children, teenagers and young adults to the most respected agents, managers, producers and casting agents in the business today.  For a peek at our successes log on to our website www.ipopconvention.com and click on iwork.  iPOP! models such as two time Abercrombie and Fitch Campaign Model Mark Carroll, brothers Andrey and Vladimir Ivanov ranked among the top male models in the world, Didier Cohen and Keke Lindgard to name a few have signed with Elite, Ford, Wilhelmina , Next,  Click Modeling Agencies and have worked on campaigns for Calvin Klein, Ck Jeans, Trussardi, Dolce & Cabanna  Abercrombie and Finch to name a few. iPOP! graduates like Doug Brochu can be seen on television starring in Disney Channel’s Sonny With A Chance with Demi Lovato and Yin Chang can be seen on the CW’s Gossip Girl. Other iPOP! participants can be seen on the big screen such as  Shelby Zemanek who starred in Angels & Demons with Tom Hanks or Laura Kesling who starred along side Adam Sandler in Bedtime Stories and Devon Conti who played alongside Angelina Jolie.

For information on an upcoming iPOP! please visit www.ipopconvention.com or call 800-819-iPOP.

“Brad Alphonso is a great American through and through,” says John Robert Powers New Orleans School owner, Craig Magleby and John Robert Powers Office of Franchise President, Ron Patterson in a joint statement.  “We don’t often get models that are part of the United States military to train with John Robert Powers but we’re very happy that Brad came our way.  He has stellar potential as a model and we’re sure the Wilhelmina Modeling Agency will keep him very busy.”

“I’m very grateful to John Robert Powers New Orleans.  The team there really believed in me as a model and I’m grateful they did,” said Brad Alphonso.  “I served my country and was there in New Orleans at a very important time.  I’m happy to see the city rebuilding and I’m glad I had an opportunity to do my part.

Fourteen year old New Orleans resident, Skylar McCartney, also is a modeling student at John Robert Powers and she too competed in Las Vegas at iPOP! and signed with Next Models for a $100,000 yearly contract.  Skylar is guaranteed $100,000 worth of modeling work and that is thrilling for Skylar and her family.  Craig Magleby from John Robert Powers New Orleans started working with Skylar when she was only twelve years old after discovering her at National American Miss Pageant.  She enrolled in the intense modeling school program at John Robert Powers and when she was thirteen many modeling agencies wanted to sign her, but Craig strongly suggested to her family that they wait until she matures more, both emotionally and physically.  This is a very important part of the John Robert Powers training philosophy.   When Skylar was almost fifteen, Craig Magleby took her to iPOP! and she was signed almost immediately with Next Models.

“I’m excited to work in New York, Los Angeles and Europe as a model,” said Skylar McCartney.  “I can’t believe how exciting this is and I want to thank John Robert Powers New Orleans for making my modeling dream come true.”
John Robert Powers is an internationally recognized acting and modeling school system with locations throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia.   For over eighty years, John Robert Powers has been training students in personal development.  John Robert Powers provides every student with the schooling, guidance, and confidence to further their individual potential and to reach their highest career goals.
John Robert Powers actors have appeared in national commercials, television shows and films such as Levi Strauss & Co., Dr. Pepper, Revlon, Apple Computers, Target, Chevrolet, American Idol, Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana, The Changeling with Angelina Jolie, Bedtime Stories with Adam Sandler, Marley and Me with Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston and National Treasure Book of Secrets with Nicolas Cage. John Robert Powers models have signed modeling contracts with Wilhelmina, Ford, Elite, MMG or LA Models and have done fashion layouts for such industry giants as Glamour Magazine, JC Penny, Mervins, Target, Teen Magazine and Seventeen Magazine

“John Robert Powers loves to train young people to act and nothing makes us happier to see a former student such as Chloe Bridges from JRP New Orleans sign with a top Hollywood agent and land a major role for Disney,” said Ron Patterson the president of John Robert Powers. “We wish Chloe the best of luck.”

“I knew the minute that Chloe Bridges walked in our John Robert Powers doors for her first audition that we had a major star in the making,” said John Robert Powers New Orleans school owner Craig Magleby.  “Once in awhile you look into a child or teenager’s eyes and you just know they are going to be in television and movies one day.  Chloe can do anything and there is no question that she belongs in Hollywood.  I’m glad John Robert Powers New Orleans was there to assist her on her journey.”
John Robert Powers is an internationally recognized acting and modeling school system with locations throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia.   For over eighty years, John Robert Powers has been training students in personal development.  John Robert Powers provides every student with the schooling, guidance, and confidence to further their individual potential and to reach their highest career goals.
John Robert Powers actors and models have appeared in national commercials, television shows and films such as Levi Strauss & Co., Dr. Pepper, Revlon, Apple Computers, Target, Chevrolet, American Idol, Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana, ABC Television’s Desperate Housewives, The Changeling with Angelina Jolie, Bedtime Stories with Adam Sandler, Marley and Me with Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston and National Treasure Book of Secrets  with Nicolas Cage.

For information on John Robert Powers go to www.johnrobertpowers.net.

Ron Patterson, Chairman and Owner of the John Robert Powers Announces Scholarship Initiative

(Los Angeles, March 12, 2009) – It was announced today that Ron Patterson, Chairman and President of John Robert Powers will establish an annual $100,000 tuition based college scholarship on behalf of the John Robert Powers School System.  Each spring, one senior high school student will be chosen from a school in the United States who exhibits distinction in academic and scholastic achievements but who also excels in community service.  The $100,000 John Robert Powers college scholarship will be applied towards furthering education for college and university studies and will be fully recognized by the government as an accredited scholarship program.
For over eighty years, John Robert Powers has been in the business of training and developing young children and teenagers into becoming accomplished young adults.  The school system offers classes in acting, modeling, singing and dancing but the foundation of the John Robert Powers’ legacy is the life program, which prepares students for the future by providing tools and life skills that are necessary to become tomorrow’s leaders.   John Robert Powers consistently offers classes in confidence, nutrition, image development, goal setting, public speaking, interviewing skills, protocol, wardrobe, first impressions, and social graces – all the vital tools for anyone who wishes to excel and succeed in their life goals.
John Robert Powers wants to help in any way it can to promote the well being and prosperity of children and teenagers in the United States. The school system is pleased to do this by recognizing high school seniors for their excellence in academics and their contribution to community services in their local areas.

“It’s not easy in today’s economy for young adults who are graduating from high school to be able to afford college.  We at John Robert Powers want to do our part,” said the president of John Robert Powers, Ron Patterson.  “By establishing the $100,000 tuition based college scholarship John Robert Powers can make a significant contribution to families across our great country towards their goal of higher education.  John Robert Powers wants to help,” Patterson went on to say.

Each spring, Ron Patterson and the corporate office of John Robert Powers will select the recipient of the $100,000 tuition based college scholarship.  High school seniors will be asked each fall to submit an essay explaining their experience in high school, what they’ve learned, what they have done with their time especially how it relates to community service and what their goals are for their future.
John Robert Powers will offer this scholarship program to any high school senior who believes they have met the academic and community service criteria for the scholarship.  John Robert Powers may best be known as a school system for modeling and acting but with regards to this scholarship all candidates are welcome to submit their essays whether they have interests in modeling and acting or not.
John Robert Powers is a recognized school system with locations throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.   For over eighty years, John Robert Powers has been training students in acting, singing, dancing, modeling and etiquette.  Emphasizing personality development, John Robert Powers provides every student with the schooling, guidance, and confidence to further their individual potential and reach their highest career goals. John Robert Powers actors and models have appeared in print campaigns for Versace, Calvin Klein, Prada and Seventeen, and national commercials such as Levi Strauss & Co., Dr. Pepper, Revlon, Apple Computers, Target, Chevrolet and television shows and films such as the Disney Channel’s Sony with a Chance, Hannah Montana, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and American Idol, Bedtimes Stories and The Changeling.
For more information on the John Robert Powers $100,000 Tuition Based College Scholarship please visit www.johnrobertpowers.net or call John Robert Powers corporate at (702) 430-8683 or contact Tas Steiner Public Relations at (323) 857-6700

John Robert Powers’ Singing And Acting Students from Hollywood Record Lil’ Rock Star That Includes Hits from Nickelback, Coldplay, Fall Out Boys And The Jonas Brothers And Record National Television Commercial To Air on Nickelodeon

(Los Angeles, March 25, 2009) – John Robert Powers students from the Hollywood and Agora Hills school locations recorded a new album franchise this winter for Thrive Records which is a division of Sony Music Entertainment.  Lil’ Rock Starz will be sold at major retail stores including Wal-Mart and Target.  Current hit songs including the recent Grammy Award winning record, Viva La Vida from Cold Play, Gotta Be Somebody from Nickelback and the Jonas Brothers Lovebug are on this album as well as rock classics such as Rock And Roll All Nite by Kiss, School’s Out from Alice Cooper and the Ramones Rock ‘n Roll High School.  This album recorded by John Robert Powers students is a family friendly album that can be enjoyed by both children, tweens and their parents.

“We were excited to give families the opportunity to listen to music together.  Now parents can drive with their kids in the car and sing along with them to great rock classics,” said Peter Torres head of A&R at Thrive Records.  “We’re already hearing from parents about Lil’ Rock Starz who are excited to be introducing Linkin Park, Kiss and the Ramones to their kids and from kids who are thrilled to be singing along to The Jonas Brothers. It’s a win-win situation for everybody.”

“John Robert Powers is always looking for ways to have our acting, modeling and singing students participate in today’s entertainment industry,” said Ron Patterson, President of John Robert Powers.”  “More than ever John Robert Powers students are showing up in television shows like Desperate Housewives, Entourage, and Hannah Montana and in films like Bedtime Stories with Adam Sandler and The Changeling with Angelina Jolie. And now our John Robert Powers students are on a Sony Music album and a national commercial that airs on Nickelodeon, we’re happy to do our part,” concluded Ron Patterson.

Lil’ Rock Starz  will be released nationally on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at every major retail outlet including Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Target and digitally on iTunes. Thrive Records will be airing  a national commercial in March and April on Nickelodeon and other outlets.  John Robert Powers students were hired to record the Sony Music Entertainment record and to film the commercial and also to be photographed for the cover of the cd.  The students included Danielle Armstrong, Xochitl Nguyen, Melissa Alex, Joey Luthman and Ceasar Franco who were from John Robert Powers schools located in Agora Hills and Hollywood.
John Robert Powers is a recognized school system with locations throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.   For over eighty years, John Robert Powers has been training students in acting, singing, dancing and modeling.
Emphasizing personality development, John Robert Powers provides every student with the schooling, guidance, and confidence to further their individual potential and reach their highest career goals. John Robert Powers actors and models have appeared in print campaigns for Versace, Calvin Klein, Prada and Seventeen, and national commercials such as Levi Strauss & Co., Dr. Pepper, Revlon, Apple Computers, Target, Chevrolet and television shows and films such as the Disney Channel’s Sony with a Chance, Hannah Montana, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and American Idol, Bedtimes Stories and The Changeling.
For more information on John Robert Powers please go to www.johnrobertpowers.net or contact Tas Steiner Public Relations at 323.857.6700

The top talent at iPOP! are formally recognized at a gala dinner on the final night of auditions and this year several young celebrities came to present awards to the lucky iPOP! winners.  Daniel Samona was on hand from the Disney Chanel’s hit series The Wizards of Waverly Place which also stars Selena Gomez and David Henrie.  Daniel plays the character named Dean on the show and is one of the love interests for Selena Gomez.  “I had a great time at iPOP!,” said Daniel Samona.  “It’s great to have the opportunity to hand out awards of excellence to these kids who have worked so hard to get were they are. Watch out Hollywood, here comes the next generation of talent.”

Emma Degersted from Nickelodeon’s Unfabulous was also on hand to present awards to the iPOP! talent.  Emma has also appeared on the CBS hit comedy The Big Bang Theory, ABC’s Samantha Who and USA Network’s Monk.  Doug Brochu who will be starring in the upcoming Disney Chanel show Sonny with a Chance along side Demi Lovato presented young actor of the year awards.  “I myself was discovered at iPOP! several years ago and I owe a great deal of my good fortune to iPOP!,” said Doug Brochu.  “I wouldn’t be on the Disney Chanel today if it weren’t for iPOP!”
Another former iPOP! graduate, Abercrombie & Finch model, Mark Carroll presented model of the year awards at the iPOP! awards show as well.  Mark Carroll was signed by LA Models in Los Angeles and Elite in Miami after auditioning at iPOP! two years ago.  Mark was followed by Laura Ann Kesling who also presented acting awards.  Everyone recognized Laura Ann for her humorous role in this past holiday’s hit movie Bedtime Stories starring Adam Sandler
International Presentation of Performers, iPOP! has introduced close to eight thousand talented children, teenagers and young adults to the most respected agents, managers, producers and casting agents in the business today.  iPOP! participants ranging from the ages of six to twenty-five years old  who have attended iPOP! events have signed modeling contracts with Wilhelmina, Elite, MMG and LA Models and have modeled for industry giants such as Glamour Magazine, JC Penny, Mervins, Target, Teen Magazine and Seventeen Magazine.   iPOP! auditions have led to national commercials for Cingular, L’Oreal, McDonalds, Band-Aid and Microsoft Windows.  Other iPOP! graduates have booked appearances on Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty, Scrubs, Entourage, Hannah Montana, Zoey 101, Criminal Minds, Bones, Law & Order and Grey’s Anatomy.

For information on an upcoming iPOP! please visit www.ipopconvention.com or call 800-819-iPOP.

(Los Angeles, December 3, 2008) –  President of John Robert Powers, Ron Patterson, was pleased to announce today that a student from the John Robert Powers school in New Orleans, Louisiana had her very first record air on radio.  Alana Klingman’s song, Sealed with a Kiss is currently being played in her hometown of New Orleans on radio station B97 FM but can also be heard across the United States on radio stations such as KXXM San Antonio, Texas, KZHT Salt Lake City, Utah, WAEV, Savannah, Georgia, WBEA Long Island, New York, KAWV, Lihue, Hawaii and KWSS, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Alana Klingman is just one of hundreds of children, teenagers and young adults who take regular classes at John Robert Powers schools for acting, singing, modeling and dancing.  Alana signed up for acting and singing classes at John Robert Powers in New Orleans hoping she would learn the necessary tools and skills to become a professional singer and actor.  It wasn’t long before her dream came true.  Alana was introduced to notable record producer Ronnie ‘Chico’ Di Cicco from Rizz One Entertainment at a talent convention in Las Vegas in 2007.  Chico was instantly impressed with Alana’s natural singing talents and started writing a song for Alana within months of their first introduction.  Along with his writing and producing partners, Gary Geld and Peter Udell, Sealed with A Kiss was recorded with Alana Klingman performing lead vocals.

Chico’s work with Rizz One Entertainment and the music industry in general is extensive and John Robert Powers is proud to have him on board as a team member seeking and working with new talent.  Chico has worked with many illustrious record companies including Virgin Records, Universal Music Group, Columbia Records, Capital Records and Hollywood Records and has produced successful dance music remixes for Hillary Duff, Katharine McPhee, Katy Perry and Pink.

“We’re are so glad that John Robert Powers was there to introduce our singing student, Alana Klingman to record producer Chico,” said John Robert Powers President, Ron Patterson.  “This is why the John Robert Powers school system is in cities like New Orleans.  JRP connects children and teenagers to important record producers and film directors from hot spots like Los Angeles and New York.  These kids wouldn’t get this opportunity elsewhere,” Ron Patterson went on to say.

John Robert Powers New Orleans school director Ashley Pomes was equally impressed with Alana Klingman’s singing talent.  “We are here for the kids,’ says Ashley Pomes. “John Robert Powers New Orleans trains children and young adults to act, model, sing and dance. We have a passion here and it pays off when we get an opportunity to see one of our students such as Alana Klingman succeed.  We are very proud of her,” Ashley Pomes concluded.

For over eighty years, John Robert Powers has been training students in personal development specializing in acting, modeling and singing.  John Robert Powers has school locations in several cities throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia.
John Robert Powers singers, actors and models have appeared in national commercials, television shows and films such as Levi Strauss & Co., Dr. Pepper, Revlon, Apple Computers, Target, Chevrolet, American Idol, Superman Returns, The Changeling and the Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana.
For more information on John Robert Powers please go to www.johnrobertpowers.net.