Over Spring Break, senior Isaiah Misailegalu became an overnight sensation when he successfully auditioned for American Idol, earning a “golden ticket” to Hollywood. Isaiah quickly impressed celebrity judge Carrie Underwood, earning a new nickname of “SamoanSilkk” due to his incredibly smooth voice. Misailegalu earned his audition spot in quite a unique manner. The story is that Isaiah was performing at a community event at Town Square and an Idol producer tracked down the soothing tunes and invited Misailegalu to audition. Due to his infectious personality and soothing sound, Misailegalu easily earned a spot in the semifinals recorded at Disney’s Aulani resort earlier this year.
Stay tuned for further updates on Vista’s very own American Idol.
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Vista Idol
Arissa Garcia, Assistant Editor
April 3, 2025
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Arissa Garcia, Assistant Editor
Arissa Garcia is an ambitious junior attending Sierra Vista High School. This is her third consecutive year in journalism and she actively participates in other various extracurricular activities, such as volleyball, Key Club, Filipino Club, Theatre, and more. Over the years, Arissa has grown to love writing feature articles and passionately involves herself with school activities.