High schools from across the island entered the competition in hopes of winning the concert, and through a raffle, one school was chosen to represent each parish. Paula Pinnock MacLeod, series Executive Producer and Digicel Marketing Project Manager comments “High school students are avid Rising Stars fans. They supported the show throughout the series and this is our way of saying thank you. What makes this an even bigger and better event is that that our 2007 Rising Star, Romain Virgo, is a High School student”. The public can show their support for their favourite High School by texting 444-2418 with the corresponding number. The school that gets the most votes between January 11 and February 9 will be the grand prize winner.

This is the second year that Digicel has held this event. Last year the parish of St. Elizabeth voted and Black River High won the competition. The students along with their teachers, families and friends were entertained for over three hours by their favourite Rising Stars. In addition to the all star concert Digicel presented Black River High with computers for their computer lab.

The Digicel Valentine’s Day showcase on the day of love will feature performances from Rising Stars Romain Virgo, Christopher Martin, One Third, Nickeishia Barnes, Jodian Pantry, Inga Stewart, Lenya Wilks, O’Neil Peart, Tashina McKenzie, Micheala Jack, Kareen “Kaye” Ricketts and Deh Deh.

The schools chosen and their corresponding voting numbers are:

Dunoon Park Technical  - 1

Edith Dalton James High  - 2           

Yallahs High  - 3                            

Port Antonio High -4                     

Brimmervale High - 5                     

Ocho Rios High - 6                          

Albert Town High - 7                      

Cambridge High - 8                      

Merlene Ottey High - 9                  

Godfrey Stewart High - 10               

Hampton School - 11                       

Manchester High - 12                       

Glenmuir High - 13                          

Dinthill Technical High - 14               

About Digicel

Since its launch in 2001, Digicel has become the fastest-growing wireless telecommunications operator in the Caribbean.  After six years, Digicel is renowned for competitive rates, unbeatable coverage, superior customer care, a wide variety of products and services, and state-of-the-art handsets. It is the largest GSM operator in the region.

By offering innovative wireless services and community support, Digicel has become a leading brand in the Caribbean and has placed the region at the cutting edge of wireless communications. Digicel is incorporated in Bermuda and has operations in twenty-two markets including Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, Bonaire, Curacao, The Cayman Islands, Dominica, El Salvador, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, St Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago and Turks & Caicos. Digicel also has a license in Guatemala and coverage in St Martin and St Barths.

Visit www.digiceljamaica.com for more information.

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