Pioneer Valley High School senior Makai Copado was selected to sing the national anthem during the Mid-State Fair’s Live to Rock concert in Paso Robles at the end of July. The multi-act show featured performances from Skid Row, Warrant, Quiet Riot, and Kip Winger.
“This is a very big accomplishment for me, and I couldn’t be more ecstatic,” Copado said in press materials from the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District. “I had seen a post on Instagram about how spots were open for local singers, and I decided that it would be a great opportunity for me to audition. So, I sent a video.”
Copado recently played the role of Danny Zuko in a local production of Grease, which featured students from Pioneer Valley High School, Ernest Righetti High School, and Santa Maria High School.
This article appears in Aug 4-11, 2022.
