I think Clark would be in awe that he came from winning 'The Gong Show' at Lee to being on 'American Idol."
It could be a scene on any college campus: Students in shorts and Greek-letter shirts lounge in the student center, talking, laughing and chowing down on pizza while “American Idol” plays in the background.
But what sets this group apart is the expectant lull that dims the noise each time “AI” host Ryan Seacrest announces the name of the next contestant to advance in the voting, then the exultant cheer that goes up when that name is Clark Beckham.
Lee University students Emma Myers, left, and Megan Jafari watch Lee alumnus Clark Beckham perform on “American Idol.”Tune In
“American Idol” airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on Fox. Tomorrow night’s theme will be Judges’ Hometowns and Soul Songs. The winner will be announced May 13.
Lee University students eat pizza as they watch Lee alumnus Clark Beckham perform on “American Idol.”Since March 18, students at Lee University have gathered each Wednesday night in Conn Student Union to view episodes of Fox’s TV talent show and vote for Beckham, their school’s now-famous alum who’s considered a frontrunner to win the title of American Idol this season. Last week, about 75 students were on hand, but they’ve drawn anywhere from 60 to 150, says Jill Welborn, Lee’s director of student development.