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Tower Hill School graduate on 'American Idol'

Ryan Cormier
The News Journal
Margie Mays appeared in an "American Idol" commercial during the Academy Awards, showing the Tower Hill School graduate in her hometown.
Margie Mays appeared in an "American Idol" commercial during the Academy Awards, showing the Tower Hill School graduate in her hometown.
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Delaware native Margie Mays with her father Chris at her "American Idol" audition.
Delaware native Margie Mays with her father Chris at her "American Idol" audition.
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Tower Hill School graduate Margie Mays performed on "American Idol" Sunday night.
Tower Hill School graduate Margie Mays performed on "American Idol" Sunday night.
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ABC's "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest with judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan.
ABC's "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest with judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan.
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Tower Hill School graduate Margie Mays performed on "American Idol" Sunday night.
Tower Hill School graduate Margie Mays performed on "American Idol" Sunday night.
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Wilmington native Margie Mays will compete on the new season of "American Idol," which kicks off Sunday night.
Wilmington native Margie Mays will compete on the new season of "American Idol," which kicks off Sunday night.
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ABC's "American Idol" judge Katy Perry.
ABC's "American Idol" judge Katy Perry.
Craig Sjodin, ABC
ABC's "American Idol" judge Luke Bryan.
ABC's "American Idol" judge Luke Bryan.
Craig Sjodin, ABC
Wilmington native Margie Mays will compete on the new season of "American Idol," which kicks off Sunday night.
Wilmington native Margie Mays will compete on the new season of "American Idol," which kicks off Sunday night.
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ABC's "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest.
ABC's "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest.
Craig Sjodin, ABC
ABC's "American Idol" judge Lionel Richie.
ABC's "American Idol" judge Lionel Richie.
Craig Sjodin, ABC
Jonny West performs on Monday's edition of "American Idol" on ABC.
Jonny West performs on Monday's edition of "American Idol" on ABC.
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Margie Mays performs on Monday's edition of "American Idol" on ABC.
Margie Mays performs on Monday's edition of "American Idol" on ABC.
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Margie Mays watches boyfriend Johnny West backstage on "American Idol."
Margie Mays watches boyfriend Johnny West backstage on "American Idol."
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Wilmington's Margie Mays and boyfriend Jonny West listen to judges during Sunday's Hollywood Week episode of "American Idol."
Wilmington's Margie Mays and boyfriend Jonny West listen to judges during Sunday's Hollywood Week episode of "American Idol."
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Wilmington's Margie Mays sings Meghan Trainor's "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" with boyfriend Jonny West during Sunday's Hollywood Week episode of "American Idol."
Wilmington's Margie Mays sings Meghan Trainor's "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" with boyfriend Jonny West during Sunday's Hollywood Week episode of "American Idol."
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Wilmington native Margie Mays reacts to being cut from "American Idol" for the second year in a row.
Wilmington native Margie Mays reacts to being cut from "American Idol" for the second year in a row.
ABC
AMERICAN IDOL - "302 (Auditions)" - The "American Idol" bus continues its journey to Savannah, Georgia; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles, California, and Sunriver, Oregon, on an all-new episode of "American Idol," SUNDAY, FEB. 23 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (ABC/Christopher Willard) MARGIE MAYS
AMERICAN IDOL - "302 (Auditions)" - The "American Idol" bus continues its journey to Savannah, Georgia; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles, California, and Sunriver, Oregon, on an all-new episode of "American Idol," SUNDAY, FEB. 23 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (ABC/Christopher Willard) MARGIE MAYS
Christopher Willard, ABC
AMERICAN IDOL - "302 (Auditions)" - The "American Idol" bus continues its journey to Savannah, Georgia; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles, California, and Sunriver, Oregon, on an all-new episode of "American Idol," SUNDAY, FEB. 23 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (ABC/Christopher Willard) MARGIE MAYS
AMERICAN IDOL - "302 (Auditions)" - The "American Idol" bus continues its journey to Savannah, Georgia; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles, California, and Sunriver, Oregon, on an all-new episode of "American Idol," SUNDAY, FEB. 23 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (ABC/Christopher Willard) MARGIE MAYS
Christopher Willard, ABC
Delaware native and Tower Hill School graduate Margie Mays performed on "American Idol" Sunday night. She advanced to the next round.
Delaware native and Tower Hill School graduate Margie Mays performed on "American Idol" Sunday night. She advanced to the next round.
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Delaware native and Tower Hill School graduate Margie Mays performed on "American Idol" Sunday night. She advanced to the next round.
Delaware native and Tower Hill School graduate Margie Mays performed on "American Idol" Sunday night. She advanced to the next round.
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Margie Mays performs in Hawaii during the "American Idol" showcase round.
Margie Mays performs in Hawaii during the "American Idol" showcase round.
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